Gloom (Pokémon)

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Gloom クサイハナ Kusaihana #044
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Grass Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Weed Pokémon
Ability Chlorophyll Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #044 Johto #084 Hoenn #089 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′07″ Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2′07″/0.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 19.0 lbs. Imperial 8.6 kg Metric 19.0 lbs./8.6 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Plant group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 132 Battle Exp.: 1321*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Gloom (Japanese: クサイハナ Kusaihana) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

The "flower" on top of Gloom's head resembles a Rafflesia flower found in the rainforests, which is said to smell like rotten meat.

Gender differences

A female has fewer, albeit larger, spots on its petals.

Special abilities

Gloom's most well-known special ability is launching a 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.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

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.

Diet

Gloom is a carnivore; it attracts prey with its nectar.

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:ErikaAndGloom.gif

Erika and her Gloom.

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.

While not actually seen before evolving into a Vileplume in Holy Matrimony!, James's fiancée, Jessiebelle had a Gloom that was once an Oddish.

Florinda has a Gloom which she wanted to evolve into a Vileplume in Make Room for Gloom. But this Gloom didn't need to evolve after it beat Team Rocket with its powerful SolarBeam attack.

A Gloom was also used by Gulzar in Pokémon Food Fight.

In the TCG

Main article: Gloom (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey. Blue Yellow Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink. Stadium The horrible-smelling pistil of this flower stinks over a mile away. Unwittingly inhaled, it can cause fainting.
Generation II Gold What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched. Silver It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close. Crystal The smell from its drool-like syrup and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint. Stadium 2 What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles. LeafGreen The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
Generation IV Diamond The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away. Pearl The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Few Routes 12, 13, 14, 15 (Red only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Few Routes 12, 13, 14, 15 and Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver Few Route 5 (Night) Crystal Few Route 24 (Night)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Few Routes 121 and 123, Safari Zone Emerald Few Routes 121 and 123, Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Few Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, and Water Path (FireRed only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 224, 229, and 230 Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Viridian Forest
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Oddish
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 2 Endless Level 15 Forever Level 51 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Silent Chasm (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger	Outside Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Nurue Field

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 395	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. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Template:Type2 moves is 4×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Absorb PoisonPowder Stun Spore Sleep Powder 28 Acid 38 Petal Dance 52 SolarBeam

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Absorb Sweet Scent PoisonPowder Stun Spore Sleep Powder 24 Acid 35 Moonlight 44 Petal Dance

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Absorb Sweet Scent PoisonPowder Stun Spore Sleep Powder 24 Acid 35 Moonlight 44 Petal Dance

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Absorb Sweet Scent Acid PoisonPowder Stun Spore Sleep Powder 23 Mega Drain 29 Lucky Chant 35 Natural Gift 41 Moonlight 47 Giga Drain 53 Petal Dance

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM03 Swords Dance TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM20 Rage TM21 Mega Drain TM22 SolarBeam TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM01 Cut

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Sweet Scent TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM36 Sludge Bomb TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM01 Cut HM05 Flash

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM09 Bullet Seed TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM01 Cut HM05 Flash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM09 Bullet Seed TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM53 Energy Ball TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM60 Drain Punch TM70 Flash TM75 Swords Dance TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM86 Grass Knot TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Charm*			Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
Flail*			Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Ingrain			Tangela Sunkern, Sunflora Roselia Cacnea, Cacturne Carnivine Snover, Abomasnow Tangrowth
Razor Leaf			Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Sunflora Tropius Turtwig,Grotle,Torterra Snover, Abomasnow
Swords Dance			Bulbasaur**, Ivysaur**, Venusaur** Oddish*/**, Gloom*/**, Vileplume*/** Paras**, Parasect**Bellsprout*/**, Weepinbell*/**, Victreebel*/** Exeggcute**, Exeggutor** Tangela** Chikorita**, Bayleef**, Meganium** Bellossom** Hoppip**, Skiploom**, Jumpluff** Sunkern**, Sunflora** Lotad**, Lombre**, Ludicolo** Seedot**, Nuzleaf**, Shiftry** Shroomish**, Breloom** Roselia** Cacnea**, Cacturne** Tropius** Turtwig**, Grotle**, Torterra** Budew**, Roserade** Cherubi**, Cherrim** Carnivine** Snover**, Abomasnow** Tangrowth**
Synthesis			Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry Roselia Tropius Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Tickle			Tangela, Tangrowth
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. **Father needs to learn this move through TM.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
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 Gloom images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• The bud on Gloom's head was orange in Generation II, but was changed to brown in Generation III.

Origin

Gloom appears to resemble the nocturnal flower known as rafflesia arnoldii, which has a foul odor.

Name origin

Gloom's name is taken from the word gloom, which refers to something depressing, since it's normally seen with a depressed face. It could also come from bloom, since it's still in the blooming stage of a rafflesia arnoldii. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 臭い花, stinking flower.

In other languages

• German: Duflor
• French: Ortide - Ortie means nettle, fétide means fetid.
• Korean: 냄새꼬 Naemsaekko
• Chinese (Taiwan): 臭臭花 (Chou Chou Hua) - stink flower
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 怪味花 (Guai Wei Hua) - suspiciously tasting flower

Related articles

• Erika's Gloom

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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