Pokédex - Oddish (Black Version)
![[Picture of Oddish]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/43.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #043 |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lb) |
| Type | GRASS / POISON |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Oddish]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAHElEQVQ4jWNgGAVDA/yHYoo0D4wBVLN9FNAaAACU0Az0GUpDZgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | ![[Form 9]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAjUlEQVQYle2VQQrAIAwEY+kD8pwc8/QcfU6e0FsRKbu1VArS3JTNsFnBlIiQObXfEWVmRD2P7qaqtGsb5YpIRM3MF9AdF1yOoYE7apyggTtqnAfyuD5C0zSxAKFpmliwXtY/egm0u+FmLEDo7r93t46FFwIJpGWpasuiMxE08EV3GH/GS3fUsoiUeRv9ADEINK9qOJsVAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 64 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Grass |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Chlorophyll |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Run Away |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Oddish
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Special Attack | 75 |
| Special Defense | 65 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Oddish - Weed Pokémon
It often plants its root feet in the ground during the day and sows seeds as it walks about at night.
French
Mystherbe - Pokémon Racine
German
Myrapla - Unkraut
Spanish
Oddish - Pokémon Hierbajo
Italian
Oddish - Pokémon Malerba
Japanese
ナゾノクサ (NAZONOKUSA) - ざっそうポケモン (ZassouPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Oddish Evolves)
- Evolves into Gloom at level 21.
- Evolves into Vileplume if Leaf Stone is used on it.
- Evolves into Bellossom if Sun Stone is used on it.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Oddish)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | GRASS | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 5 | Sweet Scent | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 9 | Acid | POISON | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 13 | PoisonPowder | POISON | Status | 0 | 75 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 15 | Stun Spore | GRASS | Status | 0 | 75 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 17 | Sleep Powder | GRASS | Status | 0 | 75 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 21 | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 25 | Lucky Chant | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 29 | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 33 | Moonlight | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 5 | 0 | User | do |
| 37 | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 41 | Petal Dance | GRASS | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Random opposing Pokémon | abe |
What moves can Oddish learn in Pokémon Black?
Oddish can learn the following moves:
Absorb
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Acid
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 23
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Bullet SeedBefore Black/White: TM09
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
Energy BallTM53
FacadeTM42
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Gastro AcidPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Giga Drain
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 37
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (I) (with Hidden Ability)
Grass KnotTM86
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Leech SeedRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
Lucky ChantLevel 25
Mega DrainDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Moonlight
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 32
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
Natural Gift
- Level 29
- Before Black/White: TM83
Nature PowerBlack/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Petal Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 39
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 41
PoisonPowder
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 14
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Razor LeafRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
RoundTM48
Secret Power
- Before Black/White: TM43
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Seed BombPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Sleep Powder
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 18
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
Sludge BombRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
SolarBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
Stun Spore
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 16
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Sweet Scent
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 7
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (II) (with Hidden Ability)
Swords Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
Synthesis
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Teeter Dance
- HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest 1 (III) (with Hidden Ability)
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
VenoshockTM09
Worry SeedHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor