Weezing Best Moveset
120 Defense on Poison with AbilityLevitate blocking Ground and AbilityNeutralizing Gas shutting down every ability on the field. Held ItemBlack Sludge heals passively. NatureModest at 85 Sp. Atk gives the moveset actual offensive output. Tera Poison removes all secondary weaknesses. The moveset walls physical attackers and controls the field through ability suppression.
Pure Poison was bad typing in Gen I (Red & Blue). Psychic-types dominated, and Weezing's Explosion couldn't make up for having no useful STAB or resistances.
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Sludge
- Fire Blast
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
120 Defense and Sludge Bomb as reliable Poison STAB in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Haze shut down stat boosters, giving Weezing a real defensive niche.
Utility Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Explosion
- Fire Blast
- Thief
Recommended Teammates
Levitate removed its Ground weakness entirely in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Only Psychic could threaten it, and 120 Defense walled physical attackers that other Poison-types couldn't handle.
Best Moves
Best Build
Weezing best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Sludge Bomb
- Pain Split
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Will-O-Wisp completed the package in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Levitate, 120 Defense, burn to halve Attack, and Pain Split for recovery. A premier physical wall.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Flamethrower
- Pain Split
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Power creep hit in Gen V (Black & White). 85 Sp. Atk wasn't threatening enough offensively, and special attackers exploited the lower Sp. Def.
Special Tank Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
- Pain Split
Recommended Teammates
No new tools in Gen VI (X & Y). Weezing was still a solid physical wall but the metagame demanded more offensive presence.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Flamethrower
- Toxic
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of stagnation in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Weezing hadn't gained anything meaningful since Will-O-Wisp and the format kept evolving past it.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Flamethrower
- Pain Split
- Clear Smog
Recommended Teammates
Galarian Weezing with Neutralizing Gas stole the spotlight in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). The original was outclassed by its own regional variant.
Special Tank Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Will O Wisp
- Flamethrower
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Still overshadowed by the Galarian form in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Regular Weezing had nothing left to offer that its variant didn't do better.
Special Tank Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Sludge Bomb
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Weezing Weakness
Type-wise, Weezing takes extra damage from Ground and Psychic. The Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Weezing's physical bulk (base 120 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
What is Weezing Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Weezing
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin14-17% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off29-34% U Turn16-19% Wood Hammer27-31% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn9-10% Scald12-14% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch19-22% Knock Off30-35% U Turn16-19% Close Combat28-32% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Corviknight builds →U Turn6-7% | ||
Evolution
Weezing is what Koffing becomes. Breed it for Koffing eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Koffing pushed Weezing to 490 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Weezing to get Koffing eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
How to Get Weezing
Weezing doesn't appear wild. Catch Koffing instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 35 to get Weezing. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Weezing in SV
Koffing is your first catch on the way to Weezing. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch KoffingCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Weezing ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Weezing egg.
Weezing starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 12 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Weezing in BDSP
Koffing is your first catch on the way to Weezing. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 55-63 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Koffing
Step 2Weezing ✓Route 227Lv.55GrassRate 10%Stark Mountain - OutsideLv.55CaveRate 10%Stark Mountain - EntranceLv.56CaveRate 10%Bogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameStark Mountain - InteriorLv.58CaveRate 10%Swampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameor evolve from Koffing (Step 1)
Weezing appears at high spawn rates across 6 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 Weezing in SwSh
Koffing is your first catch on the way to Weezing. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-58 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch KoffingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 40%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 40%OvercastGiant's MirrorLv.27-29GrassRate 30%OvercastGiant's MirrorLv.27-29GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Intense SunGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Heavy FogMotostoke OutskirtsLv.22-26OverworldRate 15%All WeatherGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowingDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 35%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 5%Raining
Step 2Weezing ✓Slumbering Weald - High LevelLv.45-47OverworldRate 50%All WeatherSlumbering WealdLv.45-47GrassRate 30%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 13%Overcastor evolve from Koffing (Step 1)
A few locations for Weezing with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Weezing in LGPE
To get Weezing, start by catching Koffing through walking encounters at Lv. 37-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch KoffingPokémon Mansion - 1FLv.39-44FloorLet's Go EeveeRate 40%Pokémon Mansion - 2FLv.39-44FloorLet's Go EeveeRate 30%Power PlantLv.37-42FloorLet's Go EeveeRate 25%
Step 2Weezing ✓Pokémon Mansion - 2FLv.39-44FloorLet's Go EeveeRate 10%Power PlantLv.37-42FloorLet's Go EeveeRate 5%Pokémon Mansion - 1FLv.39-44FloorLet's Go EeveeRate 5%or evolve from Koffing (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Weezing's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon consumes particles that contaminate the air. Instead of leaving droppings, it expels clean air.
Weezing Guide
Weezing looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Weezing gets Levitate, Neutralizing Gas, and Stench. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Weezing is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
The core moveset is Will O Wisp, Painsplit, Sludge Bomb, and Flamethrower. Will O Wisp leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Weezing appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
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 8SwShGalarian
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