Pokédex - Oddish (HeartGold Version)
Basic Information
| National Number | #043 | 
| Johto | #083 | 
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") | 
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lb) | 
| Type | GRASS / POISON | 
| Footprint | |
| Color | Blue | 
| Body Form | |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 | 
| Base Experience | 78 | 
| 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 | 
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
Awakened by moonlight, it roams actively at night. In the day, it stays quietly underground.
French
Mystherbe - Pokémon Racine
En journée, il plante ses pieds- racines dans le sol. La nuit, il se promène en semant des graines.
German
Myrapla - Unkraut
Tagsüber verankert es sich mit seinen Wurzelfüßen im Boden. Nachts wandert es und verteilt Samen.
Spanish
Oddish - Pokémon Hierbajo
Suele plantarse en el suelo durante el día. Por la noche se desplaza esparciendo semillas.
Italian
Oddish - Pokémon Malerba
Durante il giorno, pianta i piedi per terra come se fossero radici. Di notte cammina seminando.
Japanese
ナゾノクサ (NAZONOKUSA) - ざっそうポケモン (ZassouPOKEMON)
ひるまはねっこのあしをじめんに うめてうごかないことがおおい。 よるあるきまわってタネをまく。 (Hirumahanekkonoashiwojimenni umeteugokanaikotogaooi. yoruarukimawatteTANEwomaku. )
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)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILEX FOREST (Night) | 6 | 20% | Land | 
| ILEX FOREST (No Mass Outbreak) (Night) | 5 | 20% | Land | 
| ILEX FOREST (Without Special Sound) (Night) | 5-6 | 20% | Land | 
| ROUTE 5 (Night) | 13 | 20% | Land | 
| ROUTE 5 (No Mass Outbreak) (Night) | 13 | 20% | Land | 
| ROUTE 5 (Without Special Sound) (Night) | 13 | 10% | Land | 
| ROUTE 6 (Night) | 13 | 20% | Land | 
| ROUTE 6 (No Mass Outbreak) (Night) | 13 | 20% | Land | 
| ROUTE 6 (Without Special Sound) (Night) | 13 | 10% | Land | 
| ROUTE 24 (Night) | 10 | 20% | Land | 
| ROUTE 24 (Without Special Sound) (Night) | 10 | 10% | Land | 
| ROUTE 25 (Night) | 10 | 20% | Land | 
| ROUTE 25 (Without Special Sound) (Night) | 10 | 10% | Land | 
| Noisy Forest (Group C) | 5 | - | Pokéwalker | 
Moves Learned
HeartGold 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 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User's side | |
| 29 | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be | 
| 33 | Moonlight | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | User | d | 
| 37 | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be | 
| 41 | Petal Dance | GRASS | Special | 90 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Random opposing Pokémon | abef | 
What moves can Oddish learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Oddish can learn the following moves:
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 23
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 37
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 32
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
- Level 29
- TM83
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 39
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 41
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 14
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 18
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 16
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 7
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
![[Picture of Oddish]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/43.png)