#0045 · Gen 1 · 490 BST
Vileplume
A Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 110 base Special Attack. Common ability: Chlorophyll.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
150/90/94/117/99/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
182/145/150/178/156/112
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Vileplume
Vileplume is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 490. A Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 110 base Special Attack. Common ability: Chlorophyll.
Best stat: Special Attack (110 base)
Vileplume's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 110 base Special Attack and 50 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Chlorophyll
- Effect Spore
How to use Vileplume competitively
Open the damage calculator with Vileplume selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Vileplume appears in the species dropdown. Drop Vileplume into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0045 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Grass / Poison |
| Abilities | Chlorophyll, Effect Spore |
| Base Stat Total | 490 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 75 / 80 / 85 / 110 / 90 / 50 |