Vileplume Best Moveset
110 Sp. Atk at 50 Speed behind Grass/Poison TermStab with AbilityEffect Spore threatening status on every physical contact. Held ItemRocky Helmet stacks additional punishment. NatureBold shores up the physical side. The moveset absorbs physical hits and punishes contact, but the Speed means relying on bulk to survive the first hit.
Grass/Poison with 100 base Special sounded fine on paper, but Psychic-types crushed it and Venusaur did the same job better in Gen I (Red & Blue).
Utility Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Mega Drain
- Swords Dance
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moonlight healing arrived and gave Vileplume a real defensive niche in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Sleep Powder into Moonlight stalling caught opponents off guard.
Best Moves
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Moonlight
- Leech Seed
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Chlorophyll made it dangerous in sun. Sunny Day plus Solar Beam was a legitimate offensive option that surprised defensive cores in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire).
Wall Moveset
- Aromatherapy
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Sun teams weren't popular and Vileplume's Speed was too low without weather. Roserade outclassed it as the go-to Grass/Poison option.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Even with Drought Ninetales enabling Chlorophyll, Venusaur was the preferred sun sweeper in Gen V (Black & White). Vileplume couldn't outrun or outhit its rival.
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Aromatherapy
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Effect Spore gave it defensive utility in Gen VI (X & Y). A 30% chance to inflict sleep, paralysis, or poison on contact was decent on a bulky Grass-type.
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Aromatherapy
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Strength Sap arrived in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) and gave Vileplume excellent recovery while lowering the opponent's Attack. That one move justified the slot.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Strength Sap
- Aromatherapy
- Teeter Dance
Recommended Teammates
Strength Sap kept it functional in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield) but power creep made its low Speed and middling defenses harder to work around.
Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Strength Sap
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Same Strength Sap defensive set in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Not going anywhere new, but it did its one job well enough to stay relevant.
Wall Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Vileplume Weakness
Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves hit Vileplume for super-effective damage. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
What is Vileplume Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Vileplume
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn4-5% Scald4-5% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off26-31% U Turn28-33% Wood Hammer12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCareful Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemCustapberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Araquanid builds →Liquidation5-6% Surf9-10% | ||
Evolution
You get Vileplume from Gloom using a Leaf Stone. It's one of 2 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Oddish to get eggs. Both Vileplume and Bellossom hit 490 total stats from Oddish. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vileplume to get Oddish eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
How to Get Vileplume
moderate rates for Vileplume across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Vileplume in SV
The path to Vileplume starts with Oddish at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Winds & Waves is still unreleased. Whether Vileplume will appear as a wild encounter is unconfirmed. It's catchable in Red & Blue, Yellow, or Emerald in other titles.
How to Obtain Vileplume 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 3Vileplume ✓
Can't catch Vileplume directly. Start with Oddish at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Oddish to Vileplume is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Vileplume in BDSP
To get Vileplume, start by catching Oddish through walking encounters at Lv. 18-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 3Vileplume ✓
Can't catch Vileplume directly. Start with Oddish at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Oddish to Vileplume is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Vileplume in SwSh
Oddish is your first catch on the way to Vileplume. 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 3Vileplume ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Vileplume egg.
Base Stats
Vileplume's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
Vileplume Guide
Don't let Vileplume's 490 base stat total fool you. Chlorophyll is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as an attacker.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Vileplume. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Run Chlorophyll on Vileplume. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Vileplume also gets Effect Spore, but they don't compare.
Vileplume fills the attacker role. It's a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Strengthsap, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, and Sludge Bomb on Vileplume. Strengthsap is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Vileplume has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- 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