Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Mega Scolipede is a bug/poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 585 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 62) and a physical attacking profile. Its Shell Armor ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Mega Scolipede. Build around what Mega Scolipede actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Mega Scolipede takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Mega Scolipede into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Defense (149)
- Lowest stat
- HP (60)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 62)
- BST
- 585 (strong for the format)
Mega Scolipede is a bug/poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 585 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 62) and a physical attacking profile. Its Shell Armor ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Mega Scolipede. Build around what Mega Scolipede actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Mega Scolipede
Mega Scolipede is the Megapede Pokémon a Bug/Poison type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 585 with Shell Armor as its ability.
What is Mega Scolipede weak to?
Mega Scolipede is a Bug/Poison-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
How to counter Mega Scolipede
To counter Mega Scolipede in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Psychic or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug/Poison STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Mega Scolipede in competitive teams
Mega Scolipede can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Mega Scolipede on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
