Competitive Information for Whirlipede [Black/White]
Bug / Poison
Abilities:
30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be poisoned.
If this Pokemon is statused, its Speed is 1.5x; ignores Speed drop from paralysis.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Bug attacks.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Whirlipede? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Whirlipede, the distinguished Bug and Poison-typed Pokémon! Whirlipede is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Whirlipede's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Flame Orb / Eviolite
Ability: Quick Feet
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Poison Jab / Poison Tail
- Steamroller / Bug Bite
- Protect
Whirlipede is an interesting Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Whirlipede is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield but Eviolite makes it possibly stronger than it's final form. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. Flame Orb will burn Whirlipede at the end of the turn which will activate Whirlipede's Quick Feet ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Quick Feet, if Whirlipede is statused its speed is 1.5x; ignores speed drop from paralysis. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Quick Feet to seriously give Whirlipede a sweet boost.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
♦ Steamroller is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Bug-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Whirlipede steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Whirlipede this turn).
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Item: Flame Orb / Eviolite
Ability: Quick Feet
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Solar Beam
- Round / Snore
- Protect
Whirlipede is an extraordinary Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Whirlipede is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolte was added to the mix. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. Flame Orb will burn Whirlipede at the end of the turn which will activate Whirlipede's Quick Feet ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Quick Feet, if Whirlipede is statused its speed is 1.5x; ignores speed drop from paralysis.
♦ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Whirlipede must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Whirlipede this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Whirlipede? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Flame Orb / Eviolite
Ability: Quick Feet
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Poison Jab / Poison Tail
- Steamroller / Bug Bite
- Protect
Whirlipede is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Whirlipede is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolite was attached to it. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. Flame Orb will burn Whirlipede at the end of the turn which will activate Whirlipede's Quick Feet ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Quick Feet, if Whirlipede is statused its speed is 1.5x; ignores speed drop from paralysis. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Quick Feet to seriously give Whirlipede a sweet boost.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
♦ Steamroller is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Bug-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Whirlipede steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Whirlipede this turn).
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Item: Flame Orb / Eviolite
Ability: Quick Feet
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Struggle Bug
- Solar Beam
- Protect
Whirlipede is a sensational Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Whirlipede is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until it was realized Eviolite would make it quite viable. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. Flame Orb will burn Whirlipede at the end of the turn which will activate Whirlipede's Quick Feet ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Quick Feet, if Whirlipede is statused its speed is 1.5x; ignores speed drop from paralysis.
♦ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 30-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Whirlipede this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Whirlipede can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Whirlipede.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Whirlipede can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Whirlipede
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Quick feet + Item: Flame orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Whirlipede's stats
- Agility
- Defense Curl
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Whirlipede
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Whirlipede in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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