Pokemon Champions Build Guide
Vileplume is best used as a bulky Grass and Poison-type support attacker in Pokemon Champions. Its best builds use status, recovery and sun synergy to pressure slower teams.
Vileplume Form
Last Updated: Regulation M-2
Page Status: This Vileplume build guide will be updated when new Pokemon Champions regulations, items, buffs or nerfs change its best set.
Vileplume has two main builds in Pokemon Champions. The bulky support build is the most consistent option, while the Chlorophyll build is better on sun teams.
This is the main Vileplume build. It focuses on Sleep Powder, recovery and steady Grass and Poison-type damage.
| Item | Black Sludge or Sitrus Berry |
|---|---|
| Ability | Effect Spore |
| Nature | Bold, +Defense and -Attack |
| Moves | Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, Protect |
| Stat Point Spread | HP: 30 / Defense: 18 / Sp. Atk: 14 |
This version uses sun to fix Vileplume’s Speed and become a more aggressive support attacker.
| Item | Wide Lens or Life Orb |
|---|---|
| Ability | Chlorophyll |
| Nature | Timid, +Speed and -Attack |
| Moves | Solar Beam, Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, Protect |
| Stat Point Spread | HP: 10 / Sp. Atk: 30 / Speed: 22 |
Vileplume base stats are shown below for easy reference.
Black Sludge is the best item for bulky Vileplume because it gives passive recovery over long games.
Wide Lens is useful on Sleep Powder sets, while Life Orb gives Chlorophyll Vileplume more damage.
Vileplume works best with sun setters, Fire-type partners and Pokemon that handle Psychic and Flying threats.
Vileplume is strong against Water, Ground, Rock, Grass and Fairy-type Pokemon. It can also disrupt teams with Sleep Powder.
Chlorophyll sets become much more dangerous under sun, while bulky sets can survive long enough to keep draining health.
Vileplume is threatened by Fire, Flying, Psychic and Ice-type attacks. Taunt and Safety Goggles-style counterplay also reduce its disruption.
Vileplume can learn Grass, Poison, Normal and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view the full move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
This section keeps older Vileplume builds available in case a previous regulation returns.
Main Build: Bulky Status Support
Moves: Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, Protect
Item: Black Sludge or Sitrus Berry
Stat Points: HP: 30 / Defense: 18 / Sp. Atk: 14
Main Build: Bulky Status Support
Moves: Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, Protect
Item: Black Sludge or Sitrus Berry
Stat Points: HP: 30 / Defense: 18 / Sp. Atk: 14
Vileplume is worth using if your team wants a slower but sturdy Grass and Poison-type with status pressure.
Venusaur is usually stronger overall, but Vileplume can still work when your team values Sleep Powder and bulk without using a Mega slot.
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