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Vileplume Team Builder

Vileplume is a Gen 1 Grass / Poison Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a sweeper, coverage, or support option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Vileplume, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Vileplume at a glance

Generation

Gen 1

Types

Grass / Poison

Roles

Sweeper, Coverage, Support

Base stat total

490

Species

Vileplume

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

20

Vileplume brings a Grass/Poison typing and a 490 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Ice hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Vileplume's weaknesses

FireIceFlyingPsychic

What Vileplume resists

WaterElectricGrassFightingFairy

Immune to

No listed immunities.

Where you can use Vileplume

Pokemon ShowdownFireRed & LeafGreenHeartGold & SoulSilverEmeraldPlatinumBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Vileplume, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
  • 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Vileplume

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Vileplume's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

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Team pitfalls when building around Vileplume

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, ice, and flying.
  • Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.