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.
Weepinbell Weakness
VulnerableType-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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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
Breed with Weepinbell to get Bellsprout eggs easily using 35 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Encore, Ingrain, Leech Life and 4 more.
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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 Sludge Bomb. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Weepinbell can't be caught in Emerald. Transfer Bellsprout from Blue, Yellow, or LeafGreen and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Weepinbell in Emerald
Step 1Obtain BellsproutCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Emerald to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Weepinbell ✓
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.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A