vileplume

Vileplume is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Grass / Poison

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunny weather.
• Effect Spore (Hidden Ability): Contact may inflict poison, sleep, or paralysis on the opponent.

Physical Characteristics:

• Vileplume is a bipedal Pokémon with a large, round flower on its head.
• The flower has red petals with white spots and emits a strong, pollen-like aroma.
• It has a blue, stocky body with stubby arms and legs.
• Its eyes are small, and it has a permanent frown-like expression.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Vileplume is often found in lush forests and grassy fields.
• It enjoys basking in sunlight, which is necessary for its flower to bloom.
• Known for its potent pollen, which can induce allergic reactions and cause sneezing or even paralysis.
• It tends to be solitary but can sometimes be seen in small groups in flower-rich areas.

In Battle:

• Vileplume serves as a versatile special attacker and defensive Pokémon.
• Commonly uses moves like Petal Dance, Giga Drain, and Sludge Bomb for offense.
• Benefits from Sunny Day due to its Chlorophyll ability, boosting its Speed.
• Strong against Water, Fairy, and Grass types; weak against Fire, Psychic, Flying, and Ice types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Gloom when exposed to a Leaf Stone.
• Gloom evolves from Oddish starting at level 21.
• Can also evolve into Bellossom when exposed to a Sun Stone instead of a Leaf Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Vileplume's flower is modeled after the Rafflesia, a real-world plant known for its large, smelly blooms.
• Its distinctive scent is used to attract prey, but can also repel humans and other Pokémon.
• Featured in various media, including the Pokémon anime, where its pollen has been depicted as a significant obstacle for trainers.
• Despite its potent pollen, Vileplume is admired for its vibrant appearance and is sometimes cultivated in gardens (in the Pokémon world) for its beauty.

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.