Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Venusaur is a Grass and Poison Type Seed Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Venusaur can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 2 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Quiet Nature, based on 525 combined Base Stats.
Venusaur Stats and Abilities
Based on Venusaur Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Venusaur Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 100 and the Lowest being Speed 80.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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E | HP | 80 | 270 | 364 |
D | Attack | 82 | 152 | 289 |
E | Defense | 83 | 153 | 291 |
C | Special Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 |
D | Special Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 |
D | Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 |
B | Total | 525 |
Venusaur | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Quiet ↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 2 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Grass, Monster |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Overgrow Ability 1 | Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch). |
Chlorophyll Hidden Ability | Chlorophyll doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during bright sunshine. |
How To Evolve Venusaur in BDSP
Bulbasaur requires (Level 16) to evolve into Ivysaur and then (Level 32) to evolve into Venusaur.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Bulbasaur ![]() | Level 16 → | Ivysaur ![]() | Level 32 → | Venusaur ![]() |

Where To Find Venusaur in BDSP
Venusaur has 6 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Bulbasaur, within the Bogsunk Cavern location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Venusaur Weakness
Venusaur is a Grass and Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Venusaur to take More Damage from , Fire, Ice, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | ![]() |
Immune to Damage |

Best Moves Venusaur in BDSP
Best Moveset for Venusaur Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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51 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
1 | Petal Dance | ![]() | Special | 180 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused. |
58 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 180 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
1 | Petal Blizzard | ![]() | Physical | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
Best Moveset for Venusaur TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 180 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |



Venusaur Level Up Moves
List of Moves Venusaur can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Petal Blizzard | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
1 | Petal Dance | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused. |
1 | Tackle | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
1 | Growl | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Lowers opponent's Attack. |
1 | Vine Whip | Power: 67.5 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() |
1 | Growth | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
9 | Leech Seed | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() Drains HP from opponent each turn. |
12 | Razor Leaf | Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
15 | Poison Powder | Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 35 ![]() Poisons opponent. |
15 | Sleep Powder | Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() Puts opponent to sleep. |
20 | Seed Bomb | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
25 | Take Down | Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
30 | Sweet Scent | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness. |
37 | Synthesis | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather. |
44 | Worry Seed | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Changes the opponent's Ability to Insomnia. |
51 | Double-Edge | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
58 | Solar Beam | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
Venusaur TM Moves
List of Moves Venusaur can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM05 | Roar | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs. |
TM06 | Toxic | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() Badly poisons opponent. |
TM09 | Bullet Seed | Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM10 | Work Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM16 | Light Screen | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM19 | Giga Drain | Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
TM20 | Safeguard | Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 ![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM26 | Earthquake | Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May poison opponent. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM53 | Energy Ball | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM54 | False Swipe | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM68 | Giga Impact | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM70 | Flash | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
TM75 | Swords Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Sharply raises user's Attack. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM83 | Bulldoze | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM86 | Grass Knot | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM93 | Cut | Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 ![]() |
TM96 | Strength | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
Venusaur Tutor Moves
List of Tutor Moves Venusaur can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Frenzy Plant | Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
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