Oddishin Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Weed Pokémon
During the day, it stays in the cold underground to avoid the sun. It grows by bathing in moonlight.
Oddish in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Oddish is #43 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its grass/poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 3 encounter locations.
Boosts its Speed in sunshine.
Boosts its Speed in sunshine.
Sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Evolution Chain
Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (5)
Level Up Moves (16)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb | grass | 20 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 1Growth | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Raises the user's Atk and Sp.Atk. | ||||||
| Leech SeedLevel: 5Leech Seed | grass | 0 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Steals HP from the foe on every turn. | ||||||
| AcidLevel: 9Acid | poison | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| PoisonpowderLevel: 13Poisonpowder | poison | 0 | 75 | 35 | ||
| A move that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Stun SporeLevel: 14Stun Spore | grass | 0 | 75 | 30 | ||
| A move that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Sleep PowderLevel: 15Sleep Powder | grass | 0 | 75 | 15 | ||
| May cause the foe to fall asleep. | ||||||
| Mega DrainLevel: 19Mega Drain | grass | 40 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| CharmLevel: 23Charm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| HealinglightLevel: 27Healinglight | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Restores HP based on weather. | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 31Giga Drain | grass | 75 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| ToxicLevel: 35Toxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | ||
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Hyper VoiceLevel: 39Hyper Voice | normal | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Attack the foe with sound waves. | ||||||
| MoonblastLevel: 43Moonblast | fairy | 95 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Atk. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 47Growth | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Raises the user's Atk and Sp.Atk. | ||||||
| Petal DanceLevel: 51Petal Dance | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. |
Egg Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CharmCharm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||
| Razor LeafRazor Leaf | grass | 55 | 95 | 25 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | |||||
| HealinglightHealinglight | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Restores HP based on weather. | |||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Attack. |
TM/HM Moves (20)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM09TM09 | |
| Damage doubles if foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| DazzlingleamDazzlingleam | fairy | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM49TM49 | |
| Dazzles with a powerful flash. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM53TM53 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM70TM70 | |
| A move that lowers the foe's accuracy. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM75TM75 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Attack. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 60 | 100 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
Move Tutor Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm(Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Safari Zone North)Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Endure(Warm Beach Shack)Endure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Hyper Voice(Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice | normal | 90 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Attack the foe with sound waves. | |||||||
| Seed Bomb(Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb | grass | 80 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Route 31)Sleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | |||||||
| Swagger(Celadon City)Swagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Oddish. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Oddish resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Oddish, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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oddish in 6 gamesgrasspoisonSame typing and stats as this game
oddish in Emerald LegacygrasspoisonHP 50 +5
oddish in Red++grasspoisonSp. Def 75 +10
oddish in Ghost Greygrassghostdifferent typingSp. Def 70 +5Speed 25 -5
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