#286 Breloom

#286 Breloom

Height1.2 m(3'11")
Weight39.2 kg(86.4 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 3

Breloom's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 60
261
Attack 130
296
Defense 80
196
Sp. Atk 60
156
Sp. Def 60
156
Speed 70
176
1241
Type Effectiveness

Breloom Abilities

Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

Heals for 1/8 max HP after each turn when poisoned in place of damage.

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

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Breloom Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Absorbgrassspecial20100Level 1A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Leech Seedgrassstatus90Level 1A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
GrowthnormalstatusLevel 1The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Poison Powderpoisonstatus75Level 1The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
Stun Sporegrassstatus75Level 1The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Toxicpoisonstatus90Level 1A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Mach Punchfightingphysical40100Level 1The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Mega Draingrassspecial40100Level 12A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Headbuttnormalphysical70100Level 15The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Feintnormalphysical30100Level 19This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Counterfightingphysical100Level 22A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Force Palmfightingphysical60100Level 28The target is attacked with a shock wave. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Worry Seedgrassstatus100Level 33A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100Level 39The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100Level 44The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Dynamic Punchfightingphysical10050Level 50The user attacks by punching the target with full concentrated power. This also confuses the target.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100Level 55The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bulk UpfightingstatusTMThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Bullet Seedgrassphysical25100TMThe user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Charmfairystatus100TMThe user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Close Combatfightingphysical120100TMThe user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Drain Punchfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100TMThe user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
False Swipenormalphysical40100TMA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy TerraingrassstatusTMThe user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
Gunk Shotpoisonphysical12080TMThe user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Leaf Stormgrassspecial13090TMThe user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Low Sweepfightingphysical65100TMThe user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
Magical Leafgrassspecial60TMThe user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595TMThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Poison Jabpoisonphysical80100TMThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Pouncebugphysical50100TMThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Reversalfightingphysical100TMAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Rock Sliderockphysical7590TMLarge boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bombpoisonspecial90100TMThe user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Stone Edgerockphysical10080TMThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords DancenormalstatusTMA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thunder Punchelectricphysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Venoshockpoisonspecial65100TMThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Breloom Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Ruby

BRELOOM closes in on its foe with light and sprightly footwork, then throws punches with its stretchy arms. This POKéMON’s fighting technique puts boxers to shame.

Sapphire

The seeds ringing BRELOOM’s tail are made of hardened toxic spores. It is horrible to eat the seeds. Just taking a bite of this POKéMON’s seed will cause your stomach to rumble.

Emerald

It scatters spores from holes in the cap on its head. It loves warm and humid climates. It feeds on trees and plants in fields and forests.

FireRed

The seeds on its tail are made of toxic spores. It knocks out foes with quick, virtually invisible punches.

Diamond

Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers.

In Other Languages

Breloom's Japanese name is Kinogassa (キノガッサ). Here are all the official names for Breloom across different languages:

JapaneseキノガッサKinogassa
Korean버섯모
Chinese (Traditional)斗笠菇
FrenchChapignon
GermanKapilz
SpanishBreloom
ItalianBreloom
Chinese (Simplified)斗笠菇

Breloom Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate90
Base Friendship70
Growth RateFast Then Very Slow
Base Experience161

How to Get Breloom

Breloom can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Breloom in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Breloom

Breloom is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 460, Breloom is classified as a Mushroom Pokémon and is part of the Shroomish → Breloom evolution line.

In competitive play, Breloom is placed in the RU tier where it holds a 7.54% usage rate. Its key abilities are Effect Spore and Poison Heal and Technician, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Breloom is weak to Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Breloom can learn 103 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Mach Punch, Bullet Seed, Close Combat, Protect. Standing at 1.2m tall and weighing 39.2kg, Breloom has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.