No. 0043
Oddish
Weed Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 5.4 kg 11.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 320 top 77%
- Introduced
- Gen I
During the day, it stays in the cold underground to avoid the sun. It grows by bathing in moonlight.See all 10 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Oddish outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90Oddish · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 82Oddish · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage - 50Oddish · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Abilities
- Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
- Run AwayHidden ability
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Competitive
0.06% of teams · rank #129 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Eviolite
- Ability
- Chlorophyll
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 236 SpA / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
- Tera Type
- Grass
- Sludge Bomb
- Growth
- Energy Ball
- Acid Spray
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.24%
- Rated 1500+0.14%
- Rated 1630+0.06%
- Rated 1760+0.02%
Usage by month
Moves
- Sludge Bomb99.6%
- Growth73.8%
- Energy Ball72.7%
- Acid Spray72.7%
- Giga Drain26.1%
- Toxic24.2%
- Moonblast24.1%
- Strength Sap2%
- Stun Spore2%
- Trailblaze1.2%
Items
- Eviolite99.7%
- Black Sludge0.3%
- Choice Specs0%
- Leftovers0%
Abilities
- 100%
EV spreads
- Modest 236 SpA / 76 SpD / 196 Spe74.6%
- Modest 76 HP / 236 SpA / 196 Spe23.8%
- Mild 36 Atk / 236 SpA / 196 Spe1.2%
- Modest 76 Def / 236 SpA / 156 SpD0.3%
- Timid 76 HP / 236 SpD / 196 Spe0.1%
Tera types
- Grass97.7%
- Water2%
- Rock0.3%
Common teammates
Cottonee72.7%
Bellsprout72.7%
Sandshrew-Alola72.7%
Cyndaquil72.7%
Stunky72.7%
Mienfoo25.8%
Magnemite23.8%
Drilbur23.8%
Evolution
#0043OddishGrassPoison- Level 21
#0044GloomGrassPoison- Use Leaf Stone
#0045VileplumeGrassPoison - Use Sun Stone
#0182BellossomGrass
- Use Leaf Stone
- Level 21
Moves
Level up 14
TM / HM / TR 26
Egg moves 9
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Weed Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Pal Park area
- Forest
It often plants its root feet in the ground during the day and sows seeds as it walks about at night.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Its scientific name is “Oddium Wanderus.” At night, it is said to walk nearly 1,000 feet on its two roots.
FireRed · YThis Pokémon grows by absorbing moonlight. During the daytime, it buries itself in the ground, leaving only its leaves exposed to avoid detection by its enemies.
EmeraldODDISH searches for fertile, nutrient- rich soil, then plants itself. During the daytime, while it is planted, this Pokémon’s feet are thought to change shape and become similar to the roots of trees.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireDuring the daytime, ODDISH buries itself in soil to absorb nutrients from the ground using its entire body. The more fertile the soil, the glossier its leaves become.
Ruby · Omega RubyDuring the day, it stays in the cold underground to avoid the sun. It grows by bathing in moonlight.
Crystal · X · ShieldIf exposed to moonlight, it starts to move. It roams far and wide at night to scatter its seeds.
Silver · SoulSilver · SwordAwakened by moonlight, it roams actively at night. In the day, it stays quietly underground.
Gold · HeartGoldIt may be mistaken for a clump of weeds. If you try to yank it out of the ground, it shrieks horribly.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!During the day, it keeps its face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ナゾノクサ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Nazonokusa
- Korean
- 뚜벅쵸
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 走路草
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 走路草
- French
- Mystherbe
- German
- Myrapla
- Spanish
- Oddish
- Italian
- Oddish
Sprites
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 1 SpA
- Catch rate
- 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 64
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Grass
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Red 9 areas
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Shield 13 areas
- Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
- Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
- Watchtower RuinsWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Sword 13 areas
- Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
- Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
- Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
- Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
- Watchtower RuinsWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 11 areas
- Road 1Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
- Road 12Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
- Road 13Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
- Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
- Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–8
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–4
- Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42
- Road 24Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–12
- Road 25Walking in the overworld · Lv 9–14
- Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Alpha Sapphire 7 areas
- Road 117Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7
- Road 119Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
- Road 120Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 13
- Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
- Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
- Safari Zone (SE)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
- Safari Zone (SW)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Omega Ruby 7 areas
- Road 117Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7
- Road 119Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
- Road 120Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 13
- Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
- Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
- Safari Zone (SE)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
- Safari Zone (SW)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Y 2 areas
- Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 6Walking on rough terrain · Lv 10–12
X 2 areas
- Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 6Walking on rough terrain · Lv 10–12
SoulSilver 6 areas
- Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
HeartGold 6 areas
- Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Platinum 2 areas
- Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
- Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
Pearl 2 areas
- Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–23
Diamond 2 areas
- Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–23
FireRed 13 areas
- Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
- Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Emerald 10 areas
- Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
- Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
- Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
- Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Sapphire 10 areas
- Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
- Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
- Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Ruby 10 areas
- Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
- Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
- Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Crystal 3 areas
- Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–7
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Silver 5 areas
- Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Gold 5 areas
- Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Yellow 6 areas
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Red 9 areas
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22