Weezing's stats are solid on their own, but Levitate is what pushes it over the line. It gives it a Ground immunity. Only weak to Ground and Psychic. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1.
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.
Long ago, during a time when droves of factories fouled the air with pollution, Weezing changed into this form for some reason.
Weezing Weakness
GoodType-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.
Weezing is what Koffing becomes. Breed it for Koffing eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Weezing to get Koffing eggs easily using 43 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Grudge, Pain Split and 5 more.
The build centers on Toxic Spikes and survivability. Black Sludge means Poison-type passive recovery, and max HP and Defense EVs give Weezing the bulk to set up repeatedly. Neutralizinggas adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Best Weezing Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Toxic Spikes
- Pain Split
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Curse and Grudge 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 Wave. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 KoffingEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2840%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.27-2930%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.27-2930%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherEASYGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidIntense SunEASYGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogEASYGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidRainingEASYGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogEASYGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidIntense SunEASYMotostoke OutskirtsSwordOverworldLv.22-2615%MidAll WeatherEASYMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworldLv.22-2615%MidAll WeatherMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowingMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidThunderstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowingMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-4735%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordOverworldLv.42-4735%LateNormal WeatherMODERATEDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-475%LateRainingMODERATEDusty BowlSwordOverworldLv.42-475%LateRaining
Step 2Weezing ✓EFFORTLESSSlumbering Weald - High LevelSwordOverworldLv.45-4750%LateForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSlumbering Weald - High LevelShieldOverworldLv.45-4750%LateForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSlumbering WealdShieldGrassLv.45-4730%LateForestAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSlumbering WealdSwordGrassLv.45-4730%LateForestAll WeatherMODERATELake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5813%PostWaterOvercastMODERATELake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5813%PostWaterOvercastor 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. 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 mixed attacker — base 90 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Weezing appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Weezing appears in 20 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
- 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 VIIISwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A