Whirlipede

ホイーガ · Scobolide

Whirlipede protects itself with a sturdy shell and poisonous spikes while it stores up the energy it’ll need for evolution.

Type: bugpoison
Stage: 2 of 3

Category: Curlipede Pokémon
Japanese: ホイーガ
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 58.5 kg
Color: Gray
Shape: Ball

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Whirlipede.

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Venipede

Stage 1

Base form

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Whirlipede

Stage 2

From Venipede

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Scolipede

Stage 3

From Whirlipede

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 040

/255
Attack 055

/255
Defense 099

/255
Sp. Atk 040

/255
Sp. Def 079

/255
Speed 047

/255

§ III

Best Whirlipede cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 9 cards.

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§ IV

Whirlipede through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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hatachu

hatachu is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2012, with artwork appearing through 2024. Across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and XY, hatachu’s images favor realistic, digital 3D CG rendering, vibrant color, and foreground-focused action.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

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XY era
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03 K

Krgc

Krgc is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2022 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet releases including Twilight Masquerade, Destined Rivals, and White Flare. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with energetic, action-forward framing and vibrant, contrasting palettes.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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04 K

kurumitsu

kurumitsu has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2019 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield releases such as Lost Origin and Paldea Evolved. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with cheerful moods and dynamic, balanced compositions.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

1 card
Platinum era
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