Victreebel Best Moveset
AbilityChlorophyll under sun doubles the 70 base Speed, and Held ItemLife Orb with NatureModest pushes 100 Sp. Atk into genuinely threatening range. Grass and Poison TermStab covers Water, Ground, and Fairy super-effectively. MoveWeather Ball becomes Fire-type under sun for Steel coverage. The moveset thrives in sun but folds without it.
Grass/Poison faced the same issues as Venusaur in Gen I (Red & Blue). Psychic-types crushed it, and the typing offered little defensive value.
Utility Moveset
- Razor Leaf
- Wrap
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Swords Dance plus Sleep Powder was the strategy in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Put something to sleep, boost up, and sweep. If they woke up, just Sleep Powder again.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Chlorophyll in sun made it fast and dangerous. Swords Dance into physical Grass coverage was a legitimate sweep threat in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire).
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Solar Beam
- Sunny Day
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Venusaur did the Chlorophyll sweeper job better with superior stats in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Victreebel was always the budget option.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Weather Ball
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Even with Drought Ninetales powering Chlorophyll in Gen V (Black & White), Venusaur was the vastly preferred sun sweeper. Victreebel couldn't compete.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Leaf Blade
- Clear Smog
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Weather nerf hit all sun-dependent Pokemon in Gen VI (X & Y). Five-turn Drought wasn't enough time for Victreebel to set up and sweep.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Growth
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). No new tools to differentiate itself from the other Grass/Poison Pokemon above it.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) but irrelevant. The modern format was too fast and too powerful for what Victreebel offered.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Poison Jab
- Sludge Wave
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Victreebel Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Victreebel
Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Victreebel for 37-44%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin26-31% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake37-44% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Clefable builds →Moonblast14-17% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Gliscor builds →Earthquake33-39% Knock Off21-25% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Victreebel View Iron Moth builds →Dazzling Gleam19-22% Energy Ball11-12% | ||
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 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
How to Get Victreebel
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 SV
Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Victreebel. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BellsproutApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve WeepinbellMossfell ConfluenceLv.21-60Overworldor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Victreebel ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Victreebel egg.
A few locations for Victreebel with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Victreebel in LZA
To get Victreebel, start by catching Bellsprout through walking encounters at Lv. 11-64. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch BellsproutWild Zone 5Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 5Lv.24-25OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 10Lv.29-31OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve WeepinbellWild Zone 13Lv.36-37OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 13Lv.46-47OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
- Step 3Victreebel ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Weepinbell (Step 2)
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 BDSP
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 230Lv.18-23GrassRate 11%Route 229Lv.20-22GrassRate 5%Bogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve WeepinbellRoute 229Lv.51-52GrassRate 30%DayRoute 230Lv.50GrassRate 20%Route 229Lv.51GrassRate 20%Morning/nightBogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameRoute 224Lv.53GrassRate 5%or 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 LGPE
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 1Lv.3-4GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 30%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-4GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-8GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 24Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 25Lv.9-14GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Viridian ForestLv.3-6GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 10%Route 12Lv.31-36GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 13Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 14Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 15Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 10%
Step 2Catch or Evolve WeepinbellRoute 12Lv.31-36GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 13Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 14Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 15Lv.33-38GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 15%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 14%or evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Victreebel ✓Route 21Lv.37-42GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 1%or evolve from Weepinbell (Step 2)
Base Stats
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 Guide
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.
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 setup sweeper role.
Run Weatherball, Poisonjab, Sludgewave, and Knock Off on Victreebel. Weatherball is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the setup sweeper 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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves