Type matchups
Damage Weepinbell takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Poison type, Weepinbell 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
- 65
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 390
Weepinbell has a base stat total of 390, higher than 32% of Pokémon. Its Attack (90) and Sp. Atk (85) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 65 HP, 50 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Weepinbell can have the abilities Chlorophyll and Gluttony.
How to beat Weepinbell
Weepinbell 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 Weepinbell's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Weepinbell's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Weepinbell's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Weepinbell is the middle stage of its line (Bellsprout → Weepinbell → Victreebel): it evolves from Bellsprout and into Victreebel.
Best counters to Weepinbell
Other Grass/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Weepinbell weak to?
As a Grass/Poison type, Weepinbell takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves.
What is Weepinbell resistant to?
Weepinbell resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Weepinbell?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Weepinbell with super-effective attacks.