#044 Gloom

#044 Gloom

Height0.8 m(2'07")
Weight8.6 kg(19.0 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 1

Gloom's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 60
261
Attack 65
166
Defense 70
176
Sp. Atk 85
206
Sp. Def 75
186
Speed 40
116
1111
Type Effectiveness

Gloom Abilities

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

StenchHidden

Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

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Gloom Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Acidpoisonspecial40100Level 1Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
Absorbgrassspecial20100Level 1A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
GrowthnormalstatusLevel 1The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Sweet Scentnormalstatus100Level 1The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
Mega Draingrassspecial40100Level 12A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Poison Powderpoisonstatus75Level 14The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
Stun Sporegrassstatus75Level 16The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powdergrassstatus75Level 18The user scatters a cloud of soporific dust that puts the target to sleep.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100Level 20A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Toxicpoisonstatus90Level 26A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Moonblastfairyspecial95100Level 32Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Grassy TerraingrassstatusLevel 38The 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.
MoonlightfairystatusLevel 44The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Petal Dancegrassspecial120100Level 50The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Acid Spraypoisonspecial40100TMThe user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
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.
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.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy Glidegrassphysical55100TMGliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
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.
Magical Leafgrassspecial60TMThe user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Petal Blizzardgrassphysical90100TMThe user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and damages everything around it.
Pollen Puffbugspecial90100TMThe user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
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.
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.
Swords DancenormalstatusTMA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
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.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Venoshockpoisonspecial65100TMThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
After YounormalstatusEggThe user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Flailnormalphysical100EggThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
IngraingrassstatusEggThe user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now rooted, it can't switch out.
Leech Seedgrassstatus90EggA seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Razor Leafgrassphysical5595EggSharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Strength Sapgrassstatus100EggThe user restores its own HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It then lowers the target's Attack stat.
SynthesisgrassstatusEggThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Teeter Dancenormalstatus100EggThe user performs a wobbly dance that confuses every Pokémon around it.
Ticklenormalstatus100EggThe user tickles the target into laughing, lowering its Attack and Defense stats.

Gloom Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.

Yellow

Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose- bending stink.

Gold

What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.

Silver

It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close.

Crystal

The smell from its drool-like syrup and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint.

In Other Languages

Gloom's Japanese name is Kusaihana (クサイハナ). Here are all the official names for Gloom across different languages:

JapaneseクサイハナKusaihana
Korean냄새꼬
Chinese (Traditional)臭臭花
FrenchOrtide
GermanDuflor
SpanishGloom
ItalianGloom
Chinese (Simplified)臭臭花

Gloom Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate120
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience138

How to Get Gloom

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

FAQ

About Gloom

Gloom is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 395, Gloom is classified as a Weed Pokémon and is part of the Oddish → Gloom → Vileplume → Bellossom evolution line.

In competitive play, Gloom is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 0.16% usage rate. Its key abilities are Chlorophyll and Stench, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a sun sweeper. Gloom is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Gloom can learn 78 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Strength Sap, Sludge Bomb. Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 8.6kg, Gloom has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.