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No. 0071

Victreebel

Flycatcher Pokémon

Victreebel
Official art
GrassPoison
Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
15.5 kg 34.2 lbs
Base stat total
490 top 35%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!
Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is dissolved in a day, bones and all.
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Base stats

HP80140–187270–364
Atk10599–172193–339
Def6563–128121–251
SpA10094–167184–328
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe7067–134130–262
Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon
HP80Atk105Def65Spe70SpD70SpA100

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Victreebel outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 134Victreebel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 122Victreebel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90Victreebel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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 SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#197 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Victreebelite (59%) · Chlorophyll (87.3%) · Modest (24.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (10.1%)

Moves Sludge Bomb, Strength Sap, Protect, Sleep Powder

Singles

#78 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Victreebelite (98.4%) · Chlorophyll (89.2%) · Rash (50.5%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / Spe 2 (32.4%)

Moves Strength Sap, Giga Drain, Sucker Punch, Sludge Bomb

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.1% of teams · rank #183 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Chlorophyll
Nature
Timid
EVs
60 HP / 252 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type
Fire
  1. Weather Ball
  2. Sludge Wave
  3. Giga Drain
  4. Growth

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

Usage by rating

  • All players0.13%
  • Rated 1500+0.11%
  • Rated 1630+0.1%
  • Rated 1760+0.15%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

  • Weather Ball92.6%
  • Sludge Wave91.9%
  • Giga Drain91.9%
  • Growth91.1%
  • Swords Dance7.4%
  • Sucker Punch7.4%
  • Poison Jab7.4%
  • Leaf Blade7.4%
  • Solar Beam0.9%
  • Sunny Day0.8%

Items

  • Life Orb91.2%
  • Salac Berry7.4%
  • Leftovers0.8%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots0.6%
  • Choice Band0%
  • Custap Berry0%

Abilities

  • 92.6%
  • 7.4%

EV spreads

  • Timid 60 HP / 252 SpA / 196 Spe91.1%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.4%
  • Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe1.4%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.1%
  • Careful 248 HP / 36 Atk / 224 SpD0%

Tera types

  • Fire92%
  • Grass8%
  • Dark0%
  • Steel0%

Common teammates

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 6

EvoLeaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
1Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25
1Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15
1Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
1Vine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25
44Leaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15

TM / HM / TR 40

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
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
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—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
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
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
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%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
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%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 12

EggClear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15
EggGastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10
EggIngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20
EggPower WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10
EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10
EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——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
EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10
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
Flycatcher Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#071Original Johto#066Updated Johto#066Mountain Kalos#028Let’s Go Kanto#071Kitakami#025Lumiose#076

  1. Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is dissolved in a day, bones and all.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  2. It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  3. Lures prey into its mouth with a honeylike aroma. The helpless prey is melted with a dissolving fluid.

    FireRed

  4. 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.

    Emerald

  5. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  6. Once ingested into this Pokémon's body, even the hardest object will melt into nothing.

    Crystal · Y

  7. This horrifying plant Pokémon attracts prey with aromatic honey, then melts them in its mouth.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  8. ACID that has dissolved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey.

    Gold · HeartGold

  9. Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all.

    Yellow

  10. Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

Japanese
ウツボット
Japanese (romaji)
Utsubot
Korean
우츠보트
Chinese (Traditional)
大食花
Chinese (Simplified)
大食花
French
Empiflor
German
Sarzenia
Spanish
Victreebel
Italian
Victreebel

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
221
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Grass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42