
Pokemon Guide
Bellsprout is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon known for its vine-like body, early Grass-type pressure and evolution into Weepinbell. This guide covers Bellsprout’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Bellsprout guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Bellsprout is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon with a thin body and a bell-shaped head. It evolves into Weepinbell at Level 21.
Competitive Overview
Bellsprout is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it can be useful in limited formats because of Chlorophyll, Sleep Powder and Grass-type attacks.
Bellsprout’s biggest strengths are sun synergy and status utility. Its biggest issue is low bulk before evolving.
Here are the key facts to know about Bellsprout, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Bellsprout
National Dex
#0069
Type
Grass / Poison
Species
Flower Pokemon
Height
2’04” / 0.7 m
70 cm
Weight
8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg
4.0 kg
Abilities
Chlorophyll, Gluttony
Bellsprout has decent attacking stats for an early Pokemon but low defenses. It usually works best as a fast sun-supported attacker or evolves into Weepinbell.
Bellsprout uses Grass, Poison and status moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Bellsprout’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A classic Grass-type attack used early in the Bellsprout line.
Reliable Grass-type damage with a high critical-hit theme in older games.
A strong physical Grass-type attack for heavier damage.
Grass-type damage that restores HP.
Poison-type special coverage that can pressure Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
Physical Poison-type coverage for Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
A useful status move that can put opponents to sleep.
Boosts offensive stats and can support sun-based sets.
Bellsprout can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Bellsprout’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Bellsprout is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric and Fairy-type moves, but leaves it weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice-type attacks.
Type
Grass / Poison
Weaknesses
Flying, Fire, Psychic, Ice
Resistances
Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric, Fairy
Immunity
None
None
Bellsprout’s abilities support sun-based speed or Berry use.
Doubles Bellsprout’s Speed in harsh sunlight.
Makes Bellsprout consume certain Berries earlier when this hidden ability is available.
Bellsprout evolves into Weepinbell at Level 21. Weepinbell evolves into Victreebel with a Leaf Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Bellsprout at Level 21
Stage 3
Evolves from Weepinbell with a Leaf Stone
Bellsprout’s availability changes by game. It is often found on grassy routes, forests and early route areas depending on the version.
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Blue |
Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 25. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 25. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Routes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32 and 44. |
Pokemon Silver |
Routes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32 and 44. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 24, 25, 31, 32, 36 and 44. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink and Water Path. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 229 and 230. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 229 and 230. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 224 and 230. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32 and 44. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32 and 44. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White |
White Forest. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Route 14. |
Pokemon Y |
Route 14. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Route 5. |
Pokemon Moon |
Route 5. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Route 5. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Route 5. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24 and 25, and Viridian Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 229 and 230, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 229 and 230, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Bellsprout |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Bellsprout. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Bellsprout is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon.
Bellsprout is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice-type moves.
Bellsprout evolves into Weepinbell at Level 21.
Bellsprout’s abilities are Chlorophyll and Gluttony.
Bellsprout’s best moves often include Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Power Whip, Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Poison Jab, Sleep Powder and Growth.
Bellsprout is useful early and on sun-based teams, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving.
Bellsprout is commonly found on grassy routes and forest-like areas in games where it appears.
Current location data for Bellsprout in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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