vileplume

Vileplume is a Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type:

• Grass / Poison

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunny weather, allowing it to become more agile and strike faster during battle.
• Effect Spore (Hidden Ability): Has a 30% chance of inflicting a status condition (poison, paralysis, or sleep) on an opponent that makes contact, adding an element of unpredictability to its defensive strategy.

Physical Characteristics:

• Vileplume is a bipedal Pokémon with a large, vibrant flower on its head, featuring a red and yellow-spotted bloom that can release clouds of toxic pollen.
• It has a dark blue body with short limbs, and its flower's petals are known to be the largest in the Pokémon world.
• The design reflects its evolution from Gloom, showcasing a more mature and fully blossomed appearance compared to its previous form.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Vileplume is known for spreading toxic pollen that can cause allergic reactions or paralysis, making it a dangerous presence in its habitat.
• It primarily resides in lush forests and grassy plains where it can thrive in the abundant plant life and sunlight.
• Vileplume tends to be solitary, preferring to roam its territory alone, although it can sometimes be found in small groups.

In Battle:

• Vileplume excels in battles by using its potent Grass and Poison-type moves, such as Petal Dance and Sludge Bomb, making it effective against Water, Fairy, and Rock-type Pokémon.
• Its defensive capabilities are enhanced by moves like Giga Drain, allowing it to recover health while dealing damage.
• It must be cautious of Fire, Psychic, Flying, and Ice-type moves, which can exploit its weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Vileplume evolves from Gloom when exposed to a Leaf Stone, marking a significant transformation in its appearance and abilities.
• This evolution emphasizes its floral attributes, enhancing its status as a formidable Grass/Poison-type Pokémon.

Interesting Facts:

• Vileplume's flower is inspired by the Rafflesia, one of the largest flowers in the world, known for its strong odor.
• It has appeared in various Pokémon media, including the anime, where it has been showcased for its unique abilities and striking appearance.
• Vileplume's cry and animations are well-known among fans, often associated with its iconic status in the Pokémon series.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Sword: It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
• Red: The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen itcontains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
• Blue: The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen itcontains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
• Yellow: Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter itspoisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.
• Gold: It has the world's largest petals. With every step,the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
• Silver: The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It thenstarts scattering allergenic, poi­ sonous pollen.
• Crystal: By shaking its big petals, it scat­ ters toxic polleninto the air, turning the air yellow.
• Ruby: VILEPLUME’s toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That’s why it is advisable never to approach anyattractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be.
• Sapphire: VILEPLUME has the world’s largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores.Once the prey are immobilized, this Pokémon catches and devours them.
• Emerald: In seasons when it produces more pollen, the air around a VILEPLUME turns yellow with the powder as it walks. The pollen is highly toxic and causes paralysis.
• Firered: Its petals are the largest in the world. It fiendishly scatters allergy-causing pollen from its petals.
• Leafgreen: The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
• Diamond: Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.
• Pearl: Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.
• Platinum: Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.
• Heartgold: It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
• Soulsilver: The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen.
• Black: Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.
• White: Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.
• Black-2: Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.
• White-2: Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.
• X: The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
• Y: It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
• Omega-Ruby: Vileplume’s toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That’s why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Vileplume has the world’s largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores. Once the prey are immobilized, this Pokémon catches and devours them.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.
• Shield: The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.