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.
Mega Scolipede is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
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.
- Fire2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Psychic2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.25× damage
- Fighting0.25× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Mega Scolipede has no type immunities.
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.
Fire-type counters
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Mega Scolipede's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
