Weedle Best Moveset
35 Attack at 50 Speed means Bug and Poison moves deal minimal damage on slow recharges. No bulk to survive incoming attacks, no move power to trade effectively. The moveset is a placeholder until Mega Beedrill's 150 Attack and 145 Speed transform the line.
Weedle was a niche pick at best in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow), rarely seen in standard play. This was Weedle's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 20.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Poison Sting
- String Shot
Recommended Teammates
Weedle was a niche pick at best in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal), rarely seen in standard play. Weedle maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Poison Sting
- String Shot
Weedle was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. Weedle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran shield dust with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Poison Sting
- String Shot
Weedle was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. Weedle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Poison Sting
- String Shot
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Weedle was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Weedle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Poison Sting
- String Shot
- Electroweb
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Weedle was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Weedle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Sting
- String Shot
- Electroweb
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Weedle was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Weedle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Eviolite, favoring a Naughty nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- String Shot
- Poison Sting
- Electroweb
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Weedle Weakness
Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Weedle for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug/Poison typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
What is Weedle Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Weedle
Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (206-242%). Gardevoir's Psychic also KOs at 402-474%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Weedle View Staraptor builds →Close Combat34-40% U Turn40-47% Double Edge206-242%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Weedle View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast106-125%KO Psychic 2x402-474%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Weedle View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake211-248%KO Stone Edge 2x422-497%KO | ||
Evolution
Three stages ahead. Weedle grows into Kakuna, then pushes on to Beedrill. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Weedle. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Weedle easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Weedle
Weedle starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Weedle in LZA
Weedle is your first catch on the way to Weedle. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-52 across 5 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Weedle ✓Wild Zone 1Lv.3-4OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve into KakunaWild Zone 2Lv.7-8OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 7Lv.19-20OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into BeedrillWild Zone 15Lv.41-42OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.51-52OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Kakuna (Step 2)
Weedle starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 7 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Weedle in BDSP
Weedle is your first catch on the way to Weedle. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 58-63 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Weedle ✓Bogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassShining PearlPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassShining PearlPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Kakuna
Step 3Evolve into Beedrill
Weedle's scattered across 6 spots in early-game routes with decent spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Weedle in LGPE
To get Weedle, start by catching Weedle through walking encounters at Lv. 3-8. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Weedle ✓Viridian ForestLv.3-6GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 25%Viridian ForestLv.3-6GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 24%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-4GrassRate 15%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-8GrassRate 15%
Step 3Catch or Evolve into BeedrillViridian ForestLv.3-6GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 1%or evolve from Kakuna (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Weedle. The 3-stage chain runs through Weedle, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 10 once you've got the levels.
Base Stats
Speed and HP carry most of Weedle's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
Weedle Guide
You can run Weedle through the first few routes without issues. 195 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Kakuna as fast as you can.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Weedle has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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