Is Bellossom Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Sun Stone on Gloom for a pure Grass-type. AbilityChlorophyll doubles Speed in sun. Without sun support, Bellossom is just a weaker Vileplume. Roserade does the Grass role better in either case.
Oddish resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.
Oddish has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Oddish has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Oddish has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Fantina's team hits Oddish's weaknesses hard.
Oddish trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Oddish has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Oddish trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Vileplume trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Aaron's team hits Bellossom's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Aaron:
Vileplume resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Bellossom resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bertha:
Vileplume trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Bellossom trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Vileplume trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Bellossom trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
Vileplume has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Bellossom trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Cynthia:
Catch Gloom on Route 224 (walking, Lv 53, uncommon).
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Aaron.
You can pick up the Leaf Stone in Floaroma Meadow.
How to Get Bellossom in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 BDSP
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 230Lv.18-23GrassRate 11%Route 229Lv.20-22GrassRate 5%Bogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomRoute 229Lv.51-52GrassRate 30%DayRoute 230Lv.50GrassRate 20%Route 229Lv.51GrassRate 20%Morning/nightBogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameRoute 224Lv.53GrassRate 5%or evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Bellossom ✓
Bellossom Weakness
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 |
What is Bellossom Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Bellossom
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Staravia Normal | D | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x31-37% | ||
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Zubat builds →Fly 2x45-55% Sludge Bomb 2x35-43% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x77-92% Aerial Ace 2x42-52% Poison Sting 2x10-12% | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Staravia Normal | D | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x63-75% Aerial Ace 2x33-38% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x72-86% Ice Beam 2x48-57% Air Cutter 2x48-57% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Golbat builds →Fly 2x65-77% Sludge Bomb 2x54-64% U-turn 2x34-40% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x72-86% Air Cutter 2x48-57% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x72-86% Ice Beam 2x48-57% Air Cutter 2x48-57% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Golbat builds →Fly 2x65-77% Sludge Bomb 2x54-64% U-turn 2x34-40% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x72-86% Air Cutter 2x48-57% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x68-81% Ice Beam 2x46-54% Air Cutter 2x48-57% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x82-97% U-turn 2x44-52% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Golbat builds →Fly 2x61-73% Sludge Bomb 2x50-59% U-turn 2x32-38% | ||
 Dodrio Normal | C | |
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x68-81% Air Slash 2x57-68% Ice Beam 2x45-54% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x81-96% U-turn 2x43-50% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Golbat builds →Fly 2x60-71% Sludge Bomb 2x49-58% U-turn 2x31-37% | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x67-80% Air Slash 2x57-68% Ice Beam 2x45-53% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x81-96% U-turn 2x42-50% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x81-96% Megahorn 2x62-73% Poison Jab 2x42-50% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x67-80% Air Cutter 2x45-54% Poison Sting 2x8-9% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x67-80% Air Slash 2x57-68% Ice Beam 2x45-53% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x81-96% U-turn 2x42-50% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x81-96% Megahorn 2x62-73% Poison Jab 2x42-50% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Staraptor builds →Brave Bird 2x108-128%KO U-turn 2x43-50% | ||
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x68-80% Air Slash 2x57-68% Ice Beam 2x45-53% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Rapidash builds →Flare Blitz 2x94-111%KO Megahorn 2x63-74% Poison Jab 2x42-49% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Blaziken can KO Bellossom with Flare Blitz (115-135%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Ice Beam (152-179%). Salazzle's Flamethrower also KOs at 91-107%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Blaziken builds →Close Combat57-67% Flare Blitz 2x115-135%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x152-179%KO Draco Meteor109-129%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x91-107%KO Sludge Bomb 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x61-72% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x81-96% U Turn 2x32-38% | ||
Bellossom Evolutions
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
BDSP Bellossom Best Moveset
90/100 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def with AbilityChlorophyll doubling 50 Speed in sun. Pure Grass typing means fewer weaknesses than Vileplume's Grass/Poison but also less coverage. The moveset runs special Grass TermStab in sun. Fell from C-tier because sun dependency and limited coverage restrict what it accomplishes outside that specific setup.
Best Build
Bellossom best EVs are Defense and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Strength Sap
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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Bellossom Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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. Quiver Dance with Bigroot is the standard set.
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.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Quiver Dance, Giga Drain, Strengthsap, and Moonblast. Quiver Dance leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves