Vileplumein Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Flower Pokémon
By shaking its big petals, it scatters toxic pollen into the air, turning the air yellow.
Vileplume in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Vileplume is #45 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.
Boosts its Speed in sunshine.
Boosts its Speed in sunshine.
Contact may cause Par, Psn, or Slp.
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
Level Up Moves (8)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega DrainLevel: 1Mega Drain | grass | 40 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Heal BellLevel: 1Heal Bell | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Eliminates all status problems. | ||||||
| PoisonpowderLevel: 1Poisonpowder | poison | 0 | 75 | 35 | ||
| A move that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore | grass | 0 | 75 | 30 | ||
| A move that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 39Growth | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Raises the user's Atk and Sp.Atk. | ||||||
| MoonblastLevel: 49Moonblast | fairy | 95 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Atk. | ||||||
| Petal DanceLevel: 59Petal Dance | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | ||||||
| Solar BeamLevel: 69Solar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack |
Pre-evolution-only Moves (4)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Vileplume cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbsorbLevel: 1(Gloom · Level 1)Absorb | grass | 20 | 100 | 25 | |||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | |||||||
| Leech SeedLevel: 5(Gloom · Level 5)Leech Seed | grass | 0 | 90 | 10 | |||
| Steals HP from the foe on every turn. | |||||||
| AcidLevel: 9(Gloom · Level 9)Acid | poison | 40 | 100 | 30 | |||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | |||||||
| Sleep PowderLevel: 15(Gloom · Level 15)Sleep Powder | grass | 0 | 75 | 15 | |||
| May cause the foe to fall asleep. |
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 (24)
| 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. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM60TM60 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| 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 (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam(Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||
| Earth Power(Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | |||||||
| 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 Vileplume. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Vileplume resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Vileplume, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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vileplume in 5 gamesgrasspoisonSp. Atk 110 -10Sp. Def 90 -10
vileplume in Emerald LegacygrasspoisonHP 90 +15Defense 95 +10Sp. Atk 100 -20Sp. Def 90 -10
vileplume in Red++grasspoisonSp. Atk 110 -10Sp. Def 110 +10
vileplume in Johto LegendsgrasspoisonHP 80 +5Attack 75 -5Sp. Atk 110 -10Sp. Def 90 -10
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