Venusaur

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
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Venusaur is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Seed Pokémon.

Venusaur has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	003
Type	Grass Poison
Species	Seed Pokémon
Height	2.0 m (6′07″)
Weight	100.0 kg (220.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Overgrow Chlorophyll (hidden ability)
Local №	003 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 228 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 003 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 233 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 082 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 003 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 070 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	236
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Venusaur.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2	½	½	¼	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2							½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	003
Type	Grass Poison
Species	Seed Pokémon
Height	2.4 m (7′10″)
Weight	155.5 kg (342.8 lbs)
Abilities	1. Thick Fat
Local №	003 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 228 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 003 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 233 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 082 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 003 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 070 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	281
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	80	270	364
Attack	100	184	328
Defense	123	225	379
Sp. Atk	122	224	377
Sp. Def	120	220	372
Speed	80	148	284
Total	625	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Venusaur.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		½	½	¼		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2							½

Evolution chart

#001
Bulbasaur
Grass · Poison

(Level 16)

#002
Ivysaur
Grass · Poison

(Level 32)

#003
Venusaur
Grass · Poison

Venusaur changes

In Generation 1, Venusaur has a base Special stat of 100.
In Generations 1-4, Venusaur has a base experience yield of 208.
In Generations 2-7, Venusaur has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Venusaur

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	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 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.
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.
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.
Diamond Pearl 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 White Black 2 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 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 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.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Mega Venusaur

Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	In order to support its flower, which has grown larger due to Mega Evolution, its back and legs have become stronger.

Moves learned by Venusaur

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Venusaur learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Growth	Normal	—	—
1	Petal Blizzard	Grass	90	100
1	Petal Dance	Grass	120	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Vine Whip	Grass	45	100
9	Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
12	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
15	Poison Powder	Poison	—	75
15	Sleep Powder	Grass	—	75
20	Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
25	Take Down	Normal	90	85
30	Sweet Scent	Normal	—	100
37	Synthesis	Grass	—	—
44	Worry Seed	Grass	—	100
51	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
58	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Venusaur learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Petal Blizzard	Grass		90	100

Egg moves

Venusaur learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venusaur gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
Charm	Fairy	—	100
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Grassy Terrain	Grass	—	—
Ingrain	Grass	—	—
Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
Nature Power	Normal	—	—
Petal Dance	Grass	120	100
Power Whip	Grass	120	85
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100
Sludge	Poison	65	100

Move Tutor moves

Venusaur can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Frenzy Plant	Grass		150	90

Moves learnt by TM

Venusaur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
09	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
10	Work Up	Normal	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
100	Rock Climb	Normal	90	85

Moves learnt by level up

Venusaur learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Growth	Normal	—	—
1	Petal Blizzard	Grass	90	100
1	Petal Dance	Grass	120	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Vine Whip	Grass	45	100
9	Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
12	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
15	Poison Powder	Poison	—	75
15	Sleep Powder	Grass	—	75
20	Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
25	Take Down	Normal	90	85
30	Sweet Scent	Normal	—	100
37	Synthesis	Grass	—	—
44	Worry Seed	Grass	—	100
51	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
58	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Venusaur learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Petal Blizzard	Grass		90	100

Egg moves

Venusaur learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Venusaur gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Ingrain	Grass	—	—
Nature Power	Normal	—	—
Petal Dance	Grass	120	100
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100
Toxic	Poison	—	90

Move Tutor moves

Venusaur can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Grassy Glide	Grass		60	100
Terrain Pulse	Normal		50	100

Moves learnt by TM

Venusaur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
10	Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
11	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
29	Charm	Fairy	—	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
41	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
46	Weather Ball	Normal	50	100
50	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
74	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
81	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
88	Grassy Terrain	Grass	—	—
94	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
98	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100

Moves learnt by TR

Venusaur is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
10	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
17	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
22	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
24	Outrage	Dragon	120	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
59	Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
65	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
67	Earth Power	Ground	90	100
71	Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
72	Power Whip	Grass	120	85
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
85	Work Up	Normal	—	—

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Venusaur sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal							—		—
Shiny	—						—	—	—

See all Venusaur sprites

Where to find Venusaur

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Bulbasaur/Ivysaur
Gold Silver Crystal	Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Bulbasaur/Ivysaur
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Bulbasaur/Ivysaur
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Evolve Bulbasaur/Ivysaur
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Evolve Bulbasaur/Ivysaur
Sword Shield	Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Evolve Bulbasaur/Ivysaur
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	Not available in this game

Answers to Venusaur questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Venusaur
Japanese	フシギバナ (Fushigibana)
German	Bisaflor
French	Florizarre

Name origin

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