Competitive Information for Weepinbell [X/Y]
Grass / Poison
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Weepinbell? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the X/Y generation metagame.
Weepinbell is a sensational Grass and Poison-typed Pokemon. Weepinbell is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Weepinbell is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 88 SpD / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Seed Bomb / Razor Leaf
- Knock Off / Sucker Punch
- Bug Bite / Leech Life
Physical Sweeper Weepinbell (Chlorophyll)
Weepinbell is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Razor Leaf is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. hits adjacent foes).
♦ 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 (Weepinbell steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ 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
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Weather Ball
- Round / Snore
Special Sweeper Weepinbell (Chlorophyll)
Weepinbell is a decent 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 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.
♦ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
♦ 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).
♦ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Weepinbell recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Weepinbell must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 232 Hp / 232 SpA / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Clear Smog / Encore
- Energy Ball
- Synthesis
- Sludge Bomb
Weepinbell Special Tank (Healingbell)
Weepinbell is an outstanding Special Tank. It is designed to take a decent 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 it's vitality every turn. With Chlorophyll, Weepinbell's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
♦ Encore is a status move (target repeats its last move for its next 3 turns).
♦ 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).
♦ 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
What is a good doubles moveset for Weepinbell? These builds have been optimized for X/Y Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the X/Y generation metagame.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
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
- Knock Off / Sucker Punch
- Bug Bite / Leech Life
Doubles Physical Sweeper Weepinbell (Chlorophyll)
Weepinbell is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a large 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 (Weepinbell steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ 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
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Acid
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Weather Ball
- Round / Snore
Doubles Special Sweeper Weepinbell (Chlorophyll)
Weepinbell is an awesome Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Weepinbell recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Weepinbell must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Weepinbell learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Weepinbell 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 Weepinbell
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Bug bite + Belch
- 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: Stun Spore, Toxic, Sleep Powder
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 X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Weepinbell's EV spread for Pokemon X and Y
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