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Vileplume (pronunciation: VAHYL-ploom) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Appearance[]
Vileplume is purple in color with red eyes and short limbs. There is also a rafflesia on its head, which is a type of flower known to have a putrid smell.
Special abilities[]
Vileplume has the ability Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll allows Vileplume's Speed to rise when the sun is strong. Vileplume are known for their large flower. The flower releases a large amount of pollen in the air when it is flapped. The flapping of the flower can be very loud at times.
Evolution[]
Vileplume is one of two evolved forms of Gloom. Gloom evolves into a Vileplume with the use of a Leaf Stone.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
Version(s) | Location |
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Red/Blue | Evolve Gloom (Red only) |
Yellow | Evolve Gloom |
Gold/Silver | Evolve Gloom |
Crystal | Evolve Gloom |
Ruby/ Sapphire | Evolve Gloom |
Emerald | Evolve Gloom |
FireRed/ LeafGreen | Evolve Gloom (FireRed only) |
Diamond/ Pearl | Evolve Gloom |
Platinum | Evolve Gloom |
HeartGold/SoulSilver | Evolve Gloom |
Black/White | Evolve Gloom (White only) |
Side game locations[]
Game(s) | Location |
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Pokémon Snap | River |
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve Gloom |
Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 3, Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Evolve Gloom |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Evolve Gloom |
Pokémon Ranger | Sekra Mountain Range |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Chroma Highlands |
Pokémon Rumble | Silent Forest |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Canal Ruins, Forest Ruins, Light Ruins |
Pokédex entries[]
Red | Blue |
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The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. | |
Yellow | |
Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud. | |
Gold | |
It has the world's largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. | |
Silver | |
The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen. | |
Crystal | |
By shaking its big petals, it scatters toxic pollen into the air, turning the air yellow. | |
Ruby | |
Vileplume's toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That's why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be. | |
Sapphire | |
Vileplume has the world's largest petals. They are used to attract prey that are then doused with toxic spores. Once the prey are immobilized, this Pokémon catches and devours them. | |
Emerald | |
In seasons when it produces more pollen, the air around a Vileplume turns yellow with the powder as it walks. The pollen is highly toxic and causes paralysis. | |
FireRed | |
Its petals are the largest in the world. It fiendishly scatters allergy-causing pollen from its petals. | |
LeafGreen | |
The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up. | |
Diamond | |
Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. | |
Pearl | |
Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. | |
Platinum | |
Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. | |
HeartGold | |
It has the world's largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen. | |
SoulSilver | |
The bud bursts into bloom with a bang. It then starts scattering allergenic, poisonous pollen. | |
Black | |
Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. | |
White | |
Its petals are the largest in the world. As it walks, it scatters extremely allergenic pollen. | |
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Origins[]
Vileplume is based on rafflesia arnoldii, a parasitic flower famous for its giant blooms and stench of rotting flesh.
Vileplume's name is a combination of the words "vile" and "plume." Its Japanese name is simply "rafflesia."
References[]
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