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#003

Venusaur

Abilities

OvergrowChlorophyll(Hidden)
Height: 2.0 m (6'07")
Weight: 100.0 kg (220.5 lbs)
Base Exp: 236
Base Stats
HP80
Atk82
Def83
SpA100
SpD100
Spe80
BST525
EV Yield: 2 SpA, 1 SpD
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
270364
Atk
152289
Def
153291
SpA
184328
SpD
184328
Spe
148284

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Green
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Grassland
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
Monster, Plant
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
236
EV Yield
2 SpA, 1 SpD
Height
2.0 m (6'07")
Weight
100.0 kg (220.5 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Poison dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra¼
ice2
fig½
poi
gro
fly2
psy2
bug
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai½
Weak to: Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
Resists: Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy
Abilities
Overgrow

Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

ChlorophyllHidden Ability

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries19 entries

Generation VII

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

The flower on its back catches the sun’s rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.

Generation VIII

Sword

Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.

Shield

A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.

Yellow

The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.

Generation II

Gold

By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.

Silver

It is able to con­ vert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.

Crystal

As it warms it­ self and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

There is a large flower on VENUSAUR’s back. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower’s aroma soothes the emotions of people.

Emerald

VENUSAUR’s flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower’s aroma soothes the emotions of people.

FireRed

A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.

LeafGreen

Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

HeartGold

By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.

SoulSilver

It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Generation VI

X

By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.

Y

After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

There is a large flower on Venusaur’s back. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower’s aroma soothes the emotions of people.

Moves (Gen 9)86 moves

Level Up

19 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1TacklenorP40100%35
1AmnesiapsyN20
4GrowlnorN100%40
9Leech SeedgraN90%10
13Vine WhipSTABgraP45100%25
20Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
22Poison PowderpoiN75%35
25Take DownnorP9085%20
30Sweet ScentnorN100%20
31Razor LeafSTABgraP5595%25
32Petal DanceSTABgraS120100%10
44GrowthnorN20
44Worry SeedgraN100%10
50Petal BlizzardSTABgraP90100%15
51Power WhipSTABgraP12085%10
53SynthesisgraN5
55Sleep PowdergraN75%15
58Double EdgenorP120100%15
71Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10

TM / HM

48 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Acid SpraySTABpoiS40100%20
AmnesiapsyN20
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BulldozegroP60100%20
Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
CharmfaiN100%20
CurseghoN10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
False SwipenorP40100%40
Frenzy PlantSTABgraS15090%5
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotSTABgraS100%20
Grass PledgeSTABgraS80100%10
Grassy GlideSTABgraP55100%20
Grassy TerraingraN10
Helping HandnorN20
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Knock OffdarP65100%20
Leaf StormSTABgraS13090%5
Magical LeafSTABgraS6020
Petal BlizzardSTABgraP90100%15
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
Power WhipSTABgraP12085%10
ProtectnorN10
RestpsyN5
RoarnorN20
Scary FacenorN100%10
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
Sweet ScentnorN100%20
Swords DancenorN20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ToxicpoiN90%10
TrailblazeSTABgraP50100%20
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
Weather BallnorS50100%10

Egg Moves

4 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
CurseghoN10
IngraingraN20
Petal DanceSTABgraS120100%10
ToxicpoiN90%10

Move Tutor

15 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndurenorN10
Frenzy PlantSTABgraS15090%5
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Grass PledgeSTABgraS80100%10
Grassy GlideSTABgraP55100%20
Knock OffdarP65100%20
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Swords DancenorN20
SynthesisgraN5
Worry SeedgraN100%10
Pokedex Numbers
National#003
Kanto#003
Johto#228
Johto (HGSS)#233
Kalos Central#082
Let's Go Kanto#003
Isle of Armor#070
Blueberry#166
Lumiose City#150
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

graFrenzy Plant150 powS
graLeaf Storm130 powS
graPetal Dance120 powS
graPower Whip120 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
groEarthquake100 powP
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Tools for Venusaur

About Venusaur

Venusaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight. Venusaur stands 2.0 m (6'07") tall and weighs 100.0 kg (220.5 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.

Venusaur Base Stats

Venusaur has a base stat total of 525, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 100 (very good), while its lowest is HP at 80 (good). Venusaur serves as a bulky special attacker. Venusaur is moderately fast with a base Speed of 80.

Venusaur Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass and Poison-type, Venusaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Venusaur 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Venusaur Abilities

Venusaur's abilities include Overgrow, Chlorophyll. Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Chlorophyll, which doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Venusaur Moves & Learnset

Venusaur can learn 86 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, 4 through breeding, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Frenzy Plant (Grass, 150 power), Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Petal Dance (Grass, 120 power), Power Whip (Grass, 120 power). For coverage, Venusaur can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Venusaur

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Venusaur can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Venusaur yields 2 Sp. Attack, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Venusaur belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups. Venusaur is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur).

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