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.
Its petals are the largest in the world. It fiendishly scatters allergy-causing pollen from its petals.
The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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.
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
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 FireRed & LeafGreen
To get Vileplume, start by catching Oddish through walking encounters at Lv. 12-48. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch OddishRoute 24Grass Lv.12-14 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 25Grass Lv.12-14 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5Grass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 6Grass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 12Grass Lv.22-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 13Grass Lv.22-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 14Grass Lv.22-26 RouteCommonMidRoute 15Grass Lv.22-26 RouteCommonMidCape BrinkGrass Lv.30-32CommonMidRoute 7Grass Lv.19-22 RouteUncommonMidBerry ForestGrass Lv.30 ForestUncommonMidBond BridgeGrass Lv.31UncommonLateWater PathGrass Lv.44 RouteUncommonLate
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomRoute 12Grass Lv.28-30 RouteRareMidRoute 13Grass Lv.28-30 RouteRareMidRoute 15Grass Lv.28-30 RouteRareMidRoute 14Grass Lv.30 RouteRareMidBerry ForestGrass Lv.35 ForestUncommonLateBond BridgeGrass Lv.36UncommonLateCape BrinkGrass Lv.36-38UncommonLateWater PathGrass Lv.48 RouteRarePostor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Vileplume ✓
Vileplume Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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