Whirlipede is an insectoidPokémon encased in a hard, segmented shell. It has two pairs of purple, horn-like feelers with dark gray stripes, with one pair extended upward from its front and the other pointing downward from its lower rear. Two poisonous barbs flank either side of each segment of its shell. The shell itself is purple, with red rings in the middle of each segment and a darker gray border circling its open center. Whirlipede's eyes can be seen within the center, and have slitted pupils, yellow sclerae, and thick, gray eyelids.
Whirlipede remains motionless while storing energy for Evolution, but will move to stab approaching predators with its poisonous spikes. It is well-known for its aggressive disposition. If provoked, it can quickly spin its body like a wheel and crash furiously into opponents. It can move to about the speed of 60 mph.
LikeSpinda, its base stat total might be based on the fact that it and Spinda usually spin in circles, which are 360 degrees.
Despite the Scolipede andCentiskorch evolutionary lines living in different parts of theGalarregion, both Venipede and Scolipede'sPokédex entries speak of their hostile relationship with the latter family.
Whirlipede may be based oncentipedes and curled uppill millipedes,roly poly-like arthropods that curl up into a ball when in danger. It also resembles a rubbertire.
Name origin
Whirlipede may be a combination ofwhirl andcentipede ormillipede.
Wheega may be a combination ofwheel and 毬iga (sphere).
This Pokémon article is part ofProject Pokédex, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Pecha Berry (50%)
Poison Barb (5%)
For other sprites and images, please seeWhirlipede images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
