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.
In order to support its flower, which has grown larger due to Mega Evolution, its back and legs have become stronger.
In order to support its flower, which has grown larger due to Mega Evolution, its back and legs have become stronger.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Golbat builds →Air Slash 2x41-48% Wing Attack 2x44-52% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x75-89% Flamethrower 2x72-85% Wing Attack 2x46-54% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
 Pidgeot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Pidgeot builds →Sky Attack 2x100-118%KO Heat Wave 2x36-43% Air Slash 2x43-50% Wing Attack 2x44-52% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Fearow builds →Sky Attack 2x110-130%KO Drill Peck 2x64-75% Peck 2x29-35% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast18-21% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt30-35% Volt Switch23-27% Dazzling Gleam26-31% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Toxapex builds →Scald9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Tapu Bulu builds →Superpower31-37% Wood Hammer23-27% Horn Leech15-17% Rock Slide39-46% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Clefable builds →Moonblast16-19% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Venusaur Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Venusaur needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Chlorophyll adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Sludge Bomb. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Venusaur develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Petal Dance and Power Whip show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Venusaur in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Can't catch Venusaur directly. Start with Bulbasaur at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 32. The 3-stage chain from Bulbasaur to Venusaur is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Venusaur in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Bulbasaur is your first catch on the way to Venusaur. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 7-12 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BulbasaurCerulean CityLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.12 CityEarly30 Pokémon caughtCerulean CityLet's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.12 CityEarly30 Pokémon caughtViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7 ForestRareEarlyUnique encounterViridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7 ForestRareEarlyUnique encounter
Step 2Evolve into Ivysaur
Step 3Venusaur ✓
Venusaur Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 a setup sweeper. Sludge Bomb with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Venusaur fills the setup sweeper role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 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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- 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