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TL;DR. Oddish is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 320. During the day, it keeps its face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds.
Grass Poison
During the day, it keeps its face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds.
Height0.5 m
Weight5.4 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll
HiddenRun Away
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 320. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 45
Attack 50
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 75
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 30
Total320
320 base stat total, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 143rd among Grass-types.
75 base Special Attack, Oddish's strongest stat, ranking 76th of 196 Grass-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Oddish on Daily Pokémon
Oddish was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Oddish in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Oddish reaches 1,228 CP at level 40 and 1,405 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack131
GO Defense112
GO Stamina128
Max CP (L40)1,228
Max CP (L50)1,389
Best buddy (L51)1,405
Raid catch CP 652–702 (L20). Weather boosted 816–877 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Oddish first appeared on October 3, 2019, during Safari Zone in New Taipei City.
- Oddish
- Gloom and Vileplume by encounter; Shadow
Competitive
Oddish in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Oddish across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #781 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #781 67.9 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Oddish.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Oddish, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Oddish?
Oddish is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Oddish weak to?
Oddish takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Oddish resistant to?
Oddish resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Oddish evolve?
Oddish evolves into Gloom (Level 21).
What generation is Oddish from?
Oddish was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0043.
What are Oddish's base stats?
Oddish has HP 45, Attack 50, Defense 55, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 65, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 320.
What are Oddish's abilities?
Oddish can have the ability Chlorophyll, plus the Hidden Ability Run Away.
Is Oddish legendary or mythical?
No. Oddish is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Oddish's best stat?
Oddish's highest base stat is Special Attack at 75, which ranks 76th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Oddish good?
Oddish has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 143rd among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Oddish as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Oddish is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fire Ice Psychic
½× Resists
Water Electric Fighting Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
Comparison
Oddish vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Oddish | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 66 | -21 |
| Attack | 50 | 74 | -24 |
| Defense | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 75 | 70 | +5 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Speed | 30 | 64 | -34 |
| Total | 320 | 415 | -95 |
Game appearances
Oddish appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Oddish is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Oddish.
Every main-series game Oddish is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCoastal Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildDappled Grove, Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Watchtower Ruins
- RaidDappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 229 and 230
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Spacious Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, 25, Viridian Forest
- Let's Go, Eevee!Trade
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 6
- WildFriend Safari (Grass) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 110 and 117
- WildRoutes 119, 120, Safari Zone (Horde Encounter)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest (Appears only with the presence of Lady Lynette)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 229 and 230
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 224 and 230 (night)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 24, 25, Ilex Forest (night)
- WildSafari Zone (night) (tall grass in Marshland, default)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 110, 117, 119, 120, 121, 123, Safari Zone
- FireRedObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Water Path
- LeafGreenTrade
- Event
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 24, 25, Ilex Forest (night)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25, Ilex Forest (night)
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25
- BlueTrade
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Oddish appears in 71 episodes.
From EP010 (1997-06-03) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
TCG Pocket appearances
Oddish in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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