Weedle
Bug/Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Kakuna for 12 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.
Type effectiveness
Damage Weedle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 233
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 5 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 260 CP
Weedle moves
2 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Best | Normal | 35 | 0 | 2.0s | 17.5 | — |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | Normal | 35 | 100 | 0.35 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Weedle is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Weedle
How to get Weedle
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Weedle knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 394 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 427 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 235 | 267 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 293 | 332 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 235 | 267 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 178 | 202 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 235 | 267 |
Is Weedle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Weedle has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (50 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Shadow Weedle deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 20 |
| Lv 3 | 34 |
| Lv 4 | 47 |
| Lv 5 | 61 |
| Lv 6 | 75 |
| Lv 7 | 89 |
| Lv 8 | 102 |
| Lv 9 | 116 |
| Lv 10 | 130 |
| Lv 11 | 143 |
| Lv 12 | 156 |
| Lv 13 | 169 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 182 |
| Lv 15 | 195 |
| Lv 16 | 208 |
| Lv 17 | 221 |
| Lv 18 | 234 |
| Lv 19 | 247 |
| Lv 20 | 260 |
| Lv 21 | 273 |
| Lv 22 | 286 |
| Lv 23 | 299 |
| Lv 24 | 312 |
| Lv 25 | 325 |
| Lv 26 | 339 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 352 |
| Lv 28 | 365 |
| Lv 29 | 378 |
| Lv 30 | 391 |
| Lv 31 | 397 |
| Lv 32 | 404 |
| Lv 33 | 410 |
| Lv 34 | 417 |
| Lv 35 | 423 |
| Lv 36 | 430 |
| Lv 37 | 436 |
| Lv 38 | 443 |
| Lv 39 | 449 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 456 |
| Lv 41 | 462 |
| Lv 42 | 467 |
| Lv 43 | 473 |
| Lv 44 | 479 |
| Lv 45 | 485 |
| Lv 46 | 491 |
| Lv 47 | 497 |
| Lv 48 | 503 |
| Lv 49 | 509 |
| Lv 50 | 515 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0013
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 3.20 kg
- Buddy size
- Shoulder
- Candy to evolve
- 12
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0013_POKEMON_WEEDLE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Weedle in Pokemon GO?
Weedle's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Weedle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Weedle takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Weedle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Weedle reaches 515 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 456 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Weedle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Weedle shows 260 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 325 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Weedle better than regular Weedle?
Shadow Weedle deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Weedle in Pokemon GO?
Weedle spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Weedle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Weedle depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.