Vileplume
Vileplume is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0045 |
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| Type | Grass Poison |
| Species | Flower Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 18.6 kg (41.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll Effect Spore (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0045 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0085 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0090 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0045 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0085 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0107 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0093 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0045 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0057 (Sword/Shield) 0064 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
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| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 221 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Grass |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Sp. Atk | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Total | 490 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Vileplume changes
- In Generation 1, Vileplume has a base Special stat of 100.
- In Generations 2-5, Vileplume has a base Special Attack of 100.
- In Generations 1-4, Vileplume has a base experience yield of 184.
- In Generation 5, Vileplume has a base experience yield of 216.
- In Generations 2-7, Vileplume has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. |
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| Yellow | Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud. |
| Gold | It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. |
| Silver | The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen. |
| Crystal | By shaking its big petals, it scatters toxic pollen into the air, turning the air yellow. |
| Ruby | VILEPLUME’s toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That’s why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be. |
| Sapphire | VILEPLUME has the world’s largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores. Once the prey are immobilized, this POKéMON catches and devours them. |
| FireRed | Its petals are the largest in the world. It fiendishly scatters allergy-causing pollen from its petals. |
| LeafGreen | The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. |
| HeartGold | It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. |
| SoulSilver | The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. |
| X | The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. |
| Y | It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. |
| Omega Ruby | Vileplume’s toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That’s why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Vileplume has the world’s largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores. Once the prey are immobilized, this Pokémon catches and devours them. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud. |
| Sword | It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. |
| Shield | The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. |
Moves learned by Vileplume
Moves learnt by level up
Vileplume does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Vileplume does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Vileplume cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Vileplume learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 1 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 1 | Moonlight | Fairy | — | — | |
| 1 | Petal Dance | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 1 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Vileplume learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal Blizzard | Grass | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Vileplume does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Vileplume is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 02 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 13 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 33 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 131 | Pollen Puff | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 159 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 175 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 190 | Solar Blade | Grass | 125 | 100 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 194 | Grassy Glide | Grass | 55 | 100 | |
| 206 | Petal Blizzard | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 214 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 |
Vileplume sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Vileplume
| Red | Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
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| Blue | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Yellow | Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed |
Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
| LeafGreen | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu | Route 21 |
| Let's Go Eevee | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Oddish/Gloom |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Vileplume |
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| Japanese | ラフレシア (Ruffresia) |
| German | Giflor |
| French | Rafflesia |
| Italian | Vileplume |
| Spanish | Vileplume |
| Korean | 라플레시아 (rapeullesia) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 霸王花 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 霸王花 |
| English |
Flower Pokémon |
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| Japanese | フラワーポケモン |
| German | Blumen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Fleur |
| Italian | Pokémon Fiore |
| Spanish | Pokémon Flor |
| Korean | 꽃포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 花宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 花寶可夢 |
Name origin
- vile
- nasty
- plume
- cluster of showy flowers/petals



