gossifleur #829
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gossifleur
Generation VIII · #0829 — Flowering Pokémon
Gossifleur is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII that embodies the delicate beauty of flowering plants in their early bloom. As the Flowering Pokémon, it stands at a diminutive 0.4 meters tall and weighs only 2.2 kilograms, making it one of the smaller grass-type Pokémon. With a base stat total of 250, Gossifleur is notably fragile in combat, possessing minimal offensive capabilities with base Attack and Special Attack stats of 40, though it does possess slightly elevated Defense and Special Defense at 60 each. Its most defining characteristic is its extremely low Speed stat of 10, making it one of the slowest Pokémon in existence. Despite these combat limitations, Gossifleur has charmed trainers throughout the Galar region with its endearing appearance and delightful behavior, earning it a respectable catch rate of 190 and becoming a beloved entry point for new trainers beginning their Pokémon journey.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
2.2kg
Category
Flowering Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
blob
Abilities
When Ignores moves and abilities that draw in moves.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Gossifleur Biology & Physical Characteristics
Gossifleur presents a striking botanical appearance, featuring a large, vibrant yellow flower that dominates its small cream-colored head, creating an almost top-heavy silhouette. The Pokémon's face displays two yellow eyes with distinctive black sclerae beneath a green stripe running down its forehead, while red, hair-like growths surround the back of its head, resembling petals or stamens. Its body consists of a green, stem-like structure that supports the flowering head, culminating in a single leg used to anchor itself firmly to the ground. The pollen produced by Gossifleur possesses remarkable healing properties, a fact so significant in Galar's history that it was traditionally brewed into a tea and administered to sick children as a folk remedy. The Pokémon's biological design is perfectly adapted for its lifestyle, with the ability to control its movement through careful manipulation of its petals and body positioning when caught by the wind, allowing it to travel impressive distances across varied terrain.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Gossifleur Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gossifleur exhibits a balanced gender ratio with exactly 50% male and 50% female distribution, allowing for straightforward breeding mechanics without gender-based complications. The species belongs to the Plant egg group, a classification it shares with numerous other grass-type and plant-like Pokémon, enabling breeding compatibility with a diverse range of compatible partners. With a base happiness of 50, Gossifleur demonstrates a neutral initial disposition toward trainers, requiring affection and care to develop deeper bonds, though this moderate starting point reflects its wild nature before capture. The species hatches from eggs after 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel, making it a relatively quick hatch compared to many other Pokémon. Gossifleur can pass down several breeding-exclusive moves including Leech Seed, Poison Powder, Sleep Powder, and Stun Spore, making it a valuable breeding partner for trainers seeking to develop specialized movesets in offspring. The species' moderate growth rate means it reaches competitive levels at a reasonable pace, neither progressing as quickly as early-game Pokémon nor as slowly as legendary or pseudo-legendary species.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm09
ruby sapphire
tm09
firered leafgreen
tm09
emerald
tm09
diamond pearl
tm09
xd
tm11
platinum
tm11
xd
tr42
sword shield
tr65
sword shield
tm02
scarlet violet
tm159
scarlet violet
tm09
platinum
tm11
diamond pearl
tm11
x y
tm81
scarlet violet
+236 more TMs/HMs
gossifleur's Evolution Chain
Gossifleur Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gossifleur evolves into Eldegoss upon reaching level 20, a straightforward progression that represents the Pokémon's natural maturation and full blooming. This evolution is one of the most accessible in the entire Pokédex, requiring only moderate experience gain without any special items, held objects, or environmental conditions. The transformation from Gossifleur to Eldegoss marks a dramatic shift in both physical appearance and combat capability, with Eldegoss developing a more complex floral structure and significantly improved base stats, particularly in Special Attack, which rises from 40 to 60. Notably, both Gossifleur and Eldegoss are the only known Pokémon capable of possessing the Cotton Down ability, a signature trait that defines the evolutionary line's competitive identity. While Gossifleur itself cannot Mega Evolve, its evolution to Eldegoss represents the completion of its life cycle from seedling flower to fully mature bloom, embodying the natural progression of botanical growth and development.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Gossifleur Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Gossifleur exhibits a serene and contemplative nature, preferring habitats with clean water and pristine air where it can bask undisturbed in natural sunlight. The Pokémon anchors itself to the ground using its single leg and enters an almost meditative state while absorbing solar energy, gradually accumulating enough sunlight to trigger a spectacular blooming display when conditions are optimal. This behavior makes Gossifleur inherently tied to environmental quality, as it only thrives in regions with minimal pollution and abundant natural resources. While stationary, Gossifleur produces a joyous song that has become legendary for its charm and appeal, drawing wild Pokémon like Cutiefly toward it with its melodious call. When conditions favor movement, Gossifleur demonstrates remarkable mobility despite its diminutive size, allowing itself to be carried by wind currents across long distances while actively controlling its trajectory through body and petal manipulation. This combination of serene stillness and graceful mobility defines the species' unique ecological niche, making it equally at home in quiet meadows or sweeping across windswept plains.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VIII
It anchors itself in the ground with its single leg, then basks in the sun. After absorbing enough sunlight, its petals spread as it blooms brilliantly.
It whirls around in the wind while singing a joyous song. This delightful display has charmed many into raising this Pokémon.
Gossifleur Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Gossifleur derives from 'gossip,' reflecting the Pokémon's singing and communication nature, combined with 'fleur,' the French word for flower, emphasizing its botanical identity. The Japanese name Himenka carries similar floral implications, with 'hime' suggesting a princess or delicate beauty and 'nka' referring to flowering plants. The design clearly draws inspiration from flowering plants in their early blooming stages, particularly those with prominent, showy blooms that attract pollinating insects and observers alike. The singular leg anchoring it to the ground evokes the stem structure of actual flowering plants, while the red hair-like growths suggest the complex structures found within flower heads. The yellow flower itself appears inspired by common wildflowers known for their healing properties and delicate beauty. This thoughtful design philosophy connects Gossifleur directly to real botanical concepts while maintaining the whimsical charm essential to Pokémon design, creating a Pokémon that feels both fantastical and grounded in natural observation.
Learnable Moves
Gossifleur can learn 38 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aromatherapy | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leaf tornado | grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 |
| leafage | grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| poison powder | poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 |
| pollen puff | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rapid spin | normal | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| razor leaf | grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sing | normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| sleep powder | grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stun spore | grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Gossifleur Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Gossifleur occupies an extremely limited niche due to its poor base stats across virtually all categories, making it almost exclusively used in lower-tier competitive formats rather than standard or advanced leagues. Its defining characteristic is access to Cotton Down as its standard ability, which blocks moves and abilities that draw in attacks like Dragon Dance or other stat-boosting moves, providing a specialized defensive utility that is rarely relevant in modern competitive play. The Hidden Ability Effect Spore offers a 30% chance of inflicting paralysis, poison, or sleep upon contact with attacking Pokémon, providing passive defensive value but still insufficient to overcome Gossifleur's fragility. Gossifleur's movepool, while diverse and including moves like Leaf Storm (base power 130), Hyper Voice (base power 90), and Aromatherapy for status removal, cannot compensate for its abysmal Speed stat of 10, which guarantees it will move last in virtually every matchup. The combination of minimal offensive power, poor defensive bulk despite modest Defense and Special Defense stats, and crippling Speed renders Gossifleur almost entirely unusable in competitive environments above niche lower tiers, though its pre-evolution status and eventual evolution to Eldegoss means trainers typically view it as a stepping stone rather than a competitive consideration.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gossifleur
What type is Gossifleur?
Gossifleur is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Gossifleur evolve into?
Gossifleur evolves into eldegoss.
What are Gossifleur's weaknesses?
Gossifleur is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Gossifleur Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Gossifleur has achieved considerable cultural significance within the Pokémon universe itself, particularly in the Galar region where its pollen was historically used in folk remedies administered to sick children, establishing it as a symbol of healing and wellness in regional culture. The Pokémon's charming appearance and delightful singing have made it a beloved choice among new trainers and casual players, earning it recognition as an accessible and aesthetically pleasing entry-level Grass-type Pokémon. In popular Pokémon media and the animation series, Gossifleur has appeared in various contexts that emphasize its gentle, peaceful nature and its connection to natural environments and seasonal changes. The species represents a shift in Generation VIII design philosophy toward incorporating more naturalistic plant-based Pokémon with meaningful ecological roles, moving beyond purely fantastical interpretations of botanical creatures. Among the competitive community, Gossifleur has become something of a mascot for joke teams and comedic battles due to its extreme weakness, with players sometimes deliberately using it to demonstrate their skill through improbable victory scenarios or as part of deliberately handicapped challenge runs.
Where to Find Gossifleur in Every Pokémon Game
Gossifleur was introduced in Generation VIII and is primarily available in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it appears in the Wild Area and can be found in various grassy locations throughout the Galar region with a respectable encounter rate reflecting its status as a common early-game Pokémon. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Gossifleur is catalogued as Galar Pokédex number 126 and Crown Tundra Pokédex number 166, appearing in both the base game and the Crown Tundra expansion. The species has been made available through the Wild Area News system in Pokémon Sword and Shield, with special distributions and appearance rates adjusted periodically to encourage trainers to seek out this charming Pokémon. Gossifleur has subsequently appeared in later Generation VIII games including Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, though with limited availability compared to the original Sword and Shield releases. In Generation IX's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Gossifleur remains obtainable, continuing its presence in modern Pokémon games and ensuring new trainers can experience this early-generation Grass-type. The species' wide availability across multiple games and its status as a starter-adjacent Pokémon makes it one of the most accessible Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, with high catch rates and common appearances facilitating easy acquisition for players at all skill levels.