Bellossom Best Moveset
90 Sp. Atk at 50 Speed on pure Grass with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed under sun. 95/100 defenses give real bulk. The moveset runs special Grass TermStab as a slower alternative to Vileplume, with better Sp. Def but no Poison subtyping. Sun teams prefer Venusaur or Victreebel for the higher Sp. Atk.
Pure Grass with Sunny Day support in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Petal Dance in sun hit hard, and Moonlight healed double HP under sunlight.
Best Moves
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Moonlight
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Chlorophyll doubled Speed in sun, but Vileplume had the same ability with Poison STAB in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Bellossom was the less versatile option.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Stun Spore
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Same sun dependency in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Without permanent sun support, Bellossom was a mediocre Grass-type with no secondary typing to fall back on.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
- Sunny Day
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
Drought Ninetales enabled Chlorophyll in Gen V (Black & White), but Venusaur was the preferred sun sweeper by a wide margin. Bellossom couldn't compete.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Synthesis
- Leech Seed
- Solar Beam
- Petal Dance
Recommended Teammates
Weather nerfed to five turns in Gen VI (X & Y). Four gens of irrelevance began for a Pokemon that needed sun just to function.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Moonblast
- Sunny Day
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Nothing new in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Outclassed by every other Chlorophyll user with better stats or coverage.
Wall Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Strength Sap
- Giga Drain
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Same story in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). No tools, no niche, no reason to pick Bellossom over any other Grass-type.
Special Tank Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Strength Sap
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) but pure Grass with no standout stats or ability was still a recipe for irrelevance.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Giga Drain
- Strength Sap
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
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
Blaziken's Flare Blitz also KOs at 190-224%.
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Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Iron Moth builds →Dazzling Gleam29-34% Energy Ball16-19% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bellossom View Blaziken builds →Close Combat95-112%KO Flare Blitz 2x190-224%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves View Samurott-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Bellossom
A few locations for Bellossom with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Bellossom in SV
To get Bellossom, start by catching Oddish through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Location info for Bellossom in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. It can be found in Red & Blue, Yellow, or Emerald in other games.
How to Obtain Bellossom in WW
Step 1Obtain OddishLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 12. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Route 24. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 6. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 24. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 117. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Gloom- Step 3Bellossom ✓
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 ✓
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 SwSh
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 GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 45%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%OvercastRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 35%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%OvercastDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 25%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 15%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 15%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 10%Overcast
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 30%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 20%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 10%OvercastGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%OvercastGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 10%OvercastGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%OvercastGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 10%OvercastGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 5%RainingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%Overcastor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Bellossom ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Bellossom egg.
Base Stats
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.
Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound.
Bellossom Guide
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.
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