Vileplume
TL;DR. Vileplume is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 490. The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. 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.
Vileplume 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, Vileplume reaches 2,559 CP at level 40 and 2,928 CP as a best buddy.
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Vileplume in competitive play.
Vileplume is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #867 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Vileplume.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Vileplume, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Vileplume?
Vileplume is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Vileplume weak to?
Vileplume takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Vileplume resistant to?
Vileplume resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Vileplume evolve?
Vileplume evolves from Gloom (Use Leaf Stone). Vileplume is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Vileplume from?
Vileplume was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0045.
What are Vileplume's base stats?
Vileplume has HP 75, Attack 80, Defense 85, Special Attack 110, Special Defense 90, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Vileplume's abilities?
Vileplume can have the ability Chlorophyll, plus the Hidden Ability Effect Spore.
Is Vileplume legendary or mythical?
No. Vileplume is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Vileplume's best stat?
Vileplume's highest base stat is Special Attack at 110, which ranks 17th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Vileplume good?
Vileplume has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Vileplume 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 Vileplume is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Vileplume vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Vileplume | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 66 | +9 |
| Attack | 80 | 74 | +6 |
| Defense | 85 | 70 | +15 |
| Special Attack | 110 | 70 | +40 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 71 | +19 |
| Speed | 50 | 64 | -14 |
| Total | 490 | 415 | +75 |
Vileplume appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Vileplume 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 Vileplume in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 1 game has a known habitat.
Vileplume appears in 25 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through JN133 (2022-11-25).
- EP026 Pokémon Scent-sation! Original 1998-10-12
- EP034 The Kangaskhan Kid Original 1998-10-22
- EP040 The Battling Eevee Brothers Original 1998-10-27
- EP048 Holy Matrimony! Original 1999-03-13
- EP083 Pallet Party Panic Original 1999-12-04
- EP092 Stage Fight! Original 2000-02-12
- EP110 Pokémon Double Trouble Original 2000-09-09
- EP137 Grin to Win! Original 2001-02-10
- EP178 Ariados, Amigos Original 2001-11-17
- EP228 Espeon, Not Included Original 2002-09-24
- EP239 As Cold as Pryce Original 2003-03-01
- EP250 One Trick Phony! Original 2003-05-17
+ 13 more episodes
- EP272 Can't Beat the Heat! Original 2003-09-27
- AG052 Cheer Pressure Advanced Generation 2004-11-06
- AG055 Poetry Commotion! Advanced Generation 2004-11-20
- AG073 Grass Hysteria! Advanced Generation 2005-04-09
- AG144 A Hurdle for Squirtle Advanced Generation 2006-06-24
- AG150 May's Egg-cellent Adventure! Advanced Generation 2006-09-23
- AG151 Weekend Warrior Advanced Generation 2006-09-23
- DP014 Leave it to Brocko! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-26
- DP071 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 Diamond & Pearl 2008-11-01
- DP153 The Treasure Is All Mine! Diamond & Pearl 2010-04-17
- DP181 Bucking the Treasure Trend! Diamond & Pearl 2010-11-13
- XY057 Thawing an Icy Panic! XY 2015-04-04
- JN133 The Mew from Here! Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Vileplume partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Vileplume partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Vileplume cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Vileplume
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.