Venusaur
#3 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Venusaur
The best moves for Venusaur are Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
14.4dps
Frenzy Plant
Elite TM
48dps
Defense
15.6dps
Frenzy Plant
Elite TM
48dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Bulbasaur family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur which costs 100 Candy, and evolves into Mega Venusaur which is not permanent.
- Evolving Mega Venusaur costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
No evolutions:
Bulbasaur (Fall 2019)
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Venusaur:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Venusaur, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Venusaur is a Grass & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Ivysaur. It is vulnerable to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves. Venusaur's strongest moveset is Vine Whip & Frenzy Plant and it has a Max CP of 3,075. Venusaur evolves into Mega Venusaur.
About
"There is a large flower on Venusaur's back. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower's aroma soothes the emotions of people."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Vine Whip | 6 | 14.4 |
| Razor Leaf | 13 | 15.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Petal Blizzard | 110 | 52.8 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
| Solar Beam | 180 | 43.2 |
| Frenzy Plant Elite TM | 100 | 48 |
| 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
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Frenzy Plant
Elite TM
48 dps
|
25.4 | 110% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Frenzy Plant
Elite TM
48 dps
|
23.8 | 103% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Solar Beam
43.2 dps
|
23.1 | 100% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
23.1 | 100% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Solar Beam
43.2 dps
|
22.5 | 97% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Petal Blizzard
52.8 dps
|
22.1 | 95% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
22 | 95% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Petal Blizzard
52.8 dps
|
20.3 | 88% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.1 | 82% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
18.7 | 81% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
15.6 | 67% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
14.4 | 62% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Venusaur?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Venusaur are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Blacephalon,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen).
Venusaur 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 |
|
198 |
| Defense |
|
189 |
| Stamina |
|
190 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
Size
| Height | 2 m |
| Weight | 100 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,166 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,554 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,332 |
|
Level 40 |
2,720 |
|
Level 50 |
3,075 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,943 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,526 |