Competitive Information for Victreebel [X/Y]
Grass / Poison
Abilities:
If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
This Pokemon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Victreebel? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Victreebel, an exquisite Pokémon with Grass and Poison attributes! It's a sight to see Victreebel out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks. Delve into Victreebel's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def
Moveset:
- Leaf Blade / Seed Bomb
- Double-Edge / Return
- Knock Off / Sucker Punch
- Bug Bite / Leech Life
Victreebel is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Victreebel's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Victreebel'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 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical 60-base power Bug-type move (Victreebel steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ Leech Life is a physical 20-base power Bug-type move (Victreebel recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 220 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Weather Ball
- Hyper Beam / Round
Victreebel is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Victreebel's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Victreebel's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Victreebel's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
♦ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Victreebel cannot move next turn).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Victreebel? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
- Double-Edge / Return
- Knock Off / Sucker Punch
- Bug Bite / Leech Life
Victreebel is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Victreebel's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Victreebel's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
♦ Leaf Blade is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical 60-base power Bug-type move (Victreebel steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ Leech Life is a physical 20-base power Bug-type move (Victreebel recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 220 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Sludge Bomb / Acid
- Weather Ball
- Hyper Beam / Round
Victreebel is a decent Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Victreebel's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Victreebel's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Victreebel's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Acid is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Victreebel cannot move next turn).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Victreebel can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Victreebel can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Victreebel
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Bug bite + Belch
- Moves: Stockpile + Spit up
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- 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 Victreebel's stats
- Growth
- Stockpile
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Victreebel
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Victreebel in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Victreebel's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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