Gloom #044

Gloom overview

Gloom, the Weed Pokémon, is a dual Grass and Poison type Pokémon registered at National Pokédex number 44.

It stands 0.8 m tall and weighs 8.6 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles. Smells incredibly foul! However, around one out of a thousand people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink.

Gloom base stats

Gloom has a base stat total of 395. Its highest base stat is Sp. Attack at 85.

Low Speed means it usually moves second, so it relies on bulk and special power rather than outpacing opponents.

Gloom base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	60
Attack	65
Defense	70
Sp. Attack	85
Sp. Defense	75
Speed	40
Total	395

Gloom abilities

Gloom's standard ability is Chlorophyll.

Its hidden ability, Stench, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Gloom type matchups

Defensively, Gloom takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Ice and Psychic moves.

It resists Grass, Water, Electric, Fighting and Fairy attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Flying	×2
Fire	×2
Ice	×2
Psychic	×2
Grass	×0.25
Water	×0.5
Electric	×0.5
Fighting	×0.5
Fairy	×0.5

Gloom evolution

Gloom belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Oddish → Gloom (Level 21) → Vileplume (Leaf Stone).

Gloom training and breeding

With a capture rate of 120, Gloom is moderately difficult to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Plant egg group.

Early level-up moves include Absorb, Acid and Growth, and it can learn 78 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Absorb
1	Acid
1	Growth
1	Poison Powder
1	Stun Spore
1	Sweet Scent
12	Mega Drain
14	Sleep Powder
18	Razor Leaf
20	Giga Drain
24	Lucky Chant
26	Toxic

Frequently asked questions about Gloom