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 |
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Psychic is super effective against VictreebelView Espeon → | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Fire is super effective against VictreebelView Volcarona → | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Ice is super effective against VictreebelView Weavile → | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Fire is super effective against VictreebelView Arcanine → | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Flying is super effective against VictreebelView Pelipper → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, 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% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Victreebel Best Moveset
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
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Victreebel in Legends: Z-A
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.
Victreebel Guide
In Legends: Z-A, 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. Strengthsap with Victreebelite is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
For Legends: Z-A, 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