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No. 0045

Vileplume

Flower Pokémon

Vileplume
Official art
GrassPoison
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
18.6 kg 41.0 lbs
Base stat total
490 Higher than 65% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Champions#162 Doubles ▲1 · #138 Singles ▲4Usual set Focus Sash · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryX / Shield
The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354
Atk8090–145148–284
Def8594–150157–295
SpA110117–178202–350
SpD9099–156166–306
Spe5063–11294–218
Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon
HP75Atk80Def85Spe50SpD90SpA110

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: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

GrassPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Psychic (because of Poison)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Grass)Fairy (because of Poison)Fighting (because of Poison)Water (because of Grass)
¼×
Grass (because of Grass and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

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 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Vileplume outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 112Vileplume · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  22. 102Vileplume · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70Vileplume · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 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

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#162 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (41.6%) · (77.2%) · Timid (54.8%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (35.1%)

Moves Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, After You, Protect

Singles

#138 of 262 used

▲ 4 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (30.3%) · (84.9%) · Bold (64.6%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (31.9%)

Moves Strength Sap, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, Toxic

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.24% of teams · rank #126 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. After You
  2. Sleep Powder
  3. Sludge Bomb
  4. Protect

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

Usage by rating

  • All players0.34%
  • Rated 1500+0.29%
  • Rated 1630+0.23%
  • Rated 1760+0.24%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.24%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 97.7%
  • 2.3%

EV spreads

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe50.6%
  • Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe14.8%
  • Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe10.5%
  • Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe8.6%
  • Timid 32 SpA / 32 Spe5%

Common teammates

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

Evolution

  1. #0043OddishGrassPoison
    1. Level 21
      #0044GloomGrassPoison
      1. Use Leaf Stone
        #0045VileplumeGrassPoison
      2. Use Sun Stone
        #0182BellossomGrass

Moves

Level up 15

EvoPetal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15
1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25
1Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.PoisonSpec40100%30
1Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
1Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
1Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec40100%15
1Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairySpec95100%15
1MoonlightHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.FairyStatus——5
1Petal DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.GrassSpec120100%10
1Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
1Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.GrassStatus—75%15
1Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
1Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
1ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM131Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpec90100%15
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM190Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhys125100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

Egg moves 9

EggAfter YouThe target makes its move right after the user.NormalStatus——15
EggFlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15
EggIngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20
EggLeech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
EggRazor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
EggStrength SapUser heals HP=target's Atk stat. Lowers Atk by 1.GrassStatus—100%10
EggSynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
EggTeeter DanceConfuses adjacent Pokémon.NormalStatus—100%20
EggTickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

Biology

Vileplume's large petals can be shaken or forcibly bloomed to release clouds of pollen that poison and paralyze anything near it, which it uses to weaken its prey before eating it. Walking around causes it to spread pollen around, turning the air around it yellow.

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

Pokédex entries

Flower Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Red
Grassland
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#045Original Johto#085Original Hoenn#090Updated Johto#085Central Kalos#107New Hoenn#093Let’s Go Kanto#045Galar#057Blueberry#064

  1. Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  2. Its petals are the largest in the world. It fiendishly scatters allergy-causing pollen from its petals.

    FireRed

  3. 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.

    Emerald

  4. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  5. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

  6. By shaking its big petals, it scatters toxic pollen into the air, turning the air yellow.

    Crystal

  7. The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  8. It has the world's largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.

    Gold · HeartGold · Y · Sword

  9. Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  10. The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X · Shield

Names around the world

English
Vileplume
Japanese
ラフレシア
Japanese (romaji)
Ruffresia
Korean
라플레시아
Chinese (Traditional)
霸王花
Chinese (Simplified)
霸王花
French
Rafflesia
German
Giflor
Spanish
Vileplume
Italian
Vileplume

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

3 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
221
Medium Slow

Breeding

Grass
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Vileplume
♂ Male
Female Vileplume
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Gloom: Use Leaf Stone.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 12 areas
  • Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 12 areas
  • Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42

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.