Whirlipede

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Whirlipede is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, Whirlipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves.

Whirlipede's maximum Combat Power stat is 1293 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Bomb. Whirlipede encounters are boosted during Rain and Cloudy weather. Shiny Whirlipede is available! ✨

Whirlipede Stats and Max CP

100 ATK
173 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1293 CP
Lvl 40
1144 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
817 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
653 CP
Lvl 15 Research
490 CP

Whirlipede's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
PoisonPoison-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Whirlipede Type Chart

Whirlipede takes increased damage from:Whirlipede takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Whirlipede takes reduced damage from:Whirlipede takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb

Whirlipede's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Bomb, with 5.82 DPS and 68.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Whirlipede ranks #166 (F Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugBug Bite PoisonSludge Bomb 6.2273.65.13
      2.PoisonPoison Sting PoisonSludge Bomb 5.8268.84.80
      3.BugBug Bite BugSignal Beam 5.4364.24.48
      4.PoisonPoison Sting BugSignal Beam 5.0559.84.17
      5.BugBug Bite SteelGyro Ball 4.9558.64.09
      6.PoisonPoison Sting SteelGyro Ball 4.6054.43.80

      Fast Attacks

      • BugBug BiteDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy3

        Effects
        Bug Bite has no special effects.
        See Bug Bite details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison StingDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Poison Sting has no special effects.
        See Poison Sting details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugSignal BeamDamage75Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Signal Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Signal Beam details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge BombDamage85Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      • SteelGyro BallDamage85Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window3.2s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Gyro Ball has no special effects.
        See Gyro Ball details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Whirlipede's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Whirlipede's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Whirlipede has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Whirlipede in the meta

      Whirlipede in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      ⚔️ Raids

      Evolved to its pupae stage, Whirlipede has more vowels in its name than the number of seconds it would last against most raid bosses. It's still lacking a competitive attack stat, so other options should really be considered.

      🛡️ Gyms

      As defense is its highest stat, if you’re going to give Whirlipede a spin anywhere, chuck one into a gym. But don’t be surprised when you have to feed it berries constantly just to keep the timer rolling.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🧸 Little League

      Just like its pre-evolved stage, Whirlipede is so lowly ranked in Little League that only its Shadow counterpart is listed (at nearly rank 500). Needless to say, there’s no benefit to bringing this bug to battle.

      🔵 Great League

      Reaching a max CP of 1293 leaves Whirlipede just outside a viable range for Great League.

      🟡 Ultra League

      Trying to use Whirlipede here would be like spinning your wheels in mud.

      🟣 Master League

      If you’ve selected Whirlipede for your team here, roll again.

      Pokédex information

      Unova
      Pokédex Number#544
      Height1.2 m
      Weight58.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 5
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Whirlipede family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Whirlipede in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Venipede Pokémon GOVenipede
      Whirlipede Pokémon GOWhirlipede
      Scolipede Pokémon GOScolipede
      Mega Scolipede Pokémon GOMega Scolipede
      Shadow Venipede Pokémon GOShadow Venipede
      Shadow Whirlipede Pokémon GOShadow Whirlipede
      Shadow Scolipede Pokémon GOShadow Scolipede
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Whirlipede scaled to 0.5958823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Whirlipede scaled to 0.6029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Whirlipede scaled to 0.9558823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmWhirlipede scaled to 1.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Whirlipede scaled to 1.3441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m1.86 m

      Whirlipede's height ranges from 0.59 m to 1.86 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Whirlipede in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.588 m0.6 m
      1′11″1′12″
      XS0.6 m1.2 m
      1′12″3′11″
      M0.9 m1.5 m
      2′11″4′11″
      XL1.5 m1.8 m
      4′11″5′11″
      XXL1.8 m1.86 m
      5′11″6′01″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Whirlipede CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Whirlipede's has 1293 max CP (at Level 50). A Whirlipede obtained from Raids can be encountered from 605 CP to 653 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 756 CP to 817 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Whirlipede can be found in the 454 CP to 490 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1293 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch454 CP - 490 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs605 CP - 653 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids605 CP - 653 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      756 CP - 817 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Whirlipede Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      116 CP250 CP385 CP
      4119 CP5154 CP6188 CP
      7223 CP8257 CP9292 CP
      10327 CP11359 CP12392 CP
      13425 CP14457 CP15490 CP
      16523 CP17555 CP18588 CP
      19621 CP20653 CP21686 CP
      22719 CP23751 CP24784 CP
      25817 CP26850 CP27882 CP
      28915 CP29948 CP30980 CP
      31997 CP321013 CP331029 CP
      341046 CP351062 CP361078 CP
      371095 CP381111 CP391127 CP
      401144 CP411158 CP421173 CP
      431188 CP441202 CP451217 CP
      461232 CP471247 CP481263 CP
      491278 CP501293 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Whirlipede

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Whirlipede's Bug and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Whirlipede.

      Bug Bug

      Poison Poison

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Whirlipede Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Whirlipede Candy296 Whirlipede Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Whirlipede Candy10 Whirlipede Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Whirlipede Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Whirlipede Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Whirlipede Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Whirlipede Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Whirlipede Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Whirlipede Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Whirlipede Candy-

      Whirlipede Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Whirlipede from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Whirlipede in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Whirlipede Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Whirlipede Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Whirlipede Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Whirlipede Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Whirlipede Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Whirlipede Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Whirlipede Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Whirlipede Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Whirlipede Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Whirlipede Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Whirlipede Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Whirlipede Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Whirlipede Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Whirlipede Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Whirlipede Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Whirlipede Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Whirlipede Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Whirlipede Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Whirlipede Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Whirlipede Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Whirlipede Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Whirlipede Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Whirlipede Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Whirlipede Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Whirlipede Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Whirlipede Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Whirlipede Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Whirlipede Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Whirlipede Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Whirlipede Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Whirlipede Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Whirlipede Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Whirlipede Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Whirlipede Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Whirlipede Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Whirlipede Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Whirlipede Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Whirlipede Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Whirlipede Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Whirlipede Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Whirlipede Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Whirlipede Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Whirlipede Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Whirlipede Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Whirlipede Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Whirlipede Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Whirlipede Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Whirlipede Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Whirlipede Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Whirlipede Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Whirlipede Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Whirlipede Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Whirlipede Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Whirlipede Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Whirlipede Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Whirlipede Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Whirlipede Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Whirlipede Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Whirlipede Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Whirlipede Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Whirlipede Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Whirlipede Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Whirlipede Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Whirlipede Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Whirlipede Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Whirlipede Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Whirlipede Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Whirlipede Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Whirlipede Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Whirlipede Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Whirlipede Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Whirlipede Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Whirlipede Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Whirlipede Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Whirlipede Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Whirlipede Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Whirlipede Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Whirlipede Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Whirlipede Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Whirlipede Candy XL280,000304 Whirlipede Candy10 Whirlipede Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Whirlipede Candy XL290,000304 Whirlipede Candy20 Whirlipede Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Whirlipede Candy XL301,000304 Whirlipede Candy30 Whirlipede Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Whirlipede Candy XL312,000304 Whirlipede Candy40 Whirlipede Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Whirlipede Candy XL323,000304 Whirlipede Candy52 Whirlipede Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Whirlipede Candy XL334,000304 Whirlipede Candy64 Whirlipede Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Whirlipede Candy XL346,000304 Whirlipede Candy76 Whirlipede Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Whirlipede Candy XL358,000304 Whirlipede Candy88 Whirlipede Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Whirlipede Candy XL370,000304 Whirlipede Candy103 Whirlipede Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Whirlipede Candy XL382,000304 Whirlipede Candy118 Whirlipede Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Whirlipede Candy XL395,000304 Whirlipede Candy133 Whirlipede Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Whirlipede Candy XL408,000304 Whirlipede Candy148 Whirlipede Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Whirlipede Candy XL421,000304 Whirlipede Candy165 Whirlipede Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Whirlipede Candy XL434,000304 Whirlipede Candy182 Whirlipede Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Whirlipede Candy XL448,000304 Whirlipede Candy199 Whirlipede Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Whirlipede Candy XL462,000304 Whirlipede Candy216 Whirlipede Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Whirlipede Candy XL476,000304 Whirlipede Candy236 Whirlipede Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Whirlipede Candy XL490,000304 Whirlipede Candy256 Whirlipede Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Whirlipede Candy XL505,000304 Whirlipede Candy276 Whirlipede Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Whirlipede Candy XL520,000304 Whirlipede Candy296 Whirlipede Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Whirlipede

      Whirlipede high resolution sprites

      Whirlipede Pokédex entries

      Unova

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Whirlipede’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, Whirlipede is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Whirlipede in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Whirlipede in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.218 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 73.556.

      How does Whirlipede perform in Raids?

      Whirlipede's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Whirlipede rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Whirlipede is an F-Tier Bug-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      How does Whirlipede rank as a Poison-type attacker?

      Whirlipede is an F-Tier Poison-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Whirlipede?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Whirlipede: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

      What is Whirlipede’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Whirlipede’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1144 CP and 1293 CP at Level 50.

      Can Whirlipede be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Whirlipede can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Whirlipede Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Whirlipede cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.