Shroomish Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: May 26, 2026

Pokemon Guide

Shroomish Pokemon Guide

Shroomish is a Grass-type Pokemon known for spores, forest habitats and evolution into Breloom.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Shroomish

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Shiny Form

Shiny Shroomish

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Shroomish guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Shroomish Description

Shroomish is a Grass-type Pokemon that evolves into Breloom at Level 23.

Competitive Overview

Is Shroomish Good in Competitive?

Shroomish is mostly an early-stage Pokemon, but Spore and Poison Heal make its evolution line extremely relevant.

Its biggest strengths are status utility and ability options, while its biggest issue is low Speed and frailty before evolving.

Shroomish Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Shroomish, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Shroomish

National Dex

#0285

Type

Grass type Pokemon icon

Grass

Species

Mushroom Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

Weight

9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg

Abilities

Effect Spore, Poison Heal, Quick Feet

Shroomish Stats

Shroomish has decent HP and Defense for an early-stage Pokemon, but low Speed and limited offense.

Hp
60
Attack
40
Defense
60
Special Attack
40
Special Defense
60
Speed
35

Shroomish Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Shroomish uses Grass, status and recovery moves across Pokemon games.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Giga Drain

Grass-type damage that restores HP.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Seed Bomb

Reliable physical Grass-type damage.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Bullet Seed

Multi-hit Grass-type damage.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Spore

A highly accurate sleep move.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Stun Spore

Paralyzes opponents.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Leech Seed

Drains HP each turn.

Poison type Pokemon icon

Toxic

Wears down bulky opponents when available.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Protect

Buys time for recovery or status damage.

Shroomish All Moves

Shroomish can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Shroomish’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Absorb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special20100
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
5Stun Spore Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status75
8Leech Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status90
12Mega Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special40100
15Headbutt Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
19Poison Powder Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status75
26Giga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
29Growth Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
33Toxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status90
36Seed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
40Spore Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
TMCharm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status100
TMDrain Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFake Tears Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMGrassy Terrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status
TMGunk Shot Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical12080
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMMagical Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special60
TMPounce Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSeed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMToxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status90
TMVenoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Charm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status100
Fake Tears Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
Helping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Worry Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status100

Shroomish Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Shroomish is a Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Ground, Water, Grass and Electric-type moves, but leaves it weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice-type attacks.

Type

Grass type Pokemon icon

Grass

Weaknesses

Flying type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon iconIce type Pokemon icon

Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice

Resistances

Ground type Pokemon iconWater type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon

Ground, Water, Grass, Electric

Immunity

None

Shroomish Abilities

Shroomish’s abilities punish contact, heal from poison or boost Speed under status.

Effect Spore

May inflict poison, paralysis or sleep on contact attackers.

Poison Heal

Restores HP instead of taking damage while poisoned.

Quick Feet

Raises Speed when Shroomish has a status condition.

Shroomish Evolution

Shroomish evolves into Breloom at Level 23.

Stage 1

Shroomish

Grass type Pokemon icon
shroomish

Starting form

Stage 2

Breloom

Grass type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon icon
breloom

Evolves at Level 23

Where to Find Shroomish in Pokemon Games

Shroomish’s availability changes by game. It is usually found in forests and grassy areas.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Red Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Blue Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Yellow Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Gold Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Silver Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Crystal Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Ruby Petalburg Woods.
Pokemon Sapphire Petalburg Woods.
Pokemon Emerald Petalburg Woods.
Pokemon FireRed Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon LeafGreen Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Diamond Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Pearl Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Platinum Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon HeartGold Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon SoulSilver Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Black Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon White Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Black 2 Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon White 2 Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon X Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Y Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Petalburg Woods.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Petalburg Woods.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Sun Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Moon Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Sword Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Shield Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Catch in forests, woods, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Scarlet South Province Area Three and West Province Area Three.
Pokemon Violet South Province Area Three and West Province Area Three.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Shroomish
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Shroomish FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Shroomish. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Shroomish?

Shroomish is a Grass-type Pokemon.

What does Shroomish evolve into?

Shroomish evolves into Breloom at Level 23.

What are Shroomish’s abilities?

Shroomish’s abilities are Effect Spore, Poison Heal and Quick Feet.

Is Shroomish in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Shroomish in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.



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