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Gossifleur is a Grass-type Pokemon from the Galar region, known for its flower-like design, support-focused abilities and evolution into Eldegoss. This guide covers Gossifleur’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 Gossifleur 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.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Gossifleur is the first stage of the Gossifleur evolution line. It is a Grass-type Pokemon that evolves into Eldegoss at Level 20 and often fills a support role with healing and status-focused moves.
Competitive Overview
Gossifleur is not usually a major competitive Pokemon in fully evolved formats, but it can be useful in early-game play, restricted formats or story teams because of its Grass typing and support movepool.
Gossifleur’s biggest strengths are access to Grass-type attacks, healing options and ability support through Cotton Down or Regenerator. Its biggest issue is that it is an unevolved Pokemon with limited bulk and offensive pressure.
Here are the key facts to know about Gossifleur, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Gossifleur
National Dex
#0829
Type
Grass
Species
Flowering Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
4.9 lbs / 2.2 kg
2.2 kg
Abilities
Cotton Down, Regenerator, Effect Spore
Gossifleur has modest early-stage stats with more emphasis on special bulk than Speed or offense. Its main value comes from evolving into Eldegoss and gaining stronger support potential.
Gossifleur and its evolution line can use Grass, Bug and Normal-type support and coverage moves. These are some of Gossifleur’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Grass-type special attack for steady damage.
A Grass-type attack that restores HP based on the damage dealt.
A high-power Grass-type special attack with a Special Attack drop after use.
A Bug-type move that can provide coverage and support value in certain 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 Gossifleur stay healthy in longer battles.
A simple special attack option that appears across several games.
Gossifleur can learn a move pool across different Pokemon games that reflects its typing and role. Use the section below to view Gossifleur’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Gossifleur 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
Gossifleur’s abilities support speed control, regeneration or contact-based status disruption depending on the game and format.
Lowers the Speed of other Pokemon when Gossifleur is hit by an attack.
Restores some HP when Gossifleur switches out, helping it support teams over longer battles.
May inflict poison, paralysis or sleep when Gossifleur is hit by a contact move.
Gossifleur evolves into Eldegoss at Level 20. The full Gossifleur evolution line is Gossifleur and Eldegoss.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Gossifleur at Level 20
Gossifleur’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Gossifleur is obtained by catching it in Galar or transferring it from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Gossifleur had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Found on Route 2, Route 3, Motostoke Riverbank and Ballimere Lake. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found on Route 2, Route 3, Motostoke Riverbank and Ballimere Lake. |
 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 Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 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 Gossifleur |
|---|---|
 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 Gossifleur. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Gossifleur is a Grass-type Pokemon.
Gossifleur is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves.
Gossifleur evolves into Eldegoss at Level 20. The full Gossifleur evolution line is Gossifleur and Eldegoss.
Gossifleur’s abilities are Cotton Down, Regenerator, Effect Spore.
Gossifleur’s best moves often include Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, Pollen Puff, Sleep Powder, Cotton Spore, Synthesis and Round.
Gossifleur is not usually a major competitive Pokemon in fully evolved formats, but it can be useful in early-game play, restricted formats or story teams because of its Grass typing and support movepool.
Gossifleur’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Gossifleur is obtained by catching it in Galar or transferring it from another game.
No. Gossifleur does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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