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Vileplume

VileplumeGrass Poison
  • sunny
  • cloudy
Vileplume is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Vileplume is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,559 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Acid / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Vileplume Stats and Max CP

202 ATK
167 DEF
181 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2893 CP
Lvl 40
2559 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1828 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1462 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1097 CP

Vileplume's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#268
GrassGrass-type
#89
PoisonPoison-type
#31
Great LeagueGreat League
#975
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#583

Vileplume Type Chart

Vileplume takes increased damage from:Vileplume takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Vileplume takes reduced damage from:Vileplume takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Vileplume best moveset

Moves

Acid + Sludge Bomb

Poison
PoisonAcid
PoisonSludge Bomb
Vileplume's best Poison-type moveset is Acid / Sludge Bomb, with 12.08 DPS and 226.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Vileplume ranks #31 (B Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonAcidPoisonSludge Bomb10.6912.08226.2
2.GrassRazor LeafPoisonSludge Bomb10.6212.01224.8
3.PoisonAcidGrassSolar Beam10.3211.67218.5
4.GrassRazor LeafGrassSolar Beam10.2411.58216.8
5.GrassRazor LeafGrassPetal Blizzard9.6210.89203.8
6.PoisonAcidGrassPetal Blizzard9.5110.76201.4
7.GrassRazor LeafFairyMoonblast8.8510.02187.5
8.PoisonAcidFairyMoonblast8.519.62180.2
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Fast Attacks

  • GrassRazor Leaf1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Razor Leaf
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy4

    Effects
    Razor Leaf has no special effects.
    See Razor Leaf details page ↗
  • PoisonAcid11101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Acid
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Acid has no special effects.
    See Acid details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FairyMoonblast1301004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Moonblast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Moonblast details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • GrassPetal Blizzard1101002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Petal Blizzard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Petal Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Petal Blizzard details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
    See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Vileplume's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Vileplume's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Vileplume has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Vileplume CP Chart

CP Chart

Vileplume reaches a maximum of 2,559 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,391–1,462 CP, rising to 1,739–1,828 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,043–1,097 CP.

Max CPMax CP2559 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1043 CP - 1097 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1391 CP - 1462 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1391 CP - 1462 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1739 CP - 1828 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Vileplume Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
136 CP2113 CP3190 CP
4268 CP5345 CP6422 CP
7499 CP8577 CP9654 CP
10731 CP11804 CP12877 CP
13950 CP141024 CP151097 CP
161170 CP171243 CP181316 CP
191389 CP201462 CP211535 CP
221609 CP231682 CP241755 CP
251828 CP261901 CP271974 CP
282047 CP292121 CP302194 CP
312230 CP322267 CP332303 CP
342340 CP352377 CP362413 CP
372450 CP382486 CP392523 CP
402559 CP412592 CP422624 CP
432657 CP442691 CP452724 CP
462757 CP472791 CP482825 CP
492859 CP502893 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#45
Height1.2 m
Weight18.6 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
OddishOddish
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
GloomGloom
GloomGloom
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
VileplumeVileplume
GloomGloom
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sun Stone
BellossomBellossom
  • Oddish evolves into Gloom which costs 25 Candy.
  • Gloom evolves into Vileplume which costs 100 Candy.
  • Gloom evolves into Bellossom which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sun Stone to evolve.

Mega Pokémon that boost Vileplume

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Vileplume's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Vileplume.

Grass Grass

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Vileplume Candy296 Vileplume Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Vileplume Candy10 Vileplume Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Vileplume Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Vileplume Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Vileplume Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Vileplume Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Vileplume Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Vileplume Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Vileplume Candy-

Vileplume Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Vileplume from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Vileplume in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Vileplume family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Vileplume in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

OddishOddish
GloomGloom
VileplumeVileplume
BellossomBellossom
Shadow Oddish (Shadow)Shadow Oddish
Shadow Gloom (Shadow)Shadow Gloom
Shadow Vileplume (Shadow)Shadow Vileplume
Shadow Bellossom (Shadow)Shadow Bellossom

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
VileplumeVileplumeVileplumeScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmVileplumeVileplume
0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m2.4 m

Vileplume's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.4 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Vileplume in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.588 m0.6 m
1′11″1′12″
XS0.6 m1.2 m
1′12″3′11″
M0.9 m1.5 m
2′11″4′11″
XL1.5 m1.8 m
4′11″5′11″
XXL1.8 m2.4 m
5′11″7′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer4s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Vileplume

Vileplume high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Vileplume. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Vileplume Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Vileplume Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueThe larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
YellowFlaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.
GoldIt has the world's largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
SilverThe bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poi­ sonous pollen.
CrystalBy shaking its big petals, it scat­ ters toxic pollen into the air, turning the air yellow.
RubyVILEPLUME’s toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That’s why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be.
SapphireVILEPLUME has the world’s largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores. Once the prey are immobilized, this POKéMON catches and devours them.
EmeraldIn seasons when it produces more pollen, the air around a VILEPLUME turns yellow with the powder as it walks. The pollen is highly toxic and causes paralysis.
FireRedIts petals are the largest in the world. It fiendishly scatters allergy-causing pollen from its petals.
LeafGreenThe larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen.
HeartGoldIt has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
SoulSilverThe bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen.
X, ShieldThe larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
Y, SwordIt has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
Omega RubyVileplume’s toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That’s why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be.
Alpha SapphireVileplume has the world’s largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores. Once the prey are immobilized, this Pokémon catches and devours them.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Vileplume’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon, Vileplume is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Vileplume in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Vileplume in Pokémon GO are Acid and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.083 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 226.167.

How does Vileplume perform in Raids?

Vileplume's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Vileplume rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Vileplume is a C-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #89. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Vileplume rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Vileplume is a B-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #31 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Vileplume?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Vileplume: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

What is Vileplume’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Vileplume’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2559 CP and 2893 CP at Level 50.

Can Vileplume be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Vileplume can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Vileplume Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Vileplume cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.