* Bellossom can only learn {{m|SolarBeam}} by leveling up in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|III}}, but cannot in {{gen|IV}} or {{gen|V}}, despite being associated with the sun.
* Bellossom can only learn {{m|SolarBeam}} by leveling up in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|III}}, but cannot in {{gen|IV}} or {{gen|V}}, despite being associated with the sun.
** While Bellossom cannot learn {{m|SolarBeam}} by leveling up, its counterpart {{p|Vileplume}} can.
** While Bellossom cannot learn {{m|SolarBeam}} by leveling up, its counterpart {{p|Vileplume}} can.
* Bellossom along with {{p|Manaphy}} are the only Pokémon that can breed into a bigger Pokémon.
** However, Bellossom weighs more than Oddish, while {{p|Phione}} weighs more than Manaphy.
Bellossom is quite different physically from the rest of its evolutionary family, being primarily green in coloration instead of blue, having circular blue eyes instead of dot-like red ones, and having red markings on its cheeks. Bellossom has two bright red flowers on its head and green and yellow leaves that resemble a skirt, all adding to an appearance of a hula dancer. It may or may not possess feet (a trait shared by Jynx); while performing the "Bel-loop-de-loop" in the episode Flower Power, its center-most leaves bent as it was getting ready to spring, which may suggest that Bellossom do not have "feet" per se but rather leaves that act as substitutes for feet or legs. However, the Pokédex does classify it as a biped. A Bellossom's petals are said to be more beautiful the worse the Gloom it evolved from smelled.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
When they rub the petals on their head together, it creates a pleasing sound.
Behavior
Bellossom are often seen dancing and chanting, resembling cheerleaders, although they're usually not actually cheering for anyone. In particular, Bellossom dances when cloudy weather persists, or when the heavy rainfall season ends and it is drawn out by the warm sunlight.
Bellossom's first major appearance was in Flower Power. A girl named Bailey had a pair that she wanted to be able to a dance, but one of them was having trouble with the somersault that the dance required.
In Whichever Way the Wind Blows, there was a meadow in which Gloom evolved by collecting sediments of either Leaf Stones or Sun Stones that blew in the wind. The Vileplume and Bellossom were feuding in that area.
Bellossom, the Flower Pokémon. When these Pokémon move, their delicate petals rub together, creating a pleasant sound. They are also known for their unique acrobatic dancing abilities.
When Gold helps Joey get his bag back, Bellossom is one of the Pokémon shown there.
In Volume 12, Erika owns a group of Bellossom who presumably help her in flower arrangement. One of them battled Pryce's Swinub during the Gym Leaders' exhibition matches at the Indigo Plateau.
When released from a Poké Ball, Bellossom will use its Sleep Powder to put any nearby opponents into a deep sleep. As Bellossom stays on-screen for longer than most Pokémon, this gives the thrower time to power up a smash move. It is also available as a trophy.
Trophy information
From time to time, these beautiful flower Pokémon will gather in numbers and perform an odd sort of dance to call out the sun. While in the midst of this strange exhibition, their petals brush together to create a peaceful and soothing melody. A Gloom will only evolve into a Bellossom if it's exposed to a Sun Stone.
Bellossom makes a return appearance in Brawl, once again using its Sleep Powder to put opponents to sleep and leave them vulnerable to attacks.
Trophy Information
"A Flower Pokémon. After spells of cloudy weather, Bellossom will gather to call out the sun by performing a dance. When exposed long enough to the sun, the leaves on its body will spin around. A Bellossom's Speed is also known to increase with sun exposure. Its main specialty is poison attacks. Also, Bellossom will close its flowers when sleeping."
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
When Bellossom get exposed to plenty of sunlight, the leaves ringing its body begin to spin around. This Pokémon's dancing is renowned in southern lands.
A Bellossom grows flowers more beautifully if it evolves from a smelly Gloom - the stinkier the better. At night, this Pokémon closes its petals and goes to sleep.
Its flower petals deepen in color through exposure to sunlight. When cloudy weather persists, it does a dance that is thought to be a ritual for summoning the sun.
This makes it one of two Pokémon that is both smaller and lighter than the Pokémon it evolves from. The other is Porygon2.
Bellossom is the smallest Pokémon that has evolved twice.
In its Gold and Silver artwork, and artwork made earlier, Bellossom's body is shown with a blue color instead of its usual green. This color is similar to that of its evolutionary relatives and its Shiny color in Generation II.
Bellossom is the only single-typed Pokémon that evolves from a dual-typed Pokémon (thus the only Pokémon losing secondary type upon evolution).
Bellossom shares the same species name with Vileplume and Bellsprout. They are all known as Flower Pokémon.
Bellossom can only learn SolarBeam by leveling up in Generations II and III, but cannot in IV or V, despite being associated with the sun.
While Bellossom cannot learn SolarBeam by leveling up, its counterpart Vileplume can.
Bellossom is a combination of bella or belle (Spanish and French for pretty) and blossom. It may also come from bell, referring to how its petals make ringing sounds and the fact that its body structure resembles a bell.
Kireihana is a combination of 奇麗 kirei (pretty) and 花 hana (flower).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Bellossom images on Bulbagarden Archives.
