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No. 0070 · Generation I · Kanto

Weepinbell

The Flycatcher Pokémon

TL;DR. Weepinbell is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 390. A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.

Grass Poison

A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.

Height1.0 m
Weight6.4 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll
HiddenGluttony
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 390. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65
Attack 90
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 55
Total390
390 base stat total, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 118th among Grass-types.
90 base Attack, Weepinbell's strongest stat, ranking 53rd of 196 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Weepinbell 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, Weepinbell reaches 1,611 CP at level 40 and 1,844 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack172
GO Defense92
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)1,611
Max CP (L50)1,822
Best buddy (L51)1,844
Raid catch CP 862–921 (L20). Weather boosted 1,078–1,151 (L25).

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Competitive

Weepinbell in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Weepinbell across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #611 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #611 74.3 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Weepinbell.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Weepinbell, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Weepinbell?

Weepinbell is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Weepinbell weak to?

Weepinbell takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Weepinbell resistant to?

Weepinbell resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.

How does Weepinbell evolve?

Weepinbell evolves from Bellsprout (Level 21). Weepinbell evolves into Victreebel (Use Leaf Stone).

What generation is Weepinbell from?

Weepinbell was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0070.

What are Weepinbell's base stats?

Weepinbell has HP 65, Attack 90, Defense 50, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 45, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 390.

What are Weepinbell's abilities?

Weepinbell can have the ability Chlorophyll, plus the Hidden Ability Gluttony.

Is Weepinbell legendary or mythical?

No. Weepinbell is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Weepinbell's best stat?

Weepinbell's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 53rd of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Weepinbell good?

Weepinbell has a base stat total of 390, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 118th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Weepinbell as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Weepinbell in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Weepinbell in Gold
Gen II Gold
Weepinbell in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Weepinbell in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Weepinbell in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Weepinbell in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Weepinbell in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Weepinbell 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Weepinbell is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Flying Psychic
½× Resists
Water Electric Fighting Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
Comparison

Weepinbell vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Weepinbell Grass avg Difference
HP 65 66 -1
Attack 90 74 +16
Defense 50 70 -20
Special Attack 85 70 +15
Special Defense 45 71 -26
Speed 55 64 -9
Total 390 415 -25
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Game appearances

Weepinbell appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Weepinbell is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Weepinbell in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 16 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl
Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Route 229Sinnoh Sea Route 230
Platinum
Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Sea Route 230
Gold, Silver, HeartGold, SoulSilver
Johto Route 44Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25
Crystal
Johto Route 44
Blue, green-japan
Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15
Yellow
Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FKanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15
LeafGreen
Berry ForestBond BridgeCape BrinkKanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Water Path
Let's Go Eevee
Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Sea Route 21
X, Y
Kalos Route 14Kalos Route 16Kalos Route 19
xd
Cipher Key Lair Roof
Pokémon anime

Weepinbell appears in 17 episodes.

From EP009 (1997-05-27) through XY058 (2015-01-29).

Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type

Weepinbell has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Weepinbell sleeps as a Dozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Weepinbell cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.