Shroomish (#0285) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk4040–10176–196

Def6058–123112–240

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe3536–9567–185

Total295Higher than 13% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 35). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Shroomish outspeeds 8 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

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Effect Spore
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Poison Heal
Heals for 1/8 max HP after each turn when poisoned in place of damage.
Quick FeetHidden ability
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0285ShroomishGrass
1. Level 23#0286BreloomGrassFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

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

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

8Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

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

15HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

19Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

26Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

29GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

33ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

36Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

40SporePuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—100%15

TM / HM / TR 31

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

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

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

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

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

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

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—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

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

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

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

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

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

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

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

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

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

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

Egg moves 4

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

EggFake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

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

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Mushroom Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#034New Hoenn#035Paldea#106

If it senses danger, it scatters spores from the top of its head to protect itself.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It spouts poison spores from the top of its head. These spores cause pain all over if inhaled.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It prefers damp places. By day it remains still in the forest shade. It releases toxic powder from its head.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
It loves to eat damp, composted soil in forests. If you enter a forest after a long rain, you can see many SHROOMISH feasting on composted soil.
Emerald
If SHROOMISH senses danger, it shakes its body and scatters spores from the top of its head. This Pokémon’s spores are so toxic, they make trees and weeds wilt.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SHROOMISH live in damp soil in the dark depths of forests. They are often found keeping still under fallen leaves. This Pokémon feeds on compost that is made up of fallen, rotted leaves.
Ruby · Omega Ruby