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#0069 Bellsprout

Bellsprout artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
GrassPoison
Abilities
ChlorophyllSharply boosts Speed in sunshine.GluttonyEats its Berry once HP falls to half or below.
Hidden ability
GluttonyEats its Berry once HP falls to half or below.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Grass
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
1 Attack
Bellsprout’s base stats
HP50
Attack75
Defense35
Sp. Atk70
Sp. Def30
Speed40
Total300

Where to find it

  • Gift (Lv. 5): Route 10 Pokémon Center.

    Accept the Route 10 Pokémon Center seller’s offer. Repeatable with a free party slot. Although he advertises $5,000, the original script does not charge money.

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Safari candidates depend on the selected area and time. Object Arrangement does not unlock in this hack; bonus block encounters are excluded.

Where to find Bellsprout in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Route 24, 8–1265%
Route 24, 8–1239%
Route 24, 8–129%
Route 25, 1030%
Route 25, 1030%
Route 5, 1330%
Route 5, 1330%
Route 5, 1420%
Route 6, and 1320%
Route 6, 1420%
Route 7, 151%
Route 7, 151%
Route 21, 2510%
Route 21, 2510%
Route 21, 2510%
Route 31, 310%
Route 31, 310%
Route 31, 310%
Route 32, 630%
Route 32, 630%
Ilex Forest, 510%
Ilex Forest, 510%
Forest of Time / Forest of Time, maze of clearings, 511%
Forest of Time / Forest of Time, maze of clearings, 510%
Forest of Time / Forest of Time, maze of clearings, 510%
Route 44, and 2220%
Route 44, 2220%
Safari Zone: Forest: Forest area selected, , 15Not fixed
Safari Zone: Forest: Forest area selected, , 16Not fixed
Safari Zone: Forest: Forest area selected, , 17Not fixed

Safari Zone: choose the listed area. Area selection unlocks during Baoba’s Sandshrew test, after his Geodude test. Object Arrangement never unlocks in this hack, so block-dependent bonus encounters are excluded. The listed candidates do not have a verified encounter percentage.

Evolution

Evolves into Weepinbell at Lv 21.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Bellsprout’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical4510025The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
7GrowthNormalStatus——20The user’s body grows all at once. Raises Attack and Sp. Atk by 1 stage, or 2 in harsh sunlight.
11WrapNormalPhysical159020A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
13Sleep PowderGrassStatus—7515The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the foe.
15Poison PowderPoisonStatus—7535A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
17Stun SporeGrassStatus—7530The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
23AcidPoisonSpecial4010030The foe is sprayed with harsh acid. It has a 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
27Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
29Sweet ScentNormalStatus—10020A sweet scent lowers the foe’s evasiveness by 2 stages. It also lures wild Pokémon in grass.
35Gastro AcidPoisonStatus—10010The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.
39Razor LeafGrassPhysical559525Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
41Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
47SlamGrassPhysical7010020Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Bellsprout can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe 2 to 5 times in rapid succession.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM70FlashNormalStatus—10020The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010Sprays the target with toxic fluid. Power doubles if the target is poisoned.
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Move tutors

Moves Bellsprout can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Magical LeafGrassSpecial60—20The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.

Route 5 House · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 5: the Pokémon shelter raid (after the Cascade Badge)

Route 5 cottage: the old lady teaches it after you save the girl

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

Celadon Gym · Cost: Free

taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym

SynthesisGrassStatus——5The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Cherrygrove Southwest house · Cost: TM75 Swords Dance ×1

Cherrygrove City

Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Route 25 · Cost: Free

Route 25

Egg moves

Bellsprout’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020Sprays a corrosive liquid that greatly lowers the target’s Special Defense.
BelchPoisonSpecial1209010The user belches at the foe to deal damage. It can’t be used unless the user has eaten a Berry.
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50—15Throws a special lump of mud at the target, resetting its stat changes.
EncoreNormalStatus—1005The foe is compelled to keep using only the move it last used for 3 to 7 turns.
IngrainGrassStatus——20The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Magical LeafGrassSpecial60—20The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.
Power WhipGrassPhysical1209010Viciously swings vines or tentacles to slam the target.
Strength SapGrassStatus—10010The user restores HP equal to the foe’s Attack stat, then lowers the foe’s Attack.
SynthesisGrassStatus——5The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
TickleNormalStatus—10020The user tickles the foe into laughing. Lowers its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.
Worry SeedGrassStatus—10010A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.

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