Gloom
TL;DR. Gloom is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 395. The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
Stat spread.
Total of 395. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Gloom 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, Gloom reaches 1,681 CP at level 40 and 1,923 CP as a best buddy.
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Gloom in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Gloom across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #781 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Gloom.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gloom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Gloom?
Gloom is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Gloom weak to?
Gloom takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Gloom resistant to?
Gloom resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Gloom evolve?
Gloom evolves from Oddish (Level 21). Gloom evolves into Vileplume (Use Leaf Stone) or Bellossom (Use Sun Stone).
What generation is Gloom from?
Gloom was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0044.
What are Gloom's base stats?
Gloom has HP 60, Attack 65, Defense 70, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 75, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 395.
What are Gloom's abilities?
Gloom can have the ability Chlorophyll, plus the Hidden Ability Stench.
Is Gloom legendary or mythical?
No. Gloom is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Gloom's best stat?
Gloom's highest base stat is Special Attack at 85, which ranks 53rd of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Gloom good?
Gloom has a base stat total of 395, the 640th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 116th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Gloom as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gloom is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Gloom vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Gloom | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 66 | -6 |
| Attack | 65 | 74 | -9 |
| Defense | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 70 | +15 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 71 | +4 |
| Speed | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Total | 395 | 415 | -20 |
Gloom appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Gloom is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Gloom in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 18 games have a known habitat.
Gloom appears in 25 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through JN133 (2022-11-25).
- EP026 Pokémon Scent-sation! Original 1998-10-12
- EP039 Pikachu's Goodbye Original 1998-11-20
- EP067 Showdown at the Po-ké Corral Original 1999-09-30
- EP068 The Evolution Solution Original 1999-10-02
- EP075 Bad to the Bone! Original 1999-10-16
- EP107 Charizard Chills Original 2000-09-02
- EP137 Grin to Win! Original 2001-02-10
- EP157 Forest Grumps Original 2001-06-02
- EP176 Imitation Confrontation Original 2001-10-27
- EP178 Ariados, Amigos Original 2001-11-17
- EP190 Spring Fever Original 2002-02-02
- EP239 As Cold as Pryce Original 2003-03-01
+ 13 more episodes
- EP272 Can't Beat the Heat! Original 2003-09-27
- EP273 Playing with Fire! Original 2003-10-04
- AG073 Grass Hysteria! Advanced Generation 2005-04-09
- AG074 Hokey PokéBalls Advanced Generation 2005-04-16
- AG160 Harley Rides Again Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
- AG191 Once More with Reeling! Advanced Generation 2007-02-24
- DP031 The Grass-Type is Always Greener! Diamond & Pearl 2007-10-06
- DP181 Bucking the Treasure Trend! Diamond & Pearl 2010-11-13
- XY063 A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways! XY 2015-05-16
- XY091 A Performance Pop Quiz! XY 2015-12-05
- JN057 Memories of a Warming Kindness! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN087 Breaking the Ice! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN133 The Mew from Here! Journeys 2023-06-23
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Gloom cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Gloom
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.