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Vileplume

Vileplume

GRASSPOISON
HP
75
Atk
80
Def
85
SpA
110
SpD
90
Spe
50
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Weaknesses

  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • ICE2x
  • PSYCHIC2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. After YouNORMALStatus20.5%
  2. Sludge BombPOISONSpecial20.3%
  3. Sleep PowderGRASSStatus20.3%
  4. Solar BeamGRASSSpecial7.9%

Best Ability / Item

ChlorophyllFocus SashFocus Sash

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Best Vileplume Moves

  • #1

    After You

    NORStatus

    The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

    20.53%
  • #2

    Sludge Bomb

    POISpecial90 BP

    The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

    20.33%
  • #3

    Sleep Powder

    GRAStatus

    The user scatters a cloud of soporific dust that puts the target to sleep.

    20.25%
  • #4

    Solar Beam

    GRASpecial120 BP

    The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

    7.93%
  • #5

    Leaf Storm

    GRASpecial130 BP

    The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    7.24%
  • #6

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    5.78%
  • #7

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    4.13%
  • #8

    Strength Sap

    GRAStatus

    The user restores its own HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It then lowers the target's Attack stat.

    3.55%
  • #9

    Energy Ball

    GRASpecial90 BP

    The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    3.17%
  • #10

    Leech Seed

    GRAStatus

    A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

    2.59%
  • #11

    Other

    4.50%

Best Vileplume Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    45.61%
  • #2

    Timid 1/0/0/32/1/32

    7.64%
  • #3

    Relaxed 31/0/25/0/10/0

    6.65%
  • #4

    Modest 1/0/0/32/1/32

    5.26%
  • #5

    Timid 32/0/0/2/0/32

    4.96%
  • #6

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    3.09%
  • #7

    Timid 1/0/1/32/0/32

    2.76%
  • #8

    Timid 0/0/2/32/0/32

    2.04%
  • #9

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    1.63%
  • #10

    Timid 32/0/2/0/0/32

    1.49%
  • #11

    Other

    18.87%

Best Vileplume Abilities

  • #1

    Chlorophyll

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.

    87.67%
  • #2

    Effect Spore

    Contact with the Pokémon may inflict poison, sleep, or paralysis on the attacker.

    12.33%

Best Vileplume Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    65.72%
  • #2
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Boosts accuracy of holder by an 110%.

    10.35%
  • #3
    Big Root

    Big Root

    Increases the amount of HP restored when an HP-draining move is used by 30%.

    9.99%
  • #4
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    4.30%
  • #5
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    2.65%
  • #6
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Fire-type move.

    2.22%
  • #7
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    1.38%
  • #8
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.67%
  • #9
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.56%
  • #10
    Coba Berry

    Coba Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Flying-type move by 50%.

    0.50%
  • #11

    Other

    1.66%

Best Vileplume Teammates

  • #1
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    18.81%
  • #2
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    16.04%
  • #3
    SylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.32%
  • #4
    Scrafty-MegaScrafty-Mega
    DARFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    5.29%
  • #5
    Pyroar-MegaPyroar-Mega
    FIRNOR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.05%
  • #6
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.04%
  • #7
    StaraptorStaraptor
    NORFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.90%
  • #8
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.58%
  • #9
    Floette-MegaFloette-Mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.66%
  • #10
    Staraptor-MegaStaraptor-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    1.99%
  • #11

    Other

    30.32%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Vileplume?

The best moveset for Vileplume in the current competitive meta typically features the moves After You, Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, Solar Beam.

How to counter Vileplume in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Vileplume can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x, psychic 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Vileplume?

The best item for Vileplume is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.