Weedle

WeedleBug Poison
  • rain
  • cloudy
Weedle is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Weedle is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 456 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Struggle. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Weedle Stats and Max CP

63 ATK
50 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
515 CP
Lvl 40
456 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
325 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
260 CP
Lvl 15 Research
195 CP

Weedle's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Weedle Type Chart

Weedle takes increased damage from:Weedle takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Weedle takes reduced damage from:Weedle takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Weedle best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Struggle

Weedle's best moveset is Bug Bite and Struggle, with 3.19 DPS (damage per second) and 14.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.
1.BugBug BiteNormalStruggle2.073.1914.7
2.PoisonPoison StingNormalStruggle1.802.7712.8

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    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
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Sting460.5s
    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
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

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

Charged Attacks

  • NormalStruggle3502.0s
    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
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy100

    Effects
    Struggle has no special effects.
    See Struggle details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Weedle's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 CP Chart

CP Chart

Weedle reaches a maximum of 456 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 230–260 CP, rising to 287–325 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 172–195 CP.

Max CPMax CP456 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
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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

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. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
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

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#13
Height0.3 m
Weight3.2 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy5 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
WeedleWeedle
  • 12 Candy12 Candy
KakunaKakuna
KakunaKakuna
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
BeedrillBeedrill
BeedrillBeedrill
  • 100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Beedrill (Mega)Mega Beedrill
  • Weedle evolves into Kakuna which costs 12 Candy.
  • Kakuna evolves into Beedrill which costs 50 Candy.
  • Beedrill can transform into Mega Beedrill through Mega Evolution. This costs 100 energy the first time and 20 energy each subsequent 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.

Bug Bug

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Weedle Candy296 Weedle Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Weedle Candy10 Weedle Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Weedle Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Weedle Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Weedle Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Weedle Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Weedle Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Weedle Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Weedle Candy-

Weedle Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Weedle from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Weedle in Pokémon GO.

Weedle family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Weedle in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

WeedleWeedle
KakunaKakuna
BeedrillBeedrill
Mega Beedrill (Mega)Mega Beedrill
Shadow Weedle (Shadow)Shadow Weedle
Shadow Kakuna (Shadow)Shadow Kakuna
Shadow Beedrill (Shadow)Shadow Beedrill

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
WeedleWeedleWeedleScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmWeedleWeedle
0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.53 m

Weedle's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Weedle in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.147 m0.15 m
0′06″0′06″
XS0.15 m0.3 m
0′06″0′12″
M0.225 m0.375 m
0′09″1′03″
XL0.375 m0.45 m
1′03″1′06″
XXL0.45 m0.525 m
1′06″1′09″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Weedle

Weedle high resolution sprites

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.

Official artwork

Weedle Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Weedle’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, Weedle is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Weedle in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Weedle in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 3.194 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 14.71.

How does Weedle perform in Raids?

Weedle's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Weedle rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Weedle's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Weedle?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Weedle: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

What is Weedle’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Weedle’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 456 CP and 515 CP at Level 50.

Can Weedle be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Weedle can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Weedle Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Weedle cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.