Often found in forests, eating leaves, Weedle have sharp, venomous stingers on their heads. In “Challenge of the Samurai,” Dexter the Pokédex recalls encountering this shy bug Pokémon meeting up with Ash and Pikachu. As Ash traveled through the forest searching for new Pokémon, he encountered a timid Weedle. The Weedle, in a flurry of fright, climbed high up into the trees to escape.
First appearance: Episode 4—”Challenge of the Samurai”