#069 Bellsprout

#069 Bellsprout

Height0.7 m(2'04")
Weight4 kg(8.8 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 1

Bellsprout's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 50
241
Attack 75
186
Defense 35
106
Sp. Atk 70
176
Sp. Def 30
96
Speed 40
116
921
Type Effectiveness

Bellsprout Abilities

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

GluttonyHidden

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

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Bellsprout Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Vine Whipgrassphysical45100Level 1The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
GrowthnormalstatusLevel 7The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Wrapnormalphysical1590Level 11A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Sleep Powdergrassstatus75Level 13The user scatters a cloud of soporific dust that puts the target to sleep.
Poison Powderpoisonstatus75Level 15The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
Stun Sporegrassstatus75Level 17The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Acidpoisonspecial40100Level 23Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100Level 27The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Sweet Scentnormalstatus100Level 29The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
Gastro Acidpoisonstatus100Level 35The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
Razor Leafgrassphysical5595Level 39Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Poison Jabpoisonphysical80100Level 41The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Slamnormalphysical8075Level 47The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
Power Whipgrassphysical12085Level 52The user violently whirls its vines, tentacles, or the like to lash the target.
Acid Spraypoisonspecial40100TMThe user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Bullet Seedgrassphysical25100TMThe user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Encorenormalstatus100TMThe user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy Glidegrassphysical55100TMGliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Grassy TerraingrassstatusTMThe user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
Leaf Stormgrassspecial13090TMThe user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Leech Lifebugphysical80100TMThe user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Lungebugphysical80100TMThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Magical Leafgrassspecial60TMThe user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Pouncebugphysical50100TMThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
ReflectpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bombpoisonspecial90100TMThe user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Sludge Wavepoisonspecial95100TMThe user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swords DancenormalstatusTMA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Toxicpoisonstatus90TMA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Venoshockpoisonspecial65100TMThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Weather Ballnormalspecial50100TMThis move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.
Clear Smogpoisonspecial50EggThe user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are eliminated.
IngraingrassstatusEggThe user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now rooted, it can't switch out.
Strength Sapgrassstatus100EggThe user restores its own HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It then lowers the target's Attack stat.
Sucker Punchdarkphysical70100EggThis move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
SynthesisgrassstatusEggThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Ticklenormalstatus100EggThe user tickles the target into laughing, lowering its Attack and Defense stats.
Worry Seedgrassstatus100EggA seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.

Bellsprout Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

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 tiny insects with its vines and devours them.

Gold

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

Silver

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

Crystal

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

In Other Languages

Bellsprout's Japanese name is Madatsubomi (マダツボミ). Here are all the official names for Bellsprout across different languages:

JapaneseマダツボミMadatsubomi
Korean모다피
Chinese (Traditional)喇叭芽
FrenchChétiflor
GermanKnofensa
SpanishBellsprout
ItalianBellsprout
Chinese (Simplified)喇叭芽

Bellsprout Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate255
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience60

How to Get Bellsprout

Bellsprout can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Bellsprout in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Bellsprout

Bellsprout is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 300, Bellsprout is classified as a Flower Pokémon and is part of the Bellsprout → Weepinbell → Victreebel evolution line.

In competitive play, Bellsprout is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Chlorophyll and Gluttony, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a sun sweeper. Bellsprout is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Bellsprout can learn 80 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.7m tall and weighing 4kg, Bellsprout has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.