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Weedle

Butterfree (#12) - Weedle - Kakuna (#14)

General
Name (japanese), NumberWeedle (Biidoru), 13
StageBasic
Evolves from(none)
Evolves toKakuna
Battle¹
Hit points40
Attack35
Defence30
Speed50
Special attack²20
Special defense²20
Special³20
Biological
SpeciesHairy Bug Pokémon
TypesBug, Poison
Height1'0" (0.3 m)
Weight7 lb (3.15 kg)
Shiney colour 
Gender distribution50% male, 50% female
¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary.
² Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal
³ Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow
Weedle (Biidoru in Romaji Japanese) is a basic bug-type Pokémon that evolves into Kakuna at level 7 and Beedrill at level 10. Weedle is most commonly found in forests and hiding in grass and bushes, eating leaves; when attacked, it will defend itself with the help of a two inch poison stinger on the top of its head.

Name Origin

Weedle's name is probably a combination of "Worm" and "Needle." Its Japanese name, Biidoru, will be researched and posted.

Availability

In Pokémon Red/Blue, Weedle can be found in the Viridian Forest. In Pokémon Yellow, Weedle must be obtained by trading from another cartridge. In Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal, Weedle can be found in the National Forest and - in Silver/Crystal - in Ilex Forest. In Pokémon Sapphire/Ruby, Weedle is not available at all.

Strengths / Weaknesses

Weedle is vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock and - in Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow - Bug, and strong against Grass, Fighting and - in Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal - Poison and Bug.

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