What separates Victreebel from the pack is Chlorophyll — it doubles its Speed in sun. Combine that with Grass/Poison typing and it needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1. Only weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Victreebel's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
In its mouth, it pools a fragrant nectar-like fluid. The fluid is really an acid that dissolves anything.
Victreebel Weakness
VulnerableVictreebel's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves. The Grass/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
Victreebel evolved from Bellsprout's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Bellsprout eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Bellsprout pushed Victreebel to 490 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Victreebel to get Bellsprout eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Chlorophyll isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Victreebelite for extra utility and HP-heavy investment EVs, Victreebel fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Victreebel Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Toxic
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Victreebel's Normal and Bug coverage all comes from technical machines, built on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam for same-type damage. Leaf Blade and Energy Ball are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Victreebel learns Sludge Wave and Power Whip naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Bug and Dark coverage extends the reach beyond that.
The natural movepool does the job, but Acid Spray and Belch from the egg pool give Victreebel something extra. Pair those with Leaf Storm and Solar Beam for STAB and Dark and Normal coverage for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Victreebel's Bug and Dark coverage all comes from technical machines, built on top of Power Whip and Solar Beam for same-type damage. Power Whip and Hyper Beam are the payoff moves.
No wild encounters for Victreebel in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Bellsprout over from Blue, Yellow, or LeafGreen, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Victreebel can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Bellsprout from Blue, Yellow, or LeafGreen and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
You're catching Bellsprout first, not Victreebel. Bellsprout appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Victreebel in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Victreebel. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-63 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BellsproutMODERATERoute 230Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.18-2311%MidRouteMODERATERoute 230Shining PearlGrassLv.18-2311%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 229Shining PearlGrassLv.20-225%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.20-225%MidRouteBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve WeepinbellEFFORTLESSRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.51-5230%PostRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 229Shining PearlGrassLv.51-5230%PostRouteDayEASYRoute 230Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5020%PostRouteEASYRoute 230Shining PearlGrassLv.5020%PostRouteEASYRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5120%PostRouteMorning/nightEASYRoute 229Shining PearlGrassLv.5120%PostRouteMorning/nightBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameCHALLENGINGRoute 224Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.535%PostRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 224Shining PearlGrassLv.535%PostRouteor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Victreebel ✓
Finding Victreebel at low spawn rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Victreebel in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Victreebel. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-42 across 17 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BellsproutEFFORTLESSRoute 1GrassLv.3-430%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 2 - Area 1GrassLv.3-420%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 2 - Area 2GrassLv.3-820%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 24GrassLv.7-1220%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 25GrassLv.9-1420%EarlyRouteMODERATEViridian ForestGrassLv.3-610%EarlyForestEASYRoute 12GrassLv.31-3615%LateRouteEASYRoute 13GrassLv.33-3815%LateRouteEASYRoute 14GrassLv.33-3815%LateRouteEASYRoute 15GrassLv.33-3815%LateRouteMODERATERoute 21GrassLv.37-4210%LateRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve WeepinbellEASYRoute 12GrassLv.31-3615%LateRouteEASYRoute 13GrassLv.33-3815%LateRouteEASYRoute 14GrassLv.33-3815%LateRouteEASYRoute 15GrassLv.33-3815%LateRouteMODERATERoute 21GrassLv.37-4214%LateRouteor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Victreebel ✓HARDRoute 21GrassLv.37-421%LateRouteor evolve from Weepinbell (Step 2)
Victreebel looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Chlorophyll is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Victreebel. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Weepinbell evolves into Victreebel using a Leaf Stone. Victreebel is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Bellsprout. At 490 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Victreebel gets Chlorophyll and Gluttony. But Chlorophyll is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Victreebel is leaning toward the physical side (base 105 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Victreebel appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Victreebel appears in 20 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Victreebel have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A