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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| * James's description of Gloom's stench is confused in some sources as a description of his {{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}}. | | * James's description of Gloom's stench is confused in some sources as a description of his {{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}}. |
| * Gloom is the only dual-type Pokémon that can evolve into a [[single-type Pokémon|Bellossom (Pokémon)]]. | | * Gloom is the only dual-type Pokémon that can evolve into a {{p|Bellossom|single-type Pokémon}}. |
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Height
2'07" Imperial
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0.8 m Metric
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2'07"/0.8 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
19.0 lbs. Imperial
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8.6 kg Metric
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19.0 lbs./8.6 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 2
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 132
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Battle Exp.: 1321*
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Gloom (Japanese: クサイハナ Kusaihana) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.
It evolves from Oddish at level 21. It evolves into either Vileplume when exposed to a Leaf Stone or Bellossom when exposed to a Sun Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Like its pre-evolution, Gloom has a blue-colored body. However, it now has a reddish-brown, white-spotted "flower" atop its head. The "flower" resembles a rainforest flower, the rafflesia, which is said to smell like rotten meat. The leaves it had as an Oddish seems to be withering underneath the flower. Gloom's eyes seem perpetually closed in appearance, and their purple lips seem to drip drool constantly, however, the 'drool' is actually nectar. Gloom has gained a pair of arms, and its legs seem more developed in form.
Gender differences
A female has fewer, albeit larger, spots on its petals.
Special abilities
Gloom's most well-known special ability is launching 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. This stench has shown to smell bad enough to knock out other people and Pokémon, examples of this being Team Rocket and Charmander. Like many other Grass-types, Gloom can utilize the sun to become faster in sunlight. Gloom is also able to learn powder-based moves like PoisonPowder and Sleep Powder, restore health in moonlight, and perform attacks that drain energy from its opponent like Giga Drain.
Behavior
The fluid that oozes from its mouth, despite appearance, is actually a honey-like nectar Gloom uses to attract prey. Gloom is characterized of being able to release an incredibly foul stench from the pistils and pollen of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If Gloom is feeling calm and secure, however, it does not release its usual stinky aroma, a statement first implied in the episode Pokémon Scent-sation! Contrary to appearances, it is quite flamboyant.
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. It is commonly found in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and occasionally in Sinnoh as well.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Gloom uses a nectar to attract prey.
In the anime
Major appearances
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!.
Florinda has a Gloom which she wanted to evolve into a Vileplume in Make Room for Gloom. However, Florinda decided it didn't need to evolve after it beat Team Rocket with its powerful SolarBeam attack. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
A Gloom was also used by Gulzar in Pokémon Food Fight!.
Multiple Gloom were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
Minor appearances
Multiple Gloom were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
A Gloom under the ownership of a Trainer, appeared in Round One - Begin!, during the Indigo Plateau Conference.
A Gloom under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
Multiple Gloom appeared in Foul Weather Friends.
A Gloom was one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy in The Fortune Hunters.
A Gloom belonging to a Trainer appeared at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy in Ariados, Amigos.
A Gloom appeared in the wild in The Grass Route and another appeared in the same episode belonging to an unnamed competitor participating in the Grass-type tournament.
Gloom also appeared in The Power of One and Destiny Deoxys.
Multiple Gloom appeared in Whichever Way the Wind Blows where many of them either evolved into Bellossom or Vileplume depending on the direction of the wind which contained fragments of Sun Stones and Leaf Stones.
A Gloom was seen being fed by Tracey at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Johto Photo Finish.
A Gloom also appeared in Pinch Healing!.
Gloom also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.
A Gloom made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Multiple Gloom appeared in Bucking the Treasure Trend! where they attacked Ash and his friends.
A Gloom appeared in League Unleashed!.
Pokédex entries
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EP107
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Gloom
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Ash's Pokédex
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Gloom, the Weed Pokémon. Gloom gives off a very unpleasant smell. While strong against Water Pokémon, Gloom is weak against Fire and Flying types.
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Entry
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DP031
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Gloom
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Gardenia
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It's Gloom, the Weed Pokémon. It gives off a powerful aroma that can cause those to smell it to faint from two miles away.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Pokémon Adventures, Gloom's most notable appearance has been as wild Pokémon. Erika owns a Gloom as part of her Gym team, as with its evolutions, but it isn't shown battling.
In the Pokémon Pocket monsters manga
Erika owns an Oddish which evolved into a Gloom and then into a Vileplume as part of an act.
In the TCG
- Main article: Gloom (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink.
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Stadium
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The horrible-smelling pistil of this flower stinks over a mile away. Unwittingly inhaled, it can cause fainting.
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Generation II
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Gold
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What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
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Silver
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It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close.
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Crystal
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The smell from its drool-like syrup and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint.
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Stadium 2
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What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles.
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LeafGreen
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The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
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SoulSilver
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It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close.
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Generation V
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Black
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The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
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White
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Black 2
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The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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Total: 395
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- James's description of Gloom's stench is confused in some sources as a description of his Koffing.
- Gloom is the only dual-type Pokémon that can evolve into a single-type Pokémon.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Gloom appears to resemble the nocturnal flower known as rafflesia arnoldii, which has a foul odor. The fact that its terrible smelling pollen can be made into a wonderful perfume and that 1 in 1000 people enjoy its smell may be a reference to skunks, whose musk has similar qualities.
Name origin
Gloom is taken from the word gloom (a state of depression) and may refer to the gloom associated with smelling its stench or its seemingly depressed face. It could also come from bloom, since it is still in the blooming stage of a rafflesia arnoldii.
Kusaihana literally means "stinking flower" (臭い花 kusai hana).
In other languages
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Japanese
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クサイハナ Kusaihana
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Means "stinking flower" (臭い花 kusai hana)
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French
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Ortide
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From ortie and fétide
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Spanish
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Gloom
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Same as English name
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German
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Duflor
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From Duft and Flor
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Italian
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Gloom
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Same as English name
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Korean
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냄새꼬 Naemsaekko
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From naemsae and kkot
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Mandarin Chinese
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臭臭花 Chòuchòuhuā
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Literally "Stinky flower"
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Cantonese Chinese
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怪味花 Gwaaimeihfā
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Means "Flower with strange odor"
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Thai
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คุไซฮานะ Kusaihana
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Same as Japanese name
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Related articles
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