victreebel
Generation I · #0071 — Flycatcher Pokémon
Victreebel, known as the Flycatcher Pokémon and bearing the National Pokédex number #071, is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation I that represents the final evolutionary stage of the Bellsprout line. This carnivorous plant Pokémon evolves from Weepinbell when exposed to a Leaf Stone, completing a three-stage evolutionary chain that began with the humble Bellsprout. With a base stat total of 490, Victreebel is distinguished by its powerful Attack stat of 105 and Special Attack of 100, making it a formidable offensive presence in battle. The species earned a Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, transforming into Mega Victreebel with significantly enhanced statistics and a Mega Stone called Victreebelite. Despite being a predatory plant Pokémon, Victreebel maintains a moderate base friendship value of 70, suggesting it can form meaningful bonds with trainers who understand its nature.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
15.5kg
Category
Flycatcher Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
blob
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Victreebel Biology & Physical Characteristics
Victreebel's physiology is a masterwork of carnivorous plant evolution, featuring a distinctive bell-shaped body that gives the species its name. The Pokémon's most striking feature is its gaping mouth adorned with a swollen pink lip and two sharp teeth on the lower jaw, designed specifically for engulfing prey whole. Semicircular eyes positioned directly beneath its mouth provide vision suited for detecting movement, while several dark green spots pattern its body. Protruding from either side of its body are large green leaves that aid in photosynthesis and movement, and covering its mouth is a specially adapted leaf from which extends a long, brown vine tipped with yellow. This vine is far more than a simple appendage—Victreebel waves and flicks it about as if it were an independent animal, using this deceptive lure to attract unsuspecting prey. The most dangerous aspect of Victreebel's biology lies in the potent acid it produces within its mouth chamber. According to Pokédex records, this acid is capable of dissolving any material regardless of hardness, leaving no trace of bone or structure within a single day. Remarkably, the acid that dissolves its many victims becomes progressively sweeter over time, actually enhancing its effectiveness as a lure for future prey—a horrifying adaptation that makes Victreebel an apex predator in its ecosystem.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Victreebel Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Victreebel maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, ensuring equal breeding potential across both sexes and allowing trainers flexibility in building breeding pairs. As a member of the Grass egg group, Victreebel shares breeding compatibility with numerous other Pokémon of herbivorous or plant-based nature, enabling the creation of diverse Bellsprout offspring when paired with compatible partners. The species has a base happiness value of 70 (adjusted to 50 in more recent games), indicating moderate friendliness that can be improved through proper care, affection, and bonding with trainers. Victreebel's breeding compatibility extends back through its evolutionary line, meaning trainers can breed Victreebel to obtain Bellsprout or Weepinbell offspring with shared attributes and moves. The egg hatching process for Victreebel offspring requires 20 cycles (equivalent to 4,884–5,140 steps), making them moderately quick to hatch compared to some Pokémon species. The species' medium-slow growth rate means that Victreebel requires substantial experience to reach higher levels, but this gradual progression reflects the time needed for these plants to mature from vulnerable seedlings to apex predators. When breeding Victreebel, trainers should note that offspring will begin as Bellsprout and require leveling to reach Weepinbell at level 21, then must be exposed to a Leaf Stone to achieve their final Victreebel form, making the breeding process part of a longer developmental arc.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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crystal
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gold silver
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yellow
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crystal
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gold silver
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red blue
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blue japan
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red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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gold silver
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red blue
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crystal
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
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platinum
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ruby sapphire
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colosseum
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victreebel's Evolution Chain
Victreebel Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Victreebel represents the culmination of the Bellsprout evolutionary line, achieved when a Weepinbell is exposed to a Leaf Stone. This evolutionary transformation represents a significant power spike for trainers, as Victreebel's base stats total 490 compared to Weepinbell's 455, with notable increases in Attack (from 85 to 105), Special Attack (from 90 to 100), and Defense (from 50 to 65). The introduction of Mega Evolution in later games provided Victreebel with an additional transformation option through the Victreebelite Mega Stone, culminating in Mega Victreebel as showcased in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Mega Victreebel experiences a dramatic physical transformation, growing to an imposing 4.5 meters in height compared to its standard 1.7-meter form and gaining 110 kilograms of mass, reaching 125.5 kilograms total. The Mega Evolution grants substantially improved stats, with Attack rising to 125, Special Attack reaching 135, and both Defense and Special Defense increasing to 85 and 95 respectively, resulting in a total stat value of 590. This mega-evolved form maintains the Grass/Poison typing and becomes an even more formidable special attacker while improving its survivability, making it a threatening presence in competitive battles and a powerful tool for trainers facing challenging opponents.
Where to Find
kanto sea route 21
kanto
Victreebel Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Victreebel exhibits behavior patterns consistent with apex predators and colonial organisms, typically residing in vast colonies located deep within jungle ecosystems. The species is so reclusive and dangerous that Pokédex entries note no one has ever successfully returned from Victreebel colonies, suggesting these Pokémon actively defend their territory or that the environment itself is inhospitable to human exploration. The hunting strategy of Victreebel is highly sophisticated—it lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey produced by its acidic secretions, which paradoxically become more appealing to potential victims the more they've been used to digest previous meals. Once prey draws near to investigate the enticing scent, Victreebel uses its vine-like appendage to create the illusion of a smaller, vulnerable creature, further deceiving its targets before swallowing them whole. In the wild, Victreebel can be found in temperate forests and jungles, though such encounters are rare since the species primarily results from the use of Evolution stones on Weepinbell, making wild specimens uncommon. The colonial nature of Victreebel populations suggests complex social hierarchies and possibly cooperative hunting or territorial behaviors, though detailed behavioral studies remain limited due to the danger of approaching these organisms.
Pokedex Entries
Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all.
ACID that has dis solved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey.
This horrifying plant POKéMON at tracts prey with aromatic honey, then melts them in its mouth.
Once ingested into this POKéMON's body, even the hardest object will melt into nothing.
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.
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.
Lures prey into its mouth with a honeylike aroma. The helpless prey is melted with a dissolving fluid.
Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.
Acid that has dissolved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey.
This horrifying plant Pokémon attracts prey with aromatic honey, then melts them in its mouth.
It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.
It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honey-like scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.
Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
Once ingested into this Pokémon’s body, even the hardest object will melt into nothing.
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.
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.
Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is dissolved in a day, bones and all.
Victreebel Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Victreebel's design draws clear inspiration from Venus flytraps and other carnivorous pitcher plants, translating botanical predatory mechanisms into a Pokémon form that is simultaneously plant-like and decidedly animalistic. The species' name combines 'victory' with 'treble' (suggesting musical quality and superiority) or possibly 'bell,' referencing its bell-shaped body structure. The Japanese name Utsubot appears to derive from 'utsubo' (pitcher or trap vessel) combined with 'botto' (suggesting a plant or bell shape), maintaining thematic consistency with its pitcher plant inspiration. The design philosophy emphasizes the horror of nature—what appears beautiful or enticing (the sweet aroma, the dangling vine lure) conceals lethal danger (corrosive acid capable of dissolving anything). The vine extending from Victreebel's head functions as both a physical lure and a symbol of the species' predatory intelligence, distinguishing it from simpler plant Pokémon that lack such sophisticated hunting adaptations. Color-wise, the predominantly green body with dark spots provides natural camouflage in jungle environments, while the pink mouth interior and lip stand out as warning coloration—though any prey close enough to notice this detail is already too late. The evolution from Weepinbell to Victreebel shows a progression from a crying, wailing plant to a confident, dangerous predator, reflecting growth not just in power but in predatory sophistication.
Learnable Moves
Victreebel can learn 89 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 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 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 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| 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 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| ingrain | grass | Status | — | — | 20 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leaf tornado | grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| 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 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| spit up | normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| stockpile | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| swallow | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 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 |
Victreebel Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battle environments, Victreebel functions as a specialized physical and special attacker with notable vulnerabilities that require careful team construction. With base Attack and Special Attack stats of 105 and 100 respectively, Victreebel can deal substantial damage through either physical moves like Power Whip and Leaf Blade or special attacks such as Sludge Bomb and Solar Beam, providing surprising versatility in movepool coverage. The Chlorophyll ability doubles Victreebel's Speed during sunny weather, transforming it from a moderately-paced Pokémon (base 70 Speed) into a threatening sweeper capable of outspeeding many common threats when weather conditions are favorable. This weather dependency makes Victreebel an excellent partner for Pokémon that set up sun, such as Groudon or dedicated sunny-day setters, creating synergistic team dynamics. However, Victreebel's notable weakness lies in its defensive capabilities—with Defense of 65 and Special Defense of 70, the Flycatcher Pokémon struggles to survive priority moves and will likely need to eliminate threats before they act. The hidden ability Gluttony provides an alternative strategy, allowing Victreebel to consume held Berries at higher HP thresholds, enabling defensive pivoting and status cure strategies. Victreebel's typing grants resistances to Water, Electric, Grass, Fairy, and especially useful Poison resistance, while it suffers from common weaknesses to Flying, Fire, Ice, and Psychic moves. Competitive usage often places Victreebel in specialized sun-based teams or in lower-tier formats where its speed-doubling ability can enable sweeping strategies, though it faces stiff competition in higher tiers from more defensively reliable or faster Pokémon.
Commonly Asked Questions About Victreebel
What type is Victreebel?
Victreebel is a grass and poison type Pokemon.
What does Victreebel evolve from?
Victreebel evolved from weepinbell that evolved from bellsprout.
What are Victreebel's weaknesses?
Victreebel is weak to flying, fire, psychic and ice type moves.
Where can I find Victreebel?
Victreebel can be found in kanto sea route 21 (kanto).
Victreebel Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Victreebel achieved significant cultural prominence through its prominent appearance in the Pokémon anime series, most notably as part of James's core team in Team Rocket, where it frequently stole scenes with its comedic yet dangerous behavior. The running gag of Victreebel snapping at or attempting to consume James himself became an iconic element of the series, endearing the species to fans through humor despite its inherent lethality. This exposure in the anime introduced Victreebel to millions of viewers and helped establish it as a memorable Generation I Pokémon despite its relatively specialized competitive niche. In trading card games, Victreebel has appeared in numerous card sets throughout Pokémon TCG history, with various iterations showcasing different artistic interpretations of its carnivorous nature and plant-based biology. The species has been featured in Pokémon mystery dungeon games, Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Evolution announcement, and countless spinoff titles, maintaining steady visibility within the franchise despite not achieving the ubiquitous recognition of Pokémon like Charizard or Gengar. Fan communities appreciate Victreebel for its unique biological concept—a genuinely dangerous creature that defies cute Pokémon conventions—and its design has influenced how subsequent games approach predatory plant Pokémon. The introduction of Mega Victreebel reinvigorated interest in the species among competitive players and collectors, demonstrating the franchise's commitment to deepening underutilized Pokémon's strategic potential.
Where to Find Victreebel in Every Pokémon Game
Victreebel's availability depends almost entirely on trainer initiative to evolve Weepinbell with a Leaf Stone, making it unavailable through normal leveling progression. In Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, Bellsprout can be caught in early-game routes, allowing players to obtain the entire evolutionary line relatively early, though Leaf Stones require purchase or discovery from specific locations. Subsequent games maintain this pattern—Bellsprout availability varies by generation and game version, but the consistent requirement of a Leaf Stone for final evolution means Victreebel never appears naturally in the wild but only as trainer-evolved specimens. In more recent games like Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, Bellsprout remains accessible in Viridian Forest and surrounding areas, maintaining the tradition of early-generation availability. Pokémon Sword and Shield initially restricted Victreebel's availability, but The Teal Mask DLC reintroduced the species to the Pokédex, allowing modern players access to the complete Bellsprout line. For competitive players seeking specific natures, abilities, or movesets, breeding Victreebel through Weepinbell parents allows customization of offspring before evolution, providing control over final stat distribution through nature selection. The species' presence in Pokémon Home compatibility across generations means competitive players and collectors can transfer Victreebel between games, though platform-specific availability varies. The moderate catch rate of 45 for Weepinbell means obtaining this pre-evolution requires some effort but remains manageable for determined trainers, ensuring Victreebel remains accessible without being trivially common.