Gloom
#89 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Weed Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Ruby
GLOOM releases a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this Pokémon is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma.
Sapphire
From its mouth GLOOM drips honey that smells absolutely horrible. Apparently, it loves the horrid stench. It sniffs the noxious fumes and then drools even more of its honey.
Details
Types
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
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
| EV yield | 2 SpA |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 132 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Oddish #88 | Level 21 |  Gloom #89 |
Gloom #89 |  Use Leaf Stone |  Vileplume #90 |
Gloom #89 |  Use Sun Stone |  Bellossom #91 |
Encounters
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Absorb | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. |
| Start | Poison Powder | |  Status | - | 75 | 35 | Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe. |
| Start | Sweet Scent |  | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. |
| 7 | Sweet Scent | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. |
| 14 | Poison Powder | | Status | - | 75 | 35 | Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe. |
| 16 | Stun Spore | | Status | - | 75 | 30 | Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe. |
| 18 | Sleep Powder | | Status | - | 75 | 15 | Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep. |
| 24 | Acid | |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower DEFENSE. |
| 35 | Moonlight | | Status | - | - | 5 | Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. |
| 44 | Petal Dance | | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | | Special | 10 | 100 | 30 | Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 10 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM05 | Flash | | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. |
Traits
Chlorophyll
Raises SPEED in sunshine.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
