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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Oddish family appeared on October 3, 2019.
- Oddish
- Gloom and Vileplume by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 15 to Jul 16, 2023, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15 to Jul 16, 2023 | 3-star | Catching Some Z's |
| Jul 25 to Jul 31, 2019 | 2-star | Team GO Rocket Disruption |
Gloom in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Gloom across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #816 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Gloom.
Every main-series game Gloom 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 (3★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildAxew's Eye, North Lake Miloch, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap
- RaidDappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 224, 229, 230, Grand 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 12, 13, 14, 15 and 21
- Let's Go, Eevee!Trade
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Poison) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 119, 120, 121, 123, Safari Zone
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveOddish (Level 21)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 224, 229, 230
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 224 and 230
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 5 (night)
- WildRoutes 47 and 48
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Marshland, default (night) and with 2 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 121 and 123, Safari Zone
- FireRedObtainable
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Water Path
- LeafGreenTrade
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoute 5 (night)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 24 (night)
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedObtainable
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 14, 15
- BlueTrade
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 14, 15, Cerulean Cave
- 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.
Gloom appears in 27 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through HZ153 (2026-10-16).
TCG Pocket appearances
Gloom in 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.