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.
Top-grade perfume is made using its internal poison gases by diluting them to the highest level.
When it inhales poisonous gases from garbage, its body expands, and its insides smell much worse.
Type-wise, Weezing takes extra damage from Ground, Psychic, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Poison/Fairy 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, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer17-20% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Lokix builds →Knock Off9-11% U Turn5-6% Sucker Punch10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Close Combat8-9% Mach Punch3-3% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Weezing View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x42-49% U Turn9-10% Knock Off11-13% Close Combat10-12% | ||
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.
utility options keeps opponents guessing about Weezing's real targets. Rocky Helmet provides chip damage on every physical hit received while max HP and Defense EVs and Bold nature handle the stat profile. Levitate ties it together.
Best Build
Weezing best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Sludge Bomb
- Will O Wisp
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Sludge Bomb
- Pain Split
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Pain Split
- Sludge Bomb
- Flamethrower
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Unknown
- Sludge Bomb
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Will O Wisp
- Flamethrower
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Pain Split
- Toxic Spikes
- Will O Wisp
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Unknown
- Sludge Bomb
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Will O Wisp
- Flamethrower
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Pain Split
- Toxic Spikes
- Will O Wisp
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Most of Weezing's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Belch and Gunk Shot, but Fire and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Curse and Destiny Bond give Weezing options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Belch and Sludge Bomb. The egg moves push it further.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Weezing learns Heat Wave and Strange Steam naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Fire coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Weezing learns Self-Destruct and Sludge Bomb naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Psychic and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
No wild encounters for Weezing in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Koffing over from Red, Gold, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 227Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55 Route10%PostRoute 227Shining PearlGrass Lv.55 Route10%PostStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrass Lv.55 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.56 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.56 Volcano10%PostBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameStark Mountain - InteriorShining PearlGrass Lv.58 Volcano10%PostStark Mountain - InteriorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58 Volcano10%PostSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-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 Sword & Shield
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 RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2840%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.27-2930%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.27-2930%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidIntense SunGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidRainingGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidRainingGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidIntense SunMotostoke OutskirtsSwordOverworld Lv.22-2615%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworld Lv.22-2615%MidAll WeatherGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSandstormGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSandstormGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidThunderstormDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4735%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4735%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-475%LateRainingDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-475%LateRaining
Step 2Weezing ✓Slumbering Weald - High LevelSwordOverworld Lv.45-47 Forest50%LateAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - High LevelShieldOverworld Lv.45-47 Forest50%LateAll WeatherSlumbering WealdShieldGrass Lv.45-47 Forest30%LateAll WeatherSlumbering WealdSwordGrass Lv.45-47 Forest30%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water13%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water13%PostOvercastor 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
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 - 1FGrass Lv.39-44 Building40%LatePokémon Mansion - 2FGrass Lv.39-44 Building30%LatePower PlantGrass Lv.37-42 Power-plant25%Late
Step 2Weezing ✓Pokémon Mansion - 2FGrass Lv.39-44 Building10%LatePower PlantGrass Lv.37-42 Power-plant5%LatePokémon Mansion - 1FGrass Lv.39-44 Building5%Lateor evolve from Koffing (Step 1)
Weezing looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier on our tier list.
Weezing gets Levitate, Neutralizing Gas, and Misty Surge. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Weezing is leaning toward the physical side (base 90 Attack). 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 Sludge Bomb, Will O Wisp, Painsplit, and Haze. Sludge Bomb leads at 21% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Available since Red & Blue, Weezing appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves