Bellossom

🎯 Best Counters Against Bellossom

Top Pokémon to use when battling Bellossom in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
9	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
10	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338

📖 Complete Bellossom Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Bellossom (#182) is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,609 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Bellossom can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Bellossom in 2026.

📊 Bellossom Stats Analysis

Bellossom's Attack stat is 169 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Bellossom to contribute meaningful damage.

With 186 Defense (Excellent) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 536. This gives Bellossom reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Bellossom's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Bellossom Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Bellossom depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Razor Leaf (Fast) with Leaf Blade (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Bellossom has 4 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Bellossom PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Bellossom can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Poison types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Bellossom reaches 2,281 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Bellossom faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Bellossom Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Bellossom's effectiveness depends on its typing and 169 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Bellossom use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Bellossom in Pokémon GO

Bellossom can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Bellossom Evolution Guide

Bellossom is part of a 4-stage evolution family:

• Oddish (#043)
• Gloom (#044) — 25 Candy
• Vileplume (#045) — 100 Candy
• Bellossom (#182) ← current

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Bellossom

Shadow Bellossom is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Bellossom's effective Attack becomes ~203. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Bellossom in Pokémon GO

Shiny Bellossom is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Bellossom gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,545 - 1,629 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Bellossom

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.