Oddish Best Moveset
Grass/Poison at 75 Sp. Atk and 30 Speed. AbilityChlorophyll doubles Speed under sun, but even doubled, the stats trail everything competitive. The moveset is pre-evolution filler. Evolve through to Vileplume for 110 Sp. Atk and bulk that survives a hit.
Oddish was a niche pick at best in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Oddish's competitive debut. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 75.
Utility Moveset
- Stun Spore
- Mega Drain
- Double Edge
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Oddish was a niche pick at best in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal), rarely seen in standard play. Oddish maintained its position from the previous generation.
Support Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Petal Dance
- Swords Dance
Oddish was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. Oddish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Leftovers, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Absorb
- Acid
- Sleep Powder
- Poison Powder
Recommended Teammates
Oddish saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Oddish's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Life Orb, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Oddish best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Energy Ball
- Solar Beam
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Oddish was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Fire
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Oddish was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Oddish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Energy Ball
- Petal Dance
- Sleep Powder
Oddish was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Oddish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Moonblast
- Strength Sap
Oddish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Oddish climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Oddish was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Lonely nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Flail
- Mega Drain
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Oddish Weakness
Oddish's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Grass/Poison typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
What is Oddish Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Oddish
Baxcalibur's Icicle Spear hits Oddish for 52-61%. Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 97-114%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
| ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Oddish View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x52-61% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Oddish View Staraptor builds →Close Combat32-38% U Turn38-45% Double Edge97-114%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Oddish View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast31-36% Psychic 2x118-139%KO | ||
Evolution
From here, Oddish's line branches into Vileplume and Bellossom. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. The evolved forms gain up to 170 total stats over Oddish. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Oddish easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant egg group.
How to Get Oddish
4 encounter spots for Oddish at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Gloom in SV
To get Gloom, start by catching Oddish through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Gloom ✓Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.59Overworldor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
BellossomUse Sun StoneGetFound at East Province (Area Three): In cave on top of big pile alongside river in main segment
Location info for Oddish in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. It can be found in Red & Blue, Yellow, or Emerald in other games.
How to Obtain Gloom 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 2Gloom ✓Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
moderate rates for Oddish across 18 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Gloom in BDSP
The path to Gloom starts with Oddish at Lv. 18-63 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch Oddish
Step 2Gloom ✓Route 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-gameor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 28 locations. Oddish's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Gloom in SwSh
The path to Gloom starts with Oddish at Lv. 7-29 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Gloom ✓Dappled 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%Overcastor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
VileplumeUse Leaf StoneGetFound at Forest of Focus: South section, in a dead end by a berry tree after the pond
Base Stats
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Oddish's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Atk EV. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
If exposed to moonlight, it starts to move. It roams far and wide at night to scatter its seeds.
Oddish Guide
You can run Oddish through the first few routes without issues. 320 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Gloom as fast as you can.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Oddish has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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