NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0543

Venipede

Bug

Poison

Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.

Category: Centipede Pokémon
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 5.3 kg
Generation: V

Abilities

Poison Point

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Speed Boost Hidden ability

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Centipede Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Venipede
- Whirlipede
  - Scolipede

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 260

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire

×2

Flying

×2

Psychic

×2

Rock

×2

Resists

Grass

×0.25

Fighting

×0.25

Poison

×0.5

Bug

×0.5

Fairy

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 43
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 43
X Y · Level Up · Level 43
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 43
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44

Poison StingPhysical · PoisonPower 15Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

TwineedlePhysical · BugPower 25Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits twice in the same turn. Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Pin MissilePhysical · BugPower 25Accuracy 95%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine

BitePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Egg

Solar BeamSpecial · GrassPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 36
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 36
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 36
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36

AgilityStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
X Y · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
Sword Shield · Machine

ScreechStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 8
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
X Y · Level Up · Level 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
Sword Shield · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Defense CurlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 15
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 15
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 8
Sword Shield · Machine

Sludge BombSpecial · PoisonPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SpikesStatus · GroundPower —Accuracy —Details +

Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

RolloutPhysical · RockPower 30Accuracy 90%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 4

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Fury CutterPhysical · BugPower 40Accuracy 95%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Egg

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

PursuitPhysical · DarkPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 12
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 12
X Y · Level Up · Level 12
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Poison TailPhysical · PoisonPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 19
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 19
X Y · Level Up · Level 19
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12

Gyro BallPhysical · SteelPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Toxic SpikesStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine

Poison JabPhysical · PoisonPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Rock ClimbPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 40
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 40
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 40
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 40
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 40
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 40
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Bug BitePhysical · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 22
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 22
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20

VenoshockSpecial · PoisonPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 26
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 26
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 26
X Y · Level Up · Level 38
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 38
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 38
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Sword Shield · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Struggle BugSpecial · BugPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

SteamrollerPhysical · BugPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 33
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
X Y · Level Up · Level 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Venom DrenchStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 38
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
Sword Shield · Machine

InfestationSpecial · BugPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Steel RollerPhysical · SteelPower 130Accuracy 100%Details +

Ends the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor

Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Its bite injects a potent poison, enough to paralyze large bird Pokémon that try to prey on it.

White · X · Omega Ruby

It discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.

Black 2 · White 2

Using the feelers on its head and tail, it picks up vibrations in the air to determine its prey’s location and state.

Sword

Venipede and Sizzlipede are similar species, but when the two meet, a huge fight ensues.

Shield

Its fangs are highly venomous. If this Pokémon finds prey it thinks it can eat, it leaps for them without any thought of how things might turn out.

POKÉMON TCG

Venipede trading cards

10 cards

Browse cards featuring Venipede. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12