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.
The long vine extending from its head is waved about as if it were a living thing to attract prey. When an unsuspecting victim approaches, it is swallowed whole.
Victreebel Weakness
Victreebel's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. The Grass/Poison typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Emerald, Aerodactyl's Double-Edge hits Victreebel for 80-94%. Starmie's Ice Beam hits Victreebel for 73-86%. Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 141-166%.
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake66-78% Rock Slide75-88% Double Edge80-94% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin12-15% Ice Beam 2x73-86% Thunderbolt18-21% Surf27-32% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x110-130%KO Thunderbolt18-22% Explosion58-68% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureLonely Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed40-48% Overheat 2x140-164%KO | ||
Emerald 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 35 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Encore, Ingrain, Leech Life and 4 more.
Emerald Victreebel Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Chlorophyll supports the gameplan, and max Attack and Speed EVs mean Victreebel doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Victreebel best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Solar Beam
- Sunny Day
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Encore and Ingrain from the egg pool give Victreebel something extra. Pair those with Solar Beam and Sludge Bomb for STAB and Normal and Dark coverage for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Victreebel in Emerald
No wild encounters for Victreebel in Emerald. Bring Bellsprout over from Blue, Yellow, or LeafGreen, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Victreebel in Emerald
Step 1Obtain BellsproutCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Emerald to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Evolve into Weepinbell
Step 3Victreebel ✓
Victreebel Guide
In Emerald, 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. Sludge Bomb with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Emerald, 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 a mixed attacker with base 105 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. 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.
In Emerald, run Sludge Bomb, Solarbeam, Sunnyday, and Sleep Powder on Victreebel. Sludge Bomb is the most common pick at 18% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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