Whirlipede Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Whirlipede cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Scolipede and Venipede.
2024-12-20
Popularity Rank: #817
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #776
2019 survey: #702
#817 / 1025
Pokédex details
Height
1.2 m
Weight
58.5 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
120 / 255
Generation
Gen V
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Gray
Shape
Ball
Egg groups
Bug
Whirlipede — the quick "why it's beloved" list
The elevator pitch for Whirlipede: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- From its Bulbapedia summary: it evolves from Venipede starting at level 22 and evolves into Scolipede starting at level 30.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Whirlipede feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our 🐛 Bugs & Insects crowd — Whirlipede is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Whirlipede from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
Black Bolt
Common
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Mythical Island
One Diamond
Chilling Reign
Uncommon
Burning Shadows
Uncommon
XY
Uncommon
Boundaries Crossed
Uncommon
Emerging Powers
Uncommon
Black & White
Uncommon
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Binder plan: Whirlipede edition
A workable spread formula for Whirlipede — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Whirlipede #57 (Burning Shadows) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Whirlipede binder page.
Whirlipede #53 (Black & White) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Whirlipede #39 (Emerging Powers) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Whirlipede page.
Whirlipede #73 (Boundaries Crossed) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Whirlipede mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Whirlipede chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Burning Shadows
Uncommon
Black & White
Uncommon
Emerging Powers
Uncommon
Boundaries Crossed
Uncommon
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
Black Bolt
Common
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Right page
Mythical Island
One Diamond
Chilling Reign
Uncommon
XY
Uncommon
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Whirlipede cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Whirlipede
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Whirlipede
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Whirlipede duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Whirlipede single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Scolipede, Venipede, and Accelgor so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a spring green, leaf lime, and orchid purple sleeve story around Whirlipede's bug-type and poison-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Catch rate 120 sits in the middle — you can mix "daily driver" commons with one aspirational SAR without the page feeling lopsided.
Whirlipede: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Whirlipede — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
40
Attack
55
Defense
99
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
79
Speed
47
Total: 360
Players file Whirlipede around tier "Past" while Ability Poison Point (Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Speed Boost is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Bug/Poison typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Whirlipede — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Whirlipede, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.
Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.
A second dex beat (Y) frames Whirlipede as one that is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Whirlipede shows up in Black 2 lore as storing energy for evolution, it sits.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Rollum
Spanish
Whirlipede
French
Scobolide
Italian
Whirlipede
Japanese
ホイーガ
Japanese (Romaji)
Wheega
Korean
휠구
Chinese (Simplified)
车轮球
Chinese (Traditional)
車輪毬
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