Competitive Information for Whirlipede [Sun/Moon]
Bug / Poison
Abilities:
30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be poisoned.
This Pokemon's Speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
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 Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Whirlipede, an impressive Pokémon known for its Bug and Poison typing! Whirlipede is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Whirlipede below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Normalium Z / Eviolite
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Poison Jab / Poison Tail
- Steamroller / Bug Bite
- Payback / Pursuit
Whirlipede is a notable Physical Sweeper. It was 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 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%. With Speed Boost, Whirlipede's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ 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).
♦ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Whirlipede moves after the target).
♦ Pursuit is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
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Item: Poisonium Z / Eviolite
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Signal Beam / Struggle Bug
- Solar Beam
- Round / Snore
Whirlipede is a phenomenal 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%. With Speed Boost, Whirlipede's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
♦ Signal Beam is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-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).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Whirlipede must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Normalium Z / Eviolite
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Poison Jab / Poison Tail
- Steamroller / Bug Bite
- Payback / Pursuit
Whirlipede is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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%. With Speed Boost, Whirlipede's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ 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).
♦ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Whirlipede moves after the target).
♦ Pursuit is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
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Item: Buginium Z / Eviolite
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Struggle Bug / Signal Beam
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Solar Beam
- Round / Snore
Whirlipede is a remarkable 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 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%. With Speed Boost, Whirlipede's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Signal Beam is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ 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 50-base power Normal-type move (Whirlipede must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Whirlipede can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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: Speed boost + Move: Protect
- 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
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Whirlipede in Sun and Moon
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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