Nlipede (Venipede/Whirlipede/Scolipede species family)

Nlipedes are Bug/Poison type centipede-like Pokémon, with a highly segmented body. Generally, their carapace is reddish-pink, with eye-like markings across segments. A nlipede’s age can be estimated based on the amount of segments their body has, as they gain a segment every two to three molts. (Estimating someone’s age is still often seen as rude.) A group of nlipedes is called a swarm.

Venipede have two large quills attached to their head, and two quills attached to their posterior, which double as antennae. Though their carapace is tough, and their venom potent, they often lack the physical strength to go on the offensive. Venipede are often seen as easily annoyed and lack thinking ahead, and some may even turn violent quickly, but this isn’t true of all Venipede! A Shiny Venipede is duller in color, more of a brown than a maroon. Venipede evolves into Whirlipede at level 22.

Whirlipede are the second stage of evolution, and are almost always seen in a rolled-up state. This is not to say they can’t unroll themselves, but they rarely have reason to. Its darkened, purple carapace has hardened significantly, and it uses this newfound durability to roll without a care in the world. The top speed measured in Whirlipede is over 100 km/h, though averages sit much lower at around 60 km/h. Shiny Whirlipede have blue markings on their backs, rather than the red of non-Shiny Whirlipede. Whirlipede evolves into Scolipede at level 30.

Scolipede are the final stage of evolution. This Pokémon is almost equine in build, with four legs used for locomotion, and the rest of its legs being used mostly for grabbing. Scolipede are characteristically determined, and may at times be considered single-minded. The entire species has hyperfocus issues. Shiny Scolipede have a redder carapace, with bright blue markings. Scolipede are capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Scolipede.

Mega Scolipede has channeled its fervent wishes into more potent poisons. Alongside paralysis in non-nlipedes, Mega Scolipede poison causes hallucinations and numbing. Mega Scolipede is not immune to these new toxins, and may suddenly lash out due to these hallucinations. There is a known black market on Mega Scolipede-created recreational drugs, and seized drugs have been known to be contaminated with Mega Scolipede toxins to heighten their effects.

The toxins of the nlipede family act as a paralyzing agent, causing damage by stopping vital functions in high doses. These toxins have been used in medical contexts for ages, as part of anaesthetic procedures and to control out-of-control muscles. Caution must still be used, however, as administering these poisons may paralyse the breathing muscles, requiring additional aid.

Nlipede eggs are small, yellow-orange-ish and partially translucent. The majority of eggs laid by nlipedes are not fertilized, instead functioning as a food source for the one or two fertilized eggs in the clutch, alongside protection against dehydration and (a remnant of) predation. Nlipedes are notably very protective of their egg clutches; if one invites you to come look, it means they trust you very much. Freshly hatched nlipedes have soft, off-white, slightly translucent shells. The coloration comes in as they grow, settling at around four months old.

Moves learned

Level-Up moves

• Venipede:

• Whirlipede:

• Scolipede:

TM and Tutor moves

Venipede can learn the following moves through TM or Tutor.

Agility, Attract, Captivate, Confide, Double-Edge, Double Team, Endeavor, Endure, Facade, Frustration, Gyro Ball, Hex, Hidden Power, Infestation, Iron Defense, Mimic, Mud Slap, Natural Gift, Payback, Pin Missile, Poison Jab, Protect, Pursuit, Rest, Return, Rock Climb, Rock Smash, Round, Screech, Secret Power, Signal Beam, Skitter Smack, Sleep Talk, Sludge Bomb, Snore, Solar Beam, Spikes, Steel Roller, Steamroller, Struggle Bug, Substitute, Sunny Day, Swagger, Tera Blast, Toxic, Toxic Spikes, Trailblaze, Twineedle, Venom Drench, Venoshock

Whirlipede does not gain access to new moves through TM or Tutor when evolving.

Scolipede gains access to the following moves through TM or Tutor when evolving:

Aqua Tail, Assurance, Baton Pass, Bulldoze, Cross Poison, Cut, Dig, Earthquake, Fell Stinger, Giga Impact, Hyper Beam, Iron Tail, Lunge, Megahorn, Rock Slide, Rock Tomb, Sludge Bomb, Smart Strike, Snatch, Stomping Tantrum, Strength, Superpower, Swords Dance, Throat Chop, X-Scissor

Egg Moves

Bite, Bug Bite, Endeavor, Fury Cutter, Gyro Ball, Infestation, Pin Missile, Poison Jab, Poison Tail, Rock Climb, Spikes, Steamroller, Takedown, Toxic Spikes, Twineedle, Venom Drench

Notable mons

• Char.Hemlock of Belladonna
• Foxglove the Venipede
• Char.Belladonna the Scolipede

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