Gloom
#44 in the Platinum Pokédex • Weed Pokémon
Gloom
#44 in the Platinum Pokédex • Weed Pokémon
Stats
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 SpA |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 138 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon Platinum
The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Oddish #43 | Level 21 |  Gloom #44 |
Gloom #44 |  Use Leaf Stone |  Vileplume #45 |
Gloom #44 |  Use Sun Stone |  Bellossom #182 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 224 Road 224 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 51 | 5% | - |
Sea Route 230 Road 230 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 49 | 5% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 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. |
| Start | Absorb |  | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Start | Sweet Scent |  |  Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| 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. |
| 23 | Mega Drain | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 29 | Lucky Chant | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing the foe from landing critical hits. |
| 35 | Natural Gift | |  Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| 41 | Moonlight | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 47 | Giga Drain | | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 53 | Petal Dance | | Special | 90 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
Machines
| 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 | | Special | 1 | 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 | - | - | 5 | 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. |
| TM56 | Fling |  | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM60 | Drain Punch |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 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
| 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. |
Traits
Chlorophyll
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
