Weedle

Official artwork of WeedleBug Poison Shiny Pokémon icon

Weedle is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 515 in Pokémon GO. Weedle's best moveset is Poison Sting and Struggle. It is weather boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Weedle is available in Pokémon GO.

Weedle is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

Stats

Max CP515 CP
Attack63 ATK
Defense50 DEF
Stamina120 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
  • cloudyCloudy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedWeedle can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance1 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#13
Height0.3 m
Weight3.2 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
5 Mega Energy

Weedle type chart

Takes increased damage
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%
Takes decreased damage
FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Weedle's best moves and movesets

Moves

Weedle's best moveset is Poison Sting and Struggle, with 3.42 DPS (damage per second) and 20.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Partly Cloudy weather.

Best Weedle moves
DPS3.42
TDO20.81
Score3.4
Weather Boost
  • cloudy
  • partlyCloudy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Weedle with its best moveset, we recommend to use Bug Bite/Struggle. You will lose around 14.7% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Weedle's strongest moveset (Poison Sting/Struggle).

Weedle moves comparison

The following chart shows Weedle's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Weedle's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PoisonPoison Sting NormalStruggle 3.4220.83.4
      2.BugBug Bite NormalStruggle 2.9117.72.9

      Fast Attacks

      • BugBug Bite5Damage6Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Bug Bite has no special effects.
        See Bug Bite details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison Sting5Damage7Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Poison Sting has no special effects.
        See Poison Sting details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • NormalStruggle35Damage0Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Struggle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage35
        Energy0
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.2s - 2.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage35
        Energy100

        Effects
        Struggle has no special effects.
        See Struggle details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Weedle has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Weedle Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Weedle's Max CP is at Level 50. Weedle Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP515 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch172 CP - 195 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs230 CP - 260 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids230 CP - 260 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • rainRain
      • cloudyCloudy
      287 CP - 325 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Weedle Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Weedle Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      16 CP220 CP334 CP
      447 CP561 CP675 CP
      789 CP8102 CP9116 CP
      10130 CP11143 CP12156 CP
      13169 CP14182 CP15195 CP
      16208 CP17221 CP18234 CP
      19247 CP20260 CP21273 CP
      22286 CP23299 CP24312 CP
      25325 CP26339 CP27352 CP
      28365 CP29378 CP30391 CP
      31397 CP32404 CP33410 CP
      34417 CP35423 CP36430 CP
      37436 CP38443 CP39449 CP
      40456 CP41462 CP42467 CP
      43473 CP44479 CP45485 CP
      46491 CP47497 CP48503 CP
      49509 CP50515 CP

      Weedle evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of WeedleWeedle
      • Candy Icon12 Candy
      Thumbnail image of KakunaKakuna
      Thumbnail image of KakunaKakuna
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of BeedrillBeedrill
      Thumbnail image of BeedrillBeedrill
      • Mega Evolution Icon100 / 20 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
      • Weedle evolves into Kakuna which costs 12 Candy.
      • Kakuna evolves into Beedrill which costs 50 Candy.
      • Beedrill can Mega evolve into Mega Beedrill. Evolving Mega Beedrill costs 100 Mega energy the first time, and 20 energy every other time.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Weedle

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Weedle's Bug and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Weedle.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
      GrassPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
      BugPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega Gengar
      GhostPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
      BugFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Weedle Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Weedle in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Weedle, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Weedle costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Weedle costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Weedle high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Weedle. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Weedle Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueOften found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.
                YellowBeware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.
                GoldIts poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.
                SilverIt attacks using a two-inch poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats.
                CrystalThe barb on top of its head secretes a strong poison. It uses this toxic barb to protect itself.
                Ruby, SapphireWEEDLE 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).
                EmeraldA 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).
                FireRedOften found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.
                LeafGreenOften found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp stinger on its head that injects poison.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.
                HeartGoldIts poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.
                SoulSilverIt attacks using a two-inch poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats.
                XOften found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.
                YIts poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.
                Omega RubyWeedle 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).
                Alpha SapphireWeedle 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).
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.