#285 Shroomish

grass

Height0.4 m(1'04")

Weight4.5 kg(9.9 lbs)

Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%

Gen 3

Shroomish Evolution

ShroomishLevel 1

BreloomLevel 23

Shroomish's Detailed Stats

Stat	Base	EVs	Total
HP	60		261
Attack	40		116
Defense	60		156
Sp. Atk	40		116
Sp. Def	60		156
Speed	35		106
		0/508	911

Type Effectiveness

2xdamage

fire ice poison flying bug

1xdamage

normal fighting psychic rock ghost dragon dark steel fairy

0.5xdamage

water electric grass ground

Shroomish Abilities

Effect Spore

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

Poison Heal

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

Quick FeetHidden

Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

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Shroomish Moves

Move▲	Type▲	Cat.▲	Pow▲	Acc▲	Method▲	Description
Tackle	normal	physical	40	100	Level 1	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Absorb	grass	special	20	100	Level 1	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Stun Spore	grass	status	–	75	Level 5	The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Leech Seed	grass	status	–	90	Level 8	A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Mega Drain	grass	special	40	100	Level 12	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Headbutt	normal	physical	70	100	Level 15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Poison Powder	poison	status	–	75	Level 19	The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
Giga Drain	grass	special	75	100	Level 26	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Growth	normal	status	–	–	Level 29	The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Toxic	poison	status	–	90	Level 33	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Seed Bomb	grass	physical	80	100	Level 36	The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Spore	grass	status	–	100	Level 40	The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
Body Slam	normal	physical	85	100	TM	The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bullet Seed	grass	physical	25	100	TM	The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Drain Punch	fighting	physical	75	100	TM	The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Endure	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ball	grass	special	90	100	TM	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facade	normal	physical	70	100	TM	This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
False Swipe	normal	physical	40	100	TM	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Grass Knot	grass	special	–	100	TM	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy Terrain	grass	status	–	–	TM	The 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 Shot	poison	physical	120	80	TM	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Magical Leaf	grass	special	60	–	TM	The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Pounce	bug	physical	50	100	TM	The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protect	normal	status	–	–	TM	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance	water	status	–	–	TM	The 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.
Rest	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Sleep Talk	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bomb	poison	special	90	100	TM	The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Solar Beam	grass	special	120	100	TM	The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Substitute	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	fire	status	–	–	TM	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swift	normal	special	60	–	TM	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Down	normal	physical	90	85	TM	A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blast	normal	special	80	100	TM	If 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.
Venoshock	poison	special	65	100	TM	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Zen Headbutt	psychic	physical	80	90	TM	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Charm	fairy	status	–	100	Egg	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Fake Tears	dark	status	–	100	Egg	The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Helping Hand	normal	status	–	–	Egg	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Worry Seed	grass	status	–	100	Egg	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.

Shroomish Sprites

Normal

Shiny

Pokedex Entries

Ruby

SHROOMISH live in damp soil in the dark depths of forests. They are often found keeping still under fallen leaves. This POKéMON feeds on compost that is made up of fallen, rotted leaves.

Sapphire

If SHROOMISH senses danger, it shakes its body and scatters spores from the top of its head. This POKéMON’s spores are so toxic, they make trees and weeds wilt.

Emerald

It loves to eat damp, composted soil in forests. If you enter a forest after a long rain, you can see many SHROOMISH feasting on composted soil.

FireRed

It prefers damp places. By day it remains still in the forest shade. It releases toxic powder from its head.

Diamond

It spouts poison spores from the top of its head. These spores cause pain all over if inhaled.

In Other Languages

Shroomish's Japanese name is Kinococo (キノココ). Here are all the official names for Shroomish across different languages:

JapaneseキノココKinococo

Korean버섯꼬

Chinese (Traditional)蘑蘑菇

FrenchBalignon