Pokemon Guide
Eldegoss is a Grass-type Pokemon from the Galar region, known for its cotton-like head, healing support and evolution from Gossifleur. This guide covers Eldegoss’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Eldegoss guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Eldegoss is the evolved form of Gossifleur. It is a Grass-type support Pokemon known for healing moves, disruptive abilities and a defensive playstyle built around keeping teammates healthy.
Competitive Overview
Eldegoss can be a niche support Pokemon in competitive play because of moves like Pollen Puff, Cotton Spore, Sleep Powder, Synthesis and Giga Drain. It can support teams through healing, speed control and chip damage.
Eldegoss’s biggest strengths are its Special Defense, support tools and useful abilities such as Regenerator and Cotton Down. Its biggest issue is that it is slow and can struggle against common Fire, Flying, Ice, Bug and Poison pressure.
Here are the key facts to know about Eldegoss, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Eldegoss
National Dex
#0830
Type
Grass
Species
Cotton Bloom Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg
2.5 kg
Abilities
Cotton Down, Regenerator, Effect Spore
Eldegoss has solid special bulk and support-focused stats, but it is slow and not especially powerful. It works best when using its movepool and abilities to help the team rather than trying to sweep on its own.
Eldegoss has a support-heavy movepool with Grass, Bug and Normal-type utility. These are some of Eldegoss’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Grass-type special attack for consistent damage.
A Grass-type attack that restores HP based on damage dealt.
A high-power Grass-type attack for major damage when Eldegoss needs it.
A flexible move that can damage foes or support allies in some battle formats.
A status move that can put opposing Pokemon to sleep when it connects.
A support move that lowers the target’s Speed.
A recovery move that helps Eldegoss stay healthy.
A utility move that can remove certain field effects and boost Speed in some games.
Eldegoss can learn a move pool across different Pokemon games that reflects its typing and role. Use the section below to view Eldegoss’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Eldegoss is a Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves, along with resistances to Water, Electric, Grass and Ground-type moves.
Type
Grass
Weaknesses
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug
Resistances
Water, Electric, Grass and Ground
Immunity
None
Eldegoss’s abilities make it useful as a support Pokemon by slowing opponents, recovering HP on switches or punishing contact moves.
Lowers the Speed of other Pokemon when Eldegoss is hit by an attack.
Restores some HP when Eldegoss switches out, helping it repeatedly support its team.
May inflict poison, paralysis or sleep when Eldegoss is hit by a contact move.
Eldegoss evolves from Gossifleur at Level 20. The full Eldegoss evolution line is Gossifleur and Eldegoss.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Gossifleur at Level 20
Eldegoss’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Eldegoss is obtained by evolving Gossifleur at Level 20 or finding it in Galar.
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Eldegoss had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Found in the Wild Area in several areas depending on weather. Eldegoss can also be obtained by evolving Gossifleur at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found in the Wild Area in several areas depending on weather. Eldegoss can also be obtained by evolving Gossifleur at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Eldegoss |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Eldegoss. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Eldegoss is a Grass-type Pokemon.
Eldegoss is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves.
Eldegoss evolves from Gossifleur at Level 20. The full Eldegoss evolution line is Gossifleur and Eldegoss.
Eldegoss’s abilities are Cotton Down, Regenerator, Effect Spore.
Eldegoss’s best moves often include Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, Pollen Puff, Sleep Powder, Cotton Spore, Synthesis and Rapid Spin.
Eldegoss can be a niche support Pokemon in competitive play because of moves like Pollen Puff, Cotton Spore, Sleep Powder, Synthesis and Giga Drain. It can support teams through healing, speed control and chip damage.
Eldegoss’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Eldegoss is obtained by evolving Gossifleur at Level 20 or finding it in Galar.
No. Eldegoss does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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