#0069 · Gen 1 · 300 BST
Bellsprout
An early-evolution Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Chlorophyll.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
125/85/49/81/45/54
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
157/139/95/134/90/101
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine.
Makes the Pokémon eat a held Berry when its HP drops to half or less, which is sooner than usual.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Bellsprout
Bellsprout is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 300. An early-evolution Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Chlorophyll.
Best stat: Attack (75 base)
Bellsprout's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 75 base Attack and 40 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Chlorophyll
- Gluttony
How to use Bellsprout competitively
Open the damage calculator with Bellsprout selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Bellsprout appears in the species dropdown. Drop Bellsprout into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0069 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Grass / Poison |
| Abilities | Chlorophyll, Gluttony |
| Base Stat Total | 300 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 50 / 75 / 35 / 70 / 30 / 40 |