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Venusaur.

national dex #003 · gen I
BST 525 · grass / poison
Venusaur official artwork
grasspoison
#003 · gen I
Profile
HP
80
ATK
82
DEF
83
SPA
100
SPD
100
SPE
80
BST 525 · best Sp. Atk 100 · worst HP 80 · meters scale to 200

Venusaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Fairy.

Typinggrasspoison
AbilitiesOvergrow, Chlorophyll
Height, weight2.0 m / 100.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Plant
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#002ivysaur
Dex position
#003 of 1025
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Venusaur base stats

BST 525 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP80270364
Atk82152289
Def83153291
SpA100184328
SpD100184328
Spe80148284
BST525bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpA, 1 SpD

Venusaur weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Grass / Poison dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra¼
ice2
fig½
poi1
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
Resists
Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Venusaur abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
OvergrowStrengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllhiddenDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Venusaur evolution line

3 stages

Best Venusaur moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassFrenzy PlantSPEC150
grassLeaf StormSPEC130
grassPetal DanceSPEC120
grassPower WhipPHYS120
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
groundEarthquakePHYS100

Venusaur moves

gen 9 · 85 moves · 19 level-up · 48 TM/HM · 3 egg · 15 tutor
57 moves · Venusaur appears in 16 games
AmnesiaL1Leech SeedL9Seed BombL20Poison PowderL22Sweet ScentL30Petal DanceL32GrowthL44Worry SeedL44Petal BlizzardL50Power WhipL51SynthesisL53Sleep PowderL55Double EdgeL58Solar BeamL71Acid SprayTMBody SlamTMBulldozeTMBullet SeedTMCharmTMCurseeggEarth PowerTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFrenzy PlantTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMGrassy GlideTMGrassy TerrainTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMIngraineggKnock OffTMLeaf StormTMLight ScreenTMOutrageTMPoison JabTMProtectTMRestTMRoarTMRoundTMScary FaceTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSludge WavetrainSnoreTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMTerrain PulsetrainToxiceggTrailblazeTMVenoshockTMWeather BallTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 4
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Level 9
Vine WhipSTABgrassPHYS45100%25Level 13
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Level 20
Poison PowderpoisonSTAT-75%35Level 22
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 25
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20Level 30
Razor LeafSTABgrassPHYS5595%25Level 31
Petal DanceSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 32
GrowthnormalSTAT--20Level 44
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Level 44
Petal BlizzardSTABgrassPHYS90100%15Level 50
Power WhipSTABgrassPHYS12085%10Level 51
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Level 53
Sleep PowdergrassSTAT-75%15Level 55
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 58
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 71
Acid SpraySTABpoisonSPEC40100%20TM / HM
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Frenzy PlantSTABgrassSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grass PledgeSTABgrassSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
Petal BlizzardSTABgrassPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
Power WhipSTABgrassPHYS12085%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
TrailblazeSTABgrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
Petal DanceSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Egg
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Frenzy PlantSTABgrassSPEC15090%5Tutor
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Grass PledgeSTABgrassSPEC80100%10Tutor
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Tutor
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Tutor

Venusaur Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
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.

Generation VII1 entry
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 VI3 entries
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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

Generation IV3 entries
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 III4 entries
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 II3 entries
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 I2 entries
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.

Venusaur species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorGreen
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height2.0 m (6'07")
Weight100.0 kg (220.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Plant
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience236
EV yield2 SpA, 1 SpD
Regional dex 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
Champions#003
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky special attacker82 Atk / 100 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 100very good
Speed tier80 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load4 weak / 5 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Venusaur

Venusaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and 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 and learnset

Venusaur can learn 85 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, 3 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).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Venusaur. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Venusaur, or use the team builder to see how Venusaur fits into your squad.

Tools for Venusaur
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