#0013 · Gen 1 · 195 BST
Weedle
A starter-form Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/49/45/36/36/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/95/90/79/79/112
Abilities
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
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 Weedle
Weedle is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 195. A starter-form Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Best stat: Speed (50 base)
Weedle's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 35 base Attack and 50 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
- Shield Dust
- Run Away
How to use Weedle competitively
Open the damage calculator with Weedle selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Weedle appears in the species dropdown. Drop Weedle into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0013 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Bug / Poison |
| Abilities | Shield Dust, Run Away |
| Base Stat Total | 195 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 35 / 30 / 20 / 20 / 50 |