Mixed
Support
CTier
80Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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 stat exp, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.

Base Stats
High
HP80
C
Attack82
C
Defense83
C
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def100
B
Speed80
C
Total525
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height2.0 m
6'07"Average
Weight100.0 kg
220.5 lbsStandard
Base XP236
High Yield
Abilities
Abilities were introduced in Generation III. Shown below for reference.
Overgrow
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllHA
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpD+1Spe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

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

Venusaur Weakness

Venusaur's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Venusaur Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Fighting
0.25x (Resist)Grass
Type ChartVulnerable
4Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-3
Gen II Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
  • Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireIceFlyingPsychic
½xResist
WaterElectricFighting
¼xResist
Grass
0xImmune
None
STAB (4)
WaterGroundRockGrass
How to Beat Venusaur in Gold & Silver (Best Counters)

In Gold & Silver, Golem's Explosion hits Venusaur for 81-96%. Skarmory's Drill Peck hits Venusaur for 56-67%. Jynx deals 73-87% with Ice Beam.

Golem
GolemQuad resists Poison, sturdy guarantees survival, walls physical sets
RockGround
A
Recommended Build
ItemLeftovers
Moves
  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • Explosion
  • Rapid Spin
  • RoarUtility
Damage vs Venusaur
Earthquake
49-58%
Explosion
81-96%
Rapid Spin
17-20%
View Golem builds →

Gold & Silver Evolution

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

3 Forms
Bulbasaur
#001Bulbasaur
16
Level 16
Ivysaur
#002Ivysaur
32
Level 32
Venusaur
#003Venusaur
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Bulbasaur
GrassPoison
Ivysaur
GrassPoison
Venusaur
GrassPoison
HP
45
60+15
80+20
ATK
49
62+13
82+20
DEF
49
63+14
83+20
SP.ATK
65
80+15
100+20
SP.DEF
65
80+15
100+20
SPE
45
60+15
80+20
BST
318C-Tier
405D-Tier+87
525B-Tier+120
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Utility
Special
Mixed

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Venusaur to get Bulbasaur eggs easily using 23 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Charm, Light Screen, Petal Dance and 3 more.

Egg Groups
PlantMonster
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
meganiumcharizardblastoisenidokingferaligatrampharosslowbrorhydonslowkingjumpluffivysaurparasect
12 of 23·

Gold & Silver Venusaur Best Moveset

Best Build

Experimental
Support
Ability
Not in Gen 2
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Not in Gen 2

Support Moveset

  • Leech SeedSTAB
  • Sleep PowderSTAB
  • Giga DrainSTAB
  • SynthesisRecovery

Recommended Teammates

Snorlax
SnorlaxDecent
Gengar
GengarDecent

Moves

You'll want to breed for Charm and Light Screen on Venusaur. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Solar Beam and Petal Dance, they expand what Venusaur can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 1
Leech Seed
S—9010Grass
Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 1
Vine Whip
—4510025Grass
Lv 4
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 7
Leech Seed
S—9010Grass
Lv 10
Vine Whip
—4510025Grass
Lv 15
Poison Powder
——7535Poison
Lv 15
Sleep Powder
A—7515Grass
Lv 22
Razor Leaf
A559525Grass
Lv 29
Sweet Scent
——10020Normal
Lv 41
Growth
C——20Normal
Lv 53
Synthesis
A——5Grass
Lv 65
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D—10015Normal
TM03
Curse
C——10Ghost
HM01
Cut
—509530Normal
TM40
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM20
Endure+4
D——10Normal
HM05
Flash
D—7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM49
Fury Cutter
—109520Bug
TM19
Giga Drain
A751005Grass
TM02
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM31
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C——20Normal
TM35
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM13
Snore
—4010015Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM34
Swagger
C—8515Normal
TM12
Sweet Scent
——10020Normal
TM06
Toxic
B—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Charm
D—10020Normal
Egg
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
Egg
Petal Dance
B12010020Grass
Egg
Razor Wind
—807510Normal
Egg
Safeguard
D——25Normal
Egg
Skull Bash
—10010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Venusaur can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Venusaur in Gold & Silver

Venusaur isn't available in the wild in Gold & Silver. Start by transferring Bulbasaur from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Bulbasaur to Venusaur is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Venusaur in Gold & Silver

  1. Bulbasaur
    Step 1Obtain Bulbasaur

    Also found in:

    RedYellowFireRedHeartGoldXUltra Sun
  2. Ivysaur
    Step 2Evolve into Ivysaur

    Also found in:

    RedYellowFireRedHeartGoldXUltra Sun
  3. Venusaur
    Step 3Venusaur ✓

Venusaur Guide

  • In Gold & Silver, Venusaur has a 525 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Gold & Silver's meta. It works best as a support. Leech Seed with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • Mega Evolution isn't available in Gold & Silver, but Venusaur does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Venusaur hits 625 BST.

  • In Gold & Silver, 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.

  • In Gold & Silver, Venusaur fills the support 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.

  • In Gold & Silver, run Leech Seed, Sleep Powder, Giga Drain, and Synthesis on Venusaur. Leech Seed is the most common pick at 16% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.

Game Availability

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.

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