Bellsprout: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP50125–157210–304

Atk7585–139139–273

Def3549–9567–185

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD3045–9058–174

Spe4054–10176–196

Total300Higher than 14% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

GrassPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FireFlyingIcePsychic

Resists

½×

ElectricFairyFightingWater

¼×

Grass

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54

Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Bellsprout outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Bellsprout against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		Bellsprout · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92		Bellsprout · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Bellsprout · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Chlorophyll
If Sun is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Other Pokémon with Chlorophyll 36
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Oddish Gloom Vileplume Weepinbell Victreebel Exeggcute Exeggutor Tangela Bellossom Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Sunkern Sunflora Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Tropius Cherubi Tangrowth Leafeon Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Maractus Deerling Sawsbuck Capsakid Scovillain
Gluttony, hidden ability
This Pokémon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
Other Pokémon with Gluttony 31
Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Weepinbell Victreebel Galarian Slowpoke Alolan Grimer Alolan Muk Snorlax Shuckle Zigzagoon Linoone Gulpin Swalot Spoink Grumpig Munchlax Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Heatmor Skwovet Greedent Applin Flapple Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Dipplin

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.1% of teams · rank #131 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Rash
EVs: 76 Atk / 196 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.5%
1500 weighting0.3%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

Chlorophyll99.8%
Gluttony, hidden ability0.2%

EV spreads

Rash 76 Atk / 196 SpA / 196 Spe76.2%
Modest 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe23.4%
Naive 196 SpA / 196 Spe0.2%
Mild 40 Atk / 196 SpA / 196 Spe0.2%
Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe0%

Tera types

Water76.4%
Grass23.4%
Fire0.2%
Ghost0%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0069BellsproutGrassPoison
1. Level 21
  #0070WeepinbellGrassPoison
  1. Use Leaf Stone
    #0071VictreebelGrassPoison
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Victreebelite
      #0071Mega VictreebelGrassPoison

Moves

Level up 14


1	Vine WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	45	100%	25
7	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
11	WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Normal	Physical	15	90%	20
13	Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.	Grass	Status	—	75%	15
15	Poison PowderPoisons the target.	Poison	Status	—	75%	35
17	Stun SporeParalyzes the target.	Grass	Status	—	75%	30
23	Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.	Poison	Special	40	100%	30
27	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
29	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
35	Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
39	Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Grass	Physical	55	95%	25
41	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
47	SlamNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
52	Power WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	120	85%	10

TM / HM / TR 34


TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM13	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Special	40	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Special	60	—	20
TM45	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Special	65	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM95	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM148	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Special	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM175	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM185	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Physical	55	100%	20
TM214	Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.	Poison	Special	95	100%	10

Egg moves 7


Egg	Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.	Poison	Special	50	—	15
Egg	IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.	Grass	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Strength SapUser heals HP=target's Atk stat. Lowers Atk by 1.	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	5
Egg	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
Egg	TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.	Grass	Status	—	100%	10

Biology

It can plant itself into the ground to absorb moisture, but is unable to move while rooted. It can spit acid from its mouth.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#503 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Flower Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#069Original Johto#064Updated Johto#064Mountain Kalos#026Let’s Go Kanto#069Kitakami#023Lumiose#074

Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tiny bugs with its vines and devours them.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It prefers hot and humid environments. It is quick at capturing prey with its vines.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
A carnivorous Pokémon that traps and eats bugs. It appears to use its root feet to replenish moisture.
LeafGreen
Its bud looks like a human face. Because of the bud, it is rumored to be a type of legendary mandrake plant.
FireRed · Y
A BELLSPROUT’s thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attack, however strong it may be. From its mouth, it leaks a fluid that melts even iron.
Emerald
Bellsprout’s thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attack, however strong it may be. From its mouth, this Pokémon spits a corrosive fluid that melts even iron.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
If it notices anything that moves, it immediately flings its vine at the object.
Crystal
It plants its feet deep underground to replenish water. It can’t escape its enemy while it’s rooted.
Silver · SoulSilver
Even though its body is extremely skinny, it is blindingly fast when catching its prey.
Gold · HeartGold · X
Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tiny insects with its vines and devours them.
Yellow
A carnivorous Pokémon that traps and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Bellsprout
Japanese: マダツボミ
Japanese (romaji): Madatsubomi
Korean: 모다피
Chinese (Traditional): 喇叭芽
Chinese (Simplified): 喇叭芽
French: Chétiflor
German: Knofensa
Spanish: Bellsprout
Italian: Bellsprout

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 60
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Grass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Let’s Go, Eevee! 11 areas

Road 1Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
Road 12Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
Road 13Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–8
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Road 24Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–12
Road 25Walking in the overworld · Lv 9–14
Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6

Moon 1 area

Route 5Island Scan · Lv 16

Sun 1 area

Route 5Island Scan · Lv 16

Y 1 area

Road 14Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 16

X 1 area

Road 14Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 16

SoulSilver 9 areas

Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

HeartGold 9 areas

Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Platinum 2 areas

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47

Pearl 2 areas

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–23

Diamond 2 areas

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–23

LeafGreen 13 areas

Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

Crystal 6 areas

Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Silver 7 areas

Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13

Gold 7 areas

Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13

Yellow 6 areas

Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14

Blue 9 areas

Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22

Green (Japan) 9 areas

Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.