Gloom
#56 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Weed Pokémon
Sword
Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles.
Shield
What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Oddish #55 | Level 21 |  Gloom #56 |
Gloom #56 |  Use Leaf Stone |  Vileplume #57 |
Gloom #56 |  Use Sun Stone |  Bellossom #58 |
Normal
Shiny
Gloom
Weed Pokémon
HP
60
Attack
65
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
75
Speed
40
Total
395
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.25× from
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Acid | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats. |
| 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 | Growth |  |  Status | - | - | 20 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| Start | Sweet Scent | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. |
| 12 | Mega Drain | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 14 | Poison Powder | | Status | - | 75 | 35 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target. |
| 16 | Stun Spore | | Status | - | 75 | 30 | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| 18 | Sleep Powder | | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target. |
| 20 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 26 | Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| 32 | Moonblast |  | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| 38 | Grassy Terrain | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves. |
| 44 | Moonlight | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 50 | Petal Dance | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM11 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM21 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM29 | Charm | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM31 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM39 | Facade | |  Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM50 | Bullet Seed | | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. |
| TM59 | Fling |  | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM63 | Drain Punch | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM74 | Venoshock | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM88 | Grassy Terrain | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves. |
| TR00 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| TR65 | Energy Ball | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR77 | Grass Knot | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR92 | Dazzling Gleam | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassy Glide | | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 | Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain. |
Chlorophyll
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Stench
Hidden Ability
By releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.