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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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