TL;DR. Victreebel is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 490. Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. 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.
Victreebel 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, Victreebel reaches 2,431 CP at level 40 and 2,781 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Bellsprout family appeared on July 17, 2020.
- Bellsprout
- Shadow
- Victreebel by encounter; Mega Victreebel
- Weepinbell by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2026, Mega (Mega Victreebel).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2026 | MegaMega Victreebel | Regular rotation |
| Sep 5, 2026 | MegaMega Victreebel | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MegaMega Victreebel | Mega Ascension |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Super MegaMega Victreebel | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Nov 9 to Nov 20, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 17 to May 2, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Victreebel in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Victreebel across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #248 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Victreebel.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Victreebel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Victreebel?
Victreebel is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Victreebel weak to?
Victreebel takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Victreebel resistant to?
Victreebel resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Victreebel evolve?
Victreebel evolves from Weepinbell (Use Leaf Stone). Victreebel evolves into Mega Victreebel (Mega Evolve with Victreebelite (battle-only)).
What generation is Victreebel from?
Victreebel was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0071.
What are Victreebel's base stats?
Victreebel has HP 80, Attack 105, Defense 65, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 70, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Victreebel's abilities?
Victreebel can have the ability Chlorophyll, plus the Hidden Ability Gluttony.
Is Victreebel legendary or mythical?
No. Victreebel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Victreebel's best stat?
Victreebel's highest base stat is Attack at 105, which ranks 26th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Victreebel good?
Victreebel has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Victreebel 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 Victreebel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Victreebel vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Victreebel | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 66 | +14 |
| Attack | 105 | 74 | +31 |
| Defense | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 70 | +30 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Speed | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Total | 490 | 415 | +75 |
Victreebel appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Victreebel 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 Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Victreebel.
Every main-series game Victreebel is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Grass-type & Poison-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Trade
- Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoute 21
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedTrade
- LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedTrade
- BlueObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
- YellowObtainable
- EvolveWeepinbell (Leaf Stone)
- 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
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Victreebel: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Victreebel appears in 70 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through XY059 (2015-02-05).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Victreebel partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Victreebel partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Victreebel has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Victreebel sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Victreebel in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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