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 II Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
  • Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 23 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Encore, Leech Life, Reflect and 2 more.

Egg Groups
Plant
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
venusaurmeganiumjumpluffivysaurparasectbayleefskiploombulbasaurchikoritaparashoppipexeggutor
12 of 23·

Best Build

Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).

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

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growth
——20Normal
Lv 1
Vine Whip
4510025Grass
Lv 1
Wrap
158520Normal
Lv 6
Growth
——20Normal
Lv 11
Wrap
158520Normal
Lv 15
Sleep Powder
—7515Grass
Lv 17
Poison Powder
—7535Poison
Lv 19
Stun Spore
—7530Grass
Lv 24
Acid
4010030Poison
Lv 33
Sweet Scent
—10020Normal
Lv 42
Razor Leaf
559525Grass
Lv 54
Slam
807520Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM03
Curse
——10Ghost
HM01
Cut
509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM20
Endure+4
——10Normal
HM05
Flash
—7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
751005Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM35
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TM13
Snore
4010015Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TM11
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM34
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM12
Sweet Scent
—10020Normal
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Encore
—1005Normal
Egg
Leech Life
2010010Bug
Egg
Reflect
——20Psychic
Egg
Swords Dance
——30Normal
Egg
Synthesis
——5Grass

Tutor Moves

Weepinbell can't learn any Tutor moves

Easy grab on Weepinbell with high spawn rates across 8 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Where To Catch Weepinbell in Gold & Silver

To get Weepinbell, start by catching Bellsprout through walking encounters at Lv. 3-24. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Bellsprout
    Step 1Catch Bellsprout
    Route 32
    SilverGrassLv.6CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 32
    GoldGrassLv.6CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 24
    GoldGrassLv.8-10CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 24
    SilverGrassLv.8-10CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 25
    SilverGrassLv.10CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 25
    GoldGrassLv.10CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 5
    SilverGrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 5
    GoldGrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 6
    SilverGrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 6
    GoldGrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 31
    SilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 31
    GoldGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 32
    SilverGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 32
    GoldGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 5
    SilverGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 5
    GoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 6
    SilverGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 6
    GoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 24
    GoldGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 24
    SilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 25
    SilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 25
    GoldGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 44
    GoldGrassLv.22UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 44
    SilverGrassLv.22UncommonMidRoute
    EASY
  2. Weepinbell
    Step 2Weepinbell ✓
    Route 24
    GoldGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 24
    SilverGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 24
    GoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 24
    SilverGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 25
    SilverGrassLv.14RareEarlyRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 25
    GoldGrassLv.14RareEarlyRoute
    CHALLENGING
    Route 44
    SilverGrassLv.22-24CommonMidRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 44
    GoldGrassLv.22-24CommonMidRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    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.

  • 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.