Bellsprout (#0069) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk7572–139139–273

Def3536–9567–185

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD3031–9058–174

Spe4040–10176–196

Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Bellsprout outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Grass¼×Electric½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
GluttonyHidden ability
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.05% of teams · rank #131 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Rash
EVs: 76 Atk / 196 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Energy Ball
Knock Off
Sludge Bomb
Growth

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.5%
Rated 1500+0.26%
Rated 1630+0.05%
Rated 1760+0.02%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.05%

Moves

Energy Ball99.7%
Knock Off76.4%
Sludge Bomb76.4%
Growth76.2%
Solar Beam23.6%
Sunny Day23.5%
Clear Smog23.4%
Weather Ball0.3%
Tera Blast0.2%
Sleep Powder0.2%

Items

Eviolite76.2%
Loaded Dice23.4%
Salac Berry0.2%
Focus Sash0.2%
Choice Specs0.1%
Sitrus Berry0%

Abilities

99.8%
0.2%

EV spreads

Rash 76 Atk / 196 SpA / 196 Spe76.2%
Modest 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe23.4%
Naive 196 SpA / 196 Spe0.2%
Mild 40 Atk / 196 SpA / 196 Spe0.2%
Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe0%

Tera types

Water76.4%
Grass23.4%
Fire0.2%
Ghost0%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0069BellsproutGrassPoison
1. Level 21#0070WeepinbellGrassPoison
  1. Use Leaf Stone#0071VictreebelGrassPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Vine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

7GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

11WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

13Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15

15Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

17Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

23AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

27Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

29Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

35Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

39Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

41Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

47SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

52Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TM / HM / TR 34

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

Egg moves 7

EggClear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

EggIngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

EggStrength SapHeals the user by the target’s current Attack stat and lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.GrassStatus—100%10

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Flower Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#069Original Johto#064Updated Johto#064Mountain Kalos#026Let’s Go Kanto#069Kitakami#023Lumiose#074

Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tiny bugs with its vines and devours them.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It prefers hot and humid environments. It is quick at capturing prey with its vines.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
A carnivorous Pokémon that traps and eats bugs. It appears to use its root feet to replenish moisture.
LeafGreen
Its bud looks like a human face. Because of the bud, it is rumored to be a type of legendary mandrake plant.
FireRed · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
If it notices anything that moves, it immediately flings its vine at the object.
Crystal
It plants its feet deep underground to replenish wa ter. It can't escape its enemy while it's rooted.
Silver · SoulSilver
Even though its body is extremely skinny, it is blindingly fast when catching its prey.
Gold · HeartGold · X
Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tiny insects with its vines and devours them.
Yellow
A carnivorous Pokémon that traps and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.
Red · Blue