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.
In its mouth, it pools a fragrant nectar-like fluid. The fluid is really an acid that dissolves anything.
Victreebel's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. The Grass/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
Hippowdon deals 36-43% with Earthquake.
 SlowbroRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Trick Room WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Slowbro builds →Scald16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Vaporeon builds →Scald17-20% Flip Turn6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake36-43% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off15-18% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemMeganiumite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Meganium builds →Dazzling Gleam13-15% Giga Drain9-11% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Victreebel best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Toxic
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Power Whip
- Knock Off
- Growth
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Power Whip
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Encore
- Stun Spore
- Strength Sap
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Power Whip
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Toxic
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Power Whip
- Knock Off
- Growth
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Power Whip
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
Doubles Support Moveset
- Encore
- Stun Spore
- Strength Sap
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Power Whip
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Solar Beam
- Leaf Blade
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
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
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 BellsproutRoute 230Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-23 Route11%MidRoute 230Shining PearlGrass Lv.18-23 Route11%MidRoute 229Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve WeepinbellRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51-52 Route30%PostDayRoute 229Shining PearlGrass Lv.51-52 Route30%PostDayRoute 230Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50 Route20%PostRoute 230Shining PearlGrass Lv.50 Route20%PostRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51 Route20%PostMorning/nightRoute 229Shining PearlGrass Lv.51 Route20%PostMorning/nightBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameRoute 224Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53 Route5%PostRoute 224Shining PearlGrass Lv.53 Route5%Postor 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 BellsproutRoute 1Grass Lv.3-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 1Grass Lv.3-4 Route20%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 2Grass Lv.3-8 Route20%EarlyRoute 24Grass Lv.7-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 25Grass Lv.9-14 Route20%EarlyViridian ForestGrass Lv.3-6 Forest10%EarlyRoute 12Grass Lv.31-36 Route15%LateRoute 13Grass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 14Grass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 15Grass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 21Grass Lv.37-42 Route10%Late
Step 2Catch or Evolve WeepinbellRoute 12Grass Lv.31-36 Route15%LateRoute 13Grass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 14Grass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 15Grass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 21Grass Lv.37-42 Route14%Lateor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Victreebel ✓Route 21Grass Lv.37-42 Route1%Lateor 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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Victreebel has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Present since Red & Blue, Victreebel appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Victreebel have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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