No. 0013
Weedle
Hairy Bug Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Weedle is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic, with a base stat total of 195. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.3 m 1′00″
- Weight
- 3.2 kg 7.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 195 Higher than 1% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
BugPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Weedle outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown 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.
Abilities
This Pokémon is not affected by the of another Pokémon's attack.
Everything about Shield Dust →Always gets away from wild Pokémon, even when trapped. No effect in trainer battles.
Everything about Run Away →
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Moves
Level up 3
| 1 | Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100% | 35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2. | Bug | Status | — | 95% | 40 |
| 9 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
A common sight in forests and grassy areas, Weedle has a two-inch poisonous stinger on its head, which it uses to defend itself. It has an acute sense of smell, being able to distinguish leaves it likes from those it dislikes with its big nose. It eats its weight in leaves every day.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#468 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Hairy Bug Pokémon
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Brown
- Forest
- Pal Park area
- Forest
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp stinger on its head that injects poison.
LeafGreenOften found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.
FireRed · XA WEEDLE has an extremely acute sense of smell. It distinguishes its favorite kinds of leaves from those it dislikes by sniffing with its big red proboscis (nose).
EmeraldWEEDLE has an extremely acute sense of smell. It is capable of distinguishing its favorite kinds of leaves from those it dislikes just by sniffing with its big red proboscis (nose).
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireThe barb on top of its head secretes a strong poison. It uses this toxic barb to protect itself.
CrystalIt attacks using a two-inch poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats.
Silver · SoulSilverIts poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.
Gold · HeartGold · YBeware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.
Red · Blue
Names around the world
- English
- Weedle
- Japanese
- ビードル
- Japanese (romaji)
- Beedle
- Korean
- 뿔충이
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 獨角蟲
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 独角虫
- French
- Aspicot
- German
- Hornliu
- Spanish
- Weedle
- Italian
- Weedle
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
Training
- 1 Spe
- 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 39
- Medium
Breeding
- Bug
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Green 2 areas
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Red 4 areas
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–8
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
- Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–8
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
- Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Y 1 area
- Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
X 2 areas
- Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
- Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
SoulSilver 8 areas
- Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–6
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–36
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
- Unknown Area; all bugsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
HeartGold 1 area
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–36
Platinum 3 areas
- Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Pearl 1 area
- Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Diamond 1 area
- Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
LeafGreen 5 areas
- Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
FireRed 5 areas
- Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Crystal 4 areas
- Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–10
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Silver 15 areas
- Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–10
- Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
- Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
- Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
- Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Blue 2 areas
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Red 4 areas
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.