weepinbell

Weepinbell is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Grass / Poison

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunny weather.
• Gluttony (Hidden Ability): Encourages the early use of a held Berry during battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Weepinbell resembles a large, inverted bell-shaped flower.
• Its body is primarily yellow with a wide mouth rimmed in pink, resembling a pitcher plant.
• It has two large leaves on either side, functioning as arms.
• A vine-like stem protrudes from the top of its head, which serves as a hook for hanging from trees when not mobile.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in temperate forests and jungles.
• Known to hang from tree branches to rest or hide from predators.
• Uses its corrosive acid to dissolve prey before ingestion, often preying on small insects.
• When threatened, it can expel its acid as a defensive mechanism.

In Battle:

• Weepinbell is a capable physical and special attacker, often utilizing its dual-type for diverse move coverage.
• Notable moves include Acid, Razor Leaf, and Sleep Powder, which provide utility and offensive options.
• Effective against Water, Rock, and Ground types due to its Grass moves.
• Vulnerable to Fire, Psychic, Ice, and Flying types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Bellsprout starting at level 21.
• Evolves into Victreebel when exposed to a Leaf Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Its design is inspired by the pitcher plant, known for trapping and digesting insects.
• In the Pokémon anime, James of Team Rocket used a Weepinbell, which later evolved into Victreebel.
• Despite its intimidating appearance, Weepinbell is known for its docile nature when not threatened.
• The name "Weepinbell" is derived from "weeping" and "bell," reflecting its tear-shaped body and bell-like appearance.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: It spits out POISONPOWDER to immobilize theenemy and then finishes it with a spray of ACID.
• Blue: It spits out POISONPOWDER to immobilize theenemy and then finishes it with a spray of ACID.
• Yellow: When hungry, it swallows anything that moves. Itshapless prey is melted inside by strong acids.
• Gold: Even though it is filled with ACID, it does not meltbecause it also oozes a neutral­ izing fluid.
• Silver: If its prey is bigger than its mouth, it slicesup the victim with sharp leaves, then eats every morsel.
• Crystal: When it's hungry, it swings its razor-sharpleaves, slicing up any unlucky object nearby for food.
• Ruby: WEEPINBELL has a large hook on its rear end. At night, the Pokémon hooks on to a tree branch and goes to sleep.If it moves around in its sleep, it may wake up to find itself on the ground.
• Sapphire: WEEPINBELL has a large hook on its rear end. At night, the Pokémon hooks on to a tree branch and goes to sleep.If it moves around in its sleep, it may wake up to find itself on the ground.
• Emerald: At night, a WEEPINBELL hangs on to a tree branch with its hooked rear and sleeps. If it moves around in its sleep, it may wake up to find itself on the ground.
• Firered: The leafy parts act as cutters for slashing foes. It spits a fluid that dissolves everything.
• Leafgreen: It spits out POISONPOWDER to immobilize the enemy and then finishes it with a spray of ACID.
• Diamond: A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.
• Pearl: A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.
• Platinum: A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.
• Heartgold: Even though it is filled with acid, it does not melt because it also oozes a protective fluid.
• Soulsilver: If its prey is bigger than its mouth, it slices up the victim with sharp leaves, then eats every morsel.
• Black: A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.
• White: A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.
• Black-2: A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.
• White-2: A Pokémon that appears to be a plant. It captures unwary prey by dousing them with a toxic powder.
• X: The leafy parts act as cutters for slashing foes. It spits a fluid that dissolves everything.
• Y: It spits out Poison Powder to immobilize the enemy and then finishes it with a spray of Acid.
• Omega-Ruby: Weepinbell has a large hook on its rear end. At night, the Pokémon hooks on to a tree branch and goes to sleep. If it moves around in its sleep, it may wake up to find itself on the ground.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Weepinbell has a large hook on its rear end. At night, the Pokémon hooks on to a tree branch and goes to sleep. If it moves around in its sleep, it may wake up to find itself on the ground.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: When hungry, it swallows anything that moves. Its hapless prey is dissolved by strong acids.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: When hungry, it swallows anything that moves. Its hapless prey is dissolved by strong acids.