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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
Staraptor-MegaFighting5.2%
SinistchaGrassGhost5.1%
WhimsicottGrassFairy4.9%
IncineroarFireDark4.4%
Raichu-Mega-YElectric4.3%
PelipperWater4.3%
Eelektross-MegaElectric4.3%
Swampert-MegaWaterGround4.2%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.39.4%
Coba BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Flying-type attack to halve the damage.12.3%
Occa BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.11.6%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.8.7%
Silver PowderHeld: Bug-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.7.8%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Rampardos×2
Chandelure×2
Rhyperior×2
Hatterene×2
Alakazam×2
Salamence×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-06)
Mega Scolipede leverages its 112 Speed and boosted physical Attack to threaten Grass-types and Fairy-types with Bug/Poison coverage. The coverage is narrow, but Poison-type physical attacks have a clear niche against the prevalent Fairy-types in Reg M-B. Shell Armor blocking crits makes it harder to one-shot via luck. Overall a niche pick that needs team support to shine.
Playstyle：Plays as a fast physical breaker — Mega form boosts both Attack and Defense, enabling a dual-STAB offensive approach: Bug-type moves (Megahorn, X-Scissor) for Grass targets, Poison Jab for Fairies, and Earthquake for supplemental coverage. Shell Armor provides stability in attritional exchanges by nullifying crit-based reversals. No setup required; raw Speed positioning is its primary asset.
In doubles, Mega Scolipede's value lies in fast physical pressure and Poison Jab threatening Fairies, but Bug/Poison coverage is too narrow for the broader doubles field. Shell Armor has some niche value under Follow Me or Spotlight support. Overall weaker than in singles and requires deliberate team design.
Playstyle：In doubles, pairs with Follow Me or Trick Room-adjacent support to threaten Fairy flanks with Poison Jab and quickly eliminate frail Grass-type supports. Shell Armor provides a safety margin when opponents stack critical hit boosts. Better suited as a flanking fast attacker than as a primary offensive anchor.