When should I evolve Oddish?
You should evolve Oddish into Gloom at level 21, as this is the level at which the evolution naturally occurs, but it’s recommended to delay the evolution until Oddish has learned Solar Beam at level 46, as Gloom won’t learn it until level 52. Evolving Oddish at the right time can make a significant difference in its stats and move set, ultimately affecting its performance in battles.
Understanding Oddish Evolution
To make an informed decision about when to evolve Oddish, it’s essential to understand its evolution chain and the benefits of each stage.
Oddish Evolution Chain
Oddish evolves into Gloom at level 21, and then Gloom has two possible evolutions: Vileplume with a Leaf Stone or Bellossom with a Sun Stone.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following FAQs provide additional information to help you make the most of your Oddish evolution.
- What is the best level to evolve Gloom? The best level to evolve Gloom depends on whether you want it to learn Giga Drain and Petal Dance; if not, you can evolve it at level 23 for better STAB.
- Should I evolve Gloom into Bellossom or Vileplume? Vileplume generally has better stats and is a better choice for league battles, but Bellossom is a pure Grass-type with its own benefits.
- Which is better, Bellossom or Vileplume? Vileplume is superior in most significant ways, with higher Special Attack and better type advantages.
- Why is Vileplume better than Bellossom? Vileplume has a higher Special Attack and is a Grass/Poison-type, making it more versatile.
- Should I use a Sun Stone on Gloom? If you want Bellossom, use a Sun Stone on Gloom; otherwise, use a Leaf Stone for Vileplume.
- At what level should I evolve Gloom in Fire Red? Gloom evolves from Oddish at level 21 and can be evolved further with a Leaf Stone or Sun Stone.
- Do I need a Leaf Stone to evolve Gloom? Yes, a Leaf Stone is required to evolve Gloom into Vileplume.
- Is Oddish worth training? Oddish has decent stats and a powerful utility move in Strength Sap, but it’s not very viable due to lack of a good ability.
- How useful is Oddish? Oddish can be a dangerous threat with Sunny Day and Solar Beam, but it has low Speed and stats without Sunny Day.
- Is Oddish any good? Oddish has subpar stats but has Chlorophyll, making it a good sweeper with Sunny Day.
- Who should I evolve Gloom into? Evolve Gloom into Vileplume for league battles or Bellossom to complete your Pokédex.
- How many times can Oddish evolve? Oddish evolves into Gloom, which then has two possible evolutions: Vileplume or Bellossom.
- What level does Oddish become Gloom? Oddish evolves into Gloom at level 21.
- What happens if you give Gloom a Leaf Stone? Gloom will evolve into Vileplume if given a Leaf Stone.
- What is the best Pokémon to battle Vileplume with? The best Pokémon to battle Vileplume with are Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Alakazam, and Mega Charizard Y.
By considering these factors and FAQs, you can make an informed decision about when to evolve your Oddish and how to make the most of its evolution chain.