Breloom (Pokémon)

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Breloom キノガッサ Kinogassa #286
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Grass Fighting Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mushroom Pokémon
Abilities Effect Spore or Poison Heal Poison Heal Blue-Striped ----- Technician Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #035 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 86.4 lbs. Imperial 39.2 kg Metric 86.4 lbs./39.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Fairy and Grass groups 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 165 Battle Exp.: 1651*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Breloom (Japanese: キノガッサ Kinogassa) is a dual-type Grass/Fighting Pokémon.

It evolves from Shroomish starting at level 23.

Biology

Physiology

In sharp contrast to the diminutive Shroomish, Breloom sports an agile shape, similar to a kangaroo or a theropod. It has a mushroom-like green "cap" on its head with visible gills and a round, somewhat Berry-like or oak gall-like portion on both sides. Breloom’s head, neck and tail are tan in coloration. Breloom’s mouth is somewhat beak-like in shape, and there is a petal-like arrangement of extensions from its shoulders. Breloom’s chest and lower body is green, and its feet have two red claws. Breloom has seed clusters made of hardened toxic spores on the end of its tail, which it uses to slam into its foe. Its arms appear to be short and of little use, but they can stretch surprisingly far to deliver punches. Its red foreclaws are ideal for slicing.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Breloom has toxic spores on its tail, which are horrible to eat. They are also physically very strong, much like most Fighting-types, and extremely fast. Some of its unique moves depends on these two factors; one being able to hit high opponents, and the other to make sure it strikes first. In one of its Pokédex entries, it says that it has an excellent fighting technique that puts boxers to shame.

Behavior

Breloom come in groups along with other Shroomish and partake in tasks for their survival like foraging for food and defending their kind from enemies and predators. Once threatened, Breloom will not hesitate to fight and will not cease until their enemies have been warded off or beaten. Breloom are formidable combatants in battle and will take on almost any Pokémon who poses as a threat to their kind, especially their young. Breloom’s fighting technique consists of closing in on its foe with light and sprightly footwork before punching with its stretchy arms. Breloom also scatters spores from holes in the mushroom cap on its head.

Habitat

Forest Pokémon

Breloom prefers warm and humid climates.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Breloom feeds on trees and plants in fields and forests.

In the anime

Breloom in the anime

Major appearances

The first major role Breloom had was in A Shroomish Skirmish. Ash and his friends were being attacked by Breloom that had evolved from Shroomish that were mad at them for 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.

Kenny has a Breloom that appeared in Journey to the Unown! and Team Shocker!

Minor appearances

Breloom's first appearance was a cameo in the first Advanced Generation series movie, Jirachi: Wish Maker. The Mushroom Pokémon was one of the residents of Forina, Jirachi's home.

A Breloom made an appearance by the beginning of Where's Armaldo?.

Breloom had another cameo in Numero Uno Articuno as a Pokémon belonging to Noland.

A Breloom appeared in Pasta la Vista!, under the ownership of the Fighting Dojo.

A Breloom was battled by Ash and Pikachu during the tournament in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Some Breloom made a cameo in the opening to Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Breloom appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as a few of the many local Pokémon who lives in Crown City. Two Breloom worked with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua to attack him, angry at Zorua for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, the Breloom, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed by Celebi.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG082 Breloom May's Pokédex 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP060 Breloom Dawn's Pokédex Breloom, the Mushroom Pokémon. Its short arms stretch when it throws punches, and its technique is as good as a professional boxer.

In the manga

Breloom in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Breloom made a brief appearance in VS Vileplume II under the ownership of Pokémon Ranger Masaharu. However, it was no match for Emerald's Dusclops.

In the TCG

Main article: Breloom (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed The seeds on its tail are made of toxic spores. It knocks out foes with quick, virtually invisible punches. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It scatters poisonous spores and throws powerful punches while its foe is hampered by inhaled spores. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Its short arms stretch when it throws punches. Its technique is equal to that of pro boxers. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

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

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Shroomish
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 6 Secret Storage 16 Endless Level 7 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Shroomish
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Foggy Forest (7F-11F)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Misty Edgewater
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Kebia Berry (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Kebia Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 460	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 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 4× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 4× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 4× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 4× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 00Start Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 055 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 099 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 1313 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 1717 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 2121 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2323 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30 2525 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 2929 Force Palm Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 3333 Sky Uppercut Fighting Physical 08585 09090% 15 3737 Mind Reader Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 4141 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100100% 15 4545 DynamicPunch Fighting Physical 100100 05050% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	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
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	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
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Drain Punch‡	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	Focus Punch*	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Breloom 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 Breloom in that game. 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Breloom can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Breloom cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	PoisonPowder	Poison	Status	—	75%	35
	Worry SeedBW	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
	Growth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Giga DrainBW	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
	Spore	Grass	Status	—	100%	15
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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 286.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Mushroom Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP My tail doles out punches faster than your eyes can see! 26%-50% HP We've got a problem. I have only about half my HP left. 1%-25% HP It's all over... I'm out of power to even punch... Level up I've leveled up! My punching speed accelerated, too! 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 I've leveled up! My punching speed accelerated, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: C
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:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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: Breloom came to the Haunted Zone to battle tough Pokémon! His favorite Attractions are Absol's Hurdle Bounce and Rayquaza's Balloon Panic!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He always trains in high spirits. His goal is to participate in the Battle Tournament, but he likes anything that gets him moving.
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 Shroomish  Grass

Level 23 →

First Evolution Breloom  Grass  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
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 Breloom images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Breloom has the highest Attack base stat of all Grass-type Pokémon.
• Breloom and its pre-evolved form, Shroomish, share their species name with Paras, Parasect, Foongus, and Amoonguss. They are all known as Mushroom Pokémon.

Origin

Breloom is based on a mushroom and its body structure resembles that of a kangaroo. The shapes of its head and tail resemble that of the armored dinosaurs, Pachycephalosaurus and Ankylosaurus, respectively.

Name origin

Breloom may be a combination of umbrella and mushroom. In Latin, bellum means war, perhaps a nod to its Fighting type.

Kinogassa may be a combination of 茸 kinoko (mushroom) and 傘 kasa (umbrella).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キノガッサ Kinogassa From 茸 kinoko and 傘 kasa French Chapignon From chapeau and champignon Spanish Breloom Same as English name German Kapilz From Kappe and Pilz Italian Breloom Same as English name Korean 버섯모 Beoseotmo From 버섯 beoseot and 모자 moja Mandarin Chinese 斗笠菇 Dǒulìgū From 斗笠 dǒulì and 菇 gū Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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