Stats & Training
Vileplume's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.
The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
Vileplume Weakness
Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves hit Vileplume for super-effective damage. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela's Air Slash hits Vileplume for 73-86%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower 2x58-68% Air Slash 2x73-86% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Weavile builds →Knock Off23-27% Ice Shard 2x29-34% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Slowking builds →Scald13-16% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vileplume View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x110-130%KO Flamethrower 2x132-155%KO Overheat 2x190-224%KO Heat Wave 2x139-164%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
You get Vileplume from Gloom using a Leaf Stone. It's one of 2 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Oddish to get eggs. Both Vileplume and Bellossom hit 490 total stats from Oddish. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vileplume to get Oddish eggs easily using 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Flail, Ingrain and 7 more.
Sword & Shield Vileplume Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Defense EVs. Bold nature gives Vileplume the right physical wall lean, Black Sludge adds Poison-type passive recovery, and Effect Spore works in the background. Sludge Bomb is the main damage option.
Best Build
Vileplume best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Strength Sap
- Corrosive Gas
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Strength Sap
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Toxic
- Sleep Powder
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Vileplume misses out on After You and Flail. That's 10 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Petal Dance and Solar Beam, with Fairy and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Vileplume in Sword & Shield
Can't catch Vileplume directly. Start with Oddish at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Oddish to Vileplume is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Vileplume in Sword & Shield
Oddish is your first catch on the way to Vileplume. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-40 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch OddishDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest60%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-940%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1040%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave35%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave35%EarlyNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlyRainingDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave20%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave20%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave20%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave20%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyHeavy FogEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyHeavy FogEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave10%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave10%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest10%EarlyThunderstormWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building10%MidOvercastWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building10%MidOvercast
Step 2Catch or Evolve GloomGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water30%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water30%MidThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water20%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water20%MidRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water20%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water20%MidRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidOvercastNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidOvercastGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-325%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-325%MidRainingAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateOvercastAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateOvercastor evolve from Oddish (Step 1)
Step 3Vileplume ✓
Vileplume Guide
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Vileplume's 490 base stat total fool you. Chlorophyll is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as an attacker. Sludge Bomb with Black Sludge is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Vileplume. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
In Sword & Shield, Run Chlorophyll on Vileplume. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Vileplume also gets Effect Spore, but they don't compare.
In Sword & Shield, Vileplume fills the attacker role. It's a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sword & Shield, run Sludge Bomb, Giga Drain, Strengthsap, and Corrosivegas on Vileplume. Sludge Bomb is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Vileplume has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves