
Ivysaur
#2 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Ivysaur
The best moves for Ivysaur are Vine Whip and Power Whip when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
Defense
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Bulbasaur family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Ivysaur evolves from Bulbasaur which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Venusaur which costs 100 Candy, which then evolves into Mega Venusaur costing 0 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Venusaur costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
No evolutions:

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Summary
Ivysaur is a Grass & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Bulbasaur. It is vulnerable to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves. Ivysaur's strongest moveset is Vine Whip & Power Whip and it has a Max CP of 1,921. Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur.
About
"There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Quick move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Vine Whip | 6 | 14.4 |
Razor Leaf | 13 | 15.6 |
Main move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
Solar Beam | 180 | 43.2 |
Power Whip | 90 | 43.2 |
Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
---|---|---|---|
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Power Whip
43.2 dps
|
23.9 | 100% |
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Solar Beam
43.2 dps
|
23.1 | 97% |
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
23.1 | 97% |
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Power Whip
43.2 dps
|
22.6 | 95% |
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Solar Beam
43.2 dps
|
22.5 | 94% |
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
22 | 92% |
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.1 | 80% |
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
18.7 | 79% |
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
15.6 | 65% |
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
14.4 | 60% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Ivysaur?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Ivysaur are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Blacephalon,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen).
Ivysaur is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
Attack |
|
151 |
Defense |
|
143 |
Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
Level 40 | 134 |
Size
Height | 1 m |
Weight | 13 kg |
Other
Base capture rate | 0% |
Base flee rate | 0% |
Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
Level 15 Research encounters |
728 |
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
970 |
Level 30 Max wild |
1,456 |
Level 40 |
1,699 |
Level 50 |
1,921 |
Max CP with weather boost
Level 25 (raids) | 1,213 |
Level 35 (wild) | 1,577 |