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Bellsprout
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,182 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Bellsprout
Bellsprout is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,182 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Bellsprout has base stats of 139 Attack, 61 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 337.
Bellsprout can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Bellsprout is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Bellsprout receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Bellsprout is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Whip STAB | Grass | 7 | +6 | 11.7 | - | - | - |
| Acid | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip STAB | Grass | 90 | -50 | - | 90 | -50 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -50 |
| Wrap | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Bellsprout takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Bellsprout takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Bellsprout
Top Pokémon to use when battling Bellsprout in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deoxys
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Mewtwo
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 4 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 7 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 8 |
Alakazam
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 9 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 10 |
Azelf
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
🏆 Bellsprout PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,172 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,172 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Bellsprout IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 886 | 443 | 590 | 738 | 1,033 | 1,172 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 883 | 441 | 588 | 736 | 1,030 | 1,168 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 880 | 440 | 586 | 733 | 1,026 | 1,164 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 871 | 435 | 581 | 726 | 1,016 | 1,153 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 868 | 434 | 579 | 723 | 1,013 | 1,148 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 857 | 428 | 571 | 714 | 1,000 | 1,134 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 843 | 421 | 562 | 702 | 983 | 1,115 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 857 | 428 | 571 | 714 | 1,000 | 1,134 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 814 | 407 | 543 | 679 | 950 | 1,077 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 680 | 340 | 453 | 566 | 793 | 899 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Bellsprout with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,172 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,033 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 543 - 590 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 679 - 738 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 543 - 590 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 407 - 443 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Bellsprout with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 26 | 1,033 |
| 2 | 1,033 | 27 | 1,033 |
| 3 | 1,033 | 28 | 1,033 |
| 4 | 1,033 | 29 | 1,033 |
| 5 | 139 | 30 | 886 |
| 6 | 1,033 | 31 | 1,033 |
| 7 | 1,033 | 32 | 1,033 |
| 8 | 1,033 | 33 | 1,033 |
| 9 | 1,033 | 34 | 1,033 |
| 10 | 295 | 35 | 959 |
| 11 | 1,033 | 36 | 1,033 |
| 12 | 1,033 | 37 | 1,033 |
| 13 | 1,033 | 38 | 1,033 |
| 14 | 1,033 | 39 | 1,033 |
| 15 | 443 | 40 | 1,033 |
| 16 | 1,033 | 41 | 1,033 |
| 17 | 1,033 | 42 | 1,033 |
| 18 | 1,033 | 43 | 1,033 |
| 19 | 1,033 | 44 | 1,033 |
| 20 | 590 | 45 | 1,105 |
| 21 | 1,033 | 46 | 1,033 |
| 22 | 1,033 | 47 | 1,033 |
| 23 | 1,033 | 48 | 1,033 |
| 24 | 1,033 | 49 | 1,033 |
| 25 | 738 | 50 | 1,172 |
📖 Complete Bellsprout Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Bellsprout (#069) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,182 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Bellsprout has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Bellsprout in 2026.
📊 Bellsprout Stats Analysis
Bellsprout's Attack stat is 139 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Bellsprout may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 61 Defense (Below Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 337. Trainers should be mindful of Bellsprout's limited bulk. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Bellsprout's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Bellsprout Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Bellsprout depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Vine Whip (Fast) with Power Whip (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Bellsprout has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Bellsprout PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Bellsprout can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Water, Electric-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Flying types.
Master League
In Master League, Bellsprout faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Bellsprout Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Bellsprout's effectiveness depends on its typing and 139 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Bellsprout use Fire, Ice-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Bellsprout in Pokémon GO
Bellsprout can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Bellsprout Evolution Guide
Bellsprout is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
- Bellsprout (#069) ← current
- Weepinbell (#070) — 25 Candy
- Victreebel (#071) — 100 Candy
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Bellsprout
Shadow Bellsprout is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Bellsprout's effective Attack becomes ~167. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Bellsprout in Pokémon GO
Shiny Bellsprout is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Bellsprout gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (679 - 738 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Bellsprout
Q: What is Bellsprout's max CP?
A: 1,172 CP at Level 50, or 1,033 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Bellsprout good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Bellsprout be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Bellsprout is available.
Q: What is Bellsprout weak to?
A: Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Vine Whip + Power Whip for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.