Gloom
Weed Pokémon |
クサイハナ
Kusaihana |
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#044 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Chlorophyll |
Stench
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
2
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Gloom (Japanese: クサイハナ Kusaihana) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Oddish at level 21 and evolves into either Vileplume when exposed to a Leaf Stone or Bellossom when exposed to a Sun Stone.
Biology
Gloom's eyes as seen in the anime
Gloom is a blue, bipedal Pokémon with rudimentary hands and feet. On its head is a flower with spherical petals surrounded by four reddish-brown leaves. The petals are a dark reddish-brown and have white spots. A female displays a single large spot on each petal, while a male will have many smaller spots. Gloom's eyes are wide and often appear closed and its lips are thin and purple.
Gloom trickles sticky nectar from its mouth with the appearance and consistency of drool. This can be used as a fertilizer for plants. Both this nectar and the flower on Gloom's head release a foul odor strong enough to induce fainting in humans over a mile (1.6 kilometers) away. However, it can also attract prey, and even a very small number of humans find it pleasing. This odor is a key ingredient for some perfume production. When it is in danger, the odor worsens, but it will not emit its odor if it feels safe. Gloom lives in grassy plains. In the past, Petal Dance was its signature move.
In the anime
Major appearances
Gloom debuted in Pokémon Scent-sation!, under the ownership of Erika. Ash first rescued it from the Celadon Gym when it was set on fire due to Team Rocket's actions. Erika first met Gloom when it saved her from a Grimer when she was a girl. According to this episode, Gloom is a very useful Pokémon, as Erika uses Gloom's stench as a recipe for making perfume. It reappeared in flashbacks in Pikachu's Goodbye and the Japanese version of Gotta Catch Ya Later!.
In Make Room for Gloom, Florinda initially wanted to evolve her Gloom into a Vileplume. However, Florinda eventually decided it didn't need to evolve after it beat Team Rocket with its powerful Solar Beam attack. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
In Pokémon Food Fight!, Gulzar owns a Gloom. Ash tried to battle it with Charizard, but he sent Squirtle and then Snorlax out by mistake, which resulted in Snorlax trying to eat Gloom's leaves.
In Whichever Way the Wind Blows, multiple Gloom either evolved into Bellossom or Vileplume depending on the direction of the wind which contained fragments of Sun Stones and Leaf Stones.
In Bucking the Treasure Trend!, multiple Gloom attacked Ash, his friends, and Buck as they searched for Dandelion Island's treasure.
In A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!, a Gloom caused Jessie and Wobbuffet to fall off a cliff.
Minor appearances
In Pokémon Scent-sation!, a Gloom was in the Celadon Gym, separate from the one Erika bonded with as a child and then kept as one of her battling Pokémon.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Gloom were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Gloom was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Round One - Begin!, a Trainer's Gloom competed in the Indigo Plateau Conference.
In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Gloom was at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
In The Power of One, a Gloom sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A wild Gloom appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
Multiple Gloom appeared in Foul Weather Friends.
In The Fortune Hunters, a Gloom was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.
In Ariados, Amigos, a Trainer's Gloom was at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.
Two Gloom appeared in The Grass Route, with one being wild and the other under the ownership of a Trainer competing in the Grass Tournament.
In Delibird's Dilemma, multiple Gloom helped Bulbasaur find some Christmas presents dropped by a Delibird.
In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, multiple Gloom were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Johto Photo Finish, a Gloom was fed by Tracey at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Grass Hysteria!, multiple Gloom were residents of the Forbidden Forest.
In Hokey Poké Balls!, a Gloom was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Gloom appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
A Coordinator's Gloom appeared in Harley Rides Again.
In Pinch Healing!, a Gloom was a resident of Fennel Valley.
In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Gloom participated in the Terracotta Contest.
In The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!, a Gloom was found by Cheryl's Mothim while searching for the Enchanted Honey. Gardenia tried to catch it, but it managed to run away.
A wild Gloom appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2.
In the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a Gloom was in an Aroma Lady's field of flowers.
A Gloom appeared in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of a girl.
In Under the Pledging Tree!, a Trainer's Gloom was present during the Coumarine City Festival.
A Gloom appeared as an image in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
A Gloom appeared in I Choose You!.
In Alola, Kanto!, three Gloom and a Vileplume got into a fight with a Weepinbell and Victreebel, which Bulbasaur had to break up.
Three Gloom appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.
A Gloom appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
A Trainer's Gloom appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.
A Trainer's Gloom appeared in To Train, or Not to Train!.
A Trainer's Gloom appeared in JN057.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP107 |
Gloom |
Ash's Pokédex |
Gloom, the Weed Pokémon. Gloom gives off a very unpleasant smell. While strong against Water-type Pokémon, Gloom is weak against Fire and Flying types. |
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Entry |
DP031 |
Gloom |
Gardenia |
Gloom, the Weed Pokémon. It gives off a powerful aroma that can cause those to smell it to faint from two miles away. |
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In the manga
Gloom in
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Ash & Pikachu
A Gloom appeared in Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!, where it was seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
In Days of Gloom and Glory, Florinda Showers was shown to have multiple Gloom, unlike her anime counterpart. They were used to make herbal medicines.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
A Gloom appeared in PMHGSS14.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
A Gloom appeared in JBA4, under the ownership of Ariana.
Pokémon Adventures
Gloom first appeared in Paras Sight, under the ownership of Erika. It was part of her Gym team, but it wasn't shown battling.
A Gloom appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Softening Up Kakuna, a Gloom was used by a Trainer that was challenging the Battle Factory.
A Gloom appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
Team Rocket Executive Ariana's Gloom appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Gloom appeared in Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Gloom appeared in The Raining Crystal Ball.
A Gloom appeared in GDZ23.
Shu caught a Gloom, as seen in GDZ64.
A Gloom appeared in GDZ67, under the ownership of a monk.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Gloom appeared in Big Struggle with the Powerful Opponent Venusaur!!.
A Gloom appeared in Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!, under the ownership of Erika. It evolved from an Oddish and then into a Vileplume as part of an act.
A Gloom appeared in Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!.
Pokémon Zensho
A Gloom appeared in PZ05, under the ownership of a Gym Trainer at Celadon Gym.
In the TCG
- Main article: Gloom (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#044 |
Red |
The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey. |
Blue |
Yellow |
Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink. |
Stadium |
The horrible-smelling pistil of this flower stinks over a mile away. Unwittingly inhaled, it can cause fainting. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#084 |
Gold |
What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. |
Silver |
It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close. |
Crystal |
The smell from its drool-like syrup and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint. |
Stadium 2 |
What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#089 |
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Kanto
#044 |
Ruby |
Gloom releases a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this Pokémon is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma. |
Sapphire |
From its mouth Gloom drips honey that smells absolutely horrible. Apparently, it loves the horrid stench. It sniffs the noxious fumes and then drips even more of its honey. |
Emerald |
A horribly noxious honey drools from its mouth. One whiff of the honey can result in memory loss. Some fans are said to enjoy this overwhelming stink, however. |
FireRed |
Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles. |
LeafGreen |
The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#084 |
Diamond |
The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. |
SoulSilver |
It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away. |
White |
Black 2 |
The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #106 |
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Hoenn
#092 |
X |
Smells incredibly foul! However, around one out of a thousand people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink. |
Y |
The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away. |
Omega Ruby |
Gloom releases a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this Pokémon is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma. |
Alpha Sapphire |
From its mouth Gloom drips honey that smells absolutely horrible. Apparently, it loves the horrid stench. It sniffs the noxious fumes and then drools even more of its honey. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
#— |
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Kanto
#044 |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
Smells incredibly foul! However, around one out of a thousand people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#056 |
Sword |
Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles. |
Shield |
What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15 |
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Blue |
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Blue (Japan) |
Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15 |
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Yellow |
Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15, Cerulean Cave |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Routes 121 and 123, Safari Zone |
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Emerald |
Routes 121 and 123, Safari Zone |
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FireRed |
Routes 12, 13, 14, and 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Water Path |
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LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 5, 47, and 48Night |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 119, 120, 121, and 123, Safari Zone |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Routes 12, 13, 14, 15 and 21 |
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Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Axew's Eye, North Lake Miloch, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap
Dappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Channel |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 2, Endless Level 15, Forever Level 51, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
Silent Forest (Normal Mode A) |
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Ranger: GS |
Old Mansion, Forest Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Forest: Everspring Valley |
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Rumble U |
Melodious Woodland: Major Clean-Up, Chill Battle: Garden Keepers |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: Pokémon Safari (Sixth release) |
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Rumble World |
Leafy Expanse: Royal Garden (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Charizard Sea2019, Snorlax Sea, Celebi Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Celebi SeaFinal |
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In events
RS |
Pokémon Center New York Evolution Stone Promotion Gloom |
English |
United States |
50 |
August 30 to September 4, 2003 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Berry (100%) |
Yellow* |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Absorb Bulb (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Absorb Bulb (5%) |
Events* |
Leaf Stone (50%) |
Sun Stone (50%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Defense:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Sp. Atk:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Sp. Def:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Speed:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Total:
395
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 4×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Absorb |
Grass |
Special |
20 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Growth |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Acid |
Poison |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Sweet Scent |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
12 |
Mega Drain |
Grass |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
14 |
Poison Powder |
Poison |
Status |
— |
75% |
35 |
16 |
Stun Spore |
Grass |
Status |
— |
75% |
30 |
18 |
Sleep Powder |
Grass |
Status |
— |
75% |
15 |
20 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
26 |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
32 |
Moonblast |
Fairy |
Special |
95 |
100% |
15 |
38 |
Grassy Terrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
44 |
Moonlight |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
50 |
Petal Dance |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM50 |
Bullet Seed |
Grass |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM63 |
Drain Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM74 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM88 |
Grassy Terrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR59 |
Seed Bomb |
Grass |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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After You |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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Ingrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Leech Seed |
Grass |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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Nature Power |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Razor Leaf |
Grass |
Physical |
55 |
95% |
25 |
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Strength Sap |
Grass |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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Synthesis |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Teeter Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Tickle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gloom 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 Gloom in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Grassy Glide |
Grass |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Gastro Acid |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Lucky Chant × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Petal Blizzard |
Grass |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gloom
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
In Pokémon GO, Gloom can be obtained by completing 1/6 of the Special Research, A Seven-Colored Shadow.
Evolution
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Gloom
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- Gloom cannot evolve into Bellossom in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before player obtaining National Pokédex as its evolution will be interrupted.
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For other sprites and images, please see
Gloom images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Gloom is the only dual-type Pokémon that can evolve into a single-type Pokémon.
- In the anime, James's description of Gloom's stench is confused in some sources as a description of his Koffing.
- Although Gloom has the Chlorophyll Ability, it is actually based off of a genus of plants (Rafflesia) that do not contain chlorophyll.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
On the Origin of Species: Gloom and Vileplume
Gloom seems to be based on a mandrake, plants from the Mandragora genus whose roots sometimes resemble human figures, and the budding stage of Rafflesia, a genus of parasitic plants known for their large, foul smelling flowers. Its brown leaves may also allude to its parasitic origins, as if the flower is drawing nutrients away from Oddish's formerly green leaves and causing them to wilt. Female Gloom resemble Rafflesia hasseltii due to the larger spots on their petals.
Its tendency to emit a foul odor when it feels threatened is similar to a skunk. The fact that its pungent pollen can be made into a fragrant perfume may be a reference to musk, an aromatic substance secreted from the glands of various animals that is a common perfume ingredient but smells unpleasant in high concentrations.
Name origin
Gloom may be derived from gloom (a state of depression; referring to its unhappy expression or how its foul odor makes others feel) and bloom. It also sounds like glume (a type of leaf in grass flower anatomy.)
Kusaihana literally means "stinking flower" (臭い花 kusai hana).
In other languages
Language |
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Meaning |
Japanese |
クサイハナ Kusaihana |
Means "stinking flower" (臭い花 kusai hana) |
French |
Ortide |
From ortie and fétide |
Spanish |
Gloom |
Same as English name |
German |
Duflor |
From Duft and Flor |
Italian |
Gloom |
Same as English name |
Korean |
냄새꼬 Naemsaeko |
From 냄새 naemsae and 꽃 kkot |
Cantonese Chinese |
怪味花 Gwaaimeihfā |
Means "Flower with strange odor" |
Mandarin Chinese |
臭臭花 Chòuchòuhuā |
Literally "Stinky flower" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hebrew |
גלום Glum |
Transcription of English name |
Hindi |
ग्लूम Gloom |
Transcription of English name |
Icelandic |
Drungi* |
Same as English name |
Lithuanian |
Glūmius |
From English name |
Russian |
Глум Glum |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
คุไซฮานะ Khusaihana |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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