Type matchups
Damage Victreebel takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Poison type, Victreebel has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Grass/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 490
Victreebel has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. Its Attack (105) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 65 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Victreebel can have the abilities Chlorophyll and Gluttony.
How to beat Victreebel
Victreebel takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Victreebel's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Victreebel's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Victreebel's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Victreebel is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Bellsprout → Weepinbell → Victreebel), evolving from Weepinbell.
Best counters to Victreebel
Other Grass/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Victreebel weak to?
As a Grass/Poison type, Victreebel takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves.
What is Victreebel resistant to?
Victreebel resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Victreebel?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Victreebel with super-effective attacks.