Oddish
Oddish is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon that resembles a blue plant bulb with leaves. It is known for its appearance and the ability to release a sweet scent.
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Oddish is a small, quadrupedal Pokémon characterized by its blue skin, which gives it a radish-like appearance.
Oddish has a bulbous body that resembles a radish. Its body is divided into sections, with the lower part resembling a root bulb. The upper part of its body features a pair of broad leaves that resemble those of a radish or turnip. The skin of Oddish is predominantly blue, giving it a unique and distinctive look. The leaves on its head are green, adding a contrasting color to its overall appearance.
Oddish has round, red eyes with a cute and somewhat naive expression. Its mouth is puckered, revealing small, pointed teeth. Known for emitting a pleasant fragrance from its body, Oddish’s scent is sweet and aromatic.
Oddish has simple, three-toed feet, contributing to its plant-like design. Despite its plant nature, Oddish is a mobile Pokémon, capable of moving on its own. As a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon, Oddish incorporates both plant and toxic elements into its design and characteristics.
Overall, Oddish’s physical characteristics align with its botanical theme, making it a unique and recognizable Pokémon in the Pokémon world.
Behaviour
Oddish displays various behaviors in its natural habitat.
Oddish is often found in grassy areas, meadows, and forests, preferring locations with rich soil. It tends to emerge during the night, using moonlight to guide its activities. Oddish has a habit of burrowing into the ground during the day to avoid the harsh sunlight. It remains underground, absorbing nutrients from the soil through its skin.
Oddish is primarily nocturnal, becoming more active during the night. It moves around and searches for food during the darkness, using its keen senses to navigate. Known for emitting a sweet and soothing fragrance, Oddish uses its aroma to attract other Pokémon and communicate.
Oddish is social and can be found in groups. It enjoys the company of other Oddish, and they may gather in clusters. As a Grass/Poison-type, Oddish possesses natural toxins in its body, providing a form of defense against potential threats. It may release toxins or use its leaves for defensive purposes when faced with danger.
Oddish can be shy and timid, especially during daylight hours. It tends to avoid direct sunlight and hides in the shadows. Oddish evolves into Gloom as it matures. The change in its behavior and appearance reflects its growth and development.
When captured and trained by a Pokémon Trainer, Oddish can form strong bonds. Trainers often appreciate its unique characteristics and aroma.
Overall, Oddish’s behavior is influenced by its dual nature as a plant Pokémon with both defensive and social traits. Its nocturnal habits and aromatic features contribute to its intriguing behavior in the Pokémon world.
Evolution
Here are the details about the evolution of Oddish.
Oddish is the initial and unevolved form of this Pokémon. Oddish has a round body with blue skin, leaves on its head, and a face featuring large eyes. Oddish can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and forests, preferring places with rich soil. It is known for its nocturnal activity, burrowing into the ground during the day to avoid sunlight.
Oddish evolves into Gloom starting at level 21. Gloom has a larger and more complex design compared to Oddish. It features a drooping flower and emits a foul fragrance. Gloom’s evolution brings about changes in its behavior and physiology. It continues to emit a potent aroma.
Gloom can further evolve into Vileplume when exposed to a Leaf Stone. Vileplume has a more vibrant and open flower on its head, emphasizing its evolution into a more advanced and mature form. As a fully evolved form, Vileplume gains access to powerful Grass-type moves and is known for its majestic appearance.
Instead of evolving into Vileplume, Gloom can evolve into Bellossom when exposed to a Sun Stone. Bellossom has a floral, dance-like design and is associated with sun and bright weather. This alternative evolution showcases the diversity of evolutionary outcomes for Oddish.
Oddish’s evolutionary line represents a typical progression in the growth and development of Pokémon. Trainers can choose between two evolutionary paths, leading to Vileplume or Bellossom, depending on their preferences and the evolutionary stones used. Each stage brings unique traits and abilities, making Oddish a versatile and interesting Pokémon to train.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Oddish first appeared in “Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village”, residing under Melanie’s care in the Hidden Village. Misty, charmed by its cuteness, tried to catch it with Starmie, leading to a confrontation with Bulbasaur. The encounter was revisited in a later episode, “Bulbasaur… the Ambassador!” through a flashback.
In the episode “Foul Weather Friends”, Mariah’s Oddish aspired to fly like Hoppip, displaying creativity. Despite its inability to fly, it showcased strength, defeating Team Rocket independently. In “Whichever Way the Wind Blows”, Steven (a scientist), studied Grass Pokémon evolution using three Oddish, joined by others. Goh (one of Ash‘s former traveling companions), captured an Oddish in “Dreams Are Made of These!” during a Pokémon Orienteering competition, becoming a recurring character in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Anime Minor Appearances
In many Pokémon episodes and movies, Oddish made numerous appearances.
In various episodes, Oddish is spotted in different locations: Celadon Gym, HopHopHop Town’s Pokémon Center, Scissor Street (”Pokémon Fashion Flash”), and Gringey City’s Pokémon Center (”Sparks Fly for Magnemite”). A flashback in ”Holy Matrimony!” shows Jessebelle’s Oddish evolving into Vileplume. ”Pikachu’s Vacation” features an Oddish at the Pokémon Theme Park. Oddish owned by Ralph and Emily appears in a flashback in ”Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?”. In ”Talkin’ ‘Bout an Evolution”, an Oddish falls sick due to Team Rocket’s experiments. ”Johto Photo Finish” depicts Oddish being fed at Professor Oak‘s Laboratory by Tracey.
Multiple Oddish appeared in these episodes:
- ”Showdown at the Po-ké Corral” (seen living in the laboratory of Professor Oak)
- ”Showdown at the Oak Corral”
- ”In the Pink” (in Team Rocket’s fantasy)
- ”The Power of One” (disturbed by Lawrence III)
- ”Celebi: The Voice of the Forest”
- ”Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias”
- ”Bulbasaur… the Ambassador!”
- ”Fangs for Nothin”’ (living on Dragon Holy Land)
- ”Jump for Joy!”
- ”Grass Hysteria!”(living at the Forbidden Forest)
- ”Lucario and the Mystery of Mew” (living in the Tree of Beginning)
- ”Arceus and the Jewel of Life”
- ”Zoroark: Master of Illusions” (living in the Pokémon City)
- ”Seeing the Forest for the Trees!”
- ”Alola, Kanto!” (in the laboratory of Professor Oak)
- ”Enter Pikachu!” (in a flashback)
- ” Heroes Unite!” (in a flashback)
A Coordinator’s Oddish appeared in the episodes ”Hi Ho Silver Wind!”, ”What I Did for Love!”, ”Once More With Reeling!” (participated in the Terracotta Contest) and ”The Saffron Con” (participated in the Saffron City Pokémon Contest).
A Trainer’s Oddish was see in these episodes:
- ”Electric Shock Showdown”
- ”The Ultimate Test”
- ”Mewtwo Strikes Back” (Mewtwo defeated him)
- ”Friends to the End” (two of them were seen at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League)
- ”Beating the Bustle and Hustle!” (participated in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle)
- ”Unlocking Some Respect!”
- ”Thawing an Icy Panic!” (multiple Oddish)
- ”Under the Pledging Tree!” (seen attending Coumarine City Festival)
- ”A League of His Own!”
- ”The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!”
- ”Alola to New Adventure!”
- ”Securing the Future!” (participated in showering Necrozma with light so it returns to its normal form)
- ”Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution”
- ”Caring for a Mystery!”
- ”A Little Rocket R & R!”
- ”Trade, Borrow, and Steal!”
- ”Memories of a Warming Kindness!”
- ”Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!”
Manga Appearances
Ash & Pikachu
Mariah, a young meteorologist, owns an Oddish which appeares in the episode ”Hoppip, the Wind Calls!”.
Also an Oddish was seen at the laboratory of Professor Oak in the episode ”Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!”.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, Ash has an Oddish, a Pokémon he owns in the manga but not in the anime. The Oddish made its debut in the epispde ”You Gotta Have Friends”. Although its capture wasn’t depicted, it later appeared alongside Ash’s other Pokémon, with a note indicating Ash’s busy adventures since the last comic.
Pokémon Adventures
In ”The Jynx Jinx”, Oddish made a silhouette appearance when Green discussed Mew. In ”Extricated from Exeggutor”, multiple Oddish were part of a Pokémon migration at the Seafoam Islands, and they were featured in a flashback during ”Really Remoraid”.
Gold owns an Oddish kept in his Murkrow Row house. Crystal caught an Oddish in ”Three Cheers for Chikorita”, and various Oddish were seen in different situations, including a Pokéathlon competition.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Oddish owned by Green appeares for the first time in the episode ”The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!”.
An Oddish was also seen in the following episodes of this manga:
- ”Big Struggle with the Powerful Opponent Venusaur!!”
- ”Regain the Deserted Power Plant!”
- ”Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!”
- ”Good Luck at the Big Pokémon Athletic Meet!”
- ”Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!”
- ”Curry Showdown!”
- ”The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!”
- ”The Legendary Moltres Appears!!”
- ”Pikachu’s Birthday Party”
- ”Where is Chikorita?!”
- ”Clefairy, the Battle Instructor”
- ”Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!”
- ”The Exam Showdown!!”
In these Pokémon manga Oddish also appeared:
Movie adaptations – in the manga adaptation of ”Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction” (Allearth Forest)
Pokémon Monsters HGSS – in the eleventh chapter and in the eighteenth chapter of the Pocket Monsters HGSS manga, PMHGSS11 and PMHGSS18.
Pokémon Battle Frontier – in the episode ”Introducing the Frontier Brains!”.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys – in the episode ”Let’s Fight For The Future!!”.
Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All – in the episodes ”A Powerful Opponent, Venusaur!”, ”The Raining Crystal Ball”, ”The Challenge at Celadon University!”, ”Catch the Poliwag!”, GDZ21, GDZ23, GDZ25 and GDZ36.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire– in the episodes ”I Won’t Let You Lead!!”, ”Let’s Try To Be Idols!!”, ”Pokémon New Year” and ”Clefairy’s Golf Debut!”.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red | Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25 |
| Pokémon Blue | Trade |
| Pokémon Yellow | Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25 |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Routes 5, 6, 24, and 25, Ilex Forest |
| Pokémon Crystal | Routes 24 and 25, Ilex Forest |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Routes 110, 117, 119, 120, 121, and 123, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon FireRed | Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Water Path |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | Routes 110, 117, 119, 120, 121, and 123, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Trade |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Routes 229 and 230 |
| Pokémon Platinum | Routes 224 and 230 |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Route 5, 6, 24, 25, Ilex Forest |
| Pokémon Black | Trade |
| Pokémon White | White Forest |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Trade |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Route 6, Friend Safari |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Route 110, 117, 119, 120, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Pokémon Bank (Trade) |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Pokémon Bank (Trade) |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! | Routes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, and 25, Viridian Forest |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Trade |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, Watchtower Ruins |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Route 229, 230, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Oddish's origin name
Oddish’s name in various languages reflects its peculiar and plant-based characteristics.
English: Oddish – The English name “Oddish” is derived from the word “odd,” emphasizing its unusual appearance and characteristics.
Japanese: ナゾノクサ (Nazonokusa) – The Japanese name ナゾノクサ (Nazonokusa) can be broken down into ナゾ (Nazo), meaning “mystery” or “enigma,” and ノクサ (Nokusa), referring to a grassy plant. Together, it conveys the idea of a mysterious plant.
French: Mystherbe – The French name “Mystherbe” combines “mystère” (mystery) and “herbe” (grass), aligning with the Pokémon’s enigmatic and plant-like nature.
German: Myrapla – In German, Oddish is known as “Myrapla,” combining elements of “Mystik” (mystique) and “Raps” (rapeseed), highlighting its mystical and plant-based attributes.
Spanish: Bellsprout – Oddish is referred to as “Bellsprout” in Spanish. The name “Bellsprout” is different from other languages, possibly to align with the design and characteristics of a sprouting plant.
Italian: Bellsprout – Similar to Spanish, the Italian name for Oddish is “Bellsprout.”
Korean: 비너피 (Binepi) – The Korean name “비너피 (Binepi)” may be a phonetic adaptation of the English “Bellsprout,” with a different pronunciation.
Chinese (Simplified): 走路草 (Zǒulù Cǎo) – In Simplified Chinese, Oddish is called “走路草 (Zǒulù Cǎo),” which can be translated as “Walking Grass.”
Chinese (Traditional): 走路草 (Zǒulù Cǎo) – The Traditional Chinese name for Oddish is also “走路草 (Zǒulù Cǎo).”
Oddish’s names in different languages often incorporate elements related to mystery, grass, or sprouting plants, capturing the essence of this Pokémon’s unique characteristics and appearance.