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. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Grass/Poison typing.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
FireIceFlyingPsychic
½xResisti
WaterElectricFightingFairy
¼xResisti
Grass
0xImmunei
None
STAB (5)i
WaterGroundRockGrassFairy
4Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Scorei-2
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 from the Plant egg group.

Egg Groups
Plant
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Leveling does the heavy lifting. Weepinbell picks up Sludge Bomb and Solar Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Acid
4010030Poison
Lv 1
Growth
——20Normal
Lv 1
Vine Whip
4510025Grass
Lv 1
Wrap
159020Normal
Lv 4
Growth
——20Normal
Lv 8
Wrap
159020Normal
Lv 12
Acid
4010030Poison
Lv 16
Sleep Powder
—7515Grass
Lv 17
Poison Powder
—7535Poison
Lv 18
Stun Spore
—7530Grass
Lv 27
Razor Leaf
559525Grass
Lv 36
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
Lv 45
Slam
807520Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM12
Facade
7010020Normal
TM01
Headbutt
7010015Normal
TM53
Mega Drain
7510015Grass
TM26
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
TM07
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM09
Reflect
——20Psychic
TM05
Rest
——10Psychic
TM52
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TM45
Solar Beam
20010010Grass
TM08
Substitute
——10Normal
TM27
Toxic
—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Weepinbell doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Weepinbell can't learn any Tutor moves

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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Bellsprout is your first catch on the way to Weepinbell. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-42 across 16 total spots in the chain.

  1. Bellsprout
    Step 1Catch Bellsprout
    Route 1
    GrassLv.3-430%EarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 2 - Area 1
    GrassLv.3-420%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 2 - Area 2
    GrassLv.3-820%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 24
    GrassLv.7-1220%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 25
    GrassLv.9-1420%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Viridian Forest
    GrassLv.3-610%EarlyForest
    MODERATE
    Route 12
    GrassLv.31-3615%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    GrassLv.33-3815%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 14
    GrassLv.33-3815%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 15
    GrassLv.33-3815%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 21
    GrassLv.37-4210%LateRoute
    MODERATE
  2. Weepinbell
    Step 2Weepinbell ✓
    Route 12
    GrassLv.31-3615%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    GrassLv.33-3815%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 14
    GrassLv.33-3815%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 15
    GrassLv.33-3815%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 21
    GrassLv.37-4214%LateRoute
    MODERATE
    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.