Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- 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)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Poison dual typing.
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Generation VII
The flower on its back catches the sun’s rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
Generation VIII
Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
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
The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
Generation II
By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
It is able to con vert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
As it warms it self and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.
Generation III
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.
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.
A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Generation IV
After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.
It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Generation V
After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Generation VI
By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.
After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
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.
Level Up
19 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 4 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Vine WhipSTAB | gra | P | 45 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 22 | Poison Powder | poi | N | — | 75% | 35 |
| 25 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 30 | Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | Razor LeafSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 32 | Petal DanceSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | Growth | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 44 | Worry Seed | gra | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | Petal BlizzardSTAB | gra | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 51 | Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 53 | Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| 55 | Sleep Powder | gra | N | — | 75% | 15 |
| 58 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 71 | Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
48 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Frenzy PlantSTAB | gra | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grass PledgeSTAB | gra | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Petal BlizzardSTAB | gra | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| TrailblazeSTAB | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
Egg Moves
4 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ingrain | gra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Petal DanceSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
Move Tutor
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Frenzy PlantSTAB | gra | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grass PledgeSTAB | gra | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| Worry Seed | gra | N | — | 100% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Venusaur
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
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).
Use the tools above 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.
