No. 0071 · Generation I · Flycatcher Pokémon
ウツボットUtsubot · From utsubokazura, the Japanese name for the pitcher plant, possibly with the English word 'pot' on the end
The Flycatcher Pokémon · Grass/Poison type · first seen in Pokémon Red & Green (1996)
01Overview
Meet Victreebel
Everything you need to know about the Flycatcher Pokémon — the creature behind the number.
Meet Victreebel, the Flycatcher Pokémon – a Grass- and Poison-type pitcher plant that has turned waiting for dinner into an art form. Its yellow body is shaped like a great bell, dotted with dark green spots and flanked by a broad green leaf on each side. A huge mouth with a swollen pink lip and two sharp teeth on the lower jaw takes up most of its front, with its half-moon eyes tucked just below, while a leaf arches over the top like a lid and sprouts a long brown vine with a yellow tip.
That vine is the bait. Victreebel flicks it about so that it looks like a small living creature, while a sweet, honey-like scent drifts from its mouth to draw curious prey closer. Anything that wanders too near is swallowed whole and left to the acid pooled inside, which can melt even the hardest object into nothing. The cleverest twist: acid that has dissolved plenty of meals turns sweeter still, so every catch makes the next one easier.
“Lures prey into its mouth with a honeylike aroma. The helpless prey is melted with a dissolving fluid.”
Pokédex · Pokémon Red (Japan), Green (Japan) & FireRed · 1996
As the final stage of the Bellsprout family, Victreebel only appears when a Weepinbell is exposed to a Leaf Stone, so it is a rare sight in the wild. That has not stopped the rumours – Victreebel are said to live in huge colonies deep in the jungle, though nobody who has gone looking has ever come back to confirm it. Pokémon Sleep reveals a sillier side: even while dozing it keeps its mouth wide open in case a snack drifts by, and very occasionally it forgets the plan altogether and sleeps face down.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A gave the Flycatcher Pokémon a dramatic upgrade in 2025. Mega Victreebel swells to 4.5 metres, its body so bloated with acid that it wraps its own vine around its throat to stop the stuff sloshing out. Gone is the patient ambush, too: Mega Victreebel bounds after opponents and body-tackles them, using the leaves over its head to fan a dizzyingly sweet scent that stops foes in their tracks.
Victreebel has had a colourful career outside the wild as well. In the West it was a Pokémon Blue exclusive, and it opens Erika's Celadon Gym battle in Red and Blue. In the anime it was James's partner from The Breeding Center Secret to Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid, greeting its Trainer by clamping its mouth over his head whenever it popped out of its Poké Ball – which James took as a sign of loyalty.
How big is Victreebel?
At 1.7 m (5′07″) Victreebel stands about as tall as an adult, yet at 15.5 kg (34.2 lb) it weighs roughly what an average four-year-old does – while Mega Victreebel balloons to 4.5 m and 125.5 kg, about the height of a double-decker bus.
Evolution
02In the Pokédex's words
Victreebel's Pokédex entries
20 different entries across 42 games, from 1996 to 2025. Here is how the Pokédex has described Victreebel over the years, in the order the games came out.
Generation I
Lures prey into its mouth with a honeylike aroma. The helpless prey is melted with a dissolving fluid.
Kanto Pokédex
Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
Kanto Pokédex
Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all.
Kanto Pokédex
Attracts prey with sweet-smelling honey. Its prey include bugs, naturally, and even large animals on occasion.
Kanto Pokédex
Generation II
Acid that has dissolved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey.
Johto Pokédex
This horrifying plant Pokémon attracts prey with aromatic honey, then melts them in its mouth.
Johto Pokédex
Once ingested into this Pokémon's body, even the hardest object will melt into nothing.
Johto Pokédex
Generation III
Victreebel has a long vine that extends from its head. This vine is waved and flicked about as if it were an animal to attract prey. When an unsuspecting prey draws near, this Pokémon swallows it whole.
Hoenn Pokédex
The long vine extending from its head is waved about as if it were a living thing to attract prey. When an unsuspecting victim approaches, it is swallowed whole.
Hoenn Pokédex
Victreebel sloshes poison from its big mouth. Beware of the puddled poison!
Capture Styler (Pokémon Ranger series)
Generation IV
It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.
Sinnoh Pokédex
It shoots leaves and slops poison around to attack.
Capture Styler (Pokémon Ranger series)
Generation V
It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honey-like scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.
Unova Pokédex
Generation VII
Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is dissolved in a day, bones and all.
Let's Go Pokédex
Generation VIII
In its mouth, it pools a fragrant nectar-like fluid. The fluid is really an acid that dissolves anything.
Sinnoh Pokédex
Generation IX
Even while asleep, it appears that Victreebel opens its mouth wide to attract prey with the nectar-like acid within it. On very rare occasions, it seems to forget about luring in prey and instead sleeps face down.
It lures prey into its mouth with a nectar-like aroma. The helpless prey is melted with a dissolving fluid.
Rotom Phone (Scarlet & Violet)
After dissolving many prey, this Pokémon's acid becomes sweeter. This makes it even easier to attract more prey.
Rotom Phone (Scarlet & Violet)
Once taken into Victreebel's body, even the hardest object will be melted into nothing by the Pokémon's acid.
Rotom Phone (Legends: Z-A)
The volume of this Pokémon's acid has increased due to Mega Evolution, filling its mouth. If it's not careful, the acid will overflow and spill out.
Rotom Phone (Legends: Z-A)
03Stats, moves & where to find it
Victreebel in the video games
Base stat total 490 · 24 core-series games · 28 spin-offs · every move it learns, generation by generation.
Base stats
In Generation I Victreebel had a single Special stat of 100. When Gold and Silver split Special in two, it became Sp. Atk 100 and Sp. Def 60, giving 80/105/65/100/60/70 (a total of 480) through Generation V. Generation VI raised its Sp. Def to 70, for today's total of 490 – Attack (105) is its strongest suit. Mega Victreebel adds exactly 100 points – 80/125/85/135/95/70, a total of 590 – pouring the extra power into Attack, Defense and both special stats while HP and Speed stay put. Base experience yield was 191 in Generations I–IV and 216 in Generations V–VI, and is 221 today. Base friendship was 70 in Generations II–VII and is 50 today. It gives 3 Attack EVs and, on the Medium Slow curve, needs 1,059,860 Exp. Points to reach level 100. In the Pokéathlon of HeartGold and SoulSilver it is a powerhouse rather than a sprinter: four stars for Power and Stamina, but a single star for Speed.
Abilities
- Chlorophyllsince Gen III
Doubles Victreebel's Speed while the sunlight is harsh. - GluttonyHidden abilitysince Gen V
Lets Victreebel eat a pinch Berry early, at half its HP instead of a quarter. - Innards Outsince Gen IX
Mega Victreebel's only Ability: if an attack knocks it out, the attacker takes damage equal to the HP Mega Victreebel had left.
Type matchups
How hard each attacking type hits a Grass/Poison Pokémon.
Generation I: Bug-type moves were 4× effective, because Bug was then super effective against Poison as well as Grass; from Generation II onwards Bug is neutral (2× against Grass, ½× against Poison). The Fairy resistance applies from Generation VI, when the Fairy type was introduced. Mega Victreebel keeps the same types and the same weaknesses.
Training & breeding
- Catch rate
- 45
- Base friendship
- 50
- Base experience
- 221
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- EV yield
- 3 Attack
- Egg groups
- Grass
- Egg cycles
- 20
- Colour
- Green
- Gender ratio
- 50% male
- Body shape
- head and base
Where to find Victreebel
| Game | Year | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Red & Green | 1996 | Green only: evolve Weepinbell (Routes 12–15) with a Leaf StoneNot available in Red – trade from Green. |
| Blue (Japan) | 1996 | Not available – trade from another game |
| Red & Blue | 1998 | Blue only: evolve Weepinbell (Routes 12–15) with a Leaf StoneRed players have to trade. Erika opens her Celadon Gym battle with a level 29 Victreebel. |
| Yellow | 1998 | Evolve Weepinbell (Routes 12–15, Cerulean Cave) with a Leaf StoneErika brings a level 32 Weepinbell instead of a Victreebel in this version. |
| Gold & Silver | 1999 | Evolve Weepinbell (Route 44; Kanto's Routes 24 and 25) with a Leaf StoneErika's team includes a level 46 Victreebel. |
| Crystal | 2000 | Evolve Weepinbell (Route 44) with a Leaf StoneErika's level 46 Victreebel returns. |
| Ruby & Sapphire | 2002 | Not found in Hoenn – trade only |
| FireRed & LeafGreen | 2004 | LeafGreen only: evolve Weepinbell (Routes 12–15; Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink and Water Path in the Sevii Islands) with a Leaf StoneFireRed players must trade. Erika again opens with a level 29 Victreebel. |
| Emerald | 2004 | Not found in Hoenn – trade only |
| Diamond & Pearl | 2006 | Evolve Weepinbell (Routes 224, 229 and 230) with a Leaf StoneMigrated Victreebel turn up in the Forest area of Pal Park. |
| Platinum | 2008 | Evolve Weepinbell (Routes 224 and 230) with a Leaf Stone |
| HeartGold & SoulSilver | 2009 | Evolve Weepinbell (Routes 24, 25 and 44; Safari Zone) with a Leaf StoneWeepinbell also lives on the Pokéwalker's Treehouse course. Erika fields a level 56 Victreebel in both her Gym battle and her rematch. |
| Black & White | 2010 | White only: evolve a Bellsprout into Weepinbell, then use a Leaf StoneBlack players have to trade. |
| Black 2 & White 2 | 2012 | Not found in the wild – trade onlyErika brings a level 50 Victreebel to the Kanto Leaders Tournament at the Pokémon World Tournament. |
| X & Y | 2013 | Evolve Weepinbell (Routes 14, 16 and 19; hordes on Route 19) with a Leaf StoneCoumarine Gym Leader Ramos uses a Victreebel in his rematches at the Battle Château. |
| Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire | 2014 | Not found in Hoenn – trade only |
| Sun & Moon | 2016 | Evolve Weepinbell with a Leaf StoneThese games give Victreebel no Pokédex entry. |
| Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon | 2017 | Not available in Alola – trade only |
| Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! | 2018 | Let's Go, Eevee! only: wild on Route 21, or evolve Weepinbell (Routes 12–15 and 21) with a Leaf StoneLet's Go, Pikachu! players must trade. Erika's Gym team has a level 33 Weepinbell; her rematch team a level 56 Victreebel. |
| Sword & Shield | 2019 | Not available in Galar |
| Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl | 2021 | Evolve Weepinbell (Routes 224, 229 and 230; Grand Underground caves after obtaining the National Pokédex) with a Leaf Stone |
| Legends: Arceus | 2022 | Not available in Hisui |
| Scarlet & Violet | 2022 | Trade (Version 2.0.1 onwards); in The Teal Mask, evolve a Weepinbell from Kitakami's Mossfell Confluence or take one on in 5★ Tera Raid Battles in KitakamiNot found in Paldea. |
| Legends: Z-A | 2025 | Wild in Wild Zone 20 (Centrico Plaza), where it can appear as an Alpha, or evolve a Weepinbell from Wild Zone 13 (Rouge District)Beat the Rogue Mega Victreebel in Main Mission 13 to earn the Victreebelite in Magenta Sector 9. The Mega Dimension expansion adds Victreebel to Hyperspace Lumiose's 4★ Grass- and Poison-type wild zones. |
Sprites through the ages
Spin-offs & cameos
Pokémon GO
Victreebel has been setting its sweet-smelling traps in Pokémon GO since launch day, 6 July 2016. Weepinbell evolves into it for 100 Bellsprout Candy, and a buddy from the family earns Candy every 3 km. It appeared as a four-star raid boss from 4 November 2017, gained Leaf Tornado and Acid Spray as Charged Attacks on 19 March 2019, and joined the Shadow Pokémon on 7 November 2019. Shiny Victreebel debuted on 17 July 2020 with the GO Fest 2020 Weekly Challenge: Friendship, and the family got its own spotlight on Bellsprout Community Day, 20 April 2024, when any Weepinbell evolved during the event learned the exclusive Fast Attack Magical Leaf – a move that came back for the December 2024 Community Day. The big moment arrived on 20 February 2026, when Mega Victreebel burst onto the scene at Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos, Shiny-ready from day one and starring in Super Mega Raids. Mega Evolving it costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, lifts its Attack from 207 to 265 and its Defense from 135 to 181, and unlocks Acid Spray+, a Mega-powered take on the move. Sucker Punch joined its Fast Attacks on 8 September 2026.
Victreebel's Jungle card – Lure, Acid and all – can be collected from the Evolution booster packs of the Game Boy card game.
Ready to battle in 3D, and its Stadium Pokédex entry adds that its prey include bugs and, on occasion, even large animals.
A Weepinbell floats around a pool on the Cave course – knock it into the water and it evolves into Victreebel, ready for its close-up.
There's no catching it outright – evolve a Weepinbell to add Victreebel to your Pokédex.
Its Pokédex text changes with the cartridge plugged in: Gold's sweeter-acid entry for Red, Silver or Crystal, Silver's aromatic-honey entry for Blue, Gold or Yellow.
Its Jungle card returns in the Japan-only sequel, this time in the Island of Fossil booster packs.
A rare piece that turns up in Endless Level 14, Forever Level 63, Pair Trozei and Mr. Who's Den.
Evolve a Weepinbell to get one on your team – a partner whose lines include 'Nothing gets out of my mouth alive!'
Snag the Shadow Weepinbell in Cipher Key Lair, purify it, and a Leaf Stone does the rest.
Wild Victreebel live in Lyra Forest, and its Browser entry warns Rangers to beware of the poison it sloshes from its big mouth.
Recruit one on floors 1–29 of Mystery Jungle.
Found in Hippowdon Temple; once befriended, it lends a Grass-type assist and can Cut through obstacles.
Still lurking on floors 1–29 of Mystery Jungle in the expanded Explorers adventure.
Waits in Stage 3 of the Safari Jungle, which opens on Tuesdays.
Found on Zaffiro Coast's Stage 630; its Hitting Streak+ skill deals even more damage the more times in a row it triggers.
Lives in the Breezy Grasslands of Distortion Land, where it can even guard the entrance as a boss.
Found fainted in dungeons – hand it an Apple and it joins your Connection Orb, announcing that anything delicious in its mouth 'quickly drops into my belly!'
Evolve a Weepinbell with Bellsprout Candy – and since February 2026, Mega Evolve it too.
One of the original 151 reimagined as a cube on Tumblecube Island – and the boss you will almost always meet on Miasma Moor's stage 7-3.
Ramos's Weepinbell, a Grass-type Tech sync pair available since launch, evolves into Victreebel at level 30 through the 'Weepinbell's Evolution' story and learns Old Growth Razor Leaf, which hits harder against a sleeping target. A Weepinbell hatched from an Egg can evolve too.
Recruit one on floors 51–55 of Joyous Tower, or find it fainted in Fantasy Strait.
A Dozing-type Ingredients specialist that gathers Snoozy Tomatoes, Soft Potatoes and Large Leeks, found on Greengrass Isle and at Lapis Lakeside. Its four sleep styles include Vine-Held Sleep and Overturned Sleep.
The Victreebelite costs 2,000 VP in the Frontier Shop, so Victreebel can Mega Evolve here – complete with its Innards Out Ability.
Listed as #023 in Pokopia's Pokédex, which borrows Violet's sweeter-acid entry word for word.
Moves
Victreebel has always been a Pokémon that does its homework early. A Leaf Stone ends its levelling career, so in Red and Blue its own list stopped at level 18, below the level at which Bellsprout normally evolves, and most of its tricks were picked up as Bellsprout and Weepinbell, then topped up with TMs such as Swords Dance and SolarBeam. Gold and Silver pared it back to four level-1 moves, and FireRed and LeafGreen added Stockpile, Swallow and Spit Up: rather fitting for a plant that is mostly mouth.
Diamond and Pearl finally gave it something to level up for, a 140-power Leaf Storm at level 47, joined by Leaf Blade in Platinum and Leaf Tornado in Black and White. Sun and Moon pulled the big leaves forward to levels 32 and 44, Let's Go handed it Power Whip at level 1, and Scarlet and Violet stretch its TM list to 40. Legends: Z-A rewrites the script entirely, with Lunge, Knock Off, Toxic Spikes, Sludge Wave and Power Whip on a 17-move list, and a Mega Evolution to show them off.
Signature moves
The lure-and-lash vine. Red and Blue made Victreebel inherit it from Bellsprout, but ever since Gold and Silver it has been a level-1 move in every game, Let's Go and Legends: Z-A included.
Spinning leaf blades that have been a level-1 move since Red and Blue. Only Let's Go leaves them to Bellsprout and Weepinbell, and Legends: Z-A moves them to level 10.
The drowsy dusting that comes before the big gulp. Red and Blue list it twice, at levels 1 and 18, and every main-series game since has it at level 1, apart from Let's Go (where Weepinbell must teach it) and Legends: Z-A (level 13).
FireRed and LeafGreen handed it the full store-it, gulp-it, spit-it trio at level 1, a neat fit for a Pokémon that is mostly mouth. All three stayed on its list right up to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Let's Go aside) and live on as Move Reminder moves in Scarlet and Violet.
Its first real reward for levelling up: a 140-power blast at level 47 in Diamond and Pearl (130 power from X and Y). Sun and Moon moved it to level 32, Scarlet and Violet teach it the moment Weepinbell evolves, and it is the level-48 finale in Legends: Z-A.
A sharp slice that joined Leaf Storm at level 47 in Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver. It is the level-44 finale in Sun, Moon, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet, and in Scarlet and Violet it is the only move Victreebel learns at a numbered level above 1.
120 power of pure vine. It first reached Victreebel as an egg move in Black and White, then became a level-1 and level-54 move in Let's Go, a Move Reminder move in Scarlet and Violet, and the level-44 heavy hitter in Legends: Z-A.
Complete learnsets
Generation I · Red, Green, Blue & Yellow7 level-up · 16 TM/HM
Victreebel is missing from Red, so Red players have to trade for one; in Blue and Yellow you evolve Weepinbell with a Leaf Stone. One level column covers all four games. Its own list stops at level 18, below the level 21 at which Bellsprout normally evolves, so in practice its moves are taught to Bellsprout or Weepinbell before the stone, or come from TMs. Move categories in Generations I–III follow the move's type (Grass and Psychic are special; Normal, Poison and Bug are physical), and non-damaging moves are listed as Status. Move names keep the original spellings (PoisonPowder, SolarBeam). 'By transfer' lists Generation II moves a Victreebel can bring back through the Time Capsule.
By level-up
| RGBY | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| 1 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 |
| 1 | Acid | Poison | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| 13 | Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 15 | PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 |
| 18 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 85 | 10 |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| TM22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Vine Whip | Grass | Special | 35 | 100 | 10 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
By transfer
| Move | From |
|---|---|
| Flash | Gen II (TM) |
| Leech Life | Gen II (breeding) |
| Lovely Kiss | Gen II (Pokémon Center New York Bellsprout) |
Generation II · Gold, Silver & Crystal4 level-up · 21 TM/HM · 5 egg
Gold, Silver and Crystal: evolve Weepinbell with a Leaf Stone. Victreebel learns just four moves by level-up, all at level 1. Categories follow the move's type (Generation II split); Hidden Power's category depends on its type, and Curse still has the mystery type it kept until it became Ghost-type in Generation V. None of Crystal's move tutor moves are compatible. Egg moves are passed on to Bellsprout when it hatches. Lovely Kiss and Sweet Kiss came from Bellsprout handed out at the Pokémon Center in New York. 'By transfer' lists Red, Blue and Yellow TM moves brought over through the Time Capsule.
By level-up
| GSC | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Special | 35 | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Curse | ??? | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 85 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Varies | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM12 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM13 | Snore | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| TM20 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM34 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90 | 15 |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 70 | 20 |
By breeding (egg moves)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Paras, Parasect |
| Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Exeggcute, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Paras, Parasect and 4 more (the father must have learned it in Generation I) |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Hoppip, Skiploom and 2 more |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Acid | Poison | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Lovely Kiss | Normal | Status | — | 75 | 10 | Bellsprout · Pokémon Center New York event |
| Sweet Kiss | Normal | Status | — | 75 | 10 | Bellsprout · Pokémon Center New York event |
By transfer
| Move | From |
|---|---|
| Bide | Gen I (TM) |
| Body Slam | Gen I (TM) |
| Double-Edge | Gen I (TM) |
| Mega Drain | Gen I (TM) |
| Mimic | Gen I (TM) |
| Rage | Gen I (TM) |
| Substitute | Gen I (TM) |
| Take Down | Gen I (TM) |
Generation III · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen (tutor data also covers XD)7 level-up · 19 TM/HM · 7 egg · 9 tutor
Victreebel isn't found in Hoenn: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and FireRed need a trade, while LeafGreen players can evolve Weepinbell, and in XD a Shadow Weepinbell can be snagged and evolved. FireRed and LeafGreen add Stockpile, Swallow and Spit Up at level 1 (Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald don't have them). Categories follow the move's type (Generation III split); Hidden Power's category depends on its type. Tutor games are FireRed/LeafGreen, Emerald and XD. Morning Sun comes from the Shadow Weepinbell in XD, and Teeter Dance from a Bellsprout given away in Japan's 'Egg Pokémon Present' event. Contest stats are not included.
By level-up
| RSE | FRLG | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1 | Stockpile | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| N/A | 1 | Swallow | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| N/A | 1 | Spit Up | Normal | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Special | 35 | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| 1 | 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 85 | 10 |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Special | 10 | 100 | 30 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Varies | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 70 | 20 |
By breeding (egg moves)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Tangela, Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne |
| Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Paras, Parasect |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Bellossom, Roselia, Tropius |
| Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Exeggcute, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom, Paras and 25 more |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Hoppip, Skiploom and 5 more |
By move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | FRLG, Emerald, XD |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | FRLG, Emerald, XD |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Emerald |
| Mimic | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | FRLG, Emerald, XD |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Emerald |
| Snore | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Emerald |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | FRLG, Emerald, XD |
| Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90 | 15 | Emerald, XD |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | FRLG, Emerald |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Acid | Poison | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Weepinbell · Shadow Weepinbell (snagged in XD) |
| Teeter Dance | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Bellsprout · Egg Pokémon Present event (Japan) |
Generation IV · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver9 level-up · 29 TM/HM · 10 egg · 7 tutor
Evolve Weepinbell in every Generation IV game. This is the first generation in which each move has its own physical or special category. Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver add Leaf Blade at level 47 alongside Leaf Storm. Tutor games: Platinum and HeartGold/SoulSilver (Worry Seed is HeartGold/SoulSilver only); Diamond and Pearl have no tutor moves for it, which is why Knock Off and Gastro Acid count as pre-evolution moves only there. Weather Ball is a HeartGold/SoulSilver-only egg move. 'By transfer' lists moves only available in Generation III.
By level-up
| DP | Pt/HGSS | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Stockpile | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | 1 | Swallow | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | Spit Up | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 35 | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| 1 | 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| 47 | 47 | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| N/A | 47 | Leaf Blade | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 85 | 10 |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 10 | 100 | 30 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90 | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
By breeding (egg moves)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Hoppip (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Roserade, Cacnea, Cacturne and 3 more |
| Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Paras, Parasect |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Roselia, Roserade, Tropius |
| Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Paras, Parasect and 36 more |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Hoppip, Skiploom and 11 more |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Roserade |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff and 6 more |
By move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Pt, HGSS |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Pt, HGSS |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Pt, HGSS |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Pt, HGSS |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | Pt, HGSS |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Pt, HGSS |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | HGSS |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up · DP |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up · DP |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wring Out | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 5 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
By transfer
| Move | From |
|---|---|
| Body Slam | Gen III (tutor) |
| Double-Edge | Gen III (tutor) |
| Mimic | Gen III (tutor) |
| Morning Sun | Gen III (Shadow Weepinbell in XD) |
| Teeter Dance | Gen III (Egg Pokémon Present Bellsprout, Japan) |
Generation V · Black, White, Black 2 & White 210 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 13 egg · 10 tutor
White: evolve Weepinbell; Black, Black 2 and White 2: trade. Leaf Tornado joins the level-up list at 27. Tutor moves are Black 2 and White 2 only, so in Black and White, Knock Off and Gastro Acid still have to be learned as Bellsprout or Weepinbell. Seed Bomb came with Bellsprout from the Pokémon Dream World's Pleasant Forest. Encore needs chain breeding (the father must itself have learned it as an egg move).
By level-up
| BW/B2W2 | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockpile | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Swallow | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Spit Up | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 35 | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| 27 | Leaf Tornado | Grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| 47 | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| 47 | Leaf Blade | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90 | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
By breeding (egg moves)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora |
| Clear Smog | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Foongus, Amoonguss |
| Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Hoppip, Cottonee (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Oddish, Gloom, Tangela, Tangrowth, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern and 14 more |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Carnivine and 7 more |
| Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Paras, Parasect |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Roselia, Roserade, Tropius, Cherubi and 1 more |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Oddish, Gloom, Exeggcute, Tangela, Tangrowth, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium and 2 more |
| Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Carnivine, Ferrothorn |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Hoppip, Skiploom and 11 more |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Roserade |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern and 4 more |
By move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bind | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | B2W2 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | B2W2 |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | B2W2 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | B2W2 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | B2W2 |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | B2W2 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | B2W2 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | B2W2 |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | B2W2 |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | B2W2 |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up · BW |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up · BW |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wring Out | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 5 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Bellsprout · Pokémon Dream World (Pleasant Forest) · BW |
By transfer
| Move | From |
|---|---|
| Body Slam | Gen III (tutor) |
| Captivate | Gen IV (TM) |
| Double-Edge | Gen III (tutor) |
| Endure | Gen III (tutor), Gen IV (TM) |
| Mimic | Gen III (tutor) |
| Morning Sun | Gen III (Shadow Weepinbell in XD) |
| Secret Power | Gen III (TM), Gen IV (TM) |
| Sucker Punch | Gen IV (tutor) |
| Teeter Dance | Gen III (Egg Pokémon Present Bellsprout, Japan) |
Generation VI · X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire10 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 15 egg · 8 tutor
X and Y: evolve Weepinbell; Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: trade. Vine Whip grows to 45 power and Leaf Storm drops to 130. TM94 is Secret Power in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire only (in X and Y it is Rock Smash, which Victreebel can't learn). All tutor moves are Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire only. Acid Spray, Belch and Encore need chain breeding (the father must itself have learned the move as an egg move). Contest stats are not included.
By level-up
| XY/ORAS | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockpile | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Swallow | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Spit Up | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| 27 | Leaf Tornado | Grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| 47 | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| 47 | Leaf Blade | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 | |
| TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| TM83 | Infestation | Bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 | |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90 | 15 | |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| TM94 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | ORAS |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
By breeding (egg moves)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Ferroseed (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Belch | Poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | Cacnea (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora |
| Clear Smog | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Foongus, Amoonguss |
| Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Hoppip, Cottonee (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Oddish, Gloom, Paras, Parasect, Tangela, Tangrowth, Hoppip, Skiploom and 15 more |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Carnivine and 9 more |
| Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Paras, Parasect |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Roselia, Roserade, Tropius, Cherubi and 1 more |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Oddish, Gloom, Exeggcute, Tangela, Tangrowth, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium and 4 more |
| Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Carnivine, Ferrothorn |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Hoppip, Skiploom and 11 more |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Roserade |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern and 4 more |
By move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bind | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | ORAS |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | ORAS |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | ORAS |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | ORAS |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | ORAS |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | ORAS |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | ORAS |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | ORAS |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Poison Powder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wring Out | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 5 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
By transfer
| Move | From |
|---|---|
| Body Slam | Gen III (tutor) |
| Bug Bite | Gen V (tutor) |
| Captivate | Gen IV (TM) |
| Double-Edge | Gen III (tutor) |
| Endure | Gen III (tutor), Gen IV (TM) |
| Mimic | Gen III (tutor) |
| Morning Sun | Gen III (Shadow Weepinbell in XD) |
| Sucker Punch | Gen IV (tutor) |
| Teeter Dance | Gen III (Egg Pokémon Present Bellsprout, Japan) |
Generation VII · Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon11 level-up · 28 TM/HM · 16 egg · 8 tutor
Sun and Moon: evolve Weepinbell; Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: trade. Both pairs share one level-up list: Leaf Tornado on evolution, Leaf Storm at 32 and Leaf Blade at 44. Tutor moves and the Strength Sap egg move are Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon only. Acid Spray, Belch and Encore need chain breeding, and Leech Life can only come from a parent that learned it in an earlier generation. 'By transfer' includes Generation I and II moves that reach Sun and Moon through the Virtual Console versions.
By level-up
| SM/USUM | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leaf Tornado | Grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| 1 | Stockpile | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Swallow | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Spit Up | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| Evo. | Leaf Tornado | Grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| 32 | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| 44 | Leaf Blade | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM83 | Infestation | Bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
By breeding (egg moves)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Ferroseed (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Belch | Poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | Cacnea (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora |
| Clear Smog | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Foongus, Amoonguss |
| Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Hoppip, Sunkern, Cottonee (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Oddish, Gloom, Paras, Parasect, Tangela, Tangrowth, Hoppip, Skiploom and 18 more |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Carnivine and 13 more |
| Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Paras, Parasect, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel (the father must have learned it in an earlier generation) |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Roselia, Roserade, Tropius, Cherubi and 2 more |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Oddish, Gloom, Exeggcute, Tangela, Tangrowth, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium and 5 more |
| Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Carnivine, Ferrothorn |
| Strength Sap | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Morelull, Shiinotic |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Hoppip, Skiploom and 14 more |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Roserade |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern and 4 more |
By move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bind | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | USUM |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | USUM |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | USUM |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | USUM |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | USUM |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | USUM |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | USUM |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | USUM |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Poison Powder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up · SM |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up · SM |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wring Out | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 5 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
By transfer
| Move | From |
|---|---|
| Bide | Gen I (TM) |
| Body Slam | Gen I (TM), Gen III (tutor) |
| Bug Bite | Gen V (tutor) |
| Captivate | Gen IV (TM) |
| Curse | Gen II (TM) |
| Cut | Gen I (TM), Gen II (TM), Gen V (TM), Gen VI (TM) |
| Double-Edge | Gen I (TM), Gen III (tutor) |
| Endure | Gen II (TM), Gen III (tutor), Gen IV (TM) |
| Flash | Gen II (TM), Gen IV (TM), Gen V (TM), Gen VI (TM) |
| Mega Drain | Gen I (TM) |
| Mimic | Gen I (TM), Gen III (tutor) |
| Morning Sun | Gen III (Shadow Weepinbell in XD) |
| Rage | Gen I (TM) |
| Secret Power | Gen III (TM), Gen IV (TM), Gen VI (TM) |
| Sucker Punch | Gen IV (tutor) |
| Take Down | Gen I (TM) |
| Teeter Dance | Gen III (Egg Pokémon Present Bellsprout, Japan) |
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!10 level-up · 12 TM/HM
Let's Go, Eevee!: wild on Route 21; Let's Go, Pikachu!: trade. These games have no breeding or move tutors. Power Whip appears twice, at level 1 and level 54, while Razor Leaf and Sleep Powder have to be learned before evolving. Solar Beam has 200 power and Mega Drain 75 in these games.
By level-up
| LGPE | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| 1 | Clear Smog | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 |
| 1 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 |
| 1 | Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 54 | Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM05 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM07 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM08 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM09 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM12 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM26 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| TM27 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM45 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 200 | 100 | 10 |
| TM48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM52 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM53 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Poison Powder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
Generation VIII · Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl20 level-up · 24 TM/HM · 13 egg
Victreebel is not in Sword and Shield or Legends: Arceus, so Generation VIII means Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, where you evolve Weepinbell. Its level-up list now folds in the old Bellsprout and Weepinbell moves (Growth, Wrap, Poison Powder, Stun Spore, Acid, Knock Off, Gastro Acid, Poison Jab and Slam) at level 1, so nothing has to be taught before the Leaf Stone. Leaf Tornado is listed both at level 1 and on evolution. Toxic is missing from its TM list in these games. Acid Spray, Clear Smog, Leech Life and Strength Sap come from Bellsprout-family Pokémon caught in the Grand Underground, which can already know egg moves. There are no move tutors for it.
By level-up
| BDSP | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leaf Tornado | Grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| 1 | Stockpile | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Swallow | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Spit Up | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 |
| 1 | Poison Powder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 |
| 1 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 |
| 1 | Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| Evo. | Leaf Tornado | Grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| 32 | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| 44 | Leaf Blade | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM93 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
By breeding (egg moves)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Bellsprout, Weepinbell or Victreebel caught in the Grand Underground already knowing it |
| Belch | Poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | Cacnea, Cacturne (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Clear Smog | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Bellsprout, Weepinbell or Victreebel caught in the Grand Underground already knowing it |
| Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Roserade, Cacnea, Cacturne and 3 more |
| Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Bellsprout, Weepinbell or Victreebel caught in the Grand Underground already knowing it |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Roselia, Roserade, Tropius, Cherubi and 1 more |
| Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Tangela, Tangrowth, Carnivine |
| Strength Sap | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bellsprout, Weepinbell or Victreebel caught in the Grand Underground already knowing it |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium and 14 more |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Tangela, Tangrowth |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Roserade |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff and 8 more |
Generation IX · Scarlet & Violet (Version 2.0.1+)11 level-up · 40 TM/HM · 7 egg
Scarlet and Violet: trade from Version 2.0.1, plus 5★ Tera Raid Battles in Kitakami. 'Rem.' moves can only be learned at a Move Reminder, and Leaf Storm is learned the moment Weepinbell evolves, which leaves Leaf Blade at 44 as the only levelled move. Strength Sap is copied with a Mirror Herb, and Tickle needs chain breeding.
By level-up
| SV | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| Rem. | Stockpile | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Rem. | Swallow | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Rem. | Spit Up | Normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| Rem. | Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Rem. | Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| Evo. | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| 44 | Leaf Blade | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| TM007 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM013 | Acid Spray | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM018 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM020 | Trailblaze | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| TM021 | Pounce | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| TM025 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM032 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM033 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM045 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM047 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM056 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| TM066 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM071 | Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM074 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM081 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM083 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| TM085 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM088 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM095 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM103 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM122 | Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM159 | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM168 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM175 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM182 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM185 | Lunge | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| TM194 | Grassy Glide | Grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
By breeding (egg moves)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Smog | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Foongus, Amoonguss |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Sunflora, Cacnea, Cacturne, Snover, Abomasnow, Foongus, Amoonguss, Phantump and 3 more |
| Strength Sap | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Copied from another Pokémon while holding a Mirror Herb |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Cacnea, Cacturne |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alolan), Chikorita, Bayleef and 17 more |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Lotad (chain breeding: the father must itself have learned it as an egg move) |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alolan), Sunkern, Sunflora and 5 more |
From its pre-evolution
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Learnt as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Poison Powder | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
| Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Bellsprout or Weepinbell · level-up |
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (incl. Mega Dimension)17 level-up · 20 TM/HM
Wild in Wild Zone 20 in Centrico Plaza, where an Alpha can turn up, and in Hyperspace Lumiose's 4★ Grass- and Poison-type wild zones in the Mega Dimension expansion. Victreebel can also Mega Evolve here, and Mega Victreebel uses the same moves. The columns differ from the main series: Learn is the level, Plus is the level at which the move becomes a Plus Move, and 'cd' is the move's cooldown; there is no accuracy or PP. Growth is Grass-type, and Bullet Seed (15), Trailblaze (40) and Seed Bomb (35) have their own Z-A power values. Sludge Bomb is learned on evolution. No breeding or move tutors.
By level-up
| Learn | Plus | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Lunge | Bug | Physical | 80 | 9 |
| 1 | 10 | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 45 | 6 |
| 1 | 10 | Growth | Grass | Status | — | 15 |
| Evo. | 10 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 7 |
| 8 | 11 | Infestation | Bug | Special | 20 | 6 |
| 10 | 13 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 6 |
| 13 | 16 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 10 |
| 15 | 18 | Poison Powder | Poison | Status | — | 10 |
| 17 | 20 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 10 |
| 19 | 22 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 10 |
| 23 | 26 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | 6 |
| 26 | 29 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | — | 7 |
| 30 | 33 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 8 |
| 33 | 36 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 80 | 9 |
| 40 | 43 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special | 95 | 8 |
| 44 | 47 | Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 120 | 12 |
| 48 | 51 | Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 130 | 10 |
By TM / HM / TR
| No. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM007 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 10 |
| TM017 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | 15 |
| TM026 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 8 |
| TM030 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | 15 |
| TM031 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | — | 12 |
| TM035 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | 12 |
| TM040 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 15 | 6 |
| TM042 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 9 |
| TM044 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 20 |
| TM045 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 10 |
| TM053 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 7 |
| TM055 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 20 |
| TM064 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 12 |
| TM077 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 8 |
| TM085 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | 10 |
| TM089 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | — | 7 |
| TM109 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 7 |
| TM112 | Acid Spray | Poison | Special | 40 | 7 |
| TM115 | Trailblaze | Grass | Physical | 40 | 6 |
| TM128 | Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 35 | 7 |
04On screen
Victreebel in the anime
Debut EP026Pokémon Scent-sation! · First major role EP057The Breeding Center Secret · Its appearances on screen, and 2 other trainers who raised one.
In the anime, Victreebel means James's Victreebel. It came back from a breeding centre run by Butch and Cassidy already evolved and greeted its Trainer by swallowing his head, a gag that ran from Kanto through the Orange Islands and Johto and that James's Carnivine later took up. In between chomps it was James's main battler, armed with Sleep Powder, Razor Leaf and Vine Whip, and it lost to Ash and his friends far more often than it won.
Its exit was pure Team Rocket: traded to the Magikarp salesman for a Weepinbell, it met the Victreebel that Weepinbell became in mid-air, fell in love and went off into the forest with it. Beyond James, a group of Victreebel lives on Gym Leader Ramos's ranch in Kalos, a wild one gives Meowth a nasty bite on Honey Island, Red's takes on Giovanni in Pokémon Origins, Green's swings her across Cerulean Cave in Pokémon Evolutions, and Mega Victreebel made its animated debut in a Pokémon Horizons Mega Evolution corner.
Other trainers’ Victreebel
First seen: EP057The Breeding Center Secret
Evolved: EP057The Breeding Center Secret
Left: EP261Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid
Now: Went off into the forest with James's second Victreebel after the pair fell in love in mid-air (EP261)
James's Victreebel started out as a Weepinbell that he caught off-screen during Team Rocket's travels through Kanto. He left it at a Pokémon breeding centre to be looked after, never suspecting that the place was run by Butch and Cassidy. When he went to collect it during the escape in The Breeding Center Secret (EP057), a Victreebel came out instead, and James had barely started celebrating before it latched on to his head. The reunion ended behind bars: Butch and Cassidy framed everyone for burglary, and while Misty got Ash, Brock and Todd cleared, Team Rocket stayed in jail.
Its next outing was a firefighting fiasco. When Meowth caught fire, James ordered Victreebel to swallow him and smother the flames. The flames kept burning anyway, Victreebel ended up ablaze too and chased Team Rocket around until Ash's Squirtle doused the lot of them (EP074).
In the Orange Islands, Victreebel took over from Weezing as James's usual partner, fighting alongside Jessie's Arbok or Lickitung. Butch and Cassidy's Drowzee hypnotised it into turning on its own Trainers until Pikachu wrecked their machine (EP086), it went after the Crystal Onix with Arbok (EP087) and it showed off Razor Leaf against a Gastly that the leaves could not touch (EP095). When Team Rocket kidnapped two lovestruck Nidoran, Victreebel trapped Tony until Maria freed him, and the pair's improvised Double Kick bowled over Arbok and Victreebel together (EP100).
Sleep Powder became its secret weapon. Victreebel sent Ash's camp to sleep for a night-time raid, a plan that fell apart only because Snorlax was too heavy to haul away (EP098). At Professor Oak's Laboratory it tried to swallow Ash's Muk, spat it out in disgust and then put it to sleep, before Gary's Nidoqueen Mega Punched Victreebel straight back into Team Rocket (EP115). In between, Misty's Goldeen juggled it with Fury Attack when James and Meowth tried to take a Poliwag that could lead them to the Salveyo weed Jessie needed to cure her paralysis (EP110).
In Johto, Victreebel became James's main battler, and the opposition queued up to beat it. Brock's Onix was put to sleep, but Misty's Poliwag slapped it silly (EP120); Pikachu and Bailey's Bellossom saw off its Take Down and Wrap (EP122); Mariah's Oddish kicked it, Stun Spored it and kicked it again (EP137); Zane's Ninetales and Suzie's Vulpix burnt up its Razor Leaf (EP169); and a festival crasher's Machoke finished it with Seismic Toss when Team Rocket stood up for the Wobbuffet villagers (EP173).
It had its moments, though. In The Fortune Hunters (EP157), a fortune-telling book had James convinced he could not lose. Dressed in a Moltres costume, he kept Victreebel off his head for once, and it beat Cassidy's Raticate. Then Butch and Cassidy revealed that the book was another of their scams, James's confidence collapsed, and Butch's Primeape blasted Team Rocket away.
The Grass Route (EP178) gave Victreebel a tournament of its own. With a haul of Leaf Stones up for grabs at a competition for Grass types only, James entered as 'Mr. Semaj', only to go out in the first round to Ephraim's Skiploom, Skippy, whose Leech Seed and Double Team left Victreebel drained and dizzy. Ash and Bulbasaur made it all the way to the final, where the same Skiploom beat them too.
Victreebel was also there when Jessie and James did the right thing. While Butch and Cassidy were trying to capture a parent Lugia, Jessie and James worked to free it, and Victreebel's Vine Whip cut short Butch's Hitmontop and struck a support of the energy barrier holding Lugia (EP222). When Team Rocket netted a lonely Ninetales, James sent Victreebel hurtling at Brock, but Ninetales knocked him clear, and Bayleef Tackled Victreebel back to the balloon (EP232). Its last battle against Ash's group came at the Coastline Gym, where Misty's furious Psyduck shrugged off a Razor Leaf and answered with Confusion and Psychic (EP256).
The end came in Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid (EP261). After Team Rocket crash-landed on the Magikarp salesman, he offered them a Weepinbell that knew Sweet Scent, and the trio decided who to trade by elimination. Meowth was the brains, Weezing had Smokescreen, Wobbuffet had Counter and Jessie had owned Arbok for too long, so Victreebel, with its habit of latching on to James's head, was the one to go. James was heartbroken. The new Weepinbell knocked out Ash's Phanpy with Vine Whip, then evolved in the middle of the battle and promptly swallowed Jessie; once she was free, Jessie had Arbok send it flying.
Meanwhile the original Victreebel had tried to eat the salesman, who kicked it away. The two Victreebel met in mid-air, fell in love and went off into the forest together, and James was left without either of them. After that, Victreebel lived on in James's memories. His Carnivine took up the head-biting habit (DP002), and in the English dub James even compares it to Victreebel. When Gardenia offered him a Victreebel in exchange for Carnivine, he drifted off into a memory of his old partner before turning her down (DP031), and Victreebel appears once more in a Team Rocket fantasy in Rocket Revengers! (JN145).
Personality
For a Pokémon that lures its prey with a sweet-smelling vine, James's Victreebel was a big softie. Its way of saying hello was to swallow James's head the moment it left its Poké Ball, which James took as a sign of loyalty, even if the habit often handed the first move in battle to the other side. Now and then it picked a different victim: it went after Meowth (EP095, EP173), chomped Jessie's Arbok (EP104) and, in Roll On, Pokémon!, engulfed James twice, the second time by accident (EP120). Its cry was a piercing shriek rather than its own name, and it was loud enough to give away Team Rocket's plant disguises at the Azalea Gym (EP144).
Moves usedTackleRazor LeafSleep PowderDouble-EdgeSwords DanceTake DownWrapVine WhipStun Spore
Key battles
- EP086Pikachu Re-Volts · vs Drowzee Lost
- EP100Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon? · vs Nidoran♀ (Maria) and Nidoran♂ (Tony) Lost
- EP104Bound for Trouble · vs Bulbasaur Lost
- EP110The Stun Spore Detour · vs Goldeen Lost
- EP115A Tent Situation · vs Muk, then Nidoqueen Lost
- EP120Roll On, Pokémon! · vs Onix, then Poliwag Lost
- EP122Flower Power · vs Pikachu and Bellossom Lost
- EP137Foul Weather Friends · vs Oddish Lost
- EP157The Fortune Hunters · vs Raticate Won
- EP169Beauty and the Breeder · vs Vulpix and Ninetales Lost
- EP173Wobbu-Palooza! · vs Machoke (with Primeape) Lost
- EP178The Grass Route · vs Skiploom (Skippy) Lost
- EP222A Promise is a Promise · vs Hitmontop Interrupted
- EP256Just Add Water · vs Psyduck Lost
- EP261Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid · vs Phanpy, Forretress and Meganium Lost
First seen: XY057Thawing an Icy Panic!
Coumarine City's Gym Leader keeps a whole group of Victreebel in a pasture for Grass-type Pokémon on his hillside ranch. When Clemont's Easy-Peasy Mountain Climber misfired and sent him crashing through the gate, the angry Victreebel went for him until Ramos rode up on his Gogoat and stepped in. Once he had heard the group's explanation, Ramos let them take a shortcut across the ranch to the Pokémon Center (XY057).
Ash & Victreebel
Ash has never owned a Victreebel, but he spent years on the wrong end of James's. Its Sleep Powder put his Muk to sleep at Professor Oak's Laboratory (EP115), while his Bulbasaur sent it flying with a single Vine Whip (EP104). Ash and James even entered the same Grass Tournament: Victreebel went out in the first round, while Ash and Bulbasaur reached the final (EP178).
Mega Victreebel on screen
Mega Victreebel is the featured Pokémon of the short Mega Evolution corner attached to One Step Closer (HZ134). There is no Gigantamax Victreebel.
- HZ134One Step CloserMega Victreebel makes its animated debut in the short Mega Evolution corner attached to this episode. On the episode's first broadcast, a trailer for upcoming episodes ran in the corner's place.
Featured episodes
- BW124Danger, Sweet as Honey!Lost on Honey Island, Pikachu, Axew, Oshawott and Meowth come across a sleeping Victreebel, and Axew wanders up to peer into its mouth. When Pikachu and Meowth try to pull him away, the Victreebel wakes up and bites Meowth instead, leaving him paralysed until the others make him some medicine.
More appearances
- EP040The Battling Eevee Brothers A Victreebel is at the evolution party in Stone Town.
- XY059Under the Pledging Tree! A Trainer's Victreebel joins the crowds at the Coumarine City festival.
- SM042Alola, Kanto! At Professor Oak's Laboratory, members of the Bellsprout and Oddish families, a Victreebel among them, are squabbling until Ash's Bulbasaur tries to calm them down.
Beyond the main series
Anime gallery
Anime trivia
- James never saw his Weepinbell evolve. He left it at a breeding centre that turned out to be run by Butch and Cassidy and came back to find a Victreebel (EP057).
- Victreebel's habit of swallowing James's head started his long-running gag of being attacked by his own Pokémon. Carnivine picked up the habit in Two Degrees of Separation! (DP002), and in the English dub James even compares it to Victreebel.
- In its debut, Eric Stuart voiced Victreebel in the English dub, saying 'Bel' and 'Victreebel'. From All Fired Up! (EP074) onwards the dub kept its original Japanese cry, a high-pitched shriek.
- For the Grass Tournament, James signed up under the alias 'Mr. Semaj', which is his own name spelt backwards (EP178).
- James's second Victreebel evolved from Weepinbell in the middle of a battle, without the Leaf Stone that Weepinbell needs in the games (EP261).
- Victreebel cannot learn Tackle in the games, yet James's used it from Pikachu Re-Volts (EP086) onwards, and in The Grass Route it was drained by Leech Seed, a move Grass types are immune to in the games (EP178).
- In Bound for Trouble, Victreebel skipped its usual greeting and chomped Jessie's Arbok instead of James (EP104).
05On the big screen
Victreebel in the movies
featuring Victreebel.
For a Pokémon with such a famous TV career, Victreebel has never had a real part in a Pokémon film. James's Victreebel, star of so many Team Rocket mishaps on TV, never followed him to the cinema, and none of the films or Pikachu shorts gives the species a scene of its own. For Victreebel stories away from the TV series, try the manga and the bookshelf instead.
06Trading Card Game · every card
Victreebel in the Pokémon TCG
19 cards since 1999, oldest first. Tap any card to see it full size.
Victreebel has been setting traps in the card game since Japan's Jungle expansion in March 1997, which reached English players in 1999 with Ken Sugimori's art and an attack called Lure. The idea stuck: most Victreebel cards since have had some way of dragging a Benched Pokémon into the open or pinning it in place, from the Fragrance Trap power that Erika's Victreebel introduced in Gym Heroes to Nectar Pod, Burning Scent and Tangling Tendrils. Then come the sweet scents and acids, which Burn, Poison and Confuse, melt away Energy, switch off Abilities and, on the 151 card, keep working a turn later. Erika brought her Victreebel back for Ascended Heroes in 2026.
The look has grown up with the card game. Sugimori's clean official pictures set the tone, Miki Tanaka drew Victreebel for Aquapolis and again for Celestial Storm in 2018, on a card modelled on the first, and Midori Harada put a Leaf Stone, the item that turns Weepinbell into Victreebel, into the Triumphant art. Since then Sanosuke Sakuma, TOKIYA, Anesaki Dynamic, Tika Matsuno and Jerky have each had a turn, and Takashi Shiraishi brought Erika's Victreebel into the Mega Evolution era. On the screen it has starred twice in TCG Pocket, with Sumiyoshi Kizuki's EX Legend Maker art in Genetic Apex and a Shiny Victreebel by MAHOU in Mega Rising.
Cards to know
- Jungle 14/64 — Ken Sugimori's original Victreebel, whose Lure attack drags a Benched Pokémon into the open, and early Unlimited holos went out without their Jungle symbol.
- Gym Heroes 26/132 — Erika's Victreebel brought Fragrance Trap to the card game.
- Celestial Storm 3/168 — Modelled on the Aquapolis Victreebel and drawn by the same artist, Miki Tanaka, with Fragrance Trap and Corrosive Acid back.
- Unbroken Bonds 15/214 — Reactive Poison does 190 damage for a single Grass Energy against a target that is Burned, Poisoned and Confused.
- 151 071/165 — Slow-Acting Acid hits now and then delivers 12 more damage counters a turn later, Victreebel's slow digestion in card form.
- Ascended Heroes 006/217 — Erika's Victreebel blooms again, hitting harder for every Erika's Pokémon in play.
Every English-language card
Pokémon TCG Pocket
Digital card games
- Pokémon Trading Card Game (Game Boy Color): Victreebel (Jungle art, Ken Sugimori), card B13 in the Evolution booster pack. Kristin of the Grass Club plays one in her Flower Garden Deck, and it also comes in the Water Beetle Deck and the Jungle Deck from the Auto Deck Machine.
- Pokémon Card GB2 (Japan only): Victreebel (Jungle art, Ken Sugimori), card C11 in the Island of Fossil pack. Brittany of the Grass Club packs two in her Poison Curse Deck, and Dr. Mason's researcher Aaron uses one in his Brick Walk Deck.
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Online: Tyson, a Game Store regular faced once in the Trainer Challenge (Gold League, round eight), plays the Furious Fists Victreebel in his XY deck, with one copy on Easy and Medium and two on Hard.
The artists behind the cards
- Ken Sugimori — 2 (Jungle Victreebel, reprinted in Base Set 2, and Erika's Victreebel in Gym Heroes)
- Miki Tanaka — 2 (Aquapolis and the Celestial Storm card modelled on it)
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki — 1 (EX Legend Maker, reused in TCG Pocket's Genetic Apex)
- One artwork each: Tomokazu Komiya, Kouki Saitou, Midori Harada, Sanosuke Sakuma, TOKIYA, Anesaki Dynamic, Tika Matsuno, Jerky and Takashi Shiraishi (Erika's Victreebel in Ascended Heroes); TCG Pocket's Shiny Victreebel by MAHOU
07On the page & beyond
Victreebel in manga, books & other media
From the earliest manga to story books and songs.
Victreebel's best stories away from the TV series are on paper, and plenty of them involve someone nearly becoming lunch. Pokémon Adventures introduced it in 1997 with a wild Safari Zone Victreebel snatching Red by the ankles, before Red escaped and caught one of his own. Later, in the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, Crystal catches one on Route 30 that tries to use Chikorita as a shield. In 2000 and 2001 James's Victreebel was all over Scholastic's chapter books: it swallows its Trainer in Raichu Shows Off and Talent Showdown (where it gulps down a Pokémon-controlling flute too), attacks Jessie in Nidoran's New Friend and beats Brock's Onix in Go West, Young Ash. More recently, the 2025 guide Pokécology gave Victreebel colonies an illustration of their own.
Manga
Books
More from the page
08Did you know?
Victreebel trivia
Name origins, design secrets and the facts that make Victreebel such a fan favourite.
What’s in a name?
Victreebel's English name most likely bundles victory, tree and bell into one word. Count the letters and you get exactly ten, with a single L in 'bell' – the longest an English Pokémon name could be before Generation VI. The Japanese name, Utsubot, comes from utsubokazura – the Japanese name for the pitcher plant – possibly with a cheeky 'pot' tacked on the end, which suits a Pokémon that is basically a cooking pot with a lid. Other languages took different angles: French Empiflor joins empiffrer (to stuff oneself) and flore (flora), German Sarzenia borrows from Sarracenia, a genus of real pitcher plants, and in Chinese it is Dàshíhuā, a 'big-appetite flower'.
Design origins
Atsuko Nishida designed Victreebel and the rest of the Bellsprout family, and the inspiration is easy to spot: Victreebel is a carnivorous pitcher plant come to life, all bell-shaped trap, lid-like leaf and sweet-smelling bait. Even its Shiny colours may be in on the joke – the blue lips could nod to the way a real pitcher plant's rim turns blue under ultraviolet light. Mega Victreebel takes the idea further. Its bloated, acid-filled body looks to the Nepenthes genus in particular, whose larger lower traps sit on the ground, and the vine coiled around its throat echoes the twining tendrils of species such as Nepenthes mirabilis. Some see other things in its swollen shape, too: a calabash or bottle gourd, a waterskin or wineskin, or a mizu yo-yo – the water-balloon yo-yos children hook out of tubs in the Japanese festival game yo-yo tsuri. Mega Victreebel was teased in a short video, 'The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident', released on the official Pokémon YouTube channel on 21 August 2025.
Names around the world
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ウツボット Utsubot | From utsubokazura (pitcher plant) and possibly pot |
| French | Empiflor | From empiffrer (to stuff oneself) and flore (flora) |
| German | Sarzenia | From Sarracenia, a genus of pitcher plants |
| Spanish | Victreebel | Same as the English name |
| Italian | Victreebel | Same as the English name |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Victreebel | Same as the English name |
| Korean | 우츠보트 Uchubot | Transcription of the Japanese name |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 大食花 Dàshíhuā | From dàshí (to have a large appetite) and huā (flower) |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 大食花 Daaihsihkfā | From daaihsihk (to have a large appetite) and fā (flower) |
| Hindi | विक्ट्रीबेल Victreebel | Transcription of the English name |
| Russian | Виктрибел Viktribel | Transcription of the English name |
| Thai | อุซึบ็อท Usuebot | Transcription of the Japanese name |
Did you know?
- The Bellsprout family learned Leech Life through breeding from Gold and Silver onwards; Scarlet and Violet made it a TM.
- In Red and Blue Victreebel was a Blue exclusive, yet Erika opens her Celadon Gym battle with one in both versions.
- Erika has used Victreebel in Red and Blue, Gold, Silver and Crystal, FireRed and LeafGreen, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black 2 and White 2 and her Let's Go rematch – but brings a Weepinbell instead in Yellow and in her first Let's Go Gym battle.
- A Victreebel from Red or Blue arrives in Gold, Silver or Crystal holding a Bitter Berry when traded through the Time Capsule.
- Early prints of Victreebel's Unlimited holo Jungle card left out the Jungle set symbol – a slip corrected later in the print run.
09Quizzes, archive & further reading
More Victreebel
Test yourself
Professor Oak's Kanto Quiz: BeginnerProfessor Oak has a few questions before you set foot in the tall grass. How well do you know the region where it all began?Take the quiz →
Who's That Pokémon? Kanto: BeginnerIt's the classic challenge! Can you name these original 151 Pokémon from their silhouettes alone?Take the quiz →
Indigo League Anime: IntermediateGrab your cap and set off on Ash's very first adventure. How much do you remember from the Indigo League days?Take the quiz →
Pokémon Horizons Anime: BeginnerAll aboard for a brand-new adventure! See how well you know Liko, Roy and the crew of Pokémon Horizons: The Series.Take the quiz →
Pokémon TCG: IntermediateShuffle up and draw! From the very first booster packs to the digital age, how well do you know the Pokémon Trading Card Game?Take the quiz →
Pokémon General Knowledge: IntermediateReady to dig deeper? Test what you know about where Pokémon came from, the people behind it and its many spin-offs.Take the quiz →From the archive: Gengar’s Online Pokédex
Before this page, Pokémon Dungeon was home to Gengar’s Online Pokédex, the classic fan Pokédex for Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal by Curtis Alumbaugh (Gengar) with Ian Alumbaugh (Haunter). Its Victreebel entry is preserved in full, with its original art, moves and locations.
Further reading
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