Vileplume

🎯 Best Counters Against Vileplume

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
9	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
10	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673

📖 Complete Vileplume Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Vileplume (#045) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,928 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Vileplume can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Vileplume in 2026.

📊 Vileplume Stats Analysis

Vileplume's Attack stat is 202 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Vileplume a strong damage dealer.

With 167 Defense (Good) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 550. This gives Vileplume reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Vileplume's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Vileplume Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Vileplume depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Razor Leaf (Fast) with Petal Blizzard (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. Vileplume has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Vileplume PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Vileplume 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/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Water, Electric-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Flying types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Vileplume reaches 2,559 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

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

💪 Vileplume Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Vileplume's effectiveness depends on its typing and 202 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Grass-type attacker. Best counters against Vileplume use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Vileplume in Pokémon GO

Vileplume 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.

🔄 Vileplume Evolution Guide

Vileplume is part of a 4-stage evolution family:

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

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

😈 Shadow Vileplume

Shadow Vileplume is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Vileplume's effective Attack becomes ~242. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Vileplume in Pokémon GO

Shiny Vileplume 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

Vileplume gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,739 - 1,828 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 Vileplume

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