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Vileplume.

national dex #045 · gen I
BST 490 · grass / poison
Vileplume official artwork
grasspoison
#045 · gen I
Profile
HP
75
ATK
80
DEF
85
SPA
110
SPD
90
SPE
50
BST 490 · best Sp. Atk 110 · worst Speed 50 · meters scale to 200

Vileplume is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Fairy.

Typinggrasspoison
AbilitiesChlorophyll, Effect Spore
Height, weight1.2 m / 18.6 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsPlant
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Dex position
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Vileplume base stats

BST 490 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP75260354
Atk80148284
Def85157295
SpA110202350
SpD90166306
Spe5094218
BST490bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 SpA

Vileplume weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Grass / Poison dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra¼
ice2
fig½
poi1
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
Resists
Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Vileplume abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
ChlorophyllDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Effect SporehiddenHas a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

Vileplume evolution line

4 stages

Best Vileplume moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassLeaf StormSPEC130
grassSolar BladePHYS125
grassPetal DanceSPEC120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
fairyMoonblastSPEC95
bugPollen PuffSPEC90

Vileplume moves

gen 9 · 62 moves · 16 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 8 tutor
54 moves · Vileplume appears in 16 games
Giga DrainL1Grassy TerrainL1GrowthL1MoonblastL1MoonlightL1Sweet ScentL1ToxicL1Poison PowderL15Stun SporeL17Sleep PowderL19Petal BlizzardL50Petal DanceL59Solar BeamL69Acid SprayTMAfter YoueggAttractTMBody SlamTMBullet SeedTMCharmTMCorrosive GastrainDazzling GleamTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFlaileggFlingTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMGrassy GlideTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMIngraineggLeaf StormTMLeech SeedeggPollen PuffTMProtectTMRestTMRoundTMSeed BombTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSludge WaveTMSnoreTMSolar BladeTMStrength SapeggSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMSynthesiseggTeeter DanceeggTickleeggTrailblazeTMVenoshockTMWeather BallTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
AcidSTABpoisonSPEC40100%30Level 1
AbsorbSTABgrassSPEC20100%25Level 1
Mega DrainSTABgrassSPEC40100%15Level 1
GrowthnormalSTAT--20Level 1
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10Level 1
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Level 1
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20Level 1
MoonlightfairySTAT--5Level 1
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10Level 1
MoonblastfairySPEC95100%15Level 1
Poison PowderpoisonSTAT-75%35Level 15
Stun SporegrassSTAT-75%30Level 17
Sleep PowdergrassSTAT-75%15Level 19
Petal BlizzardSTABgrassPHYS90100%15Level 50
Petal DanceSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 59
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 69
Acid SpraySTABpoisonSPEC40100%20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
Dazzling GleamfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
Mega DrainSTABgrassSPEC40100%15TM / HM
Petal BlizzardSTABgrassPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Pollen PuffbugSPEC90100%15TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Sludge WaveSTABpoisonSPEC95100%10TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Solar BladeSTABgrassPHYS125100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
TrailblazeSTABgrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor

Vileplume Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.

Shield

The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.

Generation VI4 entries
X

The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.

Y

It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.

Omega Ruby

Vileplume’s toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That’s why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be.

Alpha Sapphire

Vileplume has the world’s largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores. Once the prey are immobilized, this Pokémon catches and devours them.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.

HeartGold

It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.

SoulSilver

The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

VILEPLUME’s toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That’s why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be.

Sapphire

VILEPLUME has the world’s largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores. Once the prey are immobilized, this POKéMON catches and devours them.

Emerald

In seasons when it produces more pollen, the air around a VILEPLUME turns yellow with the powder as it walks. The pollen is highly toxic and causes paralysis.

FireRed

Its petals are the largest in the world. It fiendishly scatters allergy-causing pollen from its petals.

LeafGreen

The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It has the world's largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.

Silver

The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poi­ sonous pollen.

Crystal

By shaking its big petals, it scat­ ters toxic pollen into the air, turning the air yellow.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.

Yellow

Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.

Vileplume species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorRed
ShapeHumanoid
HabitatGrassland
Height1.2 m (3'11")
Weight18.6 kg (41.0 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsPlant
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience221
EV yield3 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#045
Kanto#045
Johto#085
Hoenn#090
Johto (HGSS)#085
Kalos Central#107
Hoenn (ORAS)#093
Let's Go Kanto#045
Galar#057
Blueberry#064
Champions#045
Wild held items
Absorb Bulb5%
5% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker80 Atk / 110 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 110very good
Speed tier50 Speaverage speed
Defensive load4 weak / 5 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Vileplume

Vileplume is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. Vileplume stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 18.6 kg (41.0 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Vileplume base stats

Vileplume has a base stat total of 490, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 50 (below average). Vileplume excels as a special attacker. Vileplume is average speed with a base Speed of 50.

Vileplume weaknesses and resistances

As a Grass and Poison-type, Vileplume is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Vileplume 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Vileplume abilities

Vileplume's abilities include Chlorophyll, Effect Spore. Chlorophyll doubles Speed during strong sunlight. Its Hidden Ability is Effect Spore, which has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

Vileplume moves and learnset

Vileplume can learn 62 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 38 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Blade (Grass, 125 power), Petal Dance (Grass, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power). For coverage, Vileplume can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Moonblast (Fairy).

Training Vileplume

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Vileplume can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Vileplume yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Vileplume belongs to the Plant egg group. Vileplume is part of a 4-stage evolution line (Oddish → Gloom → Vileplume → Bellossom). Wild Vileplume may be found holding Absorb Bulb.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Vileplume. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Vileplume, or use the team builder to see how Vileplume fits into your squad.

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