TL;DR. Bellsprout is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 300. A carnivorous POKéMON that traps and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.
A carnivorous POKéMON that traps and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Bellsprout in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Bellsprout reaches 1,033 CP at level 40 and 1,182 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Bellsprout first appeared on July 17, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020 Weekly Challenge: Friendship.
- Bellsprout
- Shadow
- Victreebel by encounter; Mega Victreebel
- Weepinbell by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 22 to Mar 30, 2022, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 to Mar 30, 2022 | 1-star | Lush Jungle |
| Mar 1 to Mar 15, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Bellsprout.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bellsprout, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Bellsprout?
Bellsprout is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Bellsprout weak to?
Bellsprout takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Bellsprout resistant to?
Bellsprout resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Bellsprout evolve?
Bellsprout evolves into Weepinbell (Level 21).
What generation is Bellsprout from?
Bellsprout was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0069.
What are Bellsprout's base stats?
Bellsprout has HP 50, Attack 75, Defense 35, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 30, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Bellsprout's abilities?
Bellsprout can have the ability Chlorophyll, plus the Hidden Ability Gluttony.
Is Bellsprout legendary or mythical?
No. Bellsprout is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Bellsprout's best stat?
Bellsprout's highest base stat is Attack at 75, which ranks 83rd of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Bellsprout good?
Bellsprout has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 165th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Bellsprout as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Bellsprout is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Bellsprout vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bellsprout | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Attack | 75 | 74 | +1 |
| Defense | 35 | 70 | -35 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 71 | -41 |
| Speed | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Total | 300 | 415 | -115 |
Bellsprout appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Bellsprout is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Bellsprout.
Every main-series game Bellsprout is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Mossfell Confluence (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 1, Vert Sector 2, Vert Sector 7, Vert Sector 9
- WildBleu District: Aymlis Park, Bleu Sector 3, Bleu Sector 6, Bleu Sector 7, Wild Zone 5, Wild Zone 10
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 3, Magenta Sector 6, Magenta Sector 8
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 5, Rouge Sector 8
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 2, Jaune Sector 7, Jaune Sector 8, Jaune Sector 11
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 3★ Grass-type wild zones, 1★ & 3★ Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 229 and 230
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 5 (Island Scan) (Fridays)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Trade
- Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 14 (Horde Encounter)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 229 and 230
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 224 and 230
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32, 44
- WildSafari Zone (Forest, default; Wasteland with 3 Forest points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRedTrade
- Event
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Water Path
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32, 44
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 24, 25, 31, 32, 36, 44
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedTrade
- BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Bellsprout appears in 47 episodes.
From EP025 (1997-09-16) through HZ146 (2026-08-21).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Bellsprout has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Bellsprout sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Bellsprout in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Bellsprout
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.