Type matchups
Damage Weedle takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Poison type, Weedle has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 35
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Atk
- 20
- Sp. Def
- 20
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 195
Weedle has a base stat total of 195, higher than 0% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (50). With Attack (35) well above Sp. Atk (20), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 30 Defense and 20 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Weedle can have the abilities Shield Dust and Run Away.
How to beat Weedle
Weedle takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Weedle's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Weedle's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Weedle's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Weedle is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Weedle → Kakuna → Beedrill) and evolves into Kakuna.
Best counters to Weedle
Other Bug/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Weedle weak to?
As a Bug/Poison type, Weedle takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Weedle resistant to?
Weedle resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Weedle?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Weedle with super-effective attacks.