Oddish

#83 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Weed Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Golbat Bellossom

Pokédex entries

HeartGold

Awakened by moonlight, it roams actively at night. In the day, it stays quietly underground.

SoulSilver

If exposed to moonlight, it starts to move. It roams far and wide at night to scatter its seeds.

Details

Types

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #83
EV yield	1 SpA
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	78

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Grass
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,355 nominal steps) Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Oddish #83	Level 21	Gloom #84
Gloom #84	Use Leaf Stone	Vileplume #85
Gloom #84	Use Sun Stone	Bellossom #86

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Ilex Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	20%	At night
Ilex Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	20%	At night
Ilex Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	10%	Radio off, At night
Ilex Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	At night
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	At night
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	At night
Route 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	At night
Route 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 24	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	20%	At night
Route 24	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 25	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	20%	Not during a swarm, At night
Route 25	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	10%	Radio off, At night
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	Safari base slot 3: present only when at most 2 block-based bonus encounters for this area/method are eligible. Each retained native slot has 10% selection probability., At night
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	10%	Safari base slot 9: present only when at most 8 block-based bonus encounters for this area/method are eligible. Each retained native slot has 10% selection probability., At night
Pokéwalker Pokéwalker: Noisy Forest	Pokéwalker (selected candidate group)	5	-	Course unlocked from the start. Group C candidate; one of the two candidates in each group is selected for the outing. At least 0 daily steps (25% fewer with an advantageous type);, species and group encounter probabilities depend on selection and steps. Fixed moves: absorb, sweet scent.

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Ilex Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	20%	At night
Ilex Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	20%	At night
Ilex Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	10%	Radio off, At night
Ilex Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	At night
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	At night
Route 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 24	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	20%	At night
Route 24	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 25	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	20%	Not during a swarm, At night
Route 25	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	10%	Radio off, At night
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	Safari base slot 3: present only when at most 2 block-based bonus encounters for this area/method are eligible. Each retained native slot has 10% selection probability., At night
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	10%	Safari base slot 9: present only when at most 8 block-based bonus encounters for this area/method are eligible. Each retained native slot has 10% selection probability., At night
Pokéwalker Pokéwalker: Noisy Forest	Pokéwalker (selected candidate group)	5	-	Course unlocked from the start. Group C candidate; one of the two candidates in each group is selected for the outing. At least 0 daily steps (25% fewer with an advantageous type);, species and group encounter probabilities depend on selection and steps. Fixed moves: absorb, sweet scent.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Absorb	Special	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
5	Sweet Scent	Status	-	100	20	A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.
9	Acid	Special	40	100	30	The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
13	Poison Powder	Status	-	75	35	A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
15	Stun Spore	Status	-	75	30	The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
17	Sleep Powder	Status	-	75	15	The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe.
21	Mega Drain	Special	40	100	15	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
25	Lucky Chant	Status	-	-	30	The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing the foe from landing critical hits.
29	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
33	Moonlight	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
37	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
41	Petal Dance	Special	90	100	20	The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

			Class				Description
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09	Bullet Seed		Physical	10	100	30	The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
TM10	Hidden Power	Variable	Special	30–70	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19	Giga Drain		Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam		Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb		Special	90	100	10	The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball		Special	80	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
TM58	Endure		Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM70	Flash		Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM75	Swords Dance		Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM78	Captivate		Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk		Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift		Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM86	Grass Knot		Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87	Swagger		Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute		Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM01	Cut		Physical	50	95	30	The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Gastro Acid	Status	-	100	10	The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Charm	Status	-	100	20	The user charmingly stares at the foe, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is sharply lowered.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Ingrain	Status	-	-	20	The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
Razor Leaf	Physical	55	95	25	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Teeter Dance	Status	-	100	20	The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses all the Pokémon in battle.
Tickle	Status	-	100	20	The user tickles the foe into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Chlorophyll

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

#38

Golbat

#86

Bellossom

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