Mixed
Attacker
BTier
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 EVs, 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
OvergrowTop Pick
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllHANiche
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpD+1Spe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries
No Legends Z A entries available

After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Venusaur Weakness

Venusaur's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Venusaur Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)Grass
Type ChartVulnerable
4Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Score-2
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireIceFlyingPsychic
½xResist
WaterElectricFightingFairy
¼xResist
Grass
0xImmune
None
STAB (5)
WaterGroundRockGrassFairy
How to Beat Venusaur in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
S
Fire is super effective against VenusaurView Incineroar →

Legends: Z-A 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 is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Venusaur Best Moveset

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

Solid pick
Ability
Overgrow
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Venusaur
Bold+DEF

Venusaur best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Sludge BombSTAB
  • SynthesisRecovery
  • Giga DrainSTAB
  • Knock Off

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 3
Vine Whip
D4510025Grass
Lv 6
Growth
S——20Normal
Lv 9
Leech Seed
A—9010Grass
Lv 12
Razor Leaf
C559525Grass
Lv 15
Poison Powder
C—7535Poison
Lv 15
Sleep Powder
S—7515Grass
Lv 25
Take Down
C908520Normal
Lv 30
Magical Leaf
C60—20Grass
Lv 35
Synthesis
S——5Grass
Lv 40
Amnesia
C——20Psychic
Lv 42
Sludge Wave
A9510010Poison
Lv 45
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Lv 55
Solar Beam
A12010010Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM112
Acid Spray
C4010020Poison
TM33
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
TM40
Bullet Seed
D2510030Grass
TM56
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
TM52
Earth Power
A9010010Ground
TM69
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM35
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM26
Energy Ball
B9010010Grass
TM109
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM122
False Swipe
—4010040Normal
TM160
Frenzy Plant
B150905Grass
TM42
Giga Drain
S7510010Grass
TM55
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM44
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM93
Outrage
C12010010Dragon
TM151
Petal Dance
B12010010Grass
TM17
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C——20Normal
TM51
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM128
Seed Bomb
C8010015Grass
TM53
Sludge Bomb
S9010010Poison
TM64
Solar Beam
A12010010Grass
TM85
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM30
Swords Dance
C——20Normal
TM07
Toxic
B—9010Poison
TM115
Trailblaze
C5010020Grass
TM103
Work Up
C——30Normal

Egg Moves

Venusaur doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Venusaur can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Venusaur in Legends: Z-A

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.

How to Obtain Venusaur in Legends: Z-A

  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 Legends: Z-A, 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. Sludge Bomb with Leftovers is the standard set.

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

  • In Legends: Z-A, 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 Legends: Z-A, 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 Legends: Z-A, 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.

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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