Venipedein Pokémon SoulGold

bugpoison

Pokédex Entry

Centipede Pokémon

Using the feelers on its head and tail, it picks up vibrations in the air to determine its prey's location and state. It is brutally aggressive.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugPoison

Dex

#543

Abilities

Poison Point(Primary)

Poisons foe on contact.

Swarm(Secondary)

Ups Bug moves in a pinch.

Speed Boost(Hidden)

Gradually boosts Speed.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Poisonbarb(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2psychic ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.25fighting ×0.25poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Venipede

Base form

→

Whirlipede

Level up Venipede to Lv. 22

→

Scolipede

Level up Whirlipede to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

Venipede can be found in National Park Bug Contest (rare), and in Ilex Forest (rare). Wild ones range from level 11 to 17.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
4	RolloutLevel: 4Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
4	RolloutLevel: 4Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
8	ProtectLevel: 8Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
8	ProtectLevel: 8Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
12	Poison TailLevel: 12Poison Tail	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
12	Poison TailLevel: 12Poison Tail	Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
16	ScreechLevel: 16Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
16	ScreechLevel: 16Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
20	Bug BiteLevel: 20Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
20	Bug BiteLevel: 20Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
24	VenoshockLevel: 24Venoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10
24	VenoshockLevel: 24Venoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
32	AgilityLevel: 32Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
32	AgilityLevel: 32Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
36	ToxicLevel: 36Toxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
36	ToxicLevel: 36Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
40	Venom DrenchLevel: 40Venom Drench	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
40	Venom DrenchLevel: 40Venom Drench	Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes.
44	Double EdgeLevel: 44Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
44	Double EdgeLevel: 44Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
TwineedleTwineedle	bug	PWR25	ACC100	PP20
TwineedleTwineedle	Foreleg stingers jab foe twice. May poison.
Pin MissilePin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Pin MissilePin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
SpikesSpikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
SpikesSpikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
HexHex	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
InfestationInfestation	bug	PWR20	ACC100	PP20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.