Vileplume

No. 0045

Type: Grass / Poison

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

Base stats

HP75
Attack80
Defense85
Sp. Attack110
Sp. Defense90
Speed50

Total 490

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Rock — Cover 3 weaknesses (Fire, Ice, Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Pollen Puff
  • Dark — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fire — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Setup sweeper
Ability
Effect Spore
Item
Black Sludge
Nature
Modest
EVs
252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moves
Petal Dance, Growth, Sludge Bomb, Moonblast

Frequently asked questions

What type is Vileplume?
Vileplume is a Grass and Poison type Pokémon.
What are Vileplume's base stats?
HP 75, Attack 80, Defense 85, Sp. Attack 110, Sp. Defense 90, Speed 50. That is a base stat total of 490.
What is Vileplume weak to?
Vileplume takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Ice and Psychic moves.
What abilities does Vileplume have?
Vileplume can have Chlorophyll and Effect Spore. Its hidden ability is Effect Spore.
How do you get Vileplume?
Vileplume evolves from Gloom: use leaf stone.
What moves does Vileplume learn?
Vileplume learns 15 moves by levelling up and 36 by TM.