Weedle Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Weedle
Hairy Bug Pokémon
Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.
Weedle Pokédex brings together the essential information for Weedle, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Weedle is National Pokédex #13 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon.
This Weedle Pokédex covers Weedle across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.
Weedle at a glance
- Type
- BUGPOISON
- Weak to
- FIRE2×PSYCHIC2×ROCK2×
- Best base stat
- Speed — 50
- Abilities
- Shield Dust, Run Away (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Kakuna — Level 7
Weedle Pokédex overview
Weedle has the Bug and Poison typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Hairy Bug Pokémon. Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Weedle Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Weedle quick facts
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 3.2 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 255
- Base happiness
- 70
Weedle Pokédex type and weaknesses
Weedle is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic and Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug and Fairy. These matchups come from Weedle's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Weedle and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Weedle type effectiveness
Damage taken when Weedle is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Based on Bug / Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Weedle Pokédex stats
Weedle has a base stat total of 195, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 50. In the Weedle Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Weedle is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Weedle Pokédex abilities
Weedle can have Shield Dust and Run Away as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Weedle functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Weedle abilities
Shield Dust
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away Hidden
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Weedle Pokédex evolution
Weedle evolves into Kakuna (Level 7). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Weedle evolution family
Weedle evolution requirements
Evolves into
Kakuna
Level 7
Weedle Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Weedle has 1 form shown on this Weedle Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Weedle Pokédex game appearances
Weedle appears in 26 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Weedle appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Weedle game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Weedle?
The locations below show where Weedle can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Weedle encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 8 | 1% | — |
| Blue | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 5% | — |
| Crystal | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 30% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Crystal | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 15% | — |
| Crystal | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 3 | 5% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 3 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Crystal | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 4 | 5% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 4 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Crystal | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 4% | Time Day |
| Crystal | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 4% | Time ♂orning |
| Diamond | Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City | Walk | 6 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Firered | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 4 | 4% | — |
| Firered | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 1% | — |
| Firered | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 7 | 20% | — |
| Firered | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 8 | 20% | — |
| Firered | Pattern Bush Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | — |
| Firered | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 10% | — |
| Firered | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 20% | — |
| Firered | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | — |
| Green Japan | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 8 | 1% | — |
| Green Japan | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 5% | — |
| Heartgold | National Park Area | Walk | 7–18 | 20% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress Before National Dex |
| Heartgold | National Park Area | Walk | 24–36 | 20% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress National Dex, Weekday Tuesday |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 4 | 4% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 1% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 7 | 20% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 8 | 20% | — |
| Leafgreen | Pattern Bush Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | — |
| Leafgreen | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 10% | — |
| Leafgreen | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 20% | — |
| Leafgreen | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Overworld | 3–8 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Overworld | 3–4 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Viridian ♀orest Area | Overworld | 3–6 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Overworld | 3–8 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Overworld | 3–4 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Viridian ♀orest Area | Overworld | 3–6 | 100% | — |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City | Walk | 6 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Platinum | Eterna ♀orest Area | Walk | 13 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards ♀loaroma Town | Walk | 10 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City | Walk | 5 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Red | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 3 | 10% | — |
| Red | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 4 | 4% | — |
| Red | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 1% | — |
| Red | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 7 | 20% | — |
| Red | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 8 | 20% | — |
| Red | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 15% | — |
| Red | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 20% | — |
| Red | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 3 | 10% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 4 | 4% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 1% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 7 | 20% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 8 | 20% | — |
| Red Japan | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 15% | — |
| Red Japan | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 20% | — |
| Red Japan | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | — |
| Silver | Azalea Town Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Azalea Town Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Azalea Town Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 3 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 3 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 4 | 20% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 4 | 5% | Time Day |
| Silver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 4 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 4 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 5 | 5% | Time Day |
| Silver | Johto Route 34 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 34 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 34 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 35 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 35 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 35 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 36 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 36 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 36 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 37 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 37 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 37 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 38 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 38 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 38 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 39 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 39 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 39 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 3 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 3 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Kanto Route 26 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 26 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 26 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 27 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 27 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 27 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Lake Of Rage Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Lake Of Rage Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | Lake Of Rage Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 50% | — |
| Silver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | National Park Area | Walk | 12 | 20% | Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt | 3–5 | 15% | Headbutt Tree Common |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 20% | Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 20% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 20% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 3 | 20% | Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 3 | 20% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 4 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 4 | 4% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 4 | 20% | Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 4 | 20% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 4 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 4 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 5 | 4% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 3 | 20% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 4 | 1% | — |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time Night, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 3 | 20% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 4 | 1% | — |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time Night, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 7–18 | 20% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress Before National Dex |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 20% | Time ♂orning, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 20% | Time Day, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 12 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 24–36 | 20% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress National Dex, Weekday Tuesday |
| Soulsilver | Unknown All Bugs Area | Walk | 10 | 20% | — |
| Soulsilver | Unknown All Bugs Area | Walk | 12 | 10% | — |
| Soulsilver | Unknown All Bugs Area | Walk | 14 | 4% | — |
| Soulsilver | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 20% | Swarm No, Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 20% | Swarm No, Time Day |
| X | Kalos Route 2 Area | Walk | 3 | 10% | — |
| X | Kalos Route 2 Area | Walk | 4 | 1% | — |
| X | Santalune ♀orest Area | Walk | 2 | 10% | — |
| X | Santalune ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 10% | — |
| Y | Santalune ♀orest Area | Walk | 2 | 10% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Weedle Pokédex moves
The Weedle Pokédex lists 6 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Weedle move explorer
6 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | POISON | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | String Shot | BUG | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Level Up |
| 9 | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| — | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Electroweb | ELECTRIC | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | String Shot | BUG | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Weedle Pokédex entries
The Weedle Pokédex entries below let you compare how Weedle has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Weedle Pokédex entries
Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.
Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.
Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.
Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.
It attacks using a two-inch poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats.
The barb on top of its head secretes a strong poison. It uses this toxic barb to protect itself.
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).
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).
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).
Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.
Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp stinger on its head that injects poison.
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.
It attacks using a two-inch poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats.
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.
Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.
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).
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).
Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.
Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.
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