Whirlipede Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

40

Attack

55

Defense

99

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

79

Speed

47

Total

360

Evolution

1. Venipede
2. →
   Whirlipede
3. →
   Scolipede

Best counters to Whirlipede

• HeatranHits for 2×
• CelesteelaHits for 2×
• CorviknightHits for 2×
• SkarmoryHits for 2×
• Primal GroudonHits for 2×
• LandorusHits for 2×

Other Bug/Poison Pokémon

• Weedle
• Kakuna
• Beedrill
• Mega Beedrill
• Venonat
• Venomoth
• Spinarak
• Ariados
• Dustox
• Skorupi
• Venipede
• Scolipede

Frequently asked questions

What is Whirlipede weak to?

As a Bug/Poison type, Whirlipede takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.

What is Whirlipede resistant to?

Whirlipede resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Whirlipede?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Whirlipede with super-effective attacks.