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#0045 Vileplume

Vileplume artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
GrassPoison
Abilities
Effect SporeActivation chance increased to 50%.RegeneratorWhen returning to the party, restores 1/2 of maximum HP.
Hidden ability
Natural CureRestores 1/3 of HP.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Grass
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
3 Sp. Atk
Vileplume’s base stats
HP105 (official 75)
Attack60 (official 80)
Defense85
Sp. Atk110
Sp. Def90
Speed50
Total500Official games: 490, +10 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Evolve Gloom

Evolution

Evolves from Gloom using Leaf Stone.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Vileplume’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionPetal BlizzardGrassPhysical9010015The user stirs up a violent storm of petals that damages all Pokémon around it.
1Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical9010015The user stirs up a violent storm of petals that damages all Pokémon around it.
1AromatherapyGrassStatus——5The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1Poison PowderPoisonStatus—7535A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
1Stun SporeGrassStatus—7530The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
1Sleep PowderGrassStatus—7515The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the foe.
1Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1ToxicPoisonStatus—9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
1MoonblastFairySpecial9510015The user borrows the moon’s power to attack. It may lower the foe’s Sp. Atk.
1Grassy TerrainGrassStatus——10Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger.
1MoonlightFairyStatus——5The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
1Petal DanceGrassSpecial10010015Scatters petals to attack. Has a 30% chance to confuse the target.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1GrowthNormalStatus——20The user’s body grows all at once. Raises Attack and Sp. Atk by 1 stage, or 2 in harsh sunlight.
1AcidPoisonSpecial4010030The foe is sprayed with harsh acid. It has a 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
1Sweet ScentNormalStatus—10020A sweet scent lowers the foe’s evasiveness by 2 stages. It also lures wild Pokémon in grass.
54SporeGrassStatus—10015The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Vileplume can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe 2 to 5 times in rapid succession.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70FlashNormalStatus—10020The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010Sprays the target with toxic fluid. Power doubles if the target is poisoned.
TM107Grassy TerrainGrassStatus——10Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger.
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Move tutors

Moves Vileplume can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

CharmFairyStatus—10020The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.

National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1

Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras

the National Park

Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010The user fires a powerful flash of light at the foe to deal damage.

Route 15 · Cost: Moon Ball ×1

Route 15

Leech SeedGrassStatus—9010A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.

Cherrygrove Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Cherrygrove City

Lunar DancePsychicStatus——10Raises the user’s Sp. Atk and Speed by one stage. The user stays in battle without fainting.

Blackthorn City · Cost: Haban Berry ×1

Blackthorn City

Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
MoonblastFairySpecial9510015The user borrows the moon’s power to attack. It may lower the foe’s Sp. Atk.

Mt. Moon Square · Cost: Moon Stone ×1

Requirements: Mt. Moon Square: Asher's gang and the spring (after the Cascade Badge)

the Clefairy at Mt. Moon Square on Wednesday nights

Pollen PuffBugSpecial9010015A puff that explodes on foes, or heals when used on an ally.

Rock Tunnel · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

the Bug Catcher left of the Rock Tunnel exit

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

Celadon Gym · Cost: Free

taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym

Solar BladeGrassPhysical12510010The user gathers sunlight on turn 1, then focuses it into a blade to strike on turn 2.

Azalea Kurt house · Cost: Free

Requirements: Azalea Town: the Charcoal Kiln's Farfetch'd (Cut → Leek → battle → Solar Blade tutor)

taught by the Farfetch'd master in Azalea Town

SynthesisGrassStatus——5The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Cherrygrove Southwest house · Cost: TM75 Swords Dance ×1

Cherrygrove City

Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Route 25 · Cost: Free

Route 25

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