Sizzlipede (#0850) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk6563–128121–251

Def4545–10685–207

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe4545–10685–207

Total305Higher than 17% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Sizzlipede outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Flying2×Water2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundGhostFireElectricPsychicDragonDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Flash Fire
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
White Smoke
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Flame BodyHidden ability
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0850SizzlipedeFireBug
1. Level 28#0851CentiskorchFireBug

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

5WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

10BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

15Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25

20Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

25CoilRaises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each.PoisonStatus——20

30SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

35Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

40CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

45Fire LashLowers the target’s Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FirePhys80100%15

50LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

55Burn UpRemoves the user’s Fire type after inflicting damage.FireSpec130100%5

TM / HM / TR 20

TM13Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM74VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR18Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TR36Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TR61Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TR72Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TR84ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR88Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

Egg moves 4

EggDefense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggRolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

EggStruggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

Tutor 2

TutorScorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TutorSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Radiator Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#159Crown Tundra#099

It wraps prey up with its heated body, cooking them in its coils. Once they’re well-done, it will voraciously nibble them down to the last morsel.
Shield
It stores flammable gas in its body and uses it to generate heat. The yellow sections on its belly get particularly hot.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ヤクデ
Japanese (romaji): Yakude
Korean: 태우지네
Chinese (Traditional): 燒火蚣
Chinese (Simplified): 烧火蚣
French: Grillepattes
German: Thermopod
Spanish: Sizzlipede
Italian: Sizzlipede

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 61
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's FootWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's FootWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 9 areas

All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 17
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke (Gym)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 25
Route 3 (East)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 9 areas

All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 17
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke (Gym)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 25
Route 3 (East)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20