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.
It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape's Fire Blast hits Vileplume for 83-98%. Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (113-133%). Azelf's Explosion also KOs at 86-101%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Infernape builds →Close Combat33-39% U Turn26-31% Fire Blast 2x83-98% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed50-59% Outrage113-133%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Azelf builds →Explosion86-101%KO U Turn24-29% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x50-59% Pursuit25-29% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x107-126%KO Flamethrower 2x127-150%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 45 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Flail, Ingrain and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Vileplume Best Moveset
Vileplume doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Modest nature still pushes offense. Sludge Bomb and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Vileplume best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Vileplume misses out on Charm and Flail. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Petal Dance and Solar Beam, with Normal and Fighting coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Vileplume in HeartGold & SoulSilver
You're catching Oddish first, not Vileplume. Oddish appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Vileplume in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Oddish is your first catch on the way to Vileplume. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-32 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch OddishIlex ForestSoulSilverGrass Lv.5-6 ForestCommonEarlyNightIlex ForestHeartGoldGrass Lv.5-6 ForestCommonEarlyNightRoute 24HeartGoldGrass Lv.10 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 24SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 25HeartGoldGrass Lv.10 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 25SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 5SoulSilverGrass Lv.13 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 5HeartGoldGrass Lv.13 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 6SoulSilverGrass Lv.13 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 6HeartGoldGrass Lv.13 RouteCommonEarlyNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomRoute 5HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 5SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyNightRoute 48SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidRoute 48HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidRoute 47HeartGoldGrass Lv.32 RouteRareLateRoute 47SoulSilverGrass Lv.32 RouteRareLateor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Vileplume ✓
Vileplume Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. Sludge Bomb with Leftovers is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, run Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, Solarbeam, and Hiddenpowerice on Vileplume. Sludge Bomb 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