Breloom (Japanese: キノガッサ Kinogassa) is a dual-type Grass/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Shroomish starting at level 23.
Biology
Breloom is a bipedal, mushroom-like Pokémon with some kangaroo and dinosaur-like qualities. Most of its body is green, but its head to its neck and its tail are beige. On top of its head is a green, mushroom-like cap with beige gills underneath and a round, red berry-like growth with a hole in the middle on either side. It has oval, black eyes, a beak-like mouth, and frilled segments around the base of its neck. There are two red claws on each of its hands and feet. At the end of its tail, there are seed clusters made of hardened toxic spores that are horrible to eat.
Breloom can stretch its short arms to deliver fast punches. Additionally, it has light, springy footwork that allows it to get close to opponents. Another way it closes in on opponents is by incapacitating them with spores released from the holes in its cap. Its technique is equal to that of professional boxers. It prefers to live in tropical forests, where it feeds on decomposing trees and plants.
Prior to Generation V, Breloom and its pre-evolved form, Shroomish, were the only known Pokémon that could have Poison Heal as an Ability.
Evolution
Breloom evolves from Shroomish.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #035
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Breloom closes in on its foe with light and sprightly footwork, then throws punches with its stretchy arms. This Pokémon's fighting technique puts boxers to shame.
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Sapphire
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The seeds ringing Breloom's tail are made of hardened toxic spores. It is horrible to eat the seeds. Just taking a bite of this Pokémon's seed will cause your stomach to rumble.
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Emerald
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It scatters spores from holes in the cap on its head. It loves warm and humid climates. It feeds on trees and plants in fields and forests.
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FireRed
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The seeds on its tail are made of toxic spores. It knocks out foes with quick, virtually invisible punches.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It scatters poisonous spores and throws powerful punches while its foe is hampered by inhaled spores.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers.
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White
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Black 2
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Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #036
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X
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Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers.
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Y
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It scatters poisonous spores and throws powerful punches while its foe is hampered by inhaled spores.
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Omega Ruby
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Breloom closes in on its foe with light and sprightly footwork, then throws punches with its stretchy arms. This Pokémon's fighting technique puts boxers to shame.
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Alpha Sapphire
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The seeds ringing Breloom's tail are made of hardened toxic spores. It is horrible to eat the seeds. Just taking a bite of this Pokémon's seed will cause your stomach to rumble.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #107
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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It scatters poisonous spores and throws powerful punches while its foe is hampered by inhaled spores.
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Violet
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The seeds on its tail are made of toxic spores. It knocks out foes with quick, virtually invisible punches.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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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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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 460
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Breloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Breloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Breloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Breloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Breloom
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Breloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Breloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Breloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Breloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Breloom can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Breloom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Breloom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Attack: 79
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Base Defense: 53
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Base Speed: 60
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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He always trains in high spirits. His goal is to participate in the Battle Tournament, but he likes anything that gets him moving.
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Breloom made its animated series debut in A Shroomish Skirmish, where they attacked Ash and his friends after evolving from Shroomish because of Team Rocket stealing their food. May's newly evolved Combusken took on the leader Breloom in a vicious hand-to-hand fight and suddenly declared a truce between them, saving the day.
In Journey to the Unown!, Kenny used a Breloom in a battle against Ash's Turtwig. In Team Shocker!, it was used during the Solaceon Town Pokémon Contest. Breloom's performance in the Appeals Round advanced Kenny to the Contest Battles.
In A Windswept Encounter!, a wild male Breloom was in love with an Orange Flower Floette and had three Beedrill followers. He fought Noibat over the Floette, who didn't reciprocate his feelings, but later worked together with Noibat to defeat Team Rocket.
Minor appearances
Multiple Breloom debuted in a cameo in Jirachi: Wish Maker as some of the residents of Forina, Jirachi's home.
A Breloom appeared in a flashback in Poetry Commotion!.
A Breloom appeared in the opening sequence of Where's Armaldo?.
A Coordinator's Breloom appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Trainer's Breloom battled Ash's Pikachu during the Rota tournament.
In Numero Uno Articuno, Noland's Breloom was living at the Battle Factory.
A Breloom appeared in Pasta La Vista!, under the ownership of the Fighting Dojo.
A Breloom appeared in Weekend Warrior.
A Trainer's Breloom appeared in Spontaneous Combusken!.
A Coordinator's Breloom appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
Multiple Breloom appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Breloom were living in Crown City. Two of them worked with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua with the intention of attacking him, angry for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, the Breloom, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.
A Breloom appeared in Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Breloom were living at Pokémon Hills. They participated in the battle against the Genesect Army.
In Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!, a Breloom fought a Scrafty in a video that Sawyer was watching.
A Coordinator's Breloom appeared in Reuniting for the First Time!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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AG082
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Breloom
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May's Pokédex
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Breloom, the Mushroom Pokémon. Breloom is the evolved form of Shroomish. Its excellent footwork gets it within striking distance of its opponent, where it unleashes a barrage of punches.
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DP060
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Breloom
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Breloom, the Mushroom Pokémon. Its short arms stretch when it throws punches, and its technique is as good as a professional boxer.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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XY104
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Breloom
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Serena's Pokédex
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Breloom, the Mushroom Pokémon. Breloom releases poisonous spores to weaken its opponents, then attacks with powerful punches.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a wild Breloom was fleeing from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Breloom debuted in Brushing Past Breloom, where it attacked Norman, only to be quickly knocked out by his Vigoroth's Aerial Ace.
A Breloom made a brief appearance in Verily Vanquishing Vileplume II, under the ownership of Pokémon Ranger Masaharu, who battled Emerald. However, it was no match for Emerald's Dusclops.
A Breloom appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.
The Battle Tower rented a Breloom, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
A Breloom appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the International Police in Innocent Scientist.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Breloom appeared in Aim for the Top!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Breloom (TCG)
Trivia
- Breloom and its pre-evolved form share their category with Paras, Parasect, Foongus, and Amoonguss. They are all known as the Mushroom Pokémon.
- In Generation IV, Breloom can learn False Swipe via breeding, but not via TM.
- In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Breloom can learn Toxic via the Move Relearner, but not via TM.
- Prior to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Breloom was unable to learn Spore, while its pre-Evolution could.
- Breloom and Eelektross are the only Pokémon not compatible with Pokémon Sword and Shield that are capable of Dynamaxing, being able to do so in Pokémon Masters EX.
Origin
Breloom seems to be based on a mushroom, specificially agaric types. The red nodules on its head resemble the berry-like arils on a yew tree. The shape of its head is reminiscent of a kasa, traditional Japanese hats with wide brims. Some of these hats were worn by monks, samurais, and soldiers, which may explain Breloom's Fighting type. Its body structure resembles a kangaroo, so its Fighting type and boxing behavior could also be inspired by the boxing kangaroo. It may also be based on a dinosaur due to its claws, its dome-shape head resembling that of a pachycephalosaurus, its club-shaped tail resembling that of an ankylosaurus, and its pre-Evolution Shroomish resembling a dinosaur egg.
Name origin
Breloom may be a combination of umbrella and mushroom. It may also incorporate brawl. Incidentally, Breloom is also an anagram of "bloomer".
Kinogassa may be a combination of キノコ kinoko (mushroom) and 笠 kasa (traditional Japanese hat) or 傘 kasa (umbrella). It may be derived from 衣笠茸 kinugasatake (bamboo mushroom).
In other languages
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Japanese
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キノガッサ Kinogassa
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From 茸 kinoko, 笠 kasa, 傘 kasa, and 衣笠茸 kinugasatake
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French
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Chapignon
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From chapeau and champignon
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Spanish
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Breloom
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Same as English name
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German
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Kapilz
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From Kappe and Pilz
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Italian
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Breloom
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Same as English name
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Korean
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버섯모 Bosotmo
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From 버섯 beoseot and 모자 (帽子) moja
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Mandarin Chinese
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斗笠菇 Dǒulìgū
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From 斗笠 dǒulì and 菇 gū
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Cantonese Chinese
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斗笠菇 Dáulāpgū
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From 斗笠 dáulāp and 菇 gū
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More languages
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Hindi
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श्रूमकैप Shroomcap
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From shroom and cap
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Russian
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Брелум Brelum
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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คิโนกัซซา Khinokassa
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
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