Gloom

The Weed Pokémon
#044 - Gloom
Pre-Evolve	Oddish
Evolve	Vileplume, Bellossom
Debut	Pokémon: Red Version Pokémon: Green Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	0.8 m (2'07")
Weight	8.6 kg (19.0 lbs.)
Color	Blue
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Chlorophyll
Hidden Ability
Egg Group	Plant
Icon		Sprite
		File:044sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	60	Speed	40
Attack	65	Sp. Attack	85
Defense	70	Sp. Defense	75
Training Info
Catch Rate	120	Hatch Steps	5,120
Base Exp.	132	Effort Points	SpA
Happiness	70		SpA
To Lv.100	Slow

Kanto #	Johto #	Hoenn #	Sinnoh #
< 044 >	< 084 >	< 089 >
Unova #	Johto (IV) #

Gloom is the middle evolved form between Oddish and Vileplume introduced in the first generation games; from the second generation onwards, it could alternately evolve into Bellossom.

Information

Gloom evolves from an Oddish at level 21. In this stage, it more clearly resembles a blooming flower. The ooze flowing from its mouth appears to be drool, but it is actually nectar or sweet honey that is used to attract prey. This substance is very sticky and will cling stubbornly if touched. Despite this drool-like syrup's sweetness, it and Gloom's pollen are notorious for their disgusting odor, that can be smelt from a mile away. People who get too close can faint from the stench or experience memory loss. However, it is said that one of 1,000 people actually enjoy its scent.

The Gloom itself apparently enjoys its own foul stench and drips even more honey after smelling its own noxious fumes. The stench from its pistil worsens when it is in danger, and it does not release its usual stinky aroma when it is feeling calm and secure.

Gloom can evolve into either a Vileplume with a Leaf Stone or a Bellossom with a Sun Stone.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Red, Yellow and FireRed, Gloom can be found at Routes 12, 13, 14 and 15. In Yellow it is also found at Cerulean Cave, and in FireRed it is also found at Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink and Water Path.

In Pokémon: Gold, Silver, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Gloom is found on Route 5, while also appearing on Routes 47 and 48 (and in the Tree House course of the Pokéwalker) in HeartGold and SoulSilver. In Crystal, it is only found at Route 24. In all of the second generation games, Gloom is nocturnal, being found only at night. It could also be found in the Treehouse course of the Pokéwalker, from which it could be transferred to HeartGold/SoulSilver.

In Pokémon: Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, Gloom can be found at Routes 121 and 123 as well as in the Safari Zone. In Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, Gloom is found on Routes 224 and 230, as well as 229 in Diamond and Pearl.

Moves

Generation I

R/B	Y	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

Generation II

G/S	C	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

Generation III

R/S	E	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

FR	LG	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

Generation IV

D/P	P	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

Weaknesses

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Other Games

Gloom appears in Pokémon Pinball as well as Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, where it is obtained through evolution. Gloom also appears in Pokémon Puzzle League as one of Erika's Pokémon. In Hey You, Pikachu!, Gloom appeared in the Field Trip missions where they could be watered until they evolved to Vileplume. Among the Pokémon e-Reader line, Gloom was featured in the "Here Comes Gloom" short which depicted it knocking out Pokémon in the trees with its scent as it wandered through a forest. In Pokémon Channel, Gloom can be found in the Viridian Forest on clear and rainy days as well as rainy nights. In Pokémon Trozei!, it is found in Endless Level 2, Endless Level 15, Forever Level 51 and Mr. Who's Den.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Teams, Gloom is found on the first nine floors of Silent Chasm, while in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, it is found on the seventh through twelfth floors of Apple Woods. In Pokémon Ranger, it is found outside Jungle Relic, while in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, it is found at Chroma Highlands. Gloom can also be found at Silent Forest in Pokémon Rumble. It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, in which it appeared at the Old Mansion and Forest Temple.

Other Appearances

In Other Media

• Gloom was featured in an episode of the Pokémon anime as one of Erika's main Pokémon that saved Erika from a Grimer when she was young. Ash later saved it from a fire.

Trivia

• "Gloom" just means depressed and melancholy, although it might also be named to rhyme with "bloom".