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Scolipede in Pokémon Black and White: locations, stats and moves

Find Scolipede’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Bug/Poison typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Scolipede is Unova #051 and National #545. Its original Black and White typing is Bug / Poison. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.

The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

Scolipede
Scolipede: standard Generation V sprite, Unova #051.
Scolipede Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP60
Attack90
Defense89
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def69
Speed112
Total475
02

Where to obtain it in Black and White

Check the version and method columns before travelling. An encounter listed as a gift or stationary interaction does not mean Scolipede appears in ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching slots within the same recorded condition.

The encounter dataset has no direct original Black/White location for this species. Check the evolution family and the linked collection guide rather than assuming it cannot be obtained.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

03

Evolution family and original requirements

Scolipede evolution family
FromIntoOriginal method
VenipedeWhirlipedeLevel 22
WhirlipedeScolipedeLevel 30

Friendship evolution uses the original Generation V threshold. Trades require a compatible second game and system; trading an Everstone holder prevents the evolution.

Full evolution guide and stone locations

04

Abilities and breeding reference

Scolipede ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
Poison PointRegular ability
SwarmRegular ability
Quick FeetHidden slot; historical availability must be checked

A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.

Scolipede breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Bug
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthMedium Slow
Base capture rate45 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedSpeed +3

The No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.

Original breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Original Black and White level-up moves

Scolipede Black and White level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveDefense Curl
1 / starting moveMegahorn
1 / starting movePoison Sting
1 / starting moveRollout
1 / starting moveScreech
5Poison Sting
8Screech
12Pursuit
15Protect
19Poison Tail
23Bug Bite
28Venoshock
30Baton Pass
33Agility
39Steamroller
44Toxic
50Rock Climb
55Double Edge

Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Scolipede original compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM22SolarbeamGrassSpecial
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM28DigGroundPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus
TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical
TM81X-scissorBugPhysical
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
HM01CutNormalPhysical
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

Compatibility is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.

All original TM/HM locations, power, accuracy and PP

07

Egg moves and related species

No original Black/White Egg moves are recorded for this standard species.

Return to Scolipede in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Scolipede. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.

References