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Vileplume native species sprite

#0045 · Generation 1

Vileplume

GrassPoison

Explore Vileplume's stats, moves, habitats, evolutions, and ways to obtain it

Base stats

Hp75
Speed50
Attack80
Defense85
Special Attack110
Special Defense90

Abilities and capture

Abilities
Effectspore (hidden), Chlorophyll
Catch rate
45
Base friendship
50
Base experience
245
Egg cycles
20

Biology

Height
12 m
Weight
186 kg
Gender ratio
50% male
Egg groups
Grass
Can Gigantamax
No

Defensive matchups

Weak to
Fire type×2Ice type×2Flying type×2Psychic type×2
Resists
Water type×0.5Electric type×0.5Grass type×0.25Fighting type×0.5Fairy type×0.5
Immune to
None

Moves

AttractNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPIf the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
BideNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
CaptivateNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPIf any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
ConfideNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
CurseGhostStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysicalPower 120Accuracy 10015 PPA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double TeamNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -115 PPBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
Drain PunchFightingPhysicalPower 75Accuracy 10010 PPThe user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
FrustrationNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
HeadbuttNormalPhysicalPower 70Accuracy 10015 PPThe user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Hidden PowerWaterSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
MimicNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle.
RageNormalPhysicalPower 20Accuracy 10020 PPAs long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
ReflectPsychicStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
ReturnNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
RoundNormalSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPThe user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted.
SnoreNormalSpecialPower 50Accuracy 10015 PPThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
SwaggerNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 8515 PPThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
Take DownNormalPhysicalPower 90Accuracy 8520 PPA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Evolution

No further evolution

Drops

Absorb Bulb · 1 · 10%

Pecha Berry · 1 · 10%

Where to find it

Wild encounterLevels 35-49 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Bamboo Jungle, Jungle, Sparse Jungle, Amethyst Canyon, Amethyst Rainforest, Cave Underground Jungle, Jungle Mountains, Rocky Jungle and 1 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15 · Time: 12542 to 23459

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 2Levels 35-49 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Birch Forest, Cherry Grove, Dark Forest, End Highlands, End Midlands, Flower Forest, Forest, Grove and 28 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15 · Time: 12542 to 23459

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 3Levels 35-49 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, Arid Highlands, Ashen Savanna, Brushland, Desert Oasis, Fractured Savanna and 5 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15 · Time: 12542 to 23459

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Other ways to obtain it

Evolution

Gloom: Use an evolution item · Use Leaf Stone