Competitive Information for Scolipede [Sword/Shield]
Base Stats for Scolipede
Bug / Poison
Abilities:
Poison PointPoison Point: 30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be poisoned.
, SwarmSwarm: At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's attacking stat is 1.5x with Bug attacks.
, Speed BoostSpeed Boost: This Pokemon's Speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
0.25x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.25x
0.5x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Scolipede? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Scolipede in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
Indeedee-FRotom-WashAlakazamSlurpuffGrimmsnarlAzumarillKrookodileGoodraChandelureDrifblim
Indeedee-FRotom-WashAlakazamSlurpuffGrimmsnarlAzumarillKrookodileGoodraChandelureDrifblim
Scolipede is a stupendous Bug and Poison-typed Pokemon. It's frequent to find yourself dealing with Scolipede when battling in the 8th generation meta. Scolipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-typed attacks.
Species: Scolipede
Item: Weakness Policy / Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Steel Roller
- Megahorn / X-Scissor
- Poison Jab
- Protect
Item: Weakness Policy / Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Steel Roller
- Megahorn / X-Scissor
- Poison Jab
- Protect
Physical Sweeper Scolipede (Popular/Trending)
Scolipede is a marvelous Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Weakness Policy activates if Scolipede is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. Life Orb boosts the power of Scolipede's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Speed Boost, Scolipede's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Megahorn is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Bug-type move that deals a huge amount of damage.
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Scolipede this turn).
♦ Megahorn is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Bug-type move that deals a huge amount of damage.
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Scolipede this turn).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Scolipede
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Spe
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Steel Roller / Double-Edge
- Superpower
- X-Scissor / Skitter Smack
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Spe
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Steel Roller / Double-Edge
- Superpower
- X-Scissor / Skitter Smack
Physical Sweeper Scolipede (Speed Boost)
Scolipede is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Scolipede from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Scolipede's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Scolipede's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Cross Poison is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Scolipede's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Skitter Smack is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Scolipede's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Skitter Smack is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower target's special attack by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Scolipede
Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Swarm
Nature: Lonely (+Atk, -Def)
EVs: 14 Hp / 247 Atk / 247 SpD
Moveset:
- Poison Jab
- Iron Tail
- Megahorn
- Rock Slide
Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Swarm
Nature: Lonely (+Atk, -Def)
EVs: 14 Hp / 247 Atk / 247 SpD
Moveset:
- Poison Jab
- Iron Tail
- Megahorn
- Rock Slide
Scolipede Physical Tank (Dangerous And Sexy)
Scolipede is a phenomenal Physical Tank. It's meant to take a considerable amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. With Swarm, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Scolipede's attacking stat is 1.5x with bug attacks.
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Iron Tail is a physical 100-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Megahorn is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Bug-type move that deals a immense amount of damage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Iron Tail is a physical 100-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Megahorn is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Bug-type move that deals a immense amount of damage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Scolipede? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Scolipede in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
Indeedee-FRotom-WashAlakazamSlurpuffGrimmsnarlAzumarillKrookodileGoodraChandelureDrifblim
Indeedee-FRotom-WashAlakazamSlurpuffGrimmsnarlAzumarillKrookodileGoodraChandelureDrifblim
Species: Scolipede
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Rock Slide
- Steel Roller / Superpower
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Rock Slide
- Steel Roller / Superpower
Doubles Physical Sweeper Scolipede (Speed Boost)
Scolipede is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Scolipede from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Scolipede's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Scolipede's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Cross Poison is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Scolipede's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Cross Poison is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Scolipede's attack and defense by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Scolipede learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Scolipede can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Scolipede
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar Beam
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Protect
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Baton Pass
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Optimize Scolipede's EVs for Sword/Shield
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