| National № | 013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Poison |
| Species | Hairy Bug Pokémon |
| Height | 1′0″ (0.30m) |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) |
| Abilities |
Shield Dust
Run Away (Dream World) |
| Local № | 013 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 027 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Bidoru |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 16 (minimum 4,080 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 52 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
The base stats for Weedle are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 40 | 190 - 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 35 | 67 - 185 | |
| Defense | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Sp. Atk | 20 | 40 - 152 | |
| Sp. Def | 20 | 40 - 152 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 - 218 | |
| Total | 195 |
| Red Blue |
Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves. |
| Gold HeartGold |
Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies. |
| Silver SoulSilver |
It attacks using a two-inch poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats. |
| Crystal | The barb on top of its head secretes a strong poison. It uses this toxic barb to protect itself. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
WEEDLE 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). |
| Emerald | A 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). |
| FireRed | Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head. |
| LeafGreen | Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp stinger on its head that injects poison. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White |
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head. |
Weedle learns the following moves at the levels specified:
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 |
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | - | 95 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Weedle does not learn any egg moves.
Other generations: II III IV V
Weedle can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| String Shot | Bug | Status | - | 95 |
Weedle does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: I II III IV V
Weedle does not learn any TM moves.
| Red Blue |
Route 2, 24, 25, Viridian Forest |
|---|---|
| Gold Silver |
Route 2, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park |
| Crystal | Route 30, 31, 45, 46, Ilex Forest |
| LeafGreen FireRed |
Route 2, 24, 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 204 |
| Platinum | Route 204, Eterna Forest |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum