Is Gloom Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Evolves from bred Oddish. Leaf Stone or Sun Stone splits the line, but neither Vileplume nor Bellossom stands out against the native Grass competition.
Oddish trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Vileplume trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Bellossom trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
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Vileplume has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Bellossom has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
- ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
- BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Oddish here.
Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Oddish here.
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Gloom trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Gloom trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
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Gloom trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Gloom trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
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Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Vileplume here.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Bellossom here.
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Vileplume trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Bellossom trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
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Vileplume has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Bellossom has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
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Vileplume trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Bellossom trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
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Vileplume has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Bellossom has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
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Molayne's team hits Vileplume's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Bellossom's weaknesses hard.
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Vileplume has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Bellossom has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
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Vileplume trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Bellossom trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
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Kahili's Pokemon outpace and outclass Vileplume here.
Kahili's Pokemon outpace and outclass Bellossom here.
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Kukui's team hits Vileplume's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Bellossom's weaknesses hard.
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Gloom cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 21.
Vileplume cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 21.
Bellossom cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 21.
How to Get Gloom in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Gloom can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Oddish from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Emerald and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Gloom in USUM
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 · Safari Zone · Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Gloom ✓
Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Gloom Weakness
Gloom is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. The Grass/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
What is Gloom Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Gloom
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Salamence builds →Fly 2x126-150%KO Fire Fang 2x64-76% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x96-114%KO Frost Breath 2x76-90% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Salamence builds →Fly 2x125-148%KO Fire Fang 2x60-71% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x94-111%KO Frost Breath 2x69-83% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Salamence builds →Fly 2x135-160%KO Fire Fang 2x65-77% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x102-120%KO Frost Breath 2x75-90% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x130-154%KO Extrasensory 2x50-60% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Salamence builds →Fly 2x127-150%KO Fire Fang 2x60-71% | ||
 Oranguru NormalPsychic | C | |
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Jynx builds →Psyshock 2x94-111%KO Frost Breath 2x73-86% | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x134-158%KO Flame Charge 2x46-55% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x136-161%KO Extrasensory 2x53-63% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Salamence builds →Fly 2x134-158%KO Fire Fang 2x64-75% | ||
Oranguru NormalPsychic | C | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x152-179%KO Dream Eater 2x78-93% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x134-158%KO Overheat 2x75-89% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x174-205%KO Hurricane 2x99-117%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x184-218%KO Dream Eater 2x96-113%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x148-175%KO Acrobatics 2x29-35% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x151-178%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x186-219%KO Dream Eater 2x96-113%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x174-205%KO Psychic 2x81-95% Hurricane 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x137-161%KO Ice Beam 2x82-97% Air Slash 2x69-81% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x184-217%KO Fire Blast 2x113-133%KO Ice Beam 2x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x190-224%KO Dream Eater 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Solgaleo builds →Flare Blitz 2x117-138%KO Psychic 2x108-127%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x178-210%KO Psychic 2x82-97% Hurricane 2x100-118%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch7-9% Knock Off13-15% Mach Punch4-5% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Quagsire builds →Scald5-6% Earthquake12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Gastrodon builds →Scald7-8% Earthquake12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake16-19% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gloom View Hitmonchan builds →Drain Punch7-9% Mach Punch4-5% | ||
Gloom Evolutions
Gloom can evolve into Vileplume and Bellossom. Gloom sits before the split, so check the evolution methods below to pick your path. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 95 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
USUM Gloom Best Moveset
85 Sp. Atk with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed in sun. Grass/Poison TermStab at mid-stage power with access to MoveSleep Powder. The moveset functions as a slower, weaker Vileplume. One evolution branches into Vileplume at B-tier or Bellossom with different utility.
Best Build
Gloom best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Fire
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Gloom gets After You and Charm exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Petal Dance and Solar Beam.
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
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Gloom Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
At 395 BST, Gloom is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Vileplume before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gloom's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Dodrio (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem. At base 40 Speed, Gloom won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Gloom gets Chlorophyll and Stench. But Chlorophyll is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Gloom is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, For a casual playthrough, Gloom works as a placeholder. Grass/Poison coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Vileplume. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Gloom appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Gloom have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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