Bellsprout Best Moveset
Grass/Poison at 75 Attack and 30 Speed. AbilityChlorophyll doubles Speed under sun, but the base stats are pre-evolution territory. The moveset can't function. Evolve through to Victreebel for 105 Attack and the physical Grass power that AbilityChlorophyll actually enables.
Bellsprout was a niche pick at best in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow), rarely seen in standard play. This was Bellsprout's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 70.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Sleep Powder
- Razor Leaf
- Vine Whip
Bellsprout was a niche pick at best in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal), rarely seen in standard play. Bellsprout maintained its position from the previous generation.
Support Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Solar Beam
- Swords Dance
Bellsprout was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. Bellsprout maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Miracleseed, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Wrap
- Vine Whip
- Growth
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Bellsprout was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. Bellsprout maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Life Orb, favoring a Modest nature.
Utility Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Solar Beam
- Growth
Recommended Teammates
Bellsprout was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Bellsprout maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Utility Moveset
- Growth
- Weather Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Bellsprout was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Bellsprout maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Utility Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Bellsprout was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Bellsprout maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Life Orb, favoring a Modest nature.
Utility Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
Bellsprout was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Bellsprout maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Life Orb, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Power Whip
- Knock Off
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Bellsprout Weakness
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 |
What is Bellsprout Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Bellsprout
Cinderace's U-turn hits Bellsprout for 65-77%. Weavile threatens a KO with Ice Shard (115-136%). Salamence's Earthquake also KOs at 113-134%.
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Cinderace builds →U Turn65-77% Sucker Punch65-77% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Weavile builds →Knock Off93-110%KO Ice Shard 2x115-136%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Salamence builds →Earthquake113-134%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bellsprout View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x305-360%KO Shadow Ball90-107%KO Dazzling Gleam45-53% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Bellsprout
Bellsprout starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Bellsprout in SV
Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Bellsprout. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Bellsprout ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into WeepinbellMossfell ConfluenceLv.21-60Overworldor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into VictreebelBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Victreebel egg.
3 encounter spots for Bellsprout at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Bellsprout in LZA
To get Bellsprout, start by catching Bellsprout through walking encounters at Lv. 11-64. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Bellsprout ✓Wild Zone 5Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 5Lv.24-25OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 10Lv.29-31OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into WeepinbellWild Zone 13Lv.36-37OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 13Lv.46-47OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into VictreebelWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Weepinbell (Step 2)
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.
Where To Catch Bellsprout in BDSP
Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Bellsprout. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-63 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Bellsprout ✓Route 230Lv.18-23GrassRate 11%Route 229Lv.20-22GrassRate 5%Bogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve into WeepinbellRoute 229Lv.51-52GrassRate 30%DayRoute 230Lv.50GrassRate 20%Route 229Lv.51GrassRate 20%Morning/nightBogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameRoute 224Lv.53GrassRate 5%or evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Victreebel
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.
Where To Catch Bellsprout in LGPE
To get Bellsprout, start by catching Bellsprout through walking encounters at Lv. 3-42. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Bellsprout ✓Route 1Lv.3-4GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 30%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-4GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-8GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 24Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 25Lv.9-14GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Viridian ForestLv.3-6GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 10%Route 12Lv.31-36GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 13Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 14Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 15Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 10%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into WeepinbellRoute 12Lv.31-36GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 13Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 14Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 15Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 14%or evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into VictreebelRoute 21Lv.37-42GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 1%or evolve from Weepinbell (Step 2)
Base Stats
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.
Bellsprout Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves