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Gloom

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Gloom

#89 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Weed Pokémon

Gloom sprite

Normal

Shiny Gloom sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Emerald

A horribly noxious honey drools from its mouth. One whiff of the honey can result in memory loss. Some fans are said to enjoy this overwhelming stink, however.

Details

Types

GrassPoison

Category

Weed Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

8.6 kg (19 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0044

Pokédex

#89 (Hoenn)

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

65

121

251

Defense

70

130

262

Sp. Atk

85

157

295

Sp. Def

75

139

273

Speed

40

76

196

Total

395

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Gloom, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
132

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (elapsed hatch time varies; Flame Body or Magma Armor speeds hatching in Emerald)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 121

Road 121

Walking in tall grass or a cave285%

-

Route 123

Road 123

Walking in tall grass or a cave285%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2910%

Use the Mach Bike to reach the northwest Safari Zone

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)

Walking in tall grass or a cave315%

Use the Mach Bike to reach the northwest Safari Zone

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2910%

Use the Acro Bike to reach the north Safari Zone

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)

Walking in tall grass or a cave315%

Use the Acro Bike to reach the north Safari Zone

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SW)

Walking in tall grass or a cave255%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SE)

Walking in tall grass or a cave255%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010020

An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.

StartPoison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.

StartSweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness.

7Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness.

14Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.

16Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.

18Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.

24AcidPoisonPhysical4010030

Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower DEFENSE.

35MoonlightNormalStatus--5

Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.

44Petal DanceGrassSpecial7010020

A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM09Bullet SeedGrassSpecial1010030

Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.

TM10Hidden Power

Type varies

Varies By Type30–7010015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial601005

An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonPhysical9010010

Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.

HM05FlashNormalStatus-7020

Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Uses an available move randomly while asleep.

SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.

SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Chlorophyll

Raises SPEED in sunshine.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

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