Gloom

クサイハナ · Ortide

GLOOM releases a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this POKéMON is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma.

Type: grasspoison
Stage: 2 of 4

Category: Weed Pokémon
Japanese: クサイハナ
Height: 0.8 m
Weight: 8.6 kg
Habitat: Grassland
Color: Blue
Shape: Humanoid

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 4-stage line — walk through the morphology of Gloom.

#0043

Oddish

Stage 1

Base form

#0044

Gloom

Stage 2

From Oddish

#0045

Vileplume

Stage 3

From Gloom

#0182

Bellossom

Stage 3

From Gloom

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 060

/255
Attack 065

/255
Defense 070

/255
Sp. Atk 085

/255
Sp. Def 075

/255
Speed 040

/255

§ III

Best Gloom cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 25 cards.

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§ IV

Gloom through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

3 cards
Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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02 KU

Kyoko Umemoto

Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.

2 cards
Base era → Scarlet & Violet era
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03 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

2 cards
Base era → Platinum era
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04 AD

Anesaki Dynamic

Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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05 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Black & White era
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