Mixed
Balanced
390Low
55Slow
DTier

Weepinbell sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Bellsprout but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Victreebel as fast as possible. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. An original Gen 1 pick.

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.

Base Stats
390Avg
HP65
C
Attack90
B
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk85
C
Sp. Def45
D
Speed55
D
Total390
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldNo EV yield from this Pokemon
No EV yield
Details
Catch120Moderate•Medium Slow1.06M XP•1m / 3'03"•6.4kg / 14.1 lbs•137Base XP

Weepinbell Weakness

Vulnerable

Type-wise, Weepinbell takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Grass/Poison typing.

Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
FireIceFlyingPsychic
½xResisti
WaterElectricFighting
¼xResisti
Grass
0xImmunei
None
STAB (4)i
WaterGroundRockGrass
4Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Scorei-3
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesAbsorbs on switch
Abilities
ChlorophyllDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.
GluttonyHAMakes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

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.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Bellsprout
#069Bellsprout
21
Level 21
Weepinbell
#070Weepinbell
Leaf Stone
Victreebel
#071Victreebel
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Bellsprout
GrassPoison
Weepinbell
GrassPoison
Victreebel
GrassPoison
HP
50
65+15
80+15
ATK
75
90+15
105+15
DEF
35
50+15
65+15
SP.ATK
70
85+15
100+15
SP.DEF
30
45+15
70+25
SPE
40
55+15
70+15
BST
300D-Tier
390D-Tier+90
490C-Tier+100
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Mixed
Mixed
Mixed
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Weepinbell to get Bellsprout eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Encore, Ingrain, Leech Life and 6 more.

Egg Groups
Plant
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
9moves
Breed With (best first)
venusaurmeganiumtorterraroseradeludicoloshiftryabomasnowjumpluffbreloomcacturnecherrimivysaur
12 of 45·

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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Breeding's the move. Encore and Ingrain give Weepinbell options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Dark coverage already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Energy Ball. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growth
——20Normal
Lv 1
Vine Whip
4510015Grass
Lv 1
Wrap
158520Normal
Lv 7
Growth
——20Normal
Lv 11
Wrap
158520Normal
Lv 13
Sleep Powder
—7515Grass
Lv 15
Poison Powder
—7535Poison
Lv 17
Stun Spore
—7530Grass
Lv 23
Acid
4010030Poison
Lv 27
Knock Off
6510020Dark
Lv 29
Sweet Scent
—10020Normal
Lv 35
Gastro Acid
—10010Poison
Lv 39
Razor Leaf
559525Grass
Lv 41
Slam
807520Normal
Lv 47
Wring Out
—1005Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM09
Bullet Seed
1010030Grass
TM78
Captivate
—10020Normal
HM01
Cut
509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
8010010Grass
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
—10020Normal
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
6010010Grass
TM86
Grass Knot
—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM83
Natural Gift
—10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TM22
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
—9015Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
——30Normal
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Encore
—1005Normal
Egg
Ingrain
——20Grass
Egg
Leech Life
2010010Bug
Egg
Magical Leaf
60—20Grass
Egg
Reflect
——20Psychic
Egg
Swords Dance
——30Normal
Egg
Synthesis
——5Grass
Egg
Tickle
—10020Normal
Egg
Worry Seed
—10010Grass

Tutor Moves

Weepinbell can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
——10Normal

Weepinbell starts showing up in endgame routes at high spawn rates across 8 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 Diamond & Pearl

Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Weepinbell. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-53 across 12 total spots in the chain.

  1. Bellsprout
    Step 1Catch Bellsprout
    Route 230
    DiamondGrassLv.18-23UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 230
    PearlGrassLv.18-23UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 229
    DiamondGrassLv.20-22RareMidRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 229
    PearlGrassLv.20-22RareMidRoute
    CHALLENGING
  2. Weepinbell
    Step 2Weepinbell ✓
    Route 229
    DiamondGrassLv.51-52CommonPostRouteDay
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 229
    PearlGrassLv.51-52CommonPostRouteDay
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 230
    PearlGrassLv.50UncommonPostRoute
    EASY
    Route 230
    DiamondGrassLv.50UncommonPostRoute
    EASY
    Route 229
    PearlGrassLv.51UncommonPostRouteMorning/night
    EASY
    Route 229
    DiamondGrassLv.51UncommonPostRouteMorning/night
    EASY
    Route 224
    DiamondGrassLv.53RarePostRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 224
    PearlGrassLv.53RarePostRoute
    CHALLENGING
    or evolve from Bellsprout (Step 1)

  • 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.

  • Weepinbell's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Dodrio (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.

  • Bellsprout evolves into Weepinbell at level 21. Weepinbell evolves into Victreebel using a Leaf Stone. Weepinbell is a middle-stage evolution in the Bellsprout line.

  • 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 — base 90 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.

  • Weepinbell appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.

One of the original 151, Weepinbell has appeared in 20 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.