Gloom (Pokémon)
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| Gloom クサイハナ Kusaihana | |
| Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #044 |
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| Johto Dex | #084 |
| Hoenn Dex | #089 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-127 |
| Almia Browser | R-115 |
| Type | Grass / Poison |
| Species | Weed Pokémon |
| Height | 2′07″ (0.8m) |
| Weight | 19.0 lbs. (8.6kg) |
| Ability | Chlorophyll |
| Egg group | Plant |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 132 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 120 |
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Gloom (Japanese: クサイハナ Kusaihana) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
The "flower" on top of Gloom's head resembles a Rafflesia flower found in the rainforests, which is said to smell like rotten meat.
Gender differences
A female has fewer spots on its petals.
Special abilities
Gloom's most well-known special ability is launching a horrid-smelling pollen that has been described as smelling like a mixture of old sneakers, garbage, and rotten eggs with a hint of skunk fumes.
Behavior
Habitat
Gloom live in grassy plains, and can also be found in tropical areas such as jungles and swamps, where the ground is rich in nutrients.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Erika, the Gym Leader of Celadon City, has a Gloom that Ash Ketchum rescued from the Gym when it went up in flames because of Team Rocket. Erika first met Gloom when it saved her from a Grimer when she was a girl. It appeared in Pokémon Scent-sation.
While not actually seen before evolving into a Vileplume in Holy Matrimony!, James's fiancée, Jessiebelle had a Gloom that was once an Oddish.
Florinda has a Gloom which she wanted to evolve into a Vileplume in Make Room for Gloom. But this Gloom didn't need to evolve after it beat Team Rocket with its powerful SolarBeam attack.
A Gloom was also used by Gulzar in Pokémon Food Fight.
In the TCG
- Main article: Gloom (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| I | Red | The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey. |
| Blue | ||
| Yellow | Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink. | |
| Stadium | The horrible-smelling pistil of this flower stinks over a mile away. Unwittingly inhaled, it can cause fainting. | |
| II | Gold | What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. |
| Silver | It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close. | |
| Crystal | The smell from its drool-like syrup and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint. | |
| Stadium 2 | What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. | |
| III | 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 drips even more of its honey. | |
| 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. | |
| FireRed | Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles. | |
| LeafGreen | The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey. | |
| IV | Diamond | The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away. |
| Pearl | The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
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| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | Few | Routes 12, 13, 14, 15 (Red only) |
| Pokémon Yellow | Few | Routes 12, 13, 14, 15 and Cerulean Cave | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | Few | Route 5 (Night) |
| Pokémon Crystal | Few | Route 24 (Night) | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Few | Routes 121 and 123, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Emerald | Few | Routes 121 and 123, Safari Zone | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | Few | Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, and Water Path (FireRed only) | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Common | Routes 224, 229, and 230 |
| Pal Park | Forest |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Channel | Viridian Forest |
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve from Oddish |
| Pokémon Trozei | Endless Level 2 Endless Level 15 Forever Level 51 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Silent Chasm (1F-9F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Outside Jungle Relic |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Nurue Field |
Base stats
| HP: | 60 | |
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| Attack: | 65 | |
| Defense: | 70 | |
| Special: | 85 | |
| SpAtk: | 85 | |
| SpDef: | 75 | |
| Speed: | 40 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 400.
Learnset
Gloom is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
| Move | Type | Cat. | Father |
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| Charm* | | | Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff |
| Flail* | | | Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo |
| Ingrain | | | Tangela Sunkern, Sunflora Roselia Cacnea, Cacturne Carnivine Snover, Abomasnow Tangrowth |
| Razor Leaf | | | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Sunflora Tropius Turtwig,Grotle,Torterra Snover, Abomasnow |
| Swords Dance | | | Bulbasaur**, Ivysaur**, Venusaur** Oddish*/**, Gloom*/**, Vileplume*/** Paras**, Parasect**Bellsprout*/**, Weepinbell*/**, Victreebel*/** Exeggcute**, Exeggutor** Tangela** Chikorita**, Bayleef**, Meganium** Bellossom** Hoppip**, Skiploom**, Jumpluff** Sunkern**, Sunflora** Lotad**, Lombre**, Ludicolo** Seedot**, Nuzleaf**, Shiftry** Shroomish**, Breloom** Roselia** Cacnea**, Cacturne** Tropius** Turtwig**, Grotle**, Torterra** Budew**, Roserade** Cherubi**, Cherrim** Carnivine** Snover**, Abomasnow** Tangrowth** |
| Synthesis | | | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry Roselia Tropius Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra |
| Tickle | | | Tangela, Tangrowth |
| *Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. **Father needs to learn this move through TM. | |||
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| | Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
| | Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| | Rarity: Rare | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: -19% | Friend Area: Jungle |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | I know I stink, but I'll KO foes, so please bear with me! | |
| 26%-50% HP | I only have half my HP left. | |
| 1%-25% HP | No more... I'm out of power... | |
| Level Up | Yup! Leveled up! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
| Group: | Loops: 8 | Minimum Experience: - |
| Poké Assist: | Field Move: None | Maximum Experience: - |
| Gloom blasts gas with a horrible stench. It hides in soil with only its head showing. | ||
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
| Group: | Poké Assist: | Field Move: Cut x2 |
Evolution
Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Back | |||
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Trivia
- The bud on Gloom's head was orange in Generation II, but was changed to brown in Generation III.
Origin
Gloom appears to resemble the nocturnal flower known as rafflesia arnoldii, which has a foul odor.
Name origin
Gloom's name is taken from the word gloom, which refers to something depressing, since it's normally seen with a depressed face. It could also come from bloom, since it's still in the blooming stage of a rafflesia arnoldii. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 臭い花, stinking flower.
In other languages
- German: Duflor
- French: Ortide - Ortie means nettle, fétide means fetid.
- Korean: 냄새꼬 Naemsaekko
- Chinese (Taiwan): 臭臭花 (Chou Chou Hua) - stink flower
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 怪味花 (Guai Wei Hua) - suspiciously tasting flower
Related articles
External links
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