Bellossom (Pokémon)

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Bellossom キレイハナ Kireihana #182
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Flower Pokémon
Abilities Chlorophyll ----- Blue-Striped ----- Healer Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #086 Hoenn #091 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-117 Oblivia R-130 N-015
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 12.8 lbs. Imperial 5.8 kg Metric 12.8 lbs./5.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Grass group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 184 Battle Exp.: 1841*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Bellossom (Japanese: キレイハナ Kireihana) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Gloom when exposed to a Sun Stone. It is one of Oddish's final forms, the other being Vileplume.

Biology

Physiology

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.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Bellossom 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

Bellossom in the anime

Major appearances

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.

Minor appearances

Bellossom first appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Bellossom was also used in a Template:Type2 battle in The Grass Route.

Bellossom were dancing in a grassy field and Togepi joined in, in the episode Houndoom's Special Delivery.

Bellossom was in a garden that Ash's Bayleef ran off to in Turning Over a New Bayleef.

Multiple Bellossom also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

Three Bellossom were seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.

Tammy from I Politoed Ya So had some Bellossom in her cheerleading squad.

Several Bellossom were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Oak Corral.

An injured Bellossom appeared under the care of Katrina in A Bite to Remember.

A group of Bellossom were found in a field by May in All in a Day's Wurmple.

A Bellossom was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Another one also appeared in Win, Lose or Drew!.

A Bellossom appeared in Arriving in Style!.

Two Bellossom made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Bellossom under the ownership of Noelle appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Another Bellossom appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day!.

Bellossom also appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, as few of the many wild Pokémon who live in Crown City.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP122 Bellossom Ash's Pokédex 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.

In the manga

Erika's Bellossom as it appears in Pokémon Adventures

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

In Magical Pokémon Journey, Pikachu and Clefairy rescue Princess Bellossom of the Flower Kingdom from Prince Sudowoodo of the Stone Kingdom in Pikachu and Clefairy's Heroic Tales.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS163 They will sometimes gather and start dancing. It's also knowns as a ritual dance to worship the sun.*

In the TCG

Main article: Bellossom (TCG)

Other appearances

File:SSBB Bellossom.png

Bellossom in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold Bellossom gather at times and appear to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun. Silver Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound. Crystal When these dance together, their petals rub against each other, making pretty, relaxing sounds. Stadium 2 Bellossom gather at times and appear to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound. LeafGreen Bellossom gather at times and appear to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun.
Generation IV Diamond When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Bellossom gather at times and appear to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun. SoulSilver Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound.
Generation V Black When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Gloom Crystal None Evolve Gloom
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Gloom Emerald None Evolve Gloom FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Gloom (FireRed only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Gloom Platinum None Evolve Gloom HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Gloom Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Gloom (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Springleaf Field
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Gloom (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Train Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Gloom
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Hippowdon Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Latolato Trail
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Everspring Valley (post ending)
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Flower Zone

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 480	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 00Start Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 00Start Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 00Start Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— ——% 5 2323 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 5353 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellossom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellossom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellossom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellossom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	After You	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Flail*	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Ingrain	Grass	Status	—	—%	20
	Nature Power	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95%	25
	Secret Power‡	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
	Teeter Dance*	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bellossom in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Bellossom in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellossom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellossom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Bellossom can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Bellossom cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellossom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellossom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100%	25
	Acid	Poison	Special	40	100%	30
	PoisonPowder	Poison	Status	—	75%	35
	Sleep Powder	Grass	Status	—	75%	15
	Lucky Chant	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	—%	30
	Moonlight	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
	Petal Dance	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellossom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellossom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 182.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Jungle Phrases 51%-100% HP My dancing soothes everyone! 26%-50% HP What shall I do? I've lost half my HP. 1%-25% HP I'm so sorry... I can't dance, I'm so beaten down... Level up Oh, yes! Leveled up! I'll dance more and more! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Oh, yes! Leveled up! I'll dance more and more!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   While protecting itself with leaves, it also scatters them to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Bellossom lives in the Flower Zone. She loves flowers! She gave you the Wonderful Watering Can that she found in the Beach Zone!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Their dream is to fill the Crag Area with flowers. They collect various seeds and plant them, but some Pokémon eat them.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Oddish  Grass  Poison

Level 21 →

First Evolution Gloom  Grass  Poison

Sun Stone →

Second Evolution Bellossom  Grass

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Bellossom images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Bellossom's early artwork

• Bellossom is smaller than both of its pre-evolutions.
  • It is also lighter than its pre-evolution. Others are Porygon2, Alakazam, Venomoth and Gliscor.
  • 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 along with Manaphy are the only Pokémon that can breed into a bigger Pokémon.
  • However, Bellossom weighs more than Oddish, while Phione weighs more than Manaphy.

Origin

Bellossom may be based on a rafflesia keithii and a hula dancer.

Name origin

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).

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Blubella Combination of Blume and Spanish bella. It also might come from bluebell. French Joliflor From joli and flore. Korean 아르코 Areuko Chinese (Taiwan) 美麗花 Měi Lì Huā Literally "Beautiful flower".

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