What is Bellsprout weak to?

Bellsprout, known in Japan as Madatsubomi, is a Grass- and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I that exemplifies the early-game grass starter archetype. As the first form in its evolutionary line, Bellsprout occupies the National Pokédex slot #0069 and serves as an accessible introduction to dual-type Pokémon mechanics for trainers beginning their adventure. Despite its diminutive stature at just 0.7 meters tall and a mere 4.0 kilograms in weight, Bellsprout possesses remarkable physical agility and predatory instincts that belie its gentle botanical appearance. Its extremely high catch rate of 255 reflects its role as one of the most commonly encountered grass-type Pokémon in the early routes of various games, making it a staple of many trainers' initial rosters. With a base stat total of 300 and a medium-slow growth rate, Bellsprout gradually develops into a more formidable combatant through dedicated training and evolution.

Base Stats

HP50

Attack75

Defense35

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def30

Speed40

Total300

Height

0.7m

Weight

4.0kg

Gender

Male 50% / Female 50%

Color

green

Shape

humanoid

Habitat

forest

Abilities

Chlorophyll

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

GluttonyHidden

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Bellsprout Biology & Physical Characteristics

Bellsprout's distinctive morphology reflects its carnivorous nature despite its plant-based origins. The Pokémon features a slender, bell-shaped yellow head with what appear to be delicate pink lips, crowned by a single pair of opposing green leaves extending from each side of its stem-like brown body. Its most notable adaptation is its pair of vine-like appendages that extend from its head, capable of rapid extension and contraction to ensnare unsuspecting prey with remarkable speed. The creature's base possesses root-like feet that it uses for bipedal locomotion, though these roots serve a dual purpose: they allow Bellsprout to anchor itself firmly into soil to replenish water reserves essential for its survival. Most remarkably, Bellsprout can expel a corrosive fluid from its mouth that possesses the remarkable property of melting even iron, making it a formidable defensive weapon despite the Pokémon's seemingly fragile constitution. Its thin and extraordinarily flexible body grants Bellsprout the ability to contort and sway with balletic grace, permitting it to dodge incoming attacks with impressive evasiveness that far exceeds what its base defense stat of 35 might suggest.

Pokedex Numbers

national#69

kanto#69

original johto#64

updated johto#64

kalos mountain#26

letsgo kanto#69

kitakami#23

lumiose city#74

Training

EV Yield1 Attack

Catch Rate255

Base Happiness70

Base Exp.60

Growth Ratemedium slow

Breeding

Egg Groupsplant

GenderMale 50% / Female 50%

Egg Cycles20 (5355 steps)

Bellsprout Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Bellsprout exhibits a perfectly balanced gender distribution with a 50% male to 50% female ratio, ensuring equal opportunities for both sexes in breeding scenarios and competitive contexts. The species belongs exclusively to the Grass egg group, meaning Bellsprout can only breed with other Pokémon sharing this egg group classification, including other grass-type species and certain other Pokémon with botanical affinities. This restrictive breeding pool reflects Bellsprout's specialized ecological niche and limits the diversity of movesets achievable through breeding compared to Pokémon in more populous egg groups. With a base happiness value of 70 and a notably high base experience yield, Bellsprout represents an excellent early-game choice for trainers seeking to develop strong bonds with their Pokémon quickly. The relatively short egg hatch counter of 20 cycles translates to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps required for a Bellsprout egg to hatch, making it a practical choice for breeders seeking to rapidly produce multiple individuals for training or trading purposes. Bellsprout's accessibility and moderate breeding requirements have made it a popular choice for casual breeders since Generation I, and its continuing availability across multiple generations ensures that trainers can always obtain breeding stock for strategic purposes.

Sprites

Front

Back

Shiny Front

Shiny Back

Home

Home Shiny

Showdown

Showdown Shiny

TMs & HMs

tm01

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

tm02

crystal

tm02

gold silver

tm03

yellow

tm03

crystal

tm03

gold silver

tm03

red blue

tm03

blue japan

tm03

red green japan

tm05

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

tm06

yellow

tm06

gold silver

tm06

red blue

tm06

crystal

tm06

emerald

tm06

firered leafgreen

tm06

diamond pearl

tm06

platinum

tm06

ruby sapphire

tm06

colosseum

+537 more TMs/HMs

bellsprout's Evolution Chain

bellsprout

#0069

Grass

Poison

weepinbell

#0070

Grass

Poison

victreebel

#0071

Grass

Poison

bellsprout

#0069

Grass

Poison

weepinbell

#0070

Grass

Poison

victreebel

#0071

Grass

Poison

Bellsprout Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

johto route 32

johto

goldLv. 6-6 (30% chance)

goldLv. 6-6 (20% chance)

+18 more

johto route 44

johto

goldLv. 22-22 (20% chance)

silverLv. 22-22 (20% chance)

crystalLv. 22-22 (20% chance)

+6 more

johto route 36

johto

crystalLv. 5-5 (20% chance)

berry forest

kanto

leafgreenLv. 30-30 (10% chance)

cape brink

kanto

leafgreenLv. 30-30 (20% chance)

leafgreenLv. 32-32 (10% chance)

bond bridge

kanto

leafgreenLv. 31-31 (20% chance)

water path

kanto

leafgreenLv. 44-44 (10% chance)

sinnoh sea route 230

sinnoh

diamondLv. 23-23 (1% chance)

diamondLv. 18-18 (10% chance)

pearlLv. 18-18 (10% chance)

+5 more

sinnoh route 229

sinnoh

diamondLv. 20-20 (4% chance)

+5 more

sinnoh route 224

sinnoh

platinumLv. 49-49 (10% chance)

+1 more

+6 more locations in other games

Bellsprout Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Bellsprout exhibits decidedly predatory behavior unusual for grass-type Pokémon, actively hunting and consuming insects as its primary food source. According to Pokédex entries, the species is blindingly fast when pursuing prey, a characteristic that compensates for its otherwise modest speed stat of 40 at lower levels. The Pokémon demonstrates an almost reflexive hunting response, immediately flinging its vines at any object that moves, suggesting an instinct-driven existence rather than a thoughtful, deliberative nature. Bellsprout shows a strong preference for hot and humid environments, naturally inhabiting temperate forests and jungle regions where moisture remains abundant. The species' reliance on deep-rooted hydration creates a critical vulnerability: while anchored to the earth drawing sustenance, Bellsprout cannot flee from approaching danger, essentially immobilizing itself when it plants its feet underground to replenish water. This behavioral trade-off reflects an evolutionary strategy optimized for ambush hunting in humid environments rather than sustained pursuit or evasion. Bellsprout has been observed in Pokémon Sleep research to rest by planting its roots deep in the ground, where it feels sufficiently safe to sleep deeply, though this tendency to forget potential dangers while dormant suggests cognitive limitations.

Pokedex Entries

Generation I

redblue

A carnivorous POKéMON that traps and eats bugs.It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.

yellow

Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tinyinsects with its vines and devours them.

Generation II

gold

Even though its body is extremely skinny, it isblindingly fast when catching its prey.

silver

It plants its feet deep underground to replenish water. It can't es cape its enemy while it's rooted.

crystal

If it notices anything that moves, itimmediately flings its vine at the object.

Generation III

rubysapphire

BELLSPROUT’s thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attack, however strong it may be.From its mouth, this POKéMON spits a corrosive fluid that melts even iron.

emerald

A BELLSPROUT’s thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attack, however strong it may be. From its mouth, it leaks a fluid that melts even iron.

firered

Its bud looks like a human face. Because of the bud, it is rumored to be a type of legendary mandrake plant.

leafgreen

A carnivorous POKéMON that traps and eats bugs. It appears to use its root feet to replenish moisture.

Generation IV

diamondpearlplatinum

It prefers hot and humid environments. It is quick at capturing prey with its vines.

heartgold

Even though its body is extremely skinny, it is blindingly fast when catching its prey.

soulsilver

It plants its feet deep underground to replenish water. It can’t escape its enemy while it’s rooted.

Generation V

blackwhite

It prefers hot and humid environments. It is quick at capturing prey with its vines.

black 2white 2

It prefers hot and humid environments. It is quick at capturing prey with its vines.

Generation VI

Even though its body is extremely skinny, it is blindingly fast when catching its prey.

Its bud looks like a human face. Because of the bud, it is rumored to be a type of legendary mandrake plant.

omega ruby

Bellsprout’s thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attack, however strong it may be. From its mouth, this Pokémon spits a corrosive fluid that melts even iron.

alpha sapphire

Bellsprout’s thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attack, however strong it may be. From its mouth, this Pokémon spits a corrosive fluid that melts even iron.

Generation VII

lets go pikachulets go eevee

Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tiny bugs with its vines and devours them.

Bellsprout Name Origin & Design Inspiration

Bellsprout's design draws heavily from the appearance and characteristics of botanical specimens, particularly bell-shaped flowers and sprouting seedlings, an aesthetic clearly reflected in its Japanese name Madatsubomi, which roughly translates to "hemp-like sprout." The creature's yellow, bell-shaped head evokes morning glories or other pendulous flowering plants, while its overall silhouette recalls an anthropomorphized seedling in its early developmental stages. The addition of prominent vines and the carnivorous plant elements—particularly the corrosive acid and predatory behaviors—introduce a darker, more sinister undertone that elevates Bellsprout beyond simple botanical fantasy into something more menacing. The juxtaposition of delicate pink lips with toxic predatory capabilities creates an intentional cognitive dissonance, suggesting that appearances can deceive regarding a creature's true nature and capabilities. The design philosophy emphasizes the dual Grass-Poison typing through visual metaphor: the botanical elements satisfy the grass classification while the acidic secretions and carnivorous instincts embody the poison aspect. This coherent design integration makes Bellsprout one of the most thematically unified Pokémon despite its humble status, with every visual element serving to reinforce its established role and typing.

Learnable Moves

Bellsprout can learn 80 moves:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
acid	poison	Special	40	100	30
acid spray	poison	Special	40	100	20
attract	normal	Status	—	100	15
belch	poison	Special	120	90	10
bide	normal	Physical	—	—	10
bind	normal	Physical	15	85	20
bullet seed	grass	Physical	25	100	30
captivate	normal	Status	—	100	20
clear smog	poison	Special	50	—	15
confide	normal	Status	—	—	20
curse	ghost	Status	—	—	10
cut	normal	Physical	50	95	30
double team	normal	Status	—	—	15
double edge	normal	Physical	120	100	15
encore	normal	Status	—	100	5
endure	normal	Status	—	—	10
energy ball	grass	Special	90	100	10
facade	normal	Physical	70	100	20
flash	normal	Status	—	100	20
frustration	normal	Physical	—	100	20
gastro acid	poison	Status	—	100	10
giga drain	grass	Special	75	100	10
grass knot	grass	Special	—	100	20
grassy glide	grass	Physical	55	100	20
grassy terrain	grass	Status	—	—	10
growth	normal	Status	—	—	20
headbutt	normal	Physical	70	100	15
hidden power	normal	Special	60	100	15
infestation	bug	Special	20	100	20
ingrain	grass	Status	—	—	20
knock off	dark	Physical	65	100	20
leaf storm	grass	Special	130	90	5
leech life	bug	Physical	80	100	10
lunge	bug	Physical	80	100	15
magical leaf	grass	Special	60	—	20
mega drain	grass	Special	40	100	15
mimic	normal	Status	—	—	10
natural gift	normal	Physical	—	100	15
nature power	normal	Status	—	—	20
poison jab	poison	Physical	80	100	20
poison powder	poison	Status	—	75	35
pounce	bug	Physical	50	100	20
power whip	grass	Physical	120	85	10
protect	normal	Status	—	—	10
rage	normal	Physical	20	100	20
razor leaf	grass	Physical	55	95	25
reflect	psychic	Status	—	—	20
rest	psychic	Status	—	—	5
return	normal	Physical	—	100	20
round	normal	Special	60	100	15
secret power	normal	Physical	70	100	20
seed bomb	grass	Physical	80	100	15
slam	normal	Physical	80	75	20
sleep powder	grass	Status	—	75	15
sleep talk	normal	Status	—	—	10
sludge bomb	poison	Special	90	100	10
sludge wave	poison	Special	95	100	10
snore	normal	Special	50	100	15
solar beam	grass	Special	120	100	10
strength sap	grass	Status	—	100	10
stun spore	grass	Status	—	75	30
substitute	normal	Status	—	—	10
sucker punch	dark	Physical	70	100	5
sunny day	fire	Status	—	—	5
swagger	normal	Status	—	85	15
sweet scent	normal	Status	—	100	20
swords dance	normal	Status	—	—	20
synthesis	grass	Status	—	—	5
take down	normal	Physical	90	85	20
tera blast	normal	Special	80	100	10
thief	dark	Physical	60	100	25
tickle	normal	Status	—	100	20
toxic	poison	Status	—	90	10
trailblaze	grass	Physical	50	100	20
venoshock	poison	Special	65	100	10
vine whip	grass	Physical	45	100	25
weather ball	normal	Special	50	100	10
worry seed	grass	Status	—	100	10
wrap	normal	Physical	15	90	20
wring out	normal	Special	—	100	5

Bellsprout Competitive Battle Guide

Bellsprout's competitive viability remains severely limited by its modest stat distribution and underwhelming base stat total of 300, which leaves it vulnerable to virtually any competent opponent in standardized competitive formats. The Pokémon's base Attack stat of 75 and Special Attack stat of 70 suggest a relatively balanced offensive approach, but neither stat achieves sufficient power to guarantee reliable damage output against defensively competent foes. Most crippling are Bellsprout's defensive statistics: with a base Defense of 35 and Special Defense of just 30, the Pokémon cannot effectively withstand sustained offensive pressure, typically requiring only moderate investment to be threatened into fainting. Its base speed of 40 ensures that Bellsprout will move last in most matchups, completely negating any benefit from its marginally superior offensive capabilities. However, Bellsprout's ability to learn diverse move types through level-up and TM compatibility grants it surprising coverage options that can catch opponents off-guard in casual play, particularly powder-based moves and corrosive attacks reflecting its poison typing. The hidden ability Gluttony provides a potential niche application by automatically consuming held berries when Bellsprout drops below 50% health, though this utility pales against the utility of Chlorophyll during weather-dependent strategies. Most competitive trainers immediately evolve Bellsprout into Weepinbell and subsequently Victreebel rather than utilizing the base form in any serious capacity.

Commonly Asked Questions About Bellsprout

What type is Bellsprout?

Bellsprout is a grass and poison type Pokemon.

What does Bellsprout evolve into?

Bellsprout evolves into weepinbell, then into victreebel.

What are Bellsprout's weaknesses?

Bellsprout is weak to flying, fire, psychic and ice type moves.

Where can I find Bellsprout?

Bellsprout can be found in kanto route 25 (kanto), kanto route 15 (kanto) and kanto route 5 (kanto) and 23 other locations.

Bellsprout Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Bellsprout occupies a unique position in Pokémon cultural memory as one of the franchise's earliest and most recognizable grass-type Pokémon, appearing prominently in Generation I materials and remaining a fixture across subsequent games despite its competitive irrelevance. The species became particularly memorable through its recurring appearances in the Pokémon animated series, where Bellsprout encounters established the character archetypes and battle conventions that would define trainer confrontations throughout the franchise's history. The distinctive bell-shaped head and carnivorous nature created a compelling visual identity that resonated with audiences seeking Pokémon that diverged from traditionally cute or powerful aesthetics, instead occupying an unsettling middle ground. Bellsprout's inclusion in early trading card game sets established it as a recognizable icon of the TCG format, with various card printings becoming collectible artifacts valued by enthusiasts. The species has maintained consistent presence across nearly every Pokémon game released since 1996, ensuring that multiple generations of trainers have encountered and potentially trained Bellsprout during their first adventures. Additionally, Bellsprout's relatively high catch rate and early availability made it a staple of casual player experiences, establishing it as a gateway Pokémon for countless trainers entering the franchise. The Pokémon's persistence in popular consciousness, despite its mechanical weakness, demonstrates how effective design and early prominence can create lasting cultural relevance independent of competitive utility.

Where to Find Bellsprout in Every Pokémon Game

Bellsprout demonstrates exceptional availability across the Pokémon franchise, appearing in virtually every generation of games since its introduction in Generation I with remarkable consistency. In the original Red and Blue versions, Bellsprout occupies the Pokédex slot #0069 and can be encountered in early-game routes, establishing its role as an accessible starter option alongside other grass-type species. The Pokémon appears with equal prominence in Yellow version, where Bellsprout hunting remains a fundamental early-game activity for many trainers. Across subsequent generations including Gold and Silver, FireRed and LeafGreen, Diamond and Pearl, and all subsequent entries, Bellsprout maintains relatively high encounter rates in appropriate habitat types, typically jungle and forest regions corresponding to its environmental preferences. The species received specific Pokédex number reassignments in games featuring regional dex modifications, such as its #0064 slot in Gold and Silver's Johto region, reflecting the franchise's commitment to making Bellsprout consistently available throughout the player's initial progression. Modern games including Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, the Sword and Shield generation, and Scarlet and Violet continue Bellsprout's tradition of early availability, ensuring that new players can reliably obtain and utilize the species from their earliest encounters. This pervasive availability has made Bellsprout one of the most easily obtained Pokémon across the entire franchise, contributing substantially to its status as an entry-level species despite its mechanical limitations.

bellsprout #69

Type Matchups

bellsprout

Base Stats

Height

Weight

Category

Gender

Color

Shape

Habitat

Abilities

Bellsprout Biology & Physical Characteristics

Pokedex Numbers

Training

Breeding

Bellsprout Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Sprites

TMs & HMs

bellsprout's Evolution Chain

bellsprout

weepinbell

victreebel

bellsprout

weepinbell

victreebel

Bellsprout Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Where to Find

kanto route 25

kanto route 15

kanto route 5

kanto route 13

kanto route 14

kanto route 12

kanto route 6

kanto route 24

kanto route 7

johto route 31

johto route 32

johto route 44

johto route 36

berry forest

cape brink

bond bridge

water path

sinnoh sea route 230

sinnoh route 229

sinnoh route 224

Bellsprout Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Pokedex Entries

Bellsprout Name Origin & Design Inspiration

Learnable Moves

Bellsprout Competitive Battle Guide

Commonly Asked Questions About Bellsprout

What type is Bellsprout?

What does Bellsprout evolve into?

What are Bellsprout's weaknesses?

Where can I find Bellsprout?

Bellsprout Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Where to Find Bellsprout in Every Pokémon Game