Oddish
Oddish is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0043 |
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| Type | Grass Poison |
| Species | Weed Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll Run Away (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0043 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0083 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0088 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0043 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0083 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0105 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0091 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0043 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0055 (Sword/Shield) 0062 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
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| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 64 |
| 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 | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
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| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 320 | 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
Oddish changes
- In Generation 1, Oddish has a base Special stat of 75.
- In Generations 1-4, Oddish has a base experience yield of 78.
- In Generations 2-7, Oddish has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
During the day, it keeps its face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds. |
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| Yellow | It may be mistaken for a clump of weeds. If you try to yank it out of the ground, it shrieks horribly. |
| Gold | Awakened by moonlight, it roams actively at night. In the day, it stays quietly underground. |
| Silver | If exposed to moonlight, it starts to move. It roams far and wide at night to scatter its seeds. |
| Crystal | During the day, it stays in the cold underground to avoid the sun. It grows by bathing in moonlight. |
| Ruby | During the daytime, ODDISH buries itself in soil to absorb nutrients from the ground using its entire body. The more fertile the soil, the glossier its leaves become. |
| Sapphire | ODDISH searches for fertile, nutrient-rich soil, then plants itself. During the daytime, while it is planted, this POKéMON’s feet are thought to change shape and become similar to the roots of trees. |
| FireRed | Its scientific name is “Oddium Wanderus.” At night, it is said to walk nearly 1,000 feet on its two roots. |
| LeafGreen | During the day, it keeps its face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds. |
| Emerald | This POKéMON grows by absorbing moonlight. During the daytime, it buries itself in the ground, leaving only its leaves exposed to avoid detection by its enemies. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It often plants its root feet in the ground during the day and sows seeds as it walks about at night. |
| HeartGold | Awakened by moonlight, it roams actively at night. In the day, it stays quietly underground. |
| SoulSilver | If exposed to moonlight, it starts to move. It roams far and wide at night to scatter its seeds. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It often plants its root feet in the ground during the day and sows seeds as it walks about at night. |
| X | During the day, it stays in the cold underground to avoid the sun. It grows by bathing in moonlight. |
| Y | Its scientific name is “Oddium Wanderus.” At night, it is said to walk nearly 1,000 feet on its two roots. |
| Omega Ruby | During the daytime, Oddish buries itself in soil to absorb nutrients from the ground using its entire body. The more fertile the soil, the glossier its leaves become. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Oddish searches for fertile, nutrient-rich soil, then plants itself. During the daytime, while it is planted, this Pokémon’s feet are thought to change shape and become similar to the roots of trees. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
It may be mistaken for a clump of weeds. If you try to yank it out of the ground, it shrieks horribly. |
| Sword | If exposed to moonlight, it starts to move. It roams far and wide at night to scatter its seeds. |
| Shield | During the day, it stays in the cold underground to avoid the sun. It grows by bathing in moonlight. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It often plants its root feet in the ground during the day and sows seeds as it walks about at night. |
Moves learned by Oddish
Moves learnt by level up
Oddish does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Oddish does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Oddish cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Oddish 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 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 4 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 14 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 16 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 18 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 20 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 24 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 28 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 32 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 36 | Moonlight | Fairy | — | — | |
| 40 | Petal Dance | Grass | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Oddish learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Oddish gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| After You | Normal | — | — | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Ingrain | Grass | — | — | |
| Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| Strength Sap | Grass | — | 100 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
| Teeter Dance | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Tickle | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Oddish 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 | ∞ | |
| 45 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 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 | — | — | |
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 159 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 175 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 194 | Grassy Glide | Grass | 55 | 100 |
Oddish 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 Oddish
| Red | Route 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25 |
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| Blue | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Yellow | Route 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25 |
| Gold Silver |
Route 5, 6, 24, 25, Ilex Forest |
| Crystal | Route 24, 25, Ilex Forest |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Route 110, 117, 119, 120, 121, 123, Safari Zone |
| FireRed | Route 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Water Path |
| LeafGreen | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Route 110, 117, 119, 120, 121, 123, Safari Zone |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 229, 230 |
| Platinum | Route 224, 230 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 5, 6, 24, 25, Ilex Forest |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 6 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 110, 117, 119, 120, Safari Zone |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu | Route 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, 25, Viridian Forest |
| Let's Go Eevee | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sword Shield |
Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, Watchtower Ruins |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 229, 230, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Oddish questions
Other languages
| English | Oddish |
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| Japanese | ナゾノクサ (Nazonokusa) |
| German | Myrapla |
| French | Mystherbe |
| Italian | Oddish |
| Spanish | Oddish |
| Korean | 뚜벅쵸 (ttubeokchyo) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 走路草 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 走路草 |
| English |
Weed Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ざっそうポケモン |
| German | Unkraut-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Racine |
| Italian | Pokémon Malerba |
| Spanish | Pokémon Hierbajo |
| Korean | 잡초포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 杂草宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 雜草寶可夢 |
Name origin
- Odd
- Strange or weird
- radish
- vegetable



