Card 003Phantasmal Flames #3 Pokémon Card

Vileplume, the Flower Pokémon, is a Grass/Poison-type from the Kanto region, first introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Gloom when exposed to a Leaf Stone, and Gloom itself evolves from Oddish. Vileplume is renowned for having one of the largest flower petals in the Pokémon world, which it uses to release highly allergenic pollen. Its vibrant red petals with white spots are iconic, making it easily recognizable. In the wild, Vileplume typically inhabits lush forests and grasslands, often found near bodies of water where its pre-evolutions, Oddish and Gloom, thrive. Its diet primarily consists of nutrients absorbed from the soil, though it is also known to produce sweet nectar from its petals to attract prey, which it then incapacitates with its toxic pollen. Vileplume played a significant role in the Pokémon Red and Blue games as one of the prominent Grass-type Pokémon available to players. In the anime, it has appeared frequently, often depicted as a powerful and sometimes troublesome Pokémon due to its potent pollen. Its distinct appearance and unique evolutionary method have cemented its place as a beloved classic, symbolizing the beauty and danger of nature in the Pokémon world.