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Breloom

Mushroom Pokémon

Breloom official artwork
Official art

Breloom is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Flying and 2× weak to Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 460. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
39.2 kg 86.4 lbs
Base stat total
460 Higher than 52% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
The seeds ringing Breloom’s tail are made of hardened toxic spores. It is horrible to eat the seeds. Just taking a bite of this Pokémon’s seed will cause your stomach to rumble.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk130135–200238–394
Def8090–145148–284
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe7081–134130–262
Total460Higher than 52% of Pokémon
HP60Atk130Def80Spe70SpD60SpA60

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

GrassFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Flying (because of Grass and Fighting)
2×
Fairy (because of Fighting)Fire (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)Psychic (because of Fighting)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Fighting)Electric (because of Grass)Grass (because of Grass)Ground (because of Grass)Rock (because of Fighting)Water (because of Grass)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFightingBugGhostSteelDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf (Choice Scarf)201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Breloom outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Breloom against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Breloom · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Breloom · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Breloom · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

5.8% of teams · rank #38 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 80 Atk / 176 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Protect, Status
  2. Mach Punch, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%
  3. Seed Bomb, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
  4. Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games8.1%
  • 1500 weighting7.8%
  • 1630 weighting5.8%
  • 1760 weighting4.0%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.8%

Evolution

Moves

Level up 18

EvoMach PunchUsually goes first.FightingPhysical40100%30
1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial20100%25
1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
1Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
1Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
1Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
1ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
12Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial40100%15
15Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhysical70100%15
19FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhysical30100%10
22CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhysical—100%20
28Force Palm30% chance to paralyze the target.FightingPhysical60100%10
33Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
39Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
44Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhysical80100%15
50Dynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhysical10050%5
55Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhysical50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpecial60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhysical65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpecial65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhysical25100%30
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhysical40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhysical80100%15
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhysical75100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhysical—100%15
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpecial90100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpecial13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpecial120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20

Biology

It can stretch its arms to punch from farther away, jump around to close the distance, and spread spores from the seeds on its tail to incapacitate opponents. Its technique is comparable to boxing.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

Category
Mushroom Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Original Hoenn#035New Hoenn#036Paldea#107
  1. It scatters poisonous spores and throws powerful punches while its foe is hampered by inhaled spores.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  2. Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  3. The seeds on its tail are made of toxic spores. It knocks out foes with quick, virtually invisible punches.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  4. It scatters spores from holes in the cap on its head. It loves warm and humid climates. It feeds on trees and plants in fields and forests.

    Emerald
  5. The seeds ringing Breloom’s tail are made of hardened toxic spores. It is horrible to eat the seeds. Just taking a bite of this Pokémon’s seed will cause your stomach to rumble.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  6. Breloom closes in on its foe with light and sprightly footwork, then throws punches with its stretchy arms. This Pokémon’s fighting technique puts boxers to shame.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Breloom
Japanese
キノガッサ
Japanese (romaji)
Kinogassa
Korean
버섯모
Chinese (Traditional)
斗笠菇
Chinese (Simplified)
斗笠菇
French
Chapignon
German
Kapilz
Spanish
Breloom
Italian
Breloom

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

Catch rate
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Growth rate
Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg groups
FairyGrass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Shroomish: Level 23.

Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 1 area
  • Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
Black 2 1 area
  • Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
HeartGold 1 area
  • Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.