Shadow Vileplume

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Shadow Vileplume is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2893 CP. Shadow Vileplume best moveset in Pokémon GO is Razor Leaf and Solar Beam. Shiny Shadow Vileplume is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Vileplume is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather.

Shadow Vileplume is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic moves. It is strong against Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Grass moves.

Stats

Max CP
2893 CP
Attack
202 ATK
Defense
167 DEF
Stamina
181 STA
Weather Boost
  • sunnySunny
  • cloudyCloudy
Released
Yes Yes
Shiny released
No No
Buddy distance
3 km
Can Dynamax
No No
Max Battles Tier
-Star

Shadow Vileplume weaknesses and resistances

Weaknesses

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

Resistances

  • GrassGrass39.1%
  • ElectricElectric62.5%
  • FairyFairy62.5%
  • FightingFighting62.5%
  • WaterWater62.5%
More informationMore information
  • Shadow Vileplume takes increased damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic type moves.
  • Shadow Vileplume takes reduced damage from Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Water type moves.
  • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Shadow Vileplume's best moves and movesets

Moves

Shadow Vileplume's best moveset is Razor Leaf and Solar Beam, with 15.40 DPS (damage per second) and 317.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.

Best Shadow Vileplume moves
DPS15.40
TDO317.75
Score28.4
Weather Boost
  • sunny

Shadow Vileplume moves comparison

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GrassRazor Leaf GrassSolar Beam 15.40317.728.4
      2.GrassRazor Leaf PoisonSludge Bomb 15.38317.328.3
      3.GrassRazor Leaf GrassPetal Blizzard 14.50299.126.7
      4.PoisonAcid PoisonSludge Bomb 13.72282.924.5
      5.PoisonAcid GrassSolar Beam 13.62281.024.2
      6.GrassRazor Leaf FairyMoonblast 13.18272.023.0
      7.PoisonAcid GrassPetal Blizzard 12.33254.320.7
      8.PoisonAcid FairyMoonblast 11.10228.917.3
      9.GrassRazor Leaf NormalFrustration 8.14167.910.5
      10.PoisonAcid NormalFrustration 6.15127.07.9

      Fast Attacks

      • GrassRazor LeafDamage13Energy7Duration1.0s
        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 ↗
      • PoisonAcidDamage9Energy8Duration0.8s
        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
        Damage9
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.8s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5

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

      Charged Moves

      • GrassPetal BlizzardDamage110Energy100Duration2.6s
        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
        Duration2.6s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Petal Blizzard has no special effects.
        See Petal Blizzard details page ↗
      • FairyMoonblastDamage130Energy100Duration3.9s
        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
        Duration3.9s
        Damage window2.2s - 3.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Moonblast details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge BombDamage80Energy50Duration2.3s
        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
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.3s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      • GrassSolar BeamDamage180Energy100Duration4.9s
        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
        Duration4.9s
        Damage window2.7s - 4.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Solar Beam has no special effects.
        See Solar Beam details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

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

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

      If you are unable to get Shadow Vileplume with its best moveset, we recommend to use Razor Leaf/Sludge Bomb. You will lose around 0.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Vileplume's strongest moveset (Razor Leaf/Solar Beam).

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

      Shadow Vileplume's PvE and PvP Ranking

      Shiny Pokémon icon
      RoleTier
      Grass Grass-type Attacker
      Razor Leaf / Solar Beam
      B TierExternal Link#38
      Poison Poison-type Attacker
      Acid / Sludge Bomb
      A+ TierExternal Link#20
      Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Shadow Vileplume's has 2893 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Vileplume obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1335 CP to 1462 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1669 CP to 1828 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Vileplume can be found in the 1043 CP to 1097 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2893 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 catchRaids1335 CP - 1462 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • sunnySunny
      • cloudyCloudy
      1669 CP - 1828 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Vileplume

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

      Grass Grass

      Poison Poison

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      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

      Shadow Vileplume evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow OddishShadow Oddish
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GloomShadow Gloom
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GloomShadow Gloom
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow VileplumeShadow Vileplume
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GloomShadow Gloom
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      • Special Item: Sun Stone
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow BellossomShadow Bellossom
      • Shadow Oddish evolves into Shadow Gloom which costs 25 Candy.
      • Shadow Gloom evolves into Shadow Vileplume which costs 100 Candy.
      • Shadow Gloom evolves into Shadow Bellossom which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sun Stone to evolve.

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#45
      Height1.2 m
      Weight18.6 kg
      RegionKanto Generation 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate15%
      Base Flee Rate5%
      Catch rewards
      10 Candy
      500 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      50 Candy
      50000 Candy

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available


      How to purify Shadow Vileplume

      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Vileplume in Pokémon GO is 12.55%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 28.97% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 40.14%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -12.55%14.30%18.23%21.98%
                Curve20.39%23.07%28.97%34.42%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -18.23%20.66%26.05%31.08%
                Curve28.97%32.52%40.14%46.89%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 21.45%24.25%30.39%36.03%
                Curve33.67%37.63%45.98%53.21%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 28.49%32.00%39.53%46.23%
                Curve43.46%48.09%57.48%65.17%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Vileplume, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Shadow Vileplume costumes

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                A list of Shadow Vileplume costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Shadow Vileplume high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

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

                Wallpaper

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                Shadow 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 Shadow Vileplume’s strengths and weaknesses?

                Shadow Vileplume is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Shadow Vileplume is strong against Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Grass-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Shadow Vileplume in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Vileplume in Pokémon GO are Razor Leaf and Solar Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.403 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 317.749.

                How does Shadow Vileplume perform in Raids?

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

                How does Shadow Vileplume rank as a Grass-type attacker?

                Shadow Vileplume is a B-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #38 with limited utility in specific matchups.

                How does Shadow Vileplume rank as a Poison-type attacker?

                Shadow Vileplume is an A+ Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #20 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Vileplume?

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

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

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

                Can Shadow Vileplume be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Vileplume cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Vileplume Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Vileplume cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.