bellossom
Generation II · #0182 — Flower Pokémon
Bellossom, known in Japan as Kireihana (キレイハナ), is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II that represents the final evolution of Oddish when a Sun Stone is applied to its pre-evolution, Gloom. As National Pokédex entry #182, Bellossom stands apart from its evolutionary sibling Vileplume as an alternative final form, offering trainers a distinct choice in how they develop their Oddish. This flower Pokémon embodies the transformation from an unpleasant-smelling bud into a beautiful tropical bloom, with its aesthetic and abilities reflecting the power of sunlight and warmth. Despite being rarely encountered in the wild due to its reliance on evolutionary stones, Bellossom has maintained a steady presence in Pokémon games and competitive play since its introduction, earning recognition for its defensive capabilities and unique status ability.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
5.8kg
Category
Flower Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.
Bellossom Biology & Physical Characteristics
Bellossom is a primarily green flowering plant Pokémon with a distinctive appearance that draws inspiration from tropical hula dancers and flowering plants like the Rafflesia. Standing merely 0.4 meters (1'04") tall and weighing only 5.8 kilograms (12.8 lbs), this diminutive creature features a green, rounded body adorned with circular blue eyes and prominent red circular markings on its cheeks. Two bright red Rafflesia-like flowers crown its head, while a ring of green and yellow leaves encircles its lower body like a decorative skirt, completing its hula dancer aesthetic. Remarkably, Bellossom lacks visible feet despite being classified as a biped by Pokédex standards; instead, it uses its flexible center-most leaves as substitutes for locomotion, bending them to spring and move across terrain. The Pokédex reveals a fascinating detail: Bellossom grows flowers more beautifully if it has evolved from a particularly smelly Gloom—the more pungent the pre-evolution, the more vibrant and colorful the resulting petals become. When its petals rub together, they produce a pleasant, relaxing ringing sound that has become synonymous with this Pokémon's identity.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Bellossom Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Bellossom maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, consistent across all games and generations. As a member of the Grass Egg Group, Bellossom can only breed with other Pokémon sharing this classification, producing Oddish eggs that hatch after twenty cycles (approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps). The Grass Egg Group is one of the more populous categories in Pokémon breeding, allowing Bellossom to produce offspring with numerous compatible partners including Bulbasaur, Exeggcute, Tangela, and many others. Interestingly, the game data shows variation in base friendship values across generations—Bellossom maintained a base friendship of 70 in Generations II through VII, which was reduced to 50 in later generations, affecting how quickly newly hatched or caught Bellossom bond with their trainers. The moderate hatching time of twenty cycles places Bellossom in a middle ground for breeding convenience, neither particularly quick nor extensively time-consuming. This moderate breeding profile makes Bellossom a reasonable choice for players seeking to breed Grass-type Pokémon, though its reliance on the Sun Stone evolution method means that bred Oddish will require additional resources to achieve their final Bellossom form.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
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held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
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Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
absorb-bulb
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Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
absorb-bulb
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
absorb-bulb
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
absorb-bulb
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
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bellossom's Evolution Chain
Bellossom Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Bellossom evolves from Gloom when exposed to a Sun Stone, making it one of two possible final evolutions for the Oddish line, the other being Vileplume, which evolves using a Leaf Stone. This branching evolution path was revolutionary for Generation II, offering trainers meaningful choices in how they developed their Pokémon. The evolution from Gloom to Bellossom represents a dramatic transformation in appearance and characteristics—the foul-smelling, drooping bud becomes a vibrant, dancing flower. Unlike some other evolution stones that simply enlarge or strengthen a Pokémon, the Sun Stone catalyzes a fundamental aesthetic and behavioral shift, replacing Gloom's unpleasant characteristics with Bellossom's graceful charm. The use of a Sun Stone is thematically appropriate, as Bellossom's entire biology and behavior revolve around sunlight and warmth. This evolution method emphasizes the importance of environmental factors in Pokémon development and remains one of the most thematically coherent evolution methods in the entire franchise. Trainers seeking Bellossom specifically must decide between it and Vileplume during their journey, making this evolution choice a significant moment in gameplay.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Bellossom Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Bellossom is plentiful throughout tropical regions, where it exhibits fascinating behavioral patterns centered around dance and sunlight. According to Pokédex entries, Bellossom gathers in groups and performs ritualistic dances that are believed to summon the sun, particularly when cloudy weather persists or following the heavy rainfall season. These dances are renowned in the southern lands, and when multiple Bellossom dance together, their petals rub against each other to create pretty, relaxing sounds that echo through tropical landscapes. The Pokémon's petals deepen in color through exposure to sunlight, and when blessed with plenty of sunshine, the leaves ringing its body begin to spin around in a mesmerizing display. At night, Bellossom closes its petals and retreats into sleep, following a diurnal cycle closely tied to solar exposure. This behavior suggests that Bellossom is fundamentally a sun-worshipping Pokémon, with its entire existence oriented toward light and warmth. Its dancing is not merely aesthetic but appears to serve spiritual or environmental purposes, representing a connection between the Pokémon and natural cycles.
Pokedex Entries
BELLOSSOM gather at times and appear to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun.
Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound.
When these dance together, their petals rub against each other, making pretty, relaxing sounds.
When BELLOSSOM gets exposed to plenty of sunlight, the leaves ringing its body begin to spin around. This POKéMON’s dancing is renowned in the southern lands.
A BELLOSSOM grows flowers more beautifully if it has evolved from a smelly GLOOM - the stinkier the better. At night, this POKéMON closes its petals and goes to sleep.
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.
Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound.
BELLOSSOM gather at times and appear to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun.
When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open.
BELLOSSOM gather at times and seem to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun.
Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound.
When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open.
When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open.
Bellossom gather at times and seem to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun.
When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance in the open.
When Bellossom gets exposed to plenty of sunlight, the leaves ringing its body begin to spin around. This Pokémon’s dancing is renowned in the southern lands.
A Bellossom grows flowers more beautifully if it has evolved from a smelly Gloom—the more stinky the better. At night, this Pokémon closes its petals and goes to sleep.
Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound.
Bellossom gather at times and appear to dance. They say that the dance is a ritual to summon the sun.
Bellossom Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Bellossom's design brilliantly synthesizes botanical elements with cultural iconography to create a Pokémon that is both scientifically inspired and visually enchanting. The name "Bellossom" derives from the words "bell" and "blossom," referencing both the bell-like appearance of its flowers and the ringing sounds its petals produce when they rub together. In Japanese, its name "Kireihana" (キレイハナ) combines "kirei" (美麗), meaning beautiful or clean, with "hana" (花), meaning flower—a fitting description for a Pokémon that emerges pristine and radiant from its malodorous pre-evolution. The visual design draws heavily from the Rafflesia, a parasitic tropical flower known for its enormous petals and unpleasant smell, with Bellossom representing the beautiful aesthetic potential hidden within this species. The hula dancer aesthetic—evident in the leaf skirt and dancing posture—reflects a deliberate design choice to imbue the Pokémon with grace and tropical elegance. This design successfully captures the transformative journey from repugnant Gloom to gorgeous Bellossom, making the visual evolution one of the most satisfying in the franchise. The color palette of vibrant reds, greens, and yellows further emphasizes the tropical habitat and the vitality associated with sunlight and flowering.
Learnable Moves
Bellossom can learn 86 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| acid | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gastro acid | poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| ingrain | grass | Status | — | — | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| moonlight | fairy | Status | — | — | 5 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| petal blizzard | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| petal dance | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| poison powder | poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 |
| pollen puff | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quiver dance | bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
| razor leaf | grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep powder | grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| solar blade | grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 |
| strength sap | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stun spore | grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| teeter dance | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| tickle | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| triple axel | ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Bellossom Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Bellossom occupies a defensive niche with a well-rounded stat distribution that emphasizes tanking special attacks rather than dealing damage. Its base stat total of 490 is relatively modest, but the allocation is particularly strategic: Special Defense reaches 100, the highest of any stat, supported by a respectable Defense of 95 and Special Attack of 90, making Bellossom a capable special wall. With HP at 75 and Attack at 80, it possesses baseline offensive presence while prioritizing defensive bulk, though its abysmal Speed stat of 50 means it will almost always move last in competitive play. Chlorophyll, Bellossom's primary ability, doubles its Speed during strong sunlight, making it a natural fit for sun-based competitive teams where it transforms from sluggish to moderately fast. The hidden ability Healer offers an alternative utility option with a 30% chance each turn to cure adjacent allies of major status conditions, providing team support in double and triple battles. Competitively, Bellossom functions best as a special wall and status absorber in sun-heavy team compositions, utilizing moves like Synthesis (which heals 75% HP in sunlight), Sludge Bomb, and Energy Ball. While it lacks the offensive pressure of Vileplume, Bellossom's superior Special Defense and Healer ability make it valuable for trainers prioritizing defensive sustainability and team support over raw damage output.
Commonly Asked Questions About Bellossom
What type is Bellossom?
Bellossom is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Bellossom evolve from?
Bellossom evolved from vileplume that evolved from gloom that evolved from oddish.
What are Bellossom's weaknesses?
Bellossom is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Bellossom Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Bellossom has maintained a presence in Pokémon media since its introduction, though it has never achieved the iconic status of more prominent Grass-types like Venusaur or Exeggutor. In the animated series, Bellossom appears in the episode "Flower Power," which explores its unique characteristics and dancing behaviors, introducing anime audiences to its ritualistic sun-summoning dances. The Pokémon has appeared in various Super Smash Bros. games as a trophy, acknowledging its design significance within the broader Pokémon cultural landscape. In trading card games, Bellossom has received various card representations across multiple generations, though it has rarely been competitively dominant in the TCG format. The Pokémon's design has influenced player perception of the Oddish evolutionary line, with many trainers choosing the Sun Stone evolution specifically to experience Bellossom's transformation narrative. Its tropical aesthetic and graceful design have made it popular among players who prioritize Pokémon aesthetics, and it has inspired fan art and creative interpretations celebrating its hula dancer appearance. Additionally, Bellossom's sun-dependent characteristics have resonated with players interested in thematic team building, making it a staple choice for sunny weather-focused competitive and casual teams.
Where to Find Bellossom in Every Pokémon Game
Bellossom's availability varies significantly across Pokémon games due to its evolution method reliance on Sun Stones. In most games, Bellossom cannot be caught directly in the wild; instead, trainers must obtain an Oddish, evolve it to Gloom through leveling to level 21, then apply a Sun Stone to achieve Bellossom. In Generation II games (Gold, Silver, Crystal), Bellossom appears with Pokédex number #0086 in the Johto Regional Pokédex, with Oddish being accessible in certain areas. HeartGold and SoulSilver maintain similar availability patterns. In Generation III (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald), Bellossom receives Pokédex number #0091, with Oddish appearing in various tropical locations. The Kanto remakes (FireRed and LeafGreen) and Generation IV games also feature the Oddish line with Sun Stone evolution requirements. Sun Stones can typically be found as ground items, purchased from Poké Marts, or obtained through specific events, making the evolutionary path accessible to determined trainers. In more recent generations including Sword and Shield and their DLC The Indigo Disk, Bellossom maintains availability through the standard Oddish evolutionary line. The relative scarcity of Sun Stones in some games has historically made Bellossom somewhat difficult to obtain, particularly for casual players unfamiliar with item locations or without access to Poké Mart purchases.