Gossifleur (Pokémon)

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Gossifleur (Japanese: ヒメンカ Himenka) is a introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves into starting at level 20.
==Biology==
Gossifleur is a small, plantlike with a large, yellow flower on its head. This flower covers most of its cream-colored head, which has a green stripe down its forehead and two yellow eyes with black sclerae. It has red, hair-like growths surrounding the back of its head and a green stem-like body.
Gossifleur prefers living in lands with clean water and air. The pollen it produces has a healing effect, and it used to be made into a tea as a common folk remedy given to sick children in the Galar region. Gossifleur can travel long distances by riding the wind, controlling which direction it goes by twisting its body and petals.Gossifleur | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield While it travels, it starts to sing a joyous song that is said to charm many people into raising it. Gossifleur can anchor itself to the ground to bask in the sunlight. When it absorbs enough sunlight, it blooms brilliantly. are drawn in by Gossifleur's pollen.
Gossifleur and its evolution, , are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Gossifleur evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
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===Stats===
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===Evolution data===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
A group of six Gossifleur made their animated series debut in Meeting Up with the Monarch!, where was by Goh.
====Minor appearances====
Gossifleur debuted in Secrets of the Jungle.
Multiple Gossifleur appeared in It's... Champion Time!. , Goh, , Vic, and Toria witnessed one of them evolving into an .
A 's Gossifleur appeared in Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art.
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==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Gossifleur first appeared in Watch Out!! Strong Rivals, under the ownership of Milo.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Gossifleur shares its with . They are both known as the Flowering Pokémon.
* Gossifleur is tied with for the lowest base stat of all Pokémon.
===Origin===
Gossifleur is inspired by the , specifically its flower. It is also based on a purported legend that director Shigeru Ohmori had heard, of how catching cotton balls floating in the air may bring good luck.Shea, Brian (October 4, 2019). "Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery." Game Informer (Archived on April 16, 2024.)
Gossifleur may also be a reference to the (which is common in the ), or to a variety of and dedicated to this plant.
====Name origin====
Gossifleur may be a combination of (the cotton plant genus) and fleur (French for flower). It may also involve gossamer (light, delicate, silky).
Himenka may be a combination of 姫 hime (princess; petite), 綿花 menka (raw cotton), and 花 ka (flower).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Eldegoss (UNITE)
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