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Bellossom Flower Pokémon キレイハナ Kireihana #182 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass
Abilities Chlorophyll Healer Hidden Ability
Gender ratio     50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Grass Hatch time 5140 - 5396 steps
Height 1'04" 0.4 m	Weight 12.8 lbs. 5.8 kg
Base experience yield 184 Gen. II-IV 221 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Bellossom (Japanese: キレイハナ Kireihana) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Gloom when exposed to a Sun Stone. It is one of Oddish's final forms, the other being Vileplume.

Biology

Bellossom is a primarily green Pokémon with circular blue eyes and red markings on its cheeks. It has two bright red flowers on its head and green and yellow leaves around its waist that resemble a skirt, all adding to the appearance of a hula dancer. Bellossom's petals are said to be more beautiful the worse the aroma of the Gloom it evolved from. When it rubs the petals on its head together, it composes a pleasing sound. Bellossom does not possess feet; in the anime, its center-most leaves bent as it was getting ready to spring, suggesting that it uses its leaves as substitutes for feet or legs. However, the Pokédex does classify it as a biped.

Bellossom is often seen dancing and chanting. In particular, Bellossom dances when cloudy weather persists, or when the heavy rainfall season ends and it is drawn out by the warm sunlight. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Bellosom is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in grassy plains, and are more plentiful in the tropics

In the anime

 

Bellossom in the anime

Major appearances

In Flower Power, Bailey wanted her two Bellossom, nicknamed Belle and Bella, to be able to do a dance, but one of them was having trouble with the somersault that this dance required.

In Whichever Way the Wind Blows, multiple Bellossom were living in a meadow in which Gloom evolved by collecting sediments of either Leaf Stones or Sun Stones that blew in the wind coming from the northeast and northwest, respectively. However, the Vileplume and Bellossom were feuding in that area, as a storm caused the Gloom on both sides to evolve into the opposite of what they desired; the Vileplume wanted to be Bellossom and vice-versa.

In Strategy Begins at Home!, Noelle owns a protective Bellossom. It would team up with Brock's Croagunk in keeping Brock away from her.

In Thawing an Icy Panic!, Chespin wanted to give a female Trainer's Bellossom a flower, but it rejected its request.

In PK20, a Bellossom was celebrating its birthday.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Bellossom was living in the forest.

Minor appearances

Bellossom debuted in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Bellossom was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

In The Grass Route, Ephraim's parents own a Bellossom, while another Trainer's Bellossom competed in the Grass Tournament.

In Houndoom's Special Delivery, three Bellossom were dancing in a grassy field when Togepi joined in.

In Sick Daze, three Bellossom were dancing and singing in Brock's dream.

In Turning Over a New Bayleef, Haruno owns a Bellossom that lived in the garden that Ash's Bayleef ran off to.

Multiple Bellossom appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In Got Miltank?, three Bellossom were living in the Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

Three Bellossom appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.

In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, multiple Bellossom were feuding with other Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In I Politoed Ya So!, Tammy uses five Bellossom in her cheerleading squad.

In Fangs for Nothin', multiple Bellossom were living in the Dragon Land.

Three wild Bellossom appeared in Hatch Me If You Can.

In Showdown at the Oak Corral, multiple Bellossom were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In A Bite to Remember, Katrina had an injured Bellossom in her care.

In All in a Day's Wurmple, May spotted multiple Bellossom in a field.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Bellossom to the underage students for use in lessons.

In Win, Lose or Drew!, a Coordinator's Bellossom competed in the Slateport Contest.

Three Bellossom appeared in Take the Lombre Home.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Bellossom was working as a film actor.

A Bellossom appeared in PK13.

Multiple Bellossom appeared in Island Time.

In Weekend Warrior, a Coordinator's Bellossom competed in the Silver Town Contest.

In Reversing the Charges, Max found a Bellossom that had been defeated by an overcharged Elekid.

A Bellossom appeared in Drifloon On the Wind!.

In Arriving in Style!, a Pokémon Stylist's Bellossom competed in the Hearthome Collection.

Two Bellossom appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. One of them appeared in the opening sequence, where it was seen in an Aroma Lady's field of flowers.

In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a Coordinator's Bellossom competed in the Arrowroot Contest.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Bellossom was living in Crown City.

In The Island of Illusions!, a Bellossom was living on the Grand Spectrala Islet.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Bellossom were living in Pokémon Hills.

A Bellossom appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.

Two Bellossom appeared in Dreaming a Performer's Dream!.

In Thawing an Icy Panic!, multiple Bellossom were living on Ramos's ranch.

A Trainer's Bellossom appeared in Forming a More Perfect Union!.

In Alola, Kanto!, multiple wild Bellossom were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Two Trainers' Bellossom appeared in The Power of Us.

A Bellossom appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.

A Trainer's Bellossom appeared in A Crackling Raid Battle!.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

 

Bellossom in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

A Bellossom appeared in Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!, where it was seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Magical Pokémon Journey

Pikachu and Clefairy rescue Princess Bellossom of the Flower Kingdom from Prince Sudowoodo of the Stone Kingdom in Pikachu and Clefairy's Heroic Tales.

Pokémon Adventures

Bellossom debuted in Murkrow Row when Gold helped Joey get his bag back; it was one of the Pokémon in the bag.

In Bringing up Bellossom, Erika owns a group of Bellossom who presumably help her in flower arrangement. One of them battled Pryce's Swinub during the Gym Leaders' exhibition matches at Indigo Plateau.

In Interrupting Ivysaur, a Bellossom under the ownership of a Veteran named Beck appeared during Platinum's challenge at the Battle Arcade.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Bellossom appeared in GDZ36.

Multiple Bellossom appeared in GDZ37.

A Bellossom first appeared in GDZ39, under the ownership of Mikuri.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Bellossom appeared in Return light to Bellossom!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Bellossom (TCG)

Other appearances

 

Bellossom in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Bellossom will use its Sweet Scent to put any nearby opponents into a deep sleep. As Bellossom stays on-screen for longer than most Pokémon, this gives the thrower time to power up a smash move. It is also available as a trophy.

Trophy information

"From time to time, these beautiful flower Pokémon will gather in numbers and perform an odd sort of dance to call out the sun. While in the midst of this strange exhibition, their petals brush together to compose a peaceful and soothing melody. A Gloom will only evolve into a Bellossom if it's exposed to a Sun Stone."

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Bellossom makes a return appearance in Brawl, once again using its Sweet Scent to put opponents to sleep and leave them vulnerable to attacks.

Trophy Information

"A Flower Pokémon. After spells of cloudy weather, Bellossom will gather to call out the sun by performing a dance. When exposed long enough to the sun, the leaves on its body will spin around. A Bellossom's Speed is also known to increase with sun exposure. Its main specialty is poison attacks. Also, Bellossom will close its flowers when sleeping."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

 

Bellossom trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Bellossom returns as a Poké Ball summon, once again using Sweet Scent to put opponents to sleep. It also appears as a trophy in both the 3DS and Wii U versions.

Trophy information

NA: A Grass-type Pokémon, Bellossom evolves from Gloom, losing its secondary Poison type. It also gets smaller. It's most common to find Bellossom in tropical climates, grouped together and dancing. In Smash Bros., the Sweet Scent from Bellossom can put even the most hardened fighters to sleep.

PAL: Two unusual things happen when Gloom evolves into Bellossom: it gets smaller, and it loses its secondary type, Poison, becoming a purely Grass-type Pokémon. These Pokémon are most commonly found in groups in the tropics. Here, the more damage fighters have taken, the longer Sweet Scent keeps them asleep!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Bellossom returns for the fourth time in the series, retaining Sweet Scent, which lulls nearby foes to sleep. Bellossom also appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: In the Special Episode Here Comes Team Charm!, a Bellossom appears before the Southern Jungle, attempting to convince Team Charm that there is no treasure in the Boulder Quarry ahead, but Team Charm proceed with their exploration anyway. This Bellossom is later revealed to be a disguise of Ditto, the guardian of Limestone Cavern.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Sword	Shield	Absorb Bulb (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Generations II-V

Generation VI onward

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 TM10 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120 100% 10 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status — —% 25 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 TM29 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 TM50 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 25 100% 30 TM59 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 TM63 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 65 100% 10 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM88 Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 90 100% 10 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status — —% 40 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 TR50 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 90 100% 15 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 90 100% 10 TR71 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special — 100% 20 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 80 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellossom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bellossom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  After You Normal Status — —% 15 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Ingrain Grass Status — —% 20 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 Nature Power Normal Status — —% 20 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 55 95% 25 Strength Sap Grass Status — 100% 10 Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bellossom in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Bellossom in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellossom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bellossom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

By a prior evolution

By transfer from another generation

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team   Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Jungle Phrases 51%-100% HP My dancing soothes everyone! 26%-50% HP What shall I do? I've lost half my HP. 1%-25% HP I'm so sorry... I can't dance, I'm so beaten down... Level up Oh, yes! Leveled up! I'll dance more and more!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry R-117 While protecting itself with leaves, it also scatters them to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Cut ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Grass Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-130/N-015 It composes vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 54   Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Bellossom lives in the Flower Zone. She loves flowers! She gave you the Wonderful Watering Can that she found in the Beach Zone!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: Their dream is to fill the Crag Area with flowers. They collect various seeds and plant them, but some Pokémon eat them.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 70 - 110  5 #482 Mind Zap Delays your opponent's disruptions. Skill Swapper: Paralyze+
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 181 Base Attack: 169 Base Defense: 186 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Acid, Bullet Seed* Charged Attacks: Leaf Blade, Petal Blizzard, Dazzling Gleam, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Oddish  Grass  Poison

Level 21 →

First evolution Gloom  Grass  Poison

Sun Stone →

Second evolution Bellossom  Grass

• Gloom cannot evolve into Bellossom in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before player obtaining National Pokédex as its evolution will be interrupted.

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II   Gold   Silver   Crystal         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III   Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV   Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V   Black White   Black 2 White 2     Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI   X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire     Front Back   Front Back
Generation VII   Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon     Front Back   Front Back

 For other sprites and images, please see Bellossom images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Gold and Silver credits' sprite

Trivia

 

Bellossom's early artwork

• In its Gold and Silver (and earlier) artwork, Bellossom's body is colored blue instead of the usual green. This color is similar to that of its evolutionary relatives and its Shiny color in Generation II.
• Bellossom is the only single-type Pokémon that evolves from a dual-type Pokémon.
• Bellossom shares its category with Vileplume and Bellsprout. They are all known as the Flower Pokémon.
• In Generation II, Bellossom could not learn Sludge Bomb from TM36, despite its pre-evolved forms being able to do so. This was changed starting in Generation III.
• Despite its apparent connection to hula (a form of dance that originated in Hawaii), Bellossom is not native to the Alola region and must be transferred in from other regions.

Origin

Bellossom seems to be based on a stereotypical hula dancer. The leaves encircling its body resemble a grass skirt, which was popularized in Hawaii through tourism. The flowers adorning its head resemble both plumeria, which are commonly worn in the hair and used to make leis, and Rafflesia keithii, which relates to its pre-evolved form Gloom. It is also reminiscent of a bell due to its body shape and the ringing sound it produces as described in its Pokédex entries.

Name origin

Bellossom may be a combination of bella (Spanish for "pretty"), bell, and blossom.

Kireihana may be a combination of 綺麗 kirei (pretty), 鈴 rei (bell), and 花 hana (flower).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning  Japanese キレイハナ Kireihana From 綺麗 kirei, 鈴 rei, and 花 hana  French Joliflor From joli and flore  Spanish Bellossom Same as English name  German Blubella From Blume, bella, and possibly bluebell  Italian Bellossom Same as English name  Korean 아르코 Areuko From 아름다운 areumdaun and 꽃 kkoch  Cantonese Chinese      Mandarin Chinese 美麗花 / 美丽花 Měilìhuā Literally "Beautiful flower"

[hide]More languages  Hindi बेल्लोसोम Bellossom Transcription of English name  Russian Беллосом Bellosom Transcription of English name  Thai คิเรอิฮานะ Khireihana Transcription of Japanese name

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