Venusaur pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

venus: from Venus Flytrap, a meat-eating plant
-saur: Greek suffix meaning ‘lizard’

Pokedex data

National №	003
Type	Grass Poison
Species	Seed Pokémon
Height	6′7″ (2.01m)
Weight	220.5 lbs (100.0 kg)
Abilities	Overgrow Chlorophyll (Dream World)
Local №	003 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 228 (Gold, Silver) 233 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Fushigibana

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass and Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	208
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	½	½	¼	2	½			2	2

Venusaur stats

The base stats for Venusaur are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	80	270 - 364
Attack	82	152 - 289
Defense	83	153 - 291
Sp. Atk	100	184 - 328
Sp. Def	100	184 - 328
Speed	80	148 - 284
Total	525

Pokedex descriptions

Red 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 HeartGold	By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Silver SoulSilver	It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Crystal	As it warms itself and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.
Ruby 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 Pearl Platinum Black White	After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Evolution chart

#001
Bulbasaur
Grass · Poison →
(Level 16)

#002
Ivysaur
Grass · Poison →
(Level 32)

#003
Venusaur
Grass · Poison

Moves learnt by level up

Venusaur learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	35	100
3	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
7	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
9	Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	35	100
13	PoisonPowder	Poison	Status	-	75
13	Sleep Powder	Grass	Status	-	75
15	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
20	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
23	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	-
28	Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
31	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
32	Petal Dance	Grass	Special	120	100
39	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
45	Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
53	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

Venusaur can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100

Venusaur learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venusaur egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Petal Dance	Grass	Special	120	100
Power Whip	Grass	Physical	120	85
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Sludge	Poison	Special	65	100
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-

Venusaur learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venusaur egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Petal Dance	Grass	Special	120	100
Power Whip	Grass	Physical	120	85
Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Sludge	Poison	Special	65	100
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-

Venusaur learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Venusaur egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Petal Dance	Grass	Special	120	100
Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Venusaur can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

Venusaur can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Venusaur can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Venusaur is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Venusaur is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Venusaur is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Venusaur is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Venusaur sprites

NORMAL
Male
Black/White
NORMAL
Female
Black/White
SHINY
Male
Black/White
SHINY
Female
Black/White
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
SHINY
Female
HG/SS

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Where to find Venusaur

We don't have any location data for Venusaur yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Venusaur

Name origin

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Type defenses

Venusaur stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Pre-evolution moves

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

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Where to find Venusaur

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