Bellsprout's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Def trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It prefers hot and humid environments. It is quick at capturing prey with its vines.
It prefers hot and humid environments. It is quick at capturing prey with its vines.
Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves hit Bellsprout for super-effective damage. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
Espeon can KO Bellsprout with Psyshock (139-163%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (157-185%). Weavile deals 77-91% with Ice Shard.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x139-163%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Weavile builds →Knock Off62-73% Ice Shard 2x77-91% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Cinderace builds →U Turn44-51% Sucker Punch44-51% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x152-179%KO | ||
Bellsprout is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Weepinbell first, then eventually reaches Victreebel. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 190 total stats over Bellsprout. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bellsprout easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant egg group.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Bellsprout's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Chlorophyll adds passive value. Weatherball gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Bellsprout best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Utility Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Energy Ball
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Power Whip
- Knock Off
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Energy Ball
- Sludge Bomb
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Power Whip
- Knock Off
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Without TMs, Bellsprout's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Dark coverage on top of Leaf Storm and Power Whip for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Bellsprout develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Sludge Wave and Power Whip show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Without breeding, Bellsprout misses out on Acid Spray and Belch. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Belch, with Normal and Dark coverage rounding things out.
Bellsprout's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Solar Beam and Sludge Bomb, and Normal coverage keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
No wild encounters for Bellsprout in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Blue, Yellow, or LeafGreen and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Bellsprout doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Blue, Yellow, or LeafGreen to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Bellsprout starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 16 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Bellsprout in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Before you go hunting for Bellsprout, check which of the 16 spots belong to your version. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl each have different walking encounters at Lv. 18-63.
Bellsprout's scattered across 11 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Bellsprout in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Bellsprout shows up in 11 walking spots from Lv. 3-42. Plenty of options, and the list is sorted so the highest-rate locations at each progression stage come first.
Weepinbell at level 21 is the mid-stage. Push through to Victreebel using a Leaf Stone for the final form. 300 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 21 gets you Weepinbell. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
Bellsprout does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Weepinbell before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You won't have trouble finding Bellsprout. It's been around since Legends: Z-A and appears in 20 games total. Latest appearances: Yellow and Red & Blue.
Bellsprout has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves