Weepinbell Best Moveset
90 Attack at 55 Speed on Grass/Poison. AbilityChlorophyll under sun helps but the stat line is still one evolution short. The moveset trails Victreebel in every category. Evolve for 105 Attack and the Grass/Poison TermStab combination that threatens under sun.
Weepinbell saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This was Weepinbell's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Razor Leaf
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
- Wrap
Recommended Teammates
Weepinbell saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). Weepinbell maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Ground
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Weepinbell saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Weepinbell maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Salacberry, favoring a Naughty nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Weepinbell saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Weepinbell maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Life Orb, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Weepinbell saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Weepinbell maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Lum Berry, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Weather Ball
- Hidden Power Ice
- Growth
Recommended Teammates
Weepinbell saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Weepinbell maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Toxicplate, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Weepinbell saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Weepinbell maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Weather Ball
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Weepinbell saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Weepinbell maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Clear Smog
- Acid Spray
- Worry Seed
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Weepinbell Weakness
Type-wise, Weepinbell takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Grass/Poison typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
What is Weepinbell Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Weepinbell
Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Weepinbell for 70-83%. Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (130-153%). Staraptor deals 53-62% with Double-Edge.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Weepinbell View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x19-22% Draco Meteor70-83% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Weepinbell View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x130-153%KO Air Slash 2x108-127%KO Scorching Sands33-39% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Weepinbell View Staraptor builds →Close Combat18-21% U Turn21-25% Double Edge53-62% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Weepinbell View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast25-30% Psychic 2x95-112%KO | ||
Evolution
Sitting between Bellsprout and Victreebel, Weepinbell is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 100 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Weepinbell to get Bellsprout eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
How to Get Weepinbell
Weepinbell starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Weepinbell in SV
Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Weepinbell. 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 2Weepinbell ✓Mossfell ConfluenceLv.21-60Overworldor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into VictreebelBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Victreebel egg.
2 encounter spots for Weepinbell at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Weepinbell in LZA
To get Weepinbell, 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 2Weepinbell ✓Wild Zone 13Lv.36-37OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 13Lv.46-47OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into VictreebelWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Weepinbell (Step 2)
high spawn rates across 20 locations for Weepinbell in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Weepinbell in BDSP
The path to Weepinbell starts with Bellsprout at Lv. 18-63 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 2Weepinbell ✓Route 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 3Evolve into Victreebel
Weepinbell appears at decent spawn rates across 5 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Weepinbell in LGPE
Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Weepinbell. 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 2Weepinbell ✓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 14%or evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into VictreebelRoute 21Lv.37-42GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 1%or evolve from Weepinbell (Step 2)
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Sp. Def doesn't even come close. A Flycatcher Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 0 HP EVs per KO.
When hungry, it swallows anything that moves. Its hapless prey is dissolved by strong acids.
Weepinbell Guide
Weepinbell is meant to evolve into Victreebel. At 390 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Weepinbell. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Gluttony) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Weepinbell worth using.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Weepinbell is a mixed attacker with base 90 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
You can run Weepinbell through the first few routes without issues. 390 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Victreebel as fast as you can.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Weepinbell has appeared in 20 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