The Essentials on Venusaur
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Grass · ×½ Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Mega Venusaur (Venusaurite) · Gigantamax Details
- Stats
- Total 525 · top stat: Special Attack (100) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 150 in the Lumiose Pokédex
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 166 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable, with Mega Venusaur
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow, Gigantamax
- Other Names
- Florizarre in French · フシギバナ, Fushigibana in Japanese · Bisaflor in German All Languages
Overview
Venusaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon, No. 3 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Seed Pokémon. Height: 2 m, weight: 100 kg.
Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur and does not evolve further.
Ability: Overgrow. Hidden Ability: Chlorophyll. Venusaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#003
National Pokédex
Category
Seed Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
80
255
Attack
82
255
Defense
83
255
Special Attack
100
255
Special Defense
100
255
Speed
80
255
Total
525
Min HP (Lv. 100)
270
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
364
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Grass / Poison). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 4 types
Fire
×2
Ice
×2
Flying
×2
Psychic
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Water
×½
Electric
×½
Fighting
×½
Fairy
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 1 type
Grass
×¼
Abilities
Ability 1
Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
Venusaur Evolution
#001
Bulbasaur
Grass
Poison
Level 16
→
#002
Ivysaur
Grass
Poison
Level 32
→
#003
Venusaur
Grass
Poison
Venusaur Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Grass · Poison
Mega Venusaur
Grass · Poison
Mega Evolution
Item: Venusaurite
Gigantamax
Grass · Poison
Gigantamax
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Venusaur Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Petal Blizzard
Grass
Phys.
100%
90
15
1
Amnesia
Psychic
Stat
—
—
20
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Growth
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
1
Petal Dance
Grass
Spec.
100%
120
10
1
Vine Whip
Grass
Phys.
100%
45
25
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
9
Leech Seed
Grass
Stat
90%
—
10
12
Razor Leaf
Grass
Phys.
95%
55
25
15
Sleep Powder
Grass
Stat
75%
—
15
15
Poison Powder
Poison
Stat
75%
—
35
20
Seed Bomb
Grass
Phys.
100%
80
15
25
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
30
Sweet Scent
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
37
Synthesis
Grass
Stat
—
—
5
44
Worry Seed
Grass
Stat
100%
—
10
51
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
51
Power Whip
Grass
Phys.
85%
120
10
58
Solar Beam
Grass
Spec.
100%
120
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Grass · Monster
Gender
♂ 87.5 / ♀ 12.5%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Venusaur
Available in 4 games, 4 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
In Our Tier Lists
Venusaur in Pokémon GO
- 2,720Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,554Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.”
Blue
“The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.”
Yellow
“The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.”
Gold
“By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.”
Silver
“It is able to con vert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.”
Crystal
“As it warms it self and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.”
Ruby
“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.”
Sapphire
“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.”
Emerald
“VENUSAUR’s 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.”
FireRed
“A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.”
LeafGreen
“Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.”
Diamond
“After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
Pearl
“After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
Platinum
“After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
HeartGold
“By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.”
SoulSilver
“It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.”
Black
“After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
White
“After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
Black 2
“After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
White 2
“After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
X
“By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.”
Y
“After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
Omega Ruby
“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.”
Alpha Sapphire
“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.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“The flower on its back catches the sun’s rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“The flower on its back catches the sun’s rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.”
Sword
“Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.”
Shield
“A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Florizarre
🇬🇧 English
Venusaur
🇯🇵 漢字
フシギバナ
🇯🇵 Kana
フシギバナ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Fushigibana
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Bisaflor
🇪🇸 Español
Venusaur
🇮🇹 Italiano
Venusaur
🇰🇷 한국어
이상해꽃
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
妙蛙花
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
妙蛙花
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Graine
🇬🇧 EN
Seed Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
たねポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Samen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Origins and Trivia
Name origin: Venusaur refers to the Venus flytrap, plus “dinosaur”, just like Bulbasaur. In Japanese, Fushigibana means “strange flower”. In French, it is called Florizarre, from “flore” (flora) and “bizarre”.
Inspiration: According to Ken Sugimori, its family is inspired by the frog. The big flower on its back recalls the rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, and its soothing scent, stronger after a rainy day, attracts Pokémon.
Did you know?: It is on the cover of Pokémon Green in Japan and of Pokémon LeafGreen. It received a Mega Evolution in X and Y and a Gigantamax form in Sword and Shield.
Frequently asked questions about Venusaur
What type is Venusaur?
Venusaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon.
Can Venusaur still evolve?
Venusaur is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Ivysaur, it does not evolve further.
What are Venusaur's weaknesses?
Venusaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Venusaur's Hidden Ability?
Venusaur's Hidden Ability is Chlorophyll. Its regular Ability is Overgrow.
How to Mega Evolve Venusaur?
Venusaur can Mega Evolve in battle if it holds the matching Mega Stone. For Mega Venusaur, the required Mega Stone is Venusaurite. In Pokémon Champions: in the shop for 2,000 VP.
Is Venusaur available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Venusaur is playable in Pokémon Champions, as is Mega Venusaur. In our Champions · Doubles tier list, Venusaur is ranked tier C (No. 45).
Can you get a Shiny Venusaur in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Venusaur is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
