Stats & Training
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.
In seasons when it produces more pollen, the air around a VILEPLUME turns yellow with the powder as it walks. The pollen is highly toxic and causes paralysis.
Vileplume Weakness
Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves hit Vileplume for super-effective damage. It resists 4 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 |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Emerald, Aerodactyl's Double-Edge hits Vileplume for 55-64%. Starmie's Ice Beam hits Vileplume for 51-60%. Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 99-116%.
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake45-54% Rock Slide51-60% Double Edge55-64% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin8-10% Ice Beam 2x51-60% Thunderbolt13-15% Surf19-22% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x77-91% Thunderbolt13-15% Explosion40-47% | ||
Emerald 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 35 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Flail, Ingrain and 3 more.
Emerald Vileplume Best Moveset
Vileplume doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Timid nature still pushes offense. Aromatherapy and utility options keep the pressure on while max HP and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Vileplume best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Aromatherapy
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Vileplume misses out on Charm and Flail. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Petal Dance and Solar Beam, with Normal coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Vileplume in Emerald
Vileplume doesn't appear wild. Catch Oddish instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Vileplume. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Vileplume in Emerald
The path to Vileplume starts with Oddish at Lv. 13-31 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch OddishRoute 117Grass Lv.13-14 Route40%EarlyRoute 110Grass Lv.13 Route10%EarlySafari Zone - SouthwestGrass Lv.25-27 Facility40%MidRoute 119Grass Lv.24-27 Route30%MidSafari Zone - SoutheastGrass Lv.25-27 FacilityCommonMidSafari Zone - NortheastGrass Lv.27-29 FacilityCommonMidSafari Zone - NorthwestGrass Lv.27-29 Facility30%MidRoute 120Grass Lv.25-27 Route25%MidRoute 121Grass Lv.26-28 Route15%MidRoute 123Grass Lv.26-28 Route15%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomSafari Zone - NortheastGrass Lv.29-31 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthwestGrass Lv.29-31 Facility15%MidSafari Zone - SoutheastGrass Lv.25 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - SouthwestGrass Lv.25 Facility5%MidRoute 121Grass Lv.28 Route5%MidRoute 123Grass Lv.28 Route5%Midor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Vileplume ✓
Vileplume Guide
In Emerald, 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. Aromatherapy with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Emerald, 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.
In Emerald, 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.
In Emerald, Vileplume fills the attacker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 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.
In Emerald, run Aromatherapy, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, and Sleep Powder on Vileplume. Aromatherapy is the most common pick at 19% 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves