List of Pokémon (41-60)

At the core of the multi-billion dollar is a flower-like Pokémon that is a larger and stronger evolution of Oddish. Gloom are obtained when an Oddish gains enough experience to grow up to level 21. Gloom can also be found in most grassy areas of most regions.

The fluid that oozes from its mouth is a sweet nectar that is used to attract prey. Once the prey is attracted, the nectar will cling to the prey, trapping it. The nectar mostly attracts prey that lack a sense of smell, as the nectar smells horrible.

As well as its nectar, the pistil of Gloom's flower smells incredibly foul; it can be smelled from over a mile away. It has been found that approximately 1 in 1,000 people enjoy the scent that Gloom emits. Those that don't enjoy the smell have been known to faint upon smelling it. When Gloom is faced with danger, the stench worsens. If it is feeling calm or secure, it does not release the horrible aroma. Oddly enough, people have been known to sniff Gloom, just to get a reaction. This is similar to real world drug addiction.

It is said to widely shower its attacks; with moves such as Stun Spore, Poison Powder, and Sleep Powder, it has the ability to cause status problems on its foes. It is also notable that Gloom has two evolved forms (from the second generation onwards), Vileplume and Bellossom. Unlike other Pokémon that evolve via level, Gloom will not evolve until it is exposed to an evolution stone; a Leaf Stone will make a Vileplume, while a Sun Stone produces a Bellossom.

Vileplume

Growlithe's name is derived from the words growl, because it growls at its enemies, and lithe, which refers to its readily bent posture before it attacks. It is harder to catch in Pokémon because of one of its attacks that allows it to flee. Its name in the beta version was Flamie. Naturally loyal and protective, if it is improperly trained it often bites without warning or unprovoked.

Arcanine

is a basic tadpole Pokémon that is found by fishing or surfing in several water areas in Kanto and Johto. Poliwag have blue skin. The swirl on the stomach is semi-transparent, and the insides are visible through it, and is often used to hypnotize enemies.

In the anime, Misty obtained a Poliwag during the Orange Islands saga, which evolved into Poliwhirl and then Politoed.

Notes and references

External links

* [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Main_Page Bulbapedia] - The Pokémon encyclopedia