DexDB.io

No. 0045

Vileplume

Flower Pokémon

Vileplume official artwork
Official art

Vileplume is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice, with a base stat total of 490. In Pokémon Champions it’s #162 on the Doubles ladder and #138 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

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

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.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Calculate damage →

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.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Vileplume against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Vileplume · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102Vileplume · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70Vileplume · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
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

▲ 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%)

MovesSludge BombSleep PowderAfter YouProtect

Singles

#138 of 262 used

▲ 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%)

MovesStrength SapLeech SeedGiga DrainToxic

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

Usage over time

Values
Vileplume, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.8%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6861.4%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.4%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.2% of teams · rank #126 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 31 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 31 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

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 Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%

Abilities

  • 97.7%
  • 2.3%

Stat Points

  • 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%

These 4 cover 84.5% of its sets.

Most common partners

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

Evolution

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.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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.