Bellsprout Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: May 20, 2026

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Bellsprout 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.

Grass type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Bellsprout

bellsprout

Shiny Form

Shiny Bellsprout

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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.

Bellsprout Description

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

Is Bellsprout Good in Competitive?

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.

Bellsprout Quick Facts

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 type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon

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 Stats

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.

Hp
50
Attack
75
Defense
35
Special Attack
70
Special Defense
30
Speed
40

Bellsprout Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Bellsprout uses Grass, Poison and status moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Bellsprout’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Vine Whip

A classic Grass-type attack used early in the Bellsprout line.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Razor Leaf

Reliable Grass-type damage with a high critical-hit theme in older games.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Power Whip

A strong physical Grass-type attack for heavier damage.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Giga Drain

Grass-type damage that restores HP.

Poison type Pokemon icon

Sludge Bomb

Poison-type special coverage that can pressure Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.

Poison type Pokemon icon

Poison Jab

Physical Poison-type coverage for Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Sleep Powder

A useful status move that can put opponents to sleep.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Growth

Boosts offensive stats and can support sun-based sets.

Bellsprout All Moves

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

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Vine Whip Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical45100
7Growth Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
11Wrap Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1590
13Sleep Powder Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status75
15Poison Powder Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status75
17Stun Spore Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status75
23Acid Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special40100
27Knock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
29Sweet Scent Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
35Gastro Acid Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status100
39Razor Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical5595
41Poison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
47Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8075
52Power Whip Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical12085
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcid Spray Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special40100
TMBullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
TMEncore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMGrassy Glide Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical55100
TMGrassy Terrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status
TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
TMLeaf Storm Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special13090
TMLeech Life Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
TMLunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
TMMagical Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special60
TMPoison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
TMPounce Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSeed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
TMSludge Wave Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special95100
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMToxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status90
TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
TMVenoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
TMWeather Ball Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Clear Smog Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special50
Ingrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status
Strength Sap Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status100
Sucker Punch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
Synthesis Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status
Tickle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
Worry Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status100

Bellsprout Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

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 type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon

Grass / Poison

Weaknesses

Flying type Pokemon icon
Fire type Pokemon icon
Psychic type Pokemon icon
Ice type Pokemon icon

Flying, Fire, Psychic, Ice

Resistances

Fighting type Pokemon icon
Water type Pokemon icon
Grass type Pokemon icon
Electric type Pokemon icon
Fairy type Pokemon icon

Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric, Fairy

Immunity

None

None

Bellsprout Abilities

Bellsprout’s abilities support sun-based speed or Berry use.

Chlorophyll

Doubles Bellsprout’s Speed in harsh sunlight.

Gluttony

Makes Bellsprout consume certain Berries earlier when this hidden ability is available.

Bellsprout Evolution

Bellsprout evolves into Weepinbell at Level 21. Weepinbell evolves into Victreebel with a Leaf Stone.

Stage 1

Bellsprout

Grass type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
bellsprout

Starting form

Stage 2

Weepinbell

Grass type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
weepinbell

Evolves from Bellsprout at Level 21

Stage 3

Victreebel

Grass type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
victreebel

Evolves from Weepinbell with a Leaf Stone

Where to Find Bellsprout in Pokemon Games

Bellsprout’s availability changes by game. It is often found on grassy routes, forests and early route areas depending on the version.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 25.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 25.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Routes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32 and 44.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Routes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32 and 44.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Routes 24, 25, 31, 32, 36 and 44.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink and Water Path.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Routes 229 and 230.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Routes 229 and 230.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Routes 224 and 230.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Routes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32 and 44.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Routes 5, 6, 24, 25, 31, 32 and 44.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White White Forest.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Route 14.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Route 14.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Route 5.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Route 5.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Route 5.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Route 5.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Routes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24 and 25, and Viridian Forest.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Routes 229 and 230, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Routes 229 and 230, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Bellsprout
Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Bellsprout FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Bellsprout. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Bellsprout?

Bellsprout is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon.

What is Bellsprout weak against?

Bellsprout is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice-type moves.

What does Bellsprout evolve into?

Bellsprout evolves into Weepinbell at Level 21.

What are Bellsprout’s abilities?

Bellsprout’s abilities are Chlorophyll and Gluttony.

What are Bellsprout’s best moves?

Bellsprout’s best moves often include Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Power Whip, Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Poison Jab, Sleep Powder and Growth.

Is Bellsprout good in Pokemon?

Bellsprout is useful early and on sun-based teams, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving.

How do you get Bellsprout?

Bellsprout is commonly found on grassy routes and forest-like areas in games where it appears.

Is Bellsprout in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Bellsprout in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.



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