Competitive Information for Weepinbell [Diamond/Pearl]
Grass / Poison
Abilities:
If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Weepinbell? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Weepinbell, a distinguished Pokémon with Grass and Poison typing! Weepinbell is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks. Discover how Weepinbell excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 88 SpD / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sucker Punch / Thief
- Leech Life
Weepinbell thrives as a spectacular Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using destructive physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Weepinbell from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Weepinbell's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Chlorophyll, Weepinbell's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Thief is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Weepinbell has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Leech Life is a physical 20-base power Bug-type move (Weepinbell recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA / 88 SpD / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Acid
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Weather Ball
- Snore / Wring Out
In single battles, Weepinbell's Special Sweeper role is a top-notch. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Weepinbell's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Weepinbell's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Weepinbell's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
◆ Acid is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special STAB-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Weepinbell must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Wring Out is a special 0-base power Normal-type move (more power the more hp the target has left).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 232 Hp / 232 SpA / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Encore
- Energy Ball
- Synthesis
- Sludge Bomb
When it comes to single battles, Weepinbell shines as a noteworthy Special Tank. It's goal is to take a good amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Weepinbell last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Chlorophyll, Weepinbell's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Weepinbell by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Weepinbell? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 88 SpD / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sucker Punch / Thief
- Leech Life
In double battles, Weepinbell is known as a terrific Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Weepinbell from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Weepinbell's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Chlorophyll, Weepinbell's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Thief is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Weepinbell has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Leech Life is a physical 20-base power Bug-type move (Weepinbell recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 116 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA / 88 SpD / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Acid
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Weather Ball
- Snore / Wring Out
Weepinbell excels as pretty popular Special Sweeper during double battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with brute special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Weepinbell's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Weepinbell's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Weepinbell's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
◆ Acid is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special STAB-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Weepinbell must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Wring Out is a special 0-base power Normal-type move (more power the more hp the target has left).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Weepinbell can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Weepinbell.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Weepinbell can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Weepinbell
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Toxic
Moves that boost Weepinbell's stats
- Growth
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Weepinbell
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Weepinbell in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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