#0544 · Gen 5 · 360 BST
Whirlipede
An early-evolution Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 99 base Defense. Common ability: Poison Point.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/67/107/54/89/60
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/117/166/101/144/108
Abilities
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Its Speed stat is boosted every turn.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Whirlipede
Whirlipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 360. An early-evolution Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 99 base Defense. Common ability: Poison Point.
Best stat: Defense (99 base)
Whirlipede's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 55 base Attack and 47 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Poison Point
- Swarm
- Speed Boost
How to use Whirlipede competitively
Open the damage calculator with Whirlipede selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Whirlipede appears in the species dropdown. Drop Whirlipede into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0544 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Bug / Poison |
| Abilities | Poison Point, Swarm, Speed Boost |
| Base Stat Total | 360 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 55 / 99 / 40 / 79 / 47 |