Bellsprout (マダツボミ, Bellsprout^? Madatsubomi in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. Its main purpose in the games, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both "wild" Pokémon, which are untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and "tamed" Pokémon that are owned by Pokémon trainers.^[2] The pokémon Bellsprout. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Machamp , Kairiky in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Weepinbell ) is a Grass/Poison Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Steelix , Haganeil in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Weepinbell ) is a Grass/Poison Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Pokémon game mechanics. ... Weepinbell ) is a Grass/Poison Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A Phalaenopsis flower Rudbeckia fulgida A flower, (<Old French flo(u)r<Latin florem<flos), also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre or meter is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Pokémon evolution be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, in Japan and Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... Namcos Pac-Man was a hit, and became a universal phenomenon. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... Manga )   (pl. ... A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of paper, parchment, or other material, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. ... Various trading cards A trading card (or collectible card) is a small card which is intended for trading and collecting. ... Satoshi Tajiri , born on August 28, 1965) is a Japanese electronic game designer and the creator of Pocket Monsters, better known as Pokémon. ... The player characters, Red (male) and Leaf (female), of FireRed and LeafGreen. ...

Bellsprout's name is derived from the words "bell", referring to its bell-shaped head, and "sprout", which is a young plant growth. "Bluebell" may be another influence on its name. It may be of interest to know that "mada" means "still" and "tsubomi" means "flower bud", hence, its Japanese name: "madatsubomi". A bell is a simple sound-making device. ... In botany, the shoot is one of two primary sections of a plant; the other is the root. ... The term bluebell can refer to the following: English Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) or Spanish Bluebell () Bluebell of Scotland (Campanula rotundifolia, called harebell in England) and other Campanula species Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica) Bluebell The name of one of the rabbits in the book Watership Down by Richard Adams BlueBell...

Biological characteristics

Bellsprout is a carnivorous, plant-like Pokémon, hunting small insects with blinding agility despite its skinny body. It tends to ensnare its prey in its vines and devour it, in much the same way as real carnivorous plants do. Bellsprout's preferred habitat is warm and humid climates, since it can absorb more moisture from the ground when planting its root-like feet inside it. This article deals with meat-eating animals. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Habitat (which is Latin for it inhabits) is the place where a particular species live and grow. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

In battle, Bellsprout can take advantage of its flexibility to bend and sway its way out of the range of its opponent's attacks, no matter how powerful they may be. However, it will be helpless to escape if it decides to plant its roots in search of water. In terms of offense, Bellsprout can spit out of its mouth a highly corrosive fluid that can melt even iron. Corrosion is the destructive reaction of a metal with another material, e. ... General Name, Symbol, Number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Standard atomic weight 55. ...

The shiny Bellsprout has golden leaves.

In the video games

Bellsprout are used by a large number of trainers throughout Pokémon Red and Blue, usually used by trainers with the grass-type specialty, but sometimes used by trainers with a mix of special Pokémon. Wild Bellsprout can only be found in Pokémon Blue to the north of Vermilion City and the south of Saffron City. In Pokémon Red, it can only be obtained through a trade, or a cheating device. Bellsprout can also be obtained through various areas in Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal. Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996 and they are two of the best-selling video games of all time. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ...

For a basic Pokémon that can evolve twice, Bellsprout's offensive stats are particularly good. It suffers, however, in most other attributes, being rather slow and weak defensively. Bellsprout learns naturally many status-inflicting skills, which can counterbalance its fragility, as well as some moderately powerful Grass and Poison-type attacks. Generally its evolved forms Weepinbell and Victreebel are used in battle, although sometimes a lowly Bellsprout can prove surprisingly competent. Weepinbell ) is a Grass/Poison Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... Victreebel (Utsubot in Japan, Sarzenia in Germany and Empiflor in France) is a Grass/Poison Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ...

In Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal there is a tower named after Bellsprout: The Sprout Tower. The tower is located in Violet City. In the tower you can obtain HM05 (Flash) after defeating the elder sage of the tower. You will also meet your rival here but he won't fight you there. This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Johto region featured in the Pokémon series. ...

In the Pokémon anime

Bellsprout's first and probably most noteworthy appearance was in episode #77 (Fourth Round rumble). It appeared under the control of a trainer named Jeanette Fischer, who faced Ash at the Indigo Pokémon League in a 3 vs. 3 match. Bellsprout was Jeanette's last Pokémon, but despite its unassuming appearance it managed to knock out Ash's Bulbasaur and even his Pikachu. Ash claimed victory when he sent out his Muk. Ash Ketchum is a fictional character in the Pokémon line of game products. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Muk , Betbeton) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Bellsprout also appeared in episode #132 (A bout with Sprout), which took place in Sprout Tower, Johto. A little boy called Zack caught one while trying to capture Ash's Pikachu. Another Bellsprout, nicknamed "Spoopie", was used in episode #172 (A Better Pill to Swallow) by an old man to sniff out Shuckle's location. Bellsprout also appeared in the episode, "You Said a Mouthful," in which the bogus gym leader, Anthony, hides Bellsprout in the mouth of his Pelipper to make it look like it can use grass-type attacks. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Shuckle Tsubotsubo in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Pelipper ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Bellsprout in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Bellsprout has appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card in the expansions Jungle, Gym Heroes (twice as Erika’s Bellsprout), Gym Challenge (as Erika’s Bellsprout), Aquapolis (twice), EX FireRed & LeafGreen, and EX Legend Maker. Image File history File links Bellsprout_tcg. ... Image File history File links Bellsprout_tcg. ... This article is about the card game. ...

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Notes

1. ^ “Pokemon (sic) Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold”, PR Newswire. URL accessed on February 28, 2006.
2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Bellsprout as a species
• Bellsprout’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Bellsprout Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Bellsprout Previously hosted by Wikibooks