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Pokemon Nova game logo on the Pokemon Nova Fangame guide
Weedle front sprite

#0013 · Generation 1

Weedle

The Hairy Bug Pokémon

Bug Poison
A 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).
Height 0.3 m
Weight 3.2 kg
Catch rate 255
Base EXP 39

Battle profile

Base stats

HP 40
Attack 35
Defense 30
Sp. Attack 20
Sp. Defense 20
Speed 50
Base stat total 195

Traits

Abilities

Shield Dust

Negates the additional effects of attacks that hit the Pokémon.

Run Away

Hidden

The Pokémon is always able to flee from battles against wild Pokémon.

Battle matchups

Type effectiveness

Damage matchups for Weedle based on its Bug and Poison typing. Abilities may change some matchups.

Weak against

Takes increased damage

Flying ×2 Rock ×2 Fire ×2 Psychic ×2

Resists

Takes reduced damage

Fighting ×¼ Grass ×¼ Poison ×½ Bug ×½ Fairy ×½

Immune to

Takes no damage

None

Learnset

Level-up moves

Moves Weedle learns by gaining levels in Pokemon Nova.

3 moves
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Poison Sting The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. Poison Physical 15 100 35
1 String Shot The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. Bug Status — 95 40
9 Bug Bite The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. Bug Physical 60 100 20

Breeding learnset

Egg moves

0 moves available

No egg moves are available for Weedle.

Extended learnset

Compatible moves

3 moves available

  • Bug Bite Physical
    Bug
  • Electroweb Special
    Electric
  • String Shot Status
    Bug

Species information

Training and breeding

Growth rate
Medium
Gender ratio
Female50Percent
Egg groups
Bug
Hatch steps
3,840
Base happiness
50
Color
Brown
Shape
Insectoid
Habitat
Forest