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No. 0013

Weedle

Hairy Bug Pokémon

Weedle official artwork
Official art

Weedle is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic, with a base stat total of 195. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
3.2 kg 7.1 lbs
Base stat total
195 Higher than 1% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.
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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284
Atk3549–9567–185
Def3045–9058–174
SpA2036–7940–152
SpD2036–7940–152
Spe5063–11294–218
Total195Higher than 1% of Pokémon
HP40Atk35Def30Spe50SpD20SpA20

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 Spe.

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Type matchups

BugPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fire (because of Bug)Flying (because of Bug)Psychic (because of Poison)Rock (because of Bug)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Fairy (because of Poison)Poison (because of Poison)
¼×
Fighting (because of Bug and Poison)Grass (because of Bug and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

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 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Weedle outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Weedle against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Weedle · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102Weedle · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70Weedle · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega 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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
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Evolution

Moves

Level up 3

1Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
1String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2.BugStatus—95%40
9Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

Biology

A common sight in forests and grassy areas, Weedle has a two-inch poisonous stinger on its head, which it uses to defend itself. It has an acute sense of smell, being able to distinguish leaves it likes from those it dislikes with its big nose. It eats its weight in leaves every day.

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

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Hairy Bug Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#013Original Johto#027Updated Johto#027Central Kalos#026Let’s Go Kanto#013Lumiose#018
  1. It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
  2. Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp stinger on its head that injects poison.

    LeafGreen
  3. Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.

    FireRed · X
  4. A WEEDLE has an extremely acute sense of smell. It distinguishes its favorite kinds of leaves from those it dislikes by sniffing with its big red proboscis (nose).

    Emerald
  5. WEEDLE has an extremely acute sense of smell. It is capable of distinguishing its favorite kinds of leaves from those it dislikes just by sniffing with its big red proboscis (nose).

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  6. The barb on top of its head secretes a strong poison. It uses this toxic barb to protect itself.

    Crystal
  7. It attacks using a two-inch poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats.

    Silver · SoulSilver
  8. Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.

    Gold · HeartGold · Y
  9. Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
  10. Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Weedle
Japanese
ビードル
Japanese (romaji)
Beedle
Korean
뿔충이
Chinese (Traditional)
獨角蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
独角虫
French
Aspicot
German
Hornliu
Spanish
Weedle
Italian
Weedle

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 Spe
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
39
Medium

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 2 areas
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Red 4 areas
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas
  • 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
  • Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas
  • 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
  • Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Y 1 area
  • Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
X 2 areas
  • Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
  • Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
SoulSilver 8 areas
  • Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–6
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–36
  • Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
  • Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
  • Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
  • Unknown Area; all bugsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
HeartGold 1 area
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–36
Platinum 3 areas
  • Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
LeafGreen 5 areas
  • Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
FireRed 5 areas
  • Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Crystal 4 areas
  • Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–10
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Silver 15 areas
  • Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–10
  • Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
  • Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
  • Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
  • Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Blue 2 areas
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Red 4 areas
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
  • Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5

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.