Vileplume

Vileplume (Japanese: ラフレシア Rafureshia) is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Physiology
Vileplume is purple in color with red eyes and short limbs. There is also a rafflesia on its head, which is a type of flower known to have a putrid smell.

Natural abilities
Vileplume has the ability Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll allows Vileplume's Speed to rise when the sun is strong. Vileplume are known for their large flower. The flower releases a large amount of pollen in the air when it is flapped. The flapping of the flower can be very loud at times.

Gender Differences
Female Vileplumes have a large petal in the bottom flower of it's head.

Evolution
Vileplume is one of two evolved forms of Gloom. Gloom evolves into a Vileplume with the use of a Leaf Stone.

Leveling
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Anime
Vileplume first made its debut in Holy Matrimony! under the ownership of Jessiebelle.


 * Jessiebelle's Vileplume
 * Nicolette's Vileplume

Origins
Vileplume appears to be based on the Rafflesia Arnoldii flower. Vileplume's Japanese name is a direct translation of "rafflesia". Vileplume comes from the words 'vile' meaning disgusting and 'plume' meaning a long or spreading cloud; this may be a reference to Vileplume's bad smell.