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victreebel
#071

Victreebel

Flycatcher Pokémon

GrassPoison

It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.

Base Stats

HP 80
Attack 105
Defense 65
Sp. Atk 100
Sp. Def 70
Speed 70
Total 490

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Flycatcher Pokémon
Height 1.7 m
Weight 15.5 kg
Base Exp 221
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Forest
Egg Groups Plant

Sprites

victreebel Front Front
victreebel Back Back
victreebel Front Shiny Front Shiny
victreebel Back Shiny Back Shiny
victreebel Official Art Official Art
victreebel Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

nu Usage: 0.2%
Sun Sweeper
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Modest
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
All-Out Attacker
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Rash
EVs
Atk 4
SpA 252
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Victreebel is one of the most dangerous sun sweepers in the tier thanks to its ability, Chlorophyll, and its fantastic offensive capabilities. Its access to powerful STAB moves such as Solar Beam and Sludge Bomb alongside great coverage moves such as Weather Ball makes it a devastating force under the sun. Unfortunately, its absolute reliance on the sun is also its greatest downfall; reliance on moves such as Solar Beam and Weather Ball means it simply cannot function outside its element, and its sweep can be cut short should the sun turns run out. In general, Victreebel struggles to carve itself a niche outside of dedicated sun teams, as its frailty and mediocre Speed outside of sun often prevent it from being effective. Victreebel can be a terrifying force when supported properly, but keep in mind that it won't always find a spot on your team.

Most Used Moves

Growth
35.4%

Most Used Items

Life Orb
35.4%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc