Acid + Sludge Bomb
Shadow Vileplume's best Poison-type moveset is Acid / Sludge Bomb, with 14.23 DPS and 222.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Vileplume ranks #12 (A Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
Shadow 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.
Shadow Vileplume takes increased damage from:
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Ice160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Shadow Vileplume takes reduced damage from:
Grass39.1%
Electric62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Acid | Sludge Bomb | 12.30 | 14.23 | 222.0 |
| 2. | Razor Leaf | Sludge Bomb | 12.23 | 14.15 | 220.7 |
| 3. | Acid | Solar Beam | 11.74 | 13.58 | 211.9 |
| 4. | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 11.64 | 13.47 | 210.0 |
| 5. | Razor Leaf | Petal Blizzard | 10.97 | 12.70 | 198.1 |
| 6. | Acid | Petal Blizzard | 10.84 | 12.54 | 195.7 |
| 7. | Razor Leaf |  Moonblast | 10.16 | 11.76 | 183.4 |
| 8. | Acid | Moonblast | 9.74 | 11.28 | 175.9 |
Razor Leaf
13
7
1.0s
| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Acid11101.0s| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Moonblast1301004.0s| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.3s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialMoonblast has a 10.0% chance to:
Solar Beam1801005.0s| Damage | 180 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 5.0s |
| Damage window | 2.8s - 4.8s |
| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Petal Blizzard1101002.5s| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.2s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Sludge Bomb85502.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Shadow Vileplume's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.
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 Shadow Vileplume has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Vileplume reaches a maximum of 2,559 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,335–1,462 CP, rising to 1,669–1,828 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,043–1,097 CP.
 Max CP | 2559 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1043 CP - 1097 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1391 CP - 1462 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1335 CP - 1462 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1669 CP - 1828 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Vileplume Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 CP | 2 | 113 CP | 3 | 190 CP |
| 4 | 268 CP | 5 | 345 CP | 6 | 422 CP |
| 7 | 499 CP | 8 | 577 CP | 9 | 654 CP |
| 10 | 731 CP | 11 | 804 CP | 12 | 877 CP |
| 13 | 950 CP | 14 | 1024 CP | 15 | 1097 CP |
| 16 | 1170 CP | 17 | 1243 CP | 18 | 1316 CP |
| 19 | 1389 CP | 20 | 1462 CP | 21 | 1535 CP |
| 22 | 1609 CP | 23 | 1682 CP | 24 | 1755 CP |
| 25 | 1828 CP | 26 | 1901 CP | 27 | 1974 CP |
| 28 | 2047 CP | 29 | 2121 CP | 30 | 2194 CP |
| 31 | 2230 CP | 32 | 2267 CP | 33 | 2303 CP |
| 34 | 2340 CP | 35 | 2377 CP | 36 | 2413 CP |
| 37 | 2450 CP | 38 | 2486 CP | 39 | 2523 CP |
| 40 | 2559 CP | 41 | 2592 CP | 42 | 2624 CP |
| 43 | 2657 CP | 44 | 2691 CP | 45 | 2724 CP |
| 46 | 2757 CP | 47 | 2791 CP | 48 | 2825 CP |
| 49 | 2859 CP | 50 | 2893 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Vileplume's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Vileplume.
Grass PoisonMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #45 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 18.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 5% |
| Catch rewards |  10 500 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Oddish |
|  Gloom |
| Gloom |
|  Vileplume |
| Gloom |
|  Bellossom |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Vileplume in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Oddish
Gloom
Vileplume
Bellossom
Shadow Oddish
Shadow Gloom
Shadow Vileplume
Shadow Bellossom| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
No size information available for this Pokémon
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 4s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Vileplume Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Vileplume from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Vileplume in Pokémon GO.
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.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. |
| Yellow | Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud. |
| Gold | It has the world's largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. |
| Silver | The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poi sonous pollen. |
| Crystal | By shaking its big petals, it scat ters toxic pollen into the air, turning the air yellow. |
| Ruby | VILEPLUME’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. |
| Sapphire | VILEPLUME 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. |
| Emerald | In 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. |
| FireRed | Its petals are the largest in the world. It fiendishly scatters allergy-causing pollen from its petals. |
| LeafGreen | The 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 2 | Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. |
| HeartGold | It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. |
| SoulSilver | The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen. |
| X, Shield | The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. |
| Y, Sword | It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. |
| Omega Ruby | Vileplume’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 Sapphire | Vileplume 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. |
The best moves for Shadow Vileplume in Pokémon GO are Acid and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.23 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 222.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Grass and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Grass-type moves.
Shadow Vileplume’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,559 CP and 2,893 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Vileplume can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Vileplume cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Vileplume: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.
Regular Shadow Vileplume
Regular Shadow Vileplume ♀
Shiny Shadow Vileplume
Shiny Shadow Vileplume ♀
