N°0071 · Generation 1
Mega Victreebel
Mega Victreebel is a Mega form arising from the evolution of Victreebel, bringing a new strategic dimension to battle. Victreebel is known in Japanese as ウツボット. This Mega Evolution accentuates its offensive role and transforms its potential in competitive play.
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Characteristics
- Height:
- 4.50
- Weight:
- 125.50
Base stats
Total: 590Combat strengths and weaknesses
Damage multiplier taken by Mega Victreebel depending on the attacking move's type. ×2 and ×4 are the attacks to avoid.
Resistances - weak attacks
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Detailed information
General overview of Mega Victreebel
Grass and Poison type at its base, Mega Victreebel retains this dual type but sees its stats increase significantly, particularly in Attack and Special Attack. This Mega form also improves its Speed, making it much more threatening from the moment it enters battle. Players who enjoy strategies based on entrapment and damage over time find a formidable asset in this Mega Evolution.
Stats and strategic role
The base stats of Mega Victreebel are oriented toward offense. Its Attack far surpasses that of standard Victreebel, while its Special Attack allows it to effectively exploit moves like Sludge Bomb or Solar Beam. However, its Defense remains average, making it important to manage switches and positioning carefully.
In competitive battle, Mega Victreebel often fits into weather teams based on Sun. Thanks to Chlorophyll before the Mega Evolution, it can double its Speed under Sun, then Mega Evolve to maximize its damage. Players optimize its EVs in Attack and Speed to guarantee maximum offensive pressure at level 50 in the standard format.
Grass and Poison type
Offensive orientation
High potential for both physical and special damage
Important weaknesses to Fire and Psychic
Key moves and attacks
Mega Victreebel exploits powerful moves such as Leaf Blade, Poison Jab, or Giga Drain to recover HP while dealing consistent damage. The move Acid can also be used in certain sets to lower the opponent's Special Defense and prepare a sweep.
Its reinforced vine in this Mega form plays a visual but also strategic role, symbolizing the increase in its power. The leaves surrounding its body become thicker and accentuate its aggressive appearance, close to what players imagine for a Mega Victreebel.
Availability in games and lore
Mega Victreebel is not available in all recent games. As with other Mega forms, its presence depends on the versions and the mechanics that are enabled. In certain projects inspired by Pokémon Legends or additional content, Mega Evolutions may reappear in the form of special events.
In discussions around the lore, players often speculate about the return of Mega Evolutions in future expansions. Limited availability reinforces its competitive appeal and pushes Trainers to build adapted teams when it is permitted.
Mega Victreebel and the Trading Card Game
As a card, Mega Victreebel could appear as a Pokémon EX or VMAX card depending on the expansion. Collectors particularly seek out cards featuring a Mega form, especially if the artwork shows a dynamic image with vines in action.
A well-balanced Mega Victreebel card would combine a main attack dealing heavy damage and a secondary effect such as poisoning. In the Trading Card Game, this type of combination allows constant pressure on the opponent to be maintained while preparing a two-turn KO.
Collectors watch rarity levels and card condition, especially during seasonal releases between February and March, periods often associated with new expansions. Value will depend on demand, print quality, and stock availability on the market.
