Pokemon Legends Z-A: Best Scolipede Moveset and Nature For Ranked PvP and PvE

Here is the best Pokemon Legends Z-A build for Scolipede and its Mega Evolution with the best moveset and nature to use for ranked PvP and PvE.

Scolipede is a Bug/Poison type first introduced in Generation V. This giant insect had a niche in the competitive scene using Baton Pass to pass boosts to its allies. However, this niche took a nosedive after the Generation VI meta. So let’s see if its new Mega Evolution helps it out competitively.

Best Scolipede Builds in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Here are the best Scolipede builds that you can use in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

Best PvP Scolipede Build in Pokemon Legends Z-A For Ranked Matches

Much like Mega Starmie and Mega Dragonite, Mega Scolipede’s stats change so drastically that it plays completely differently from its base form. Base Scolipede’s main claim to fame was its high Speed stat of 112. However, Mega Scolipede loses 50 points in that stat to have a Speed stat of 62. This is compensated by a massive increase in bulk (60/149/99). However, this means that Scolipede will play sub-optimally until it Mega Evolves.

Be wary of Special Attacking Fire, Flying, and Psychic types as they are the ones that will give Mega Scolipede the most trouble by targeting its lower Special Defense stat. Additionally STAB physical moves from those types as well as from Rock-types can trouble Scolipede.

Best Scolipede PvP Moveset in Pokemon Legends Z-A

These are the moves you want to use on your Scolipede, especially if you are looking to Mega Evolve it later.

• Gunk Shot
• Megahorn
• Iron Defense
• Toxic

Gunk Shot and Megahorn are the most powerful Poison and Bug STABs that Scolipede can learn. The former is TM100, which you can get from Corbeau after defeating him, while the latter is a level-up move at 56. Iron Defense works well to make Scolipede even harder to KO on the physical side and is also a level-up move. Finally, Toxic is always great to chip away at your opponents, with Scolipede learning it at level 36.

Buy the Scolipite at Quasartico Inc for 240 Mega Shards.

Best Scolipede Nature For PvP in Pokemon Legends Z-A

An Adamant (+Atk,-SpA) nature is the best for Mega Scolipede. With its physical bulk being so high and further boosted by Iron Defense, having a focus on its Attack stat would be better. Buy an Adamant Mint from a vendor in Rogue Sector 1.

Best Team Composition With Scolipede For Ranked Matches in Pokemon Legends Z-A

The following Pokemon pair well with Scolipede for PvP ranked matches in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

• Scolipede
• Greninja
• Jolteon

Scolipede’s low Speed has to be made up with support from other faster teammates. Greninja helps out with Fire, Rock, and Psychic-types that would trouble Mega Scolipede, while Scolipede protects its from Xerneas. Jolteon is one of the best Electric-types in the game, amking it suitable for handling any Flying-types that might trouble Scolipede.

Best PvE Scolipede Build in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Scolipede is not a very spammable Pokemon due to its typing, which has weaknesses to almost all of the Rogue Mega Evolutions, and drop in movement Speed upon Mega Evolving. However, its a decent pick for the battles against Ivor (as a regular Scolipede) and Jacinthe.

Best Moveset For PvE Scolipede in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Here are the best moves for PvE Scolipede in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

• Gunk Shot
• Megahorn
• Earthquake
• Rollout

For an in-game playthrough you can leave out Iron Defense and Toxic. Earthquake is useful coverage, which Scolipede learns from TM069, a gift from Mable after reaching level 34 of her research. Finally, Rollout might serve Scolipede better than Rock Slide due to the former’s slighter lower cooldown. Scolipede learns the move at level 4.

Best Nature For PvE Scolipede in Pokemon Legends Z-A

For PvE there are few more choices of Nature besides Adamant that might work in-game:

• Adamant (+Atk,-SpA)
• Calm (+SpD, -SpA)
• Impish (+Def, -SpA)

Calm and Impish will give an added boost to Scolipede’s bulk letting it survive attacks more often. Both of these Mints can be found at the vendor at Rouge Sector 1.

Best Team Composition With Scolipede For Pokemon Legends Z-A PvE

This team manages to bring out the best out of Scolipede:

• Scolipede
• Meganium
• Gyarados
• Charizard
• Jolteon
• Garchomp

This team offers the best coverage overall while supporting Scolipede as the primary attacker. Especially while dealing with Pokemon in the Wild Zones and trainers in the Infinite Z-A Royale matches.

Scolipede Stats and Location

You can get a Venipede in Wild Zone 5. Evolve it into Whirlipede at Level 22 and a Scolipede at Level 30.

Scolipede’s stats:

• HP: 60
• Attack: 100
• Defense: 89
• Special Attack: 55
• Special Defense: 69
• Speed: 112

Mega Scolipede’s stats:

• HP: 60
• Attack: 140
• Defense: 149
• Special Attack: 75
• Special Defense: 99
• Speed: 62

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