[[Category:Bug/Poison-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Yellow Pokémon]] Weedle is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Appearance
Weedle is a small insect-like Pokémon appearing as a brown caterpillar with large stingers on both its tail and head. Across Weedle's underside are small, pink nubs which it uses to move. On its head, Weedle has two beady black eyes above a large pink nose.
Special Abilities
Weedle has the ability Shield Dust, which will block any side effect caused by an opposing attack.
Weedle has a large stinger on its head. This stinger, according to the Pokédex, measures around two inches and is very toxic. Furthermore, the Pokédex states that Weedle are brightly colored so as to warn any potential predators.
Evolution
Weedle evolves into Kakuna once it reaches level 7, which can then further evolve at level 10 into Beedrill.
In the anime
Weedle first appeared in the episode Challenge of the Samurai, where Ash Ketchum attempted to catch one in the Viridian Forest. Ash was preparing to throw a Poké Ball at this particular Weedle when a trainer distracted him, allowing the Pokémon to escape.
In the manga
Green owns a Weedle, and once offered it to Red in exchange for his Butterfree.
Game info
Locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Red and Blue | Viridian Forest, 25 Route 2, 24(Blue only) |
Common(Red) Uncommon(Blue) |
| Yellow | Trade | None |
| Gold and Silver | Bug-Catching Contest(Gold only) Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 30, 31, Trees |
Uncommon(Gold) Common(Silver) |
| Crystal | Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 30, 31 | Uncommon |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush, Route 2, 25 | Common |
| Emerald | Trade | None |
| Diamond and Pearl | Route 204 | Dongle (LeafGreen) |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest, Route 204 | Dongle (LeafGreen) |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Route 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, Headbutt trees, Viridian Forest | Common |
| Black and White | Breed Kakuna or Beedrill | None |
Spin-off game locations
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 9, 17, Endless Level 15, Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Silent Chasm (1-6F), Mt. Thunder (1-4F), Joyous Tower (28-34F), Oddity Cave (1-4BF) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Apple Woods (4-9F) |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Vien Forest |
| Pokémon Rumble | Silent Forest |
| PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Meadow Zone |
Pokédex entries
Template:GenIPokédex
Learnset
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
| LevelingGeneration IX | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| 1 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | [[File:Type Poison HOME.png|25px|link=Poison type]] [[Poison type|Poison]] | [[Move#Physical | Physical
]] | ||
| 1 | String Shot | — | 95% | 40 | [[File:Type Bug HOME.png|25px|link=Bug type]] [[Bug type|Bug]] | [[Move#Status | Status
]] | ||
| 15 | Bug Bite | 60 | 100% | 20 | [[File:Type Bug HOME.png|25px|link=Bug type]] [[Bug type|Bug]] | [[Move#Physical | Physical
]] | ||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Sprites
Template:GenIPokéSprites
Origins
Weedle appears to be based off a caterpillar whilst its name may come from worm and needle or a mispronunciation of weevil.
Trivia
- Despite its species being the Hairy Bug Pokémon, it lacks hair.
- Prior to Generation V, Weedle was the only brown Bug-type.
- Weedle is the only Pokémon that cannot learn any Normal type moves.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
Template:Family