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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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: Apr 15 to Apr 22, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 to Apr 22, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 10 to Nov 24, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| May 2 to May 16, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 16 to Aug 23, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 17 to May 2, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 22 to Mar 30, 2022 | 3-star | Lush Jungle |
Vileplume in competitive play.
Vileplume is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #958 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Vileplume.
Every main-series game Vileplume 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 (4★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildDappled Grove, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills (Wanderer)
- RaidDappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveGloom (Leaf Stone)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Obtainable
- WildRoute 21
- Let's Go, Eevee!Trade
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveGloom (Leaf Stone)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveGloom (Leaf Stone)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveGloom (Leaf Stone)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveGloom (Leaf Stone)
- 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
- Legal in Regulation M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Vileplume appears in 26 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
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
Vileplume in 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.