Venusaur's stats barely vary. 6 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 3 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Venusaur's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWatercompaction ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Palossand builds →Shadow Ball24-28% Scorching Sands21-25% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake29-34% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemMeganiumite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Meganium builds →Dazzling Gleam10-12% Giga Drain7-8% | ||
 Pincurchin Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Pincurchin builds →Electroweb8-9% Sucker Punch17-20% Liquidation10-12% | ||
Venusaur is the final form in a three-stage chain from Bulbasaur through Ivysaur. Breeding this form produces Bulbasaur eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Bulbasaur gave Venusaur the biggest boost in HP (+35), bringing the total to 525 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Venusaur to get Bulbasaur eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups.
Overgrow gives Venusaur passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, HP-heavy investment EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Venusaur best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Growth
- Weather Ball
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
- Protect
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Growth
- Weather Ball
Support Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
- Protect
- Earth Power
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
- Growth
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
- Growth
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Venusaur's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Ground coverage on top of Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Venusaur develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Sludge Wave show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
You'll want to breed for Amnesia and Charm on Venusaur. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, they expand what Venusaur can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Curse and Ingrain on Venusaur. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Leaf Storm and Petal Dance, they expand what Venusaur can actually threaten in practice.
No wild encounters for Venusaur in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Bulbasaur over from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Venusaur isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Bulbasaur from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Bulbasaur to Venusaur is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Venusaur. The 3-stage chain runs through Bulbasaur, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Venusaur in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Venusaur, start by catching Bulbasaur through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BulbasaurBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Ivysaur
Step 3Venusaur ✓
Venusaur can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Bulbasaur from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Venusaur in Sword & Shield
Step 3Venusaur ✓
Don't let Venusaur's 525 base stat total fool you. Chlorophyll is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as an attacker.
Yes. Mega Venusaur hits 625 BST, a solid jump from the base 525. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Venusaur. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Run Chlorophyll on Venusaur. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Venusaur also gets Overgrow, but they don't compare.
Venusaur fills the attacker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 82 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Venusaur first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 21 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7 and a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves