Gloom (#0044) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk6563–128121–251

Def7067–134130–262

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe4040–10176–196

Total395Higher than 37% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Gloom outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Grass¼×Electric½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
StenchHidden ability
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0043OddishGrassPoison
1. Level 21#0044GloomGrassPoison
  1. Use Leaf Stone#0045VileplumeGrassPoison
  2. Use Sun Stone#0182BellossomGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

1GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

12Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

14Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

16Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

18Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15

20Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

26ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

32MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

38Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

44MoonlightHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.FairyStatus——5

50Petal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 28

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM131Pollen PuffDamages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.BugSpec90100%15

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

Egg moves 9

EggAfter YouMakes the target act next this turn.NormalStatus——15

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggIngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggRazor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

EggStrength SapHeals the user by the target’s current Attack stat and lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.GrassStatus—100%10

EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

EggTeeter DanceConfuses the target.NormalStatus—100%20

EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Weed Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#044Original Johto#084Original Hoenn#089Updated Johto#084Central Kalos#106New Hoenn#092Let’s Go Kanto#044Galar#056Blueberry#063

Smells incredibly foul! However, around one out of a thousand people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink.
X · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles.
FireRed · Sword
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
The smell from its drool-like syrup and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint.
Crystal
It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close.
Silver · SoulSilver
What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
Gold · HeartGold · Shield
Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose- bending stink.
Yellow
The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese: クサイハナ
Japanese (romaji): Kusaihana
Korean: 냄새꼬
Chinese (Traditional): 臭臭花
Chinese (Simplified): 臭臭花
French: Ortide
German: Duflor
Spanish: Gloom
Italian: Gloom

Sprites

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Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 138
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Grass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Red 4 areas

Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 12 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60

Sword 12 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 areas

Road 12Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
Road 13Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

SoulSilver 4 areas

Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–42

HeartGold 4 areas

Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–42

Platinum 2 areas

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49

Pearl 3 areas

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–52
Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50

Diamond 3 areas

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–52
Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50

FireRed 8 areas

Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48

Emerald 6 areas

Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Sapphire 6 areas

Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Ruby 6 areas

Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Crystal 1 area

Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14

Silver 1 area

Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Gold 1 area

Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Yellow 6 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

Red 4 areas

Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30