Stats & Training
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 Weakness
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Victreebel for 59-70%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Weavile builds →Knock Off48-56% Ice Shard 2x59-70% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Slowking builds →Scald19-23% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed37-44% Flare Blitz 2x165-194%KO | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 45 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, Belch, Clear Smog and 10 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Victreebel Best Moveset
Chlorophyll isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Victreebel fills the special attacker slot reliably. Modest nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Victreebel best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Solar Beam
- Leaf Blade
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Victreebel in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ✓
Victreebel Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 setup sweeper on our tier list. Sludge Bomb with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 setup sweeper role.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Victreebel has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Game Availability
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