Vileplume — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Vileplume is a special attacker built around special attacks (110 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its grass/poison typing resists 5 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Vileplume into a favorable type matchup using its grass/poison STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Vileplume into fire and ice attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Vileplume the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 490Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Vileplume shows up
#157
Usage ~1.38% · Win rate ~51.08%
#81
Usage ~2.6% · Win rate ~52.98%
Vileplume FAQ
- What are Vileplume's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Vileplume can run chlorophyll, effect-spore. The competitive default is usually chlorophyll — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Vileplume weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Vileplume takes extra damage from fire, ice, flying, psychic. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Vileplume?
- The best moveset for Vileplume depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Vileplume in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Vileplume are Pokémon with strong fire, ice, flying, psychic attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Vileplume good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Vileplume's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.