Where can I find Whirlipede in SoulGold?

Whirlipede cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Whirlipede?

Whirlipede is a bug/poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Whirlipede learn in SoulGold?

Whirlipede can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Whirlipedein Pokémon SoulGold

bugpoison

Pokédex Entry

Curlipede Pokémon

Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But when attacked, it spins its body at high speed like a wheel and then crashes furiously into its opponent.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugPoison

Dex

#544

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

120

Poké Ball10.9%

Great Ball14.9%

Ultra Ball19.0%

Base Exp

126

EV Yield

2 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

Whirlipede isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Iron DefenseLevel: 0Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
0	Iron DefenseLevel: 0Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
1	Iron DefenseLevel: 1Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
1	Iron DefenseLevel: 1Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
1	RolloutLevel: 1Rollout	rock	30	90	20
1	RolloutLevel: 1Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	normal	0	0	10
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
12	Poison TailLevel: 12Poison Tail	poison	50	100	25
12	Poison TailLevel: 12Poison Tail	Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
16	ScreechLevel: 16Screech	normal	0	85	40
16	ScreechLevel: 16Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
20	Bug BiteLevel: 20Bug Bite	bug	60	100	20
20	Bug BiteLevel: 20Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
26	VenoshockLevel: 26Venoshock	poison	65	100	10
26	VenoshockLevel: 26Venoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
32	Take DownLevel: 32Take Down	normal	90	85	20
32	Take DownLevel: 32Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
38	AgilityLevel: 38Agility	psychic	0	0	30
38	AgilityLevel: 38Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
44	ToxicLevel: 44Toxic	poison	0	0	10
44	ToxicLevel: 44Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
50	Venom DrenchLevel: 50Venom Drench	poison	0	100	20
50	Venom DrenchLevel: 50Venom Drench	Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes.
56	Double EdgeLevel: 56Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
56	Double EdgeLevel: 56Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
TwineedleTwineedle	bug	25	100	20
TwineedleTwineedle	Foreleg stingers jab foe twice. May poison.
Pin MissilePin Missile	bug	0	0	20
Pin MissilePin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	0	0	20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
SpikesSpikes	ground	0	0	20
SpikesSpikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20
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	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.