044 rbspr044.gif gby044.gif poke44g.png poke44gs.png poke44s.png poke44ss.png poke44c.gif poke44cs.gif Gloom クサイハナ (Kusaihana) Weed Pokémon Grass/Poison 2'07" 11.9 lbs. 50% ♀/50% ♂ GLOOM The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey. Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink. What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky, and clings stubbornly if touched. It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close. The smell from its drool-like syrup, and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint. 60 65 70 40 85 320 60 65 70 40 85 75 395

poke43g.png Oddish Gloom (Level 21)

poke44g.png Gloom Vileplume (Leaf Stone); Bellossom (Sun Stone)

poke45g.png Vileplume None

poke182g.png Bellossom None

Flying (2x), Fire (2x) Psychic (2x), Ice (2x), and Bug (4x) Normal (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), Ghost (1x), and Dragon (1x) Fighting (½x), Water (½x), Grass (½x), and Electric (½x) None Flying (2x), Fire (2x), Psychic (2x), and Ice (2x) Normal (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Steel (1x), Dragon (1x), and Dark (1x) Fighting (½x), Water (½x), Grass (½x), and Electric (½x) None Few Routes 12, 13, 14 15 None Trade from Pokémon Red, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal Version Few Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, and Cerulean Cave Few Route 5 (Night) Few Route 5 (Night) Few Route 24 (Night) Berry (100%) (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions) None Plant Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Paras, Parasect, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Tangela, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, and Sunflora Absorb Start Start Grass 20 100% 25 (max. 40) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Poison Powder Start/15 Start/15 Poison - 75% 35 (max. 56) A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. Stun Spore Start/17 Start/17 Grass - 75% 30 (max. 48) The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. Sleep Powder Start/19 Start/19 Grass - 75% 15 (max. 24) The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the foe. Acid 28 28 40 40 100% 30 (max. 48) The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. Petal Dance 38 38 Grass 90 100% 20 (max. 32) The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. Solar Beam 52 52 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Absorb Start Start Grass 20 100% 25 (max. 40) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Sweet Scent Start/7 Start/7 Normal - 100% 20 (max. 32) A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. Poison Powder Start/14 Start/14 Poison - 75% 35 (max. 56) A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. Sleep Powder 16 16 Grass - 75% 15 (max. 24) The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the foe. Stun Spore 18 18 Grass - 75% 30 (max. 48) The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. Acid 24 24 Poison 30 100% 40 (max. 64) The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target's Sp.Def stat. Moonlight 35 35 Normal - -% 5 (max. 8) The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. Petal Dance 44 44 Grass 90 100% 20 (max. 32) The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. Swords Dance TM03 TM03 Normal - - 30 (max. 48) A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. Toxic TM06 TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Take Down TM09 TM09 Normal 90 85% 20 (max. 32) A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. Double-Edge TM10 TM10 Normal 120 100% 15 (max. 24) A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. Rage TM20 TM20 Normal 20 100% 20 (max. 32) While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. Mega Drain TM21 TM21 Grass 40 100% 15 (max. 24) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Solarbeam TM22 TM22 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Mimic TM31 TM31 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle. Double Team TM32 TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Reflect TM33 TM33 Psychic - -% 20 (max. 32) A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. Bide TM34 TM34 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. Rest TM44 TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Substitute TM50 TM50 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. Cut HM01 HM01 Normal 50 90% 30 (max. 48) The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. Curse TM03 ??? - -% 10 (max. 16) A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. Toxic TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Hidden Powder TM10 Normal Varies 100% 15 (max. 24) A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. Sunny Day TM11 Fire - -% 5 (max. 8) The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. Sweet Scent TM12 Normal - 100% 20 (max. 32) A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. Snore TM13 Normal 40 100% 15 (max. 24) An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. Protect TM17 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Giga Drain TM19 Grass 60 100% 10 (max. 16) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Endure TM20 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Frustration TM21 Normal Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. Solarbeam TM22 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Return TM27 Normal Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. Double Team TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Swagger TM34 Normal - 90% 15 (max. 24) The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. Sleep Talk TM35 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. Sludge Bomb TM36 Poison 90 100% 10 (max. 16) The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. Rest TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Attract TM45 Normal - 100% 15 (max. 24) If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack. Cut HM01 Normal 50 95% 30 (max. 48) The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. Flash HM05 Normal - 10% 20 (max. 32) The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. Flail Yes Yes Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium Normal Varies 100% 15 (max. 24) The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. Razor Leaf Yes Yes Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, and Sunflora Grass 55 95% 25 (max. 40) A sharp-edged leaf is launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Swords Dance Yes Yes Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Paras, Parasect, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Tangela, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, and Sunflora Normal - -% 30 (max. 48) A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. Synthesis Yes Yes Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff Grass - -% 5 (max. 8) The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. An Gloom cannot learn tutor moves. The "flower" on top of Gloom's head resembles a Rafflesia flower found in the rainforests, which is said to smell like rotten meat. Gloom's most well-known special ability is launching a horrid-smelling pollen that has been described as smelling like a mixture of old sneakers, garbage, and rotten eggs with a hint of skunk fumes. This stench has shown to smell bad enough to knock out other people, and Pokémon. (Unconfirmed!) Gloom live in grassy plains, and can also be found in tropical areas such as jungles, and swamps, where the ground is rich in nutrients. (Unconfirmed!) Gloom appears to resemble the nocturnal flower known as rafflesia arnoldii, which has a foul odor. The fact that its terrible smelling pollen can be made into a wonderful perfume, and that 1 in 1000 people enjoy its smell may be a reference to skunks, whose musk has similar qualities. Gloom's name is taken from the word "gloom," which refers to something depressing, since it's normally seen with a depressed face. It could also come from bloom, since it's still in the blooming stage of a rafflesia arnoldii.