Bellsprout is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It resembles a plant with a stem-like brown body and a yellow bell-shaped head. Bellsprout has a single green leaf on each side of its body, beady black eyes, and what appear to be pink lips at the end of its bell-shaped head. This Pokémon is known for its ability to spit corrosive acid from its mouth and its incredibly flexible body, which allows it to sway and bend to avoid attacks.
Bellsprout's thin and flexible stem enables it to move with blinding speed to capture prey. It uses its root-like feet to soak up needed moisture and to replenish water. Interestingly, Bellsprout prefers hot and humid environments, thriving in temperate forests and jungles. When sleeping, it plants its roots deep in the ground, often forgetting it may need to run from danger.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Flower Pokémon
- Height: 0.7 m (2'04")
- Weight: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
- Abilities: Chlorophyll (normal), Gluttony (hidden)
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Grass
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Cycles: 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: A carnivorous Pokémon that traps and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.
- Yellow: Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tiny insects with its vines and devours them.
- Gold/Silver: Its bud looks like a human face. Because of the bud, it is rumored to be a type of legendary mandrake plant.
- Crystal: If it notices anything that moves, it immediately flings its vine at the object.
Evolutions
Bellsprout evolves into Weepinbell at level 21, which can then evolve into Victreebel when exposed to a Leaf Stone.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
In Pokémon Sleep, it was revealed that Bellsprout sleeps while planting its roots deep in the ground. Generation II introduced gender differences and breeding capabilities for Bellsprout. In later generations, Bellsprout gained access to new moves and abilities, including its hidden ability Gluttony. The introduction of Pokémon contests in Generation III allowed Bellsprout to participate in Beauty and Smart categories.