Bug Bite
Learned at Lv. 15
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Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
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POKÉDEX No. #013
Weedle
Hairy Bug Pokémon
Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic
Height0.3 m
Weight3.2 kg
AbilitiesShield Dust
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack3567–185
- Defense3058–174
- Sp. Atk2040–152
- Sp. Def2040–152
- Speed5094–218
Total195
/ 720
BST195
1 percentile (1025)-213 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Brown
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #13 |
| Kalos Central | #26 |
| Kanto | #13 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #13 |
| Lumiose City | #18 |
| Original Johto | #27 |
| Updated Johto | #27 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
39
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Weedle's Bug / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Weedle's 195 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Speed (50) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 20 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Bug, Poison combination gives Weedle 5 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Weedle is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
3.2 kg
TypeBugPoison
Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Weedle?
Weedle is a dual-type Bug, Poison Pokémon.
What are Weedle's weaknesses?
Weedle takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic type moves.
How does Weedle evolve?
Weedle evolves into Kakuna at level 7. Full evolution line: Weedle → Kakuna → Beedrill.
What are Weedle's base stats?
Weedle has a base stat total of 195: HP 40, Attack 35, Defense 30, Sp. Atk 20, Sp. Def 20, Speed 50. Its highest stat is Speed (50).
