Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Psychic is super effective against BellsproutView Espeon → | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Fire is super effective against BellsproutView Volcarona → | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Ice is super effective against BellsproutView Weavile → | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Fire is super effective against BellsproutView Cinderace → | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Flying is super effective against BellsproutView Pelipper → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 73 breeding partners from the Plant egg group. Pass egg moves like Clear Smog, Ingrain, Strength Sap and 4 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Bellsprout Best Moveset
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
Moves
Without breeding, Bellsprout misses out on Clear Smog and Ingrain. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Leaf Storm and Power Whip, with Normal and Dark coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Bellsprout in Scarlet & Violet
Bellsprout Guide
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.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 can find Bellsprout in Scarlet & Violet. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
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.
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