Pokemon Guide
Vileplume is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon known for its huge flower petals, special attacking power, powder moves and evolution from Gloom. This guide covers Vileplume’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 Vileplume guide supports current Pokemon games 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 |
Vileplume is one of Gloom’s final evolutions and evolves when Gloom is exposed to a Leaf Stone. It is known for scattering toxic pollen from its massive flower and using Grass, Poison and status moves in battle.
Competitive Overview
Vileplume can be useful in some competitive formats as a bulky Grass and Poison-type support Pokemon. It can spread sleep, use recovery or draining moves and pressure Water, Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
Vileplume’s biggest strengths are its useful typing, Special Attack, powder moves and access to moves like Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb. Its biggest problems are its low Speed and weaknesses to common Fire, Flying, Psychic and Ice coverage.
Here are the key facts to know about Vileplume, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Vileplume
National Dex
#0045
Type
Grass / Poison
Species
Flower Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
120 cm
Weight
41.0 lbs / 18.6 kg
18.6 kg
Abilities
Chlorophyll, Effect Spore
Vileplume has solid Special Attack and respectable bulk. It is not very fast, so it often prefers support, bulky offense or sun-based teams.
Vileplume uses Grass, Poison, Fairy and status moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Vileplume’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A strong utility move that can put opposing Pokemon to sleep.
Reliable Grass-type damage that also restores Vileplume’s HP.
A powerful Poison-type special attack that can threaten Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
A dependable Grass-type special attack with solid power.
Useful coverage against Dragon, Fighting and Dark-type Pokemon when available.
A high-power Grass-type move that can deal major damage but locks Vileplume in.
A classic status option for wearing down bulky opponents when available.
A recovery option that helps Vileplume stay active longer.
Vileplume can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Vileplume’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Vileplume is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy and Grass-type moves, but leaves it weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice-type attacks.
Type
Grass / Poison
Weaknesses
Flying, Fire, Psychic, Ice
Resistances
Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric, Fairy
Immunity
None
None
Vileplume’s abilities give it speed support in sun or contact-based disruption.
Boosts the Pokemon’s Speed in harsh sunlight. This can help it take advantage of sun teams and move before opponents.
May inflict poison, paralysis or sleep on an attacker that makes contact with Vileplume.
Vileplume evolves from Gloom when exposed to a Leaf Stone. It is one of two final forms from the Oddish line, alongside Bellossom.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Oddish at Level 21
Final Evolution
Evolves from Gloom with a Leaf Stone
Alternate Final Evolution
Evolves from Gloom with a Sun Stone
Vileplume’s availability changes by game. In many games, the main way to get Vileplume is to catch or obtain Oddish, evolve it into Gloom and then use a Leaf Stone.
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Route 21, or evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone after obtaining Oddish in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone after obtaining Oddish in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Vileplume |
|---|---|
 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 Vileplume. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Vileplume is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon.
Vileplume is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice-type moves.
Vileplume evolves from Gloom when exposed to a Leaf Stone.
Vileplume’s abilities are Chlorophyll and Effect Spore.
Vileplume’s best moves often include Sleep Powder, Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Energy Ball, Moonblast, Petal Dance, Toxic and Moonlight.
Vileplume can be good as a bulky Grass and Poison-type support or special attacker, especially in formats where its status moves and resistances matter.
The most common way to get Vileplume is to evolve Gloom with a Leaf Stone.
Current location data for Vileplume in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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