Victreebel (Pokémon)

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Victreebel ウツボット Utsubot #071
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Grass Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Flycatcher Pokémon
Ability Chlorophyll Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #071 Johto #066 Hoenn #252 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5′07″ Imperial 1.7 m Metric 5′07″/1.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 34.2 lbs. Imperial 15.5 kg Metric 34.2 lbs./15.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Plant group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 191 Battle Exp.: 1911*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Victreebel (Japanese: ウツボット Utsubot) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Victreebel has the same shape as Weepinbell, only upside-down. There are four sharp teeth in Victreebel's mouth. Victreebel has a leaf covering its mouth that has a long, brown vine with a yellow tip growing out of it.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Victreebel lures prey into its mouth with Template:M2, then clamps down, trapping it.

Behavior

They can be found in small groups and are highly territorial. At the depths of the most dangerous jungles Victreebel live in huge colonies, and few Pokémon enter their territory and live to tell the tale. Victreebel horde food, usually small birds and rodents, and collect Leaf Stones to perform evolution rituals at night to help Weepinbell become more Victreebel.

Habitat

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Forest Pokémon

Victreebel live in forests, as well as tropical jungles and swamps where the ground is rich in nutrients. They can also occasionally be found in caves, near sources of underground water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

It uses an incredibly sweet-smelling honey to attract bugs, and sometimes larger prey, ranging from small rodents to creatures almost as large as themselves. The prey is then swallowed whole and is slowly digested by powerful acids strong enough to melt steel.

In the anime

File:James victreebel.jpg

James and his Victreebel

James had two separate Victreebel, both of which evolved from a Weepinbell. When the second Weepinbell evolved, both Victreebel fell in love with each other and ran away from James, never to return.

In the manga

Crystal from Pokémon Special manages to catch a Victreebel in her quest to fill the Pokédex. During the fight, Elm's Chikorita comes looking for Crystal, prompting Victreebel to sneakily use Chikorita as a living shield to defend itself from Arcanine's Fire-type attacks.

In the TCG

Main article: Victreebel (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there. Blue Yellow Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all. Stadium Attracts prey with sweet-smelling honey. Its prey include bugs, naturally, and even large animals on occasion.
Generation II Gold Acid that has dissolved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey. Silver This horrifying plant Pokémon attracts prey with aromatic honey, then melts them in its mouth. Crystal Once ingested into this Pokémon's body, even the hardest object will melt into nothing. Stadium 2 Acid that has dissolved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey.
Generation III Ruby Victreebel has a long vine that extends from its head. This vine is waved and flicked about as if it were an animal to attract prey. When an unsuspecting prey draws near, this Pokémon swallows it whole. Sapphire Victreebel has a long vine that extends from its head. This vine is waved and flicked about as if it were an animal to attract prey. When an unsuspecting prey draws near, this Pokémon swallows it whole. Emerald The long vine extending from its head is waved about as if it were a living thing to attract prey. When an unsuspecting victim approaches, it is swallowed whole. FireRed Lures prey into its mouth with a honeylike aroma. The helpless prey is melted with a dissolving fluid. LeafGreen Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
Generation IV Diamond It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything. Pearl It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Weepinbell Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Weepinbell
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Weepinbell Crystal None Evolve Weepinbell
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Weepinbell Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Weepinbell
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Weepinbell Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Cave
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 14 Forever Level 63 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Weepinbell
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Evolve from Weepinbell
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Hippowdon Temple

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 480	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

|- style="text-align:center" | style="text-align:left" | grass | style="background:#9141CB" |  poison 

| style=" background:#FFF" | 4 | style=" background:#FFF" | 1 | style=" background:#FFF" | Victreebel | style="display:none; background:#FFF" | {{{6}}} Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Movelist/note

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM03 Swords Dance TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM21 Mega Drain TM22 SolarBeam TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM01 Cut

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Sweet Scent TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM36 Sludge Bomb TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM01 Cut HM05 Flash

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM09 Bullet Seed TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM34 Facade TM35 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM05 Flash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM09 Bullet Seed TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM34 Facade TM35 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM53 Energy Ball TM58 Endure TM68 Giga Impact TM70 Flash TM75 Swords Dance TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM86 Grass Knot TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Victreebel images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Because the game only allows for ten characters to make up a Pokémon's name, Victreebel's name only has one L. This problem also affects Feraligatr.
• Its green spots do not appear on its Generation II and III backsprites.
• In its Red, Green and Blue sprites, Victreebel had dozens of smaller dots on its body. This seems to have been dropped for fewer, larger dots.
• It is stated in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex entries that the acid in Victreebel's mouth dissolves anything, but James was never affected whenever his Victreebel bit him.

Origin

Victreebel and its pre-evolutions may be based upon carnivorous pitcher plants.

Name origin

Victreebel's name seems to be be a combination of bell, referring to its bell-like shape, and victory. The two E's in its name could also come from the word tree. Its Japanese name is based on 靫葛 utsubokazura, or "pitcher plant". It may also contain the Japanese 壷 tsubo, meaning jar, or ポット, pot, referring to its shape.

In other languages

• German: Sarzenia - almost certainly inspired by the name Sarracenia, a major genus of North American pitcher plants. Interestingly, Victreebel much more closely resembles a South-East-Asian Nepenthes pitcher plant, making this name somewhat of a misnomer.
• French: Empiflor - The -emp may come from Empereur, meaning emperor, but it is much more like the verb empifrer, meaning "to eat with excess" (in this case, flies), and flor comes from floral.
• Korean: 우츠보트 Ucheuboteu
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 大食花 - Literally "big appetite flower"

Related articles

• James's Victreebel

• James's second Victreebel

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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