Ruby & Sapphire·#69·2003
Shroomish, a Grass-type Mushroom Pokémon, debuted in Generation III and evolves into Breloom, holding cultural significance as an early-game Hoenn region encounter. This specific card, from the 2003 Ruby & Sapphire set, is a common variant, notable as an early printing of a Generation III Pokémon. Here, you will find detailed Pokédex lore, its card mechanics including attacks and energy costs, weakness, resistance, and a comprehensive history of this edition.
Read more ↓Shroomish, the Mushroom Pokémon, was first introduced in Generation III with the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. This small, bipedal Pokémon resembles a mushroom, with a light brown, almost white, body and prominent green spots on its cap and limbs. Its eyes are typically depicted as small, angry-looking slits, giving it a somewhat grumpy demeanor. Shroomish primarily inhabits forests and damp, wooded areas, where it blends seamlessly with its fungal surroundings. Its diet consists mainly of fallen leaves and decaying organic matter, contributing to the decomposition process in its ecosystem. Shroomish is known for releasing toxic spores when threatened, a defensive mechanism that can cause paralysis or sleep in its attackers. It evolves into Breloom, a Fighting/Grass-type Pokémon, upon reaching level 23, gaining powerful punching abilities. In the games and anime, Shroomish often appears as a shy and cautious Pokémon, preferring to hide and observe rather than engage directly. Its unique Grass typing, coupled with its spore-based abilities, makes it a distinctive early-game encounter for trainers in the Hoenn region, and it holds a special place for fans who appreciate its unassuming yet effective nature.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
