Oddish (#043)
Oddish (#043) is a Grass/Poison-type Weed Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Oddish in Route 5, Route 6, Route 7, and Route 12 and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 5 (34.8%, Lv 13–16). It evolves into Gloom at level 21. Its best stat is Special (75), and its base stat total of 255 ranks #126 of 151.

Oddish keeps its face buried in the soil throughout the day, only coming out after dark to wander about scattering its seeds.
Where to find Oddish in Pokémon Red
- Route 5: tall grass, Lv 13–16, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 6: tall grass, Lv 13–16, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 12: tall grass, Lv 22–26, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 13: tall grass, Lv 22–26, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 14: tall grass, Lv 22–26, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 15: tall grass, Lv 22–26, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 7: tall grass, Lv 19–22, 29.7% of encounters.
- Route 24: tall grass, Lv 12–14, 24.6% of encounters.
- Route 25: tall grass, Lv 12–14, 24.6% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | #111 of 151 | |
| Attack | 50 | #114 of 151 | |
| Defense | 55 | #96 of 151 | |
| Special | 75 | #58 of 151 | |
| Speed | 30 | #140 of 151 | |
| Total | 255 | #126 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Oddish
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Bug |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Ice Flying Psychic |
| ½× (resists) | Water Electric Fighting |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Grass |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75% | 35 |
| 17 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75% | 30 |
| 19 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75% | 15 |
| 24 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 33 | Petal Dance | Grass | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 46 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Oddish in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Oddish in Route 5, Route 6, Route 7, and Route 12 and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 5 (34.8%, Lv 13–16).
What type is Oddish?
Oddish is Grass/Poison type. It takes double damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic.
What level does Oddish evolve?
Oddish evolves into Gloom at level 21.
What moves does Oddish learn?
Oddish starts with Absorb and learns Poison Powder (Lv 15), Stun Spore (Lv 17), Sleep Powder (Lv 19), Acid (Lv 24), Petal Dance (Lv 33), and Solar Beam (Lv 46) by leveling up. It can learn 14 TMs and HMs.
What are Oddish's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 50, Defense 55, Special 75, Speed 30, for a total of 255.
What's the catch rate of Oddish?
Oddish's catch rate is 255 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.