Gloomin Pokémon SoulGold

grasspoison

Pokédex Entry

Weed Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassPoison

Dex

#044

Abilities

Chlorophyll(Primary)

Raises Speed in sunshine.

Stench(Secondary)

May cause a foe to flinch.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

grass

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

120

Poké Ball10.9%

Great Ball14.9%

Ultra Ball19.0%

Base Exp

138

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Absorbbulb(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2flying ×2psychic ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.25fighting ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Oddish

Base form

→

Gloom

Level up Oddish to Lv. 21

→

Vileplume

Use Leaf Stone on Gloom

→

Bellossom

Use Sun Stone on Gloom

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How to Obtain

You can catch Gloom in Route 48 (uncommon). Wild ones range from level 30 to 33.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AcidLevel: 1Acid	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	AcidLevel: 1Acid	Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense.
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
1	Sweet ScentLevel: 1Sweet Scent	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	Sweet ScentLevel: 1Sweet Scent	Allures the foes to harshly reduce evasiveness.Allures the foes to reduce evasiveness.
12	Mega DrainLevel: 12Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP0
12	Mega DrainLevel: 12Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
14	Poison PowderLevel: 14Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
14	Poison PowderLevel: 14Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
16	Stun SporeLevel: 16Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
16	Stun SporeLevel: 16Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
18	Sleep PowderLevel: 18Sleep Powder	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP15
18	Sleep PowderLevel: 18Sleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
20	Giga DrainLevel: 20Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
20	Giga DrainLevel: 20Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
26	ToxicLevel: 26Toxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
26	ToxicLevel: 26Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
32	MoonblastLevel: 32Moonblast	fairy	PWR95	ACC100	PP15
32	MoonblastLevel: 32Moonblast	Attacks with the power of the moon. May lower Sp. Atk.
38	Grassy TerrainLevel: 38Grassy Terrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
38	Grassy TerrainLevel: 38Grassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.
44	MoonlightLevel: 44Moonlight	fairy	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
44	MoonlightLevel: 44Moonlight	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
50	Petal DanceLevel: 50Petal Dance	grass	PWR70	ACC100	PP0
50	Petal DanceLevel: 50Petal Dance	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

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Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Razor LeafRazor Leaf	grass	PWR55	ACC95	PP25
Razor LeafRazor Leaf	Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
SynthesisSynthesis	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
SynthesisSynthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
IngrainIngrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
IngrainIngrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
TickleTickle	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
TickleTickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	Confuses all Pokémon on the scene.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
After YouAfter You	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
After YouAfter You	Helps out the target, letting it move next.
Strength SapStrength Sap	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Strength SapStrength Sap	Saps the foe's Attack to heal HP, then drops Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
InfestationInfestation	bug	PWR20	ACC100	PP20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.