Bellossom's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Sp. Def EVs.
When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open.
When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open.
Type-wise, Bellossom takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Bellossom for 68-80%. Volcanion's Flamethrower hits Bellossom for 73-86%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x68-80% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x73-86% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Clodsire builds →Earthquake11-13% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x66-77% | ||
Bellossom is one of 2 ways Gloom's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Oddish to get eggs. Bellossom and Vileplume share the same 490 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Bellossom to get Oddish eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Click Baton Pass, bring in a teammate, repeat. Bellossom's pivot game is backed by Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and HP-heavy investment EVs. Chlorophyll works in the background while utility options covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Bellossom best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Ingrain
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Strength Sap
- Giga Drain
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Pollen Puff
- Moonblast
- Quiver Dance
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Quiver Dance
- Ingrain
- Strength Sap
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Pollen Puff
- Giga Drain
- Dazzling Gleam
Winds & Waves has not been released yet. Build info will be available after launch.
Check back after the game launches for competitive build content.
Special Tank Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Strength Sap
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Moonblast
- Synthesis
- Quiver Dance
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Strength Sap
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Moonblast
- Synthesis
- Quiver Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Bellossom's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Blade, but Poison and Fairy and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Winds & Waves is still unreleased. Bellossom's learnable moves will be confirmed closer to the game's launch.
Breeding's the move. After You and Charm give Bellossom options it can't learn any other way, and Poison and Fairy coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Petal Dance and Solar Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. After You and Flail give Bellossom options it can't learn any other way, and Poison and Fairy coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Leaf Storm and Petal Dance. The egg moves push it further.
Bellossom can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Oddish from Red, Yellow, or Emerald and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Location info for Bellossom in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. It can be found in Red, Yellow, or Emerald in other games.
Bellossom doesn't appear wild. Catch Oddish instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Bellossom. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Bellossom in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Oddish is your first catch on the way to Bellossom. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-63 across 40 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch OddishRoute 230Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-23 Route11%MidRoute 230Shining PearlGrass Lv.18-23 Route11%MidRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidRoute 229Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomRoute 229Shining PearlGrass Lv.51-52 Route30%PostDayRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51-52 Route30%PostDayRoute 230Shining PearlGrass Lv.50 Route20%PostRoute 230Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50 Route20%PostRoute 229Shining PearlGrass Lv.51 Route20%PostMorning/nightRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51 Route20%PostMorning/nightBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameRoute 224Shining PearlGrass Lv.53 Route5%PostRoute 224Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53 Route5%Postor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Bellossom ✓
No wild encounters for Bellossom. The 3-stage chain runs through Oddish, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Bellossom in Sword & Shield
Oddish is your first catch on the way to Bellossom. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-40 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch OddishDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-940%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1040%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave35%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave35%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlyRainingDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave20%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave20%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave20%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave20%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyHeavy FogEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyHeavy FogEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave10%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave10%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyThunderstormWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building10%MidOvercastWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building10%MidOvercast
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water30%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water30%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water20%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water20%MidRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water20%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water20%MidRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidOvercastNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidOvercastGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-325%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-325%MidRainingAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateOvercastAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateOvercastor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Bellossom ✓
Bellossom looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Chlorophyll is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Bellossom gets Chlorophyll and Healer. But Chlorophyll is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Bellossom is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Best way to handle Bellossom: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attackers hit hardest.
Since Gold & Silver, Bellossom has been in 18 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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