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Whirlipede
Oracle Text
Ability Poison Point: If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Attack Spinning Attack (50)
Card Details
Character Background
Whirlipede from Black & White is a sturdy Stage 1 that fits best into a tempo or attrition plan, where steady pressure and poison damage can force awkward decisions. Poison Sting for 20 plus Poison is modest on paper, but in practice it turns every turn cycle into extra damage, especially if your deck can push the opponent into range with status counters or guaranteed switching effects. Rollout at 50 gives it a clean midgame follow-up, letting Whirlipede stay relevant even when you need to attack without relying on poison. In play, it pairs well with cards that amplify Poison or preserve board position, such as damage-boosting Tools and effects that trap the Active Pokémon, since opponents may struggle to retreat while the poison ticks. Thematically, Whirlipede feels like a defensive, encased predator: slow-moving but relentless, building pressure until the opponent is worn down.
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Character Background
Whirlipede from Black & White is a sturdy Stage 1 that fits best into a tempo or attrition plan, where steady pressure and poison damage can force awkward decisions. Poison Sting for 20 plus Poison is modest on paper, but in practice it turns every turn cycle into extra damage, especially if your deck can push the opponent into range with status counters or guaranteed switching effects. Rollout at 50 gives it a clean midgame follow-up, letting Whirlipede stay relevant even when you need to attack without relying on poison. In play, it pairs well with cards that amplify Poison or preserve board position, such as damage-boosting Tools and effects that trap the Active Pokémon, since opponents may struggle to retreat while the poison ticks. Thematically, Whirlipede feels like a defensive, encased predator: slow-moving but relentless, building pressure until the opponent is worn down.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini · Updated at 2026-08-08 18:20:43 UTC