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 EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
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.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape's Fire Blast hits Venusaur for 47-55%. Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (92-109%). Azelf deals 70-82% with Explosion.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Infernape builds →Close Combat27-32% U Turn21-25% Fire Blast 2x47-55% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed41-48% Outrage92-109%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Azelf builds →Explosion70-82% U Turn20-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Swampert builds →Earthquake38-45% Ice Beam 2x24-29% Waterfall15-18% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
Breeding
Breed with Venusaur to get Bulbasaur eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Charm, Curse and 11 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Venusaur Best Moveset
Black Sludge and Overgrow form the backbone. Venusaur invests HP-heavy investment EVs to play its defensive wall role properly, and Calm nature pushes Sp. Def higher. Sleep Powder handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Venusaur best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Venusaur in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Venusaur doesn't appear wild. Catch Bulbasaur instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 32 to get Venusaur. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Venusaur Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 C-Tier as an attacker. Sleep Powder with Black Sludge is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Venusaur does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Venusaur hits 625 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Venusaur fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
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.
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