Oddish
During the day, it keeps its face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds.
Base Stats
Best Moveset
Move Breakdown
Solar Beam serves as Oddish's main Grass-type STAB attack. The same-type bonus increases its effective power by 50%, and with Oddish's Special Attack of 75, it can threaten significant damage against anything weak to Grass.
Sludge Bomb is Oddish's primary STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) move, dealing Poison-type damage with a 50% power boost. As a special move, it synergizes with Oddish's Special Attack stat of 75, making it the most reliable damage dealer in the set.
Razor Leaf serves as Oddish's main Grass-type STAB attack. The same-type bonus increases its effective power by 50%, and with Oddish's Special Attack of 75, it can threaten significant damage against anything weak to Grass.
Vine Whip is Oddish's primary STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) move, dealing Grass-type damage with a 50% power boost. As a special move, it synergizes with Oddish's Special Attack stat of 75, making it the most reliable damage dealer in the set.
Strengths
- ▸Oddish capitalizes on its Grass/Poison STAB moves—particularly Solar Beam and Sludge Bomb—to threaten opponents who share type weaknesses
- ▸The Grass/Poison typing grants resistances to Electric, Fairy, Fighting, meaning Oddish can absorb hits from these sources
- ▸Oddish can fulfill multiple roles depending on how it's built and what team supports it
Weaknesses
- ▸Oddish's weakness to Fire, Flying, Ice means it needs team support to handle these matchups safely
- ▸The low speed of 30 is a significant liability that opponents can exploit
- ▸Slow speed (30) forces Oddish to rely on bulk or priority moves to compete
- ▸The 320 BST means Oddish needs significant team support to overcome its raw stat deficiency
Pro Tips
Build Oddish with Special Attack VP investment and a Modest nature for optimal damage. Equip Oddish with Life Orb for a damage boost, or Focus Sash for survivability. Use Oddish's resistances to Electric, Fairy to find safe entry points. Oddish works best as a support or niche pick rather than a primary win condition.
Competitive Role
Oddish fills the balanced utility Pokemon role within the competitive landscape. Stat-wise, Oddish brings 320 total points with spAtk as its standout stat at 75. Its Grass/Poison typing creates vulnerabilities to Fire, Flying, Ice types, requiring careful team support to cover these gaps. Conversely, resistances to Electric, Fairy, Fighting provide switch-in opportunities. Success with Oddish depends on leveraging its strengths while minimizing exposure to its weaknesses.
Detailed Strategy Analysis
At 320 BST, Oddish sits below the competitive average. The moveset focuses on STAB damage with Solar Beam, Sludge Bomb, trading coverage for raw same-type power. Type weaknesses to Fire, Flying, Ice mean Oddish must be played carefully against these matchups. Resistances to Electric, Fairy, Fighting provide safe switch-in opportunities. At Tier C, Oddish is best used in specific niche strategies or lower-tier formats. Special Attack should be the primary investment for Oddish, with a Modest or Timid nature to maximize its special damage potential.
Key Matchup Notes
Against Fire-type opponents: Oddish is at a severe disadvantage. Never leave Oddish in against Fire types—switch immediately to a teammate that resists Fire. If forced to fight, use Solar Beam and hope for a KO before taking a hit. Against Electric-type opponents: Oddish has the advantage here. Its Grass typing reduces incoming Electric damage, allowing Oddish to tank hits and retaliate with Solar Beam. Use these matchups to gain momentum. Speed matchups: Oddish's 30 Speed means it will move second against most offensive Pokemon. Plan around this by using priority moves, switching predictions, or pairing with Trick Room support to reverse the speed order. Against Fire-type opponents: Oddish has the offensive advantage. Its STAB Grass moves deal super-effective damage to Fire types, making these favorable matchups. Lead with Oddish when you expect Fire types on the opponent's team.
Battle Strategy Guide
Oddish excels when brought into battle at the right moment.
As a supportive role player, it needs proper setup to shine.
In the early game, use Oddish to apply pressure with Solar Beam and Sludge Bomb, forcing the opponent to react.
Be wary of Fire types on the opponent's team—they will try to exploit Oddish's typing weakness.
The goal is to chip away at the opponent's team while preserving Oddish for crucial late-game moments.
During the mid-game, Oddish's role shifts to maintaining pressure while conserving HP.
Switch Oddish out when facing its weakness to Fire, and bring it back in when the opponent fields something Oddish can handle.
Use Razor Leaf as coverage to punish predicted switches.
The key to mid-game success with Oddish is prediction—anticipate what the opponent will do and respond accordingly.
By the endgame, Oddish should be used as a support piece rather than a primary finisher.
With 320 total stats, it's best deployed to weaken the last opponent Pokemon for a teammate to finish.
Use Solar Beam to chip damage, then switch to your win condition.
The tier C rating indicates Oddish needs team support to succeed.
Evolution Chain
Team Synergy
- ▸Pair Oddish with a Fire-type partner to absorb Fire attacks that Oddish is weak to
- ▸A Grass-type-only partner can cover Oddish's secondary Poison weaknesses while sharing STAB coverage
- ▸Pair Oddish with Pokemon that cover its weaknesses and benefit from its resistances
How to Counter
- ▸Opponents with Fire coverage moves should target Oddish immediately for a guaranteed KO
- ▸Any Pokemon with base Speed above 40 will outspeed and KO Oddish before it can respond
- ▸Strong physical attackers can exploit Oddish's low Defense (55) for quick KOs with neutral physical moves
- ▸Special attackers target Oddish's weak Special Defense (65) for guaranteed damage
Team Composition Ideas
Balance Core: Pair Oddish with a Fire-type Pokemon that can switch into Fire attacks. This defensive core covers Oddish's primary weakness while Oddish handles the matchups its partner struggles with.
Support Core: Use Oddish alongside a heavy hitter that benefits from Oddish's defensive typing. Switch Oddish in to absorb hits with its Electric, Fairy resistances, then pivot to your attacker for damage.
Trick Room Team: Oddish's Speed of 30 makes it an excellent Trick Room abuser. Pair with a Trick Room setter and other slow attackers to dominate the speed tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Is Oddish good in Pokemon Champions?
A:Oddish is rated Tier C in Pokemon Champions, making it a lower-tier option. With 320 total stats, it faces stiff competition from stronger alternatives. However, Oddish can still work in casual play or specific niche strategies with the right team support.
Q:What's the best item for Oddish?
A:Oddish benefits from Focus Sash (to survive a hit), Expert Belt (for coverage damage), or Life Orb (for a general power boost). Since Oddish has balanced stats, the item should fill whatever gap your team needs—damage, survivability, or utility.
Q:What nature should I use for Oddish?
A:Modest (+Special Attack, -Attack) is recommended for Oddish, boosting its stronger special stat. Timid (+Speed, -Attack) is an alternative if speed is critical. With Special Attack at 75 vs Attack at 50, special builds are clearly superior for Oddish.
Q:How do I counter Oddish?
A:Oddish's biggest counters are Fire-type Pokemon, who exploit its typing weakness for super-effective damage. Other threats include faster Pokemon that can KO Oddish before it acts, especially given its 30 Speed. To beat Oddish, use Fire STAB moves or priority attacks to bypass its speed.