Between Chlorophyll and Grass/Poison typing, Vileplume carves out a strong competitive niche. It doubles its Speed in sun, which gives it an edge most Pokemon in its stat range don't have. The stat spread leans into special offense.
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
VulnerableFire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic-type 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
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.
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
Best Vileplume Moveset
- Aromatherapy
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
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
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 OddishEFFORTLESSRoute 24GrassLv.12-14CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 25GrassLv.12-14CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 5GrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 6GrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 12GrassLv.22-26CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 13GrassLv.22-26CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 14GrassLv.22-26CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 15GrassLv.22-26CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSCape BrinkGrassLv.30-32CommonMidEASYRoute 7GrassLv.19-22UncommonMidRouteEASYBerry ForestGrassLv.30UncommonMidForestEASYBond BridgeGrassLv.31UncommonLateEASYWater PathGrassLv.44UncommonLateRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomCHALLENGINGRoute 12GrassLv.28-30RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 13GrassLv.28-30RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 15GrassLv.28-30RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 14GrassLv.30RareMidRouteEASYBerry ForestGrassLv.35UncommonLateForestEASYBond BridgeGrassLv.36UncommonLateEASYCape BrinkGrassLv.36-38UncommonLateCHALLENGINGWater PathGrassLv.48RarePostRouteor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Vileplume ✓
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 leaning toward the special side (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.
Vileplume appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Vileplume has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A