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TL;DR. Venusaur is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 525. The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Grass Poison
The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Height2.0 m
Weight100.0 kg
AbilitiesOvergrow
HiddenChlorophyll
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 80
Attack 82
Defense 83
Sp. Attack 100
Sp. Defense 100
Speed 80
Total525
525 base stat total, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 30th among Grass-types.
100 base Special Attack, Venusaur's strongest stat, ranking 25th of 196 Grass-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Venusaur on Daily Pokémon
Venusaur was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Venusaur in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Venusaur reaches 2,720 CP at level 40 and 3,112 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack198
GO Defense189
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)2,720
Max CP (L50)3,075
Best buddy (L51)3,112
Raid catch CP 1,480–1,554 (L20). Weather boosted 1,851–1,943 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Bulbasaur family appeared on March 25, 2018.
- Bulbasaur
- Venusaur by encounter; Mega Venusaur
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Venusaur
- Ivysaur by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026, Mega (Mega Venusaur).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026 | MegaMega Venusaur | Regular rotation |
| Mar 3 to Mar 17, 2026 | 3-star | Pokémon 30th Anniversary |
| Feb 28, 2026 | MegaMega Venusaur | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Sep 2 to Sep 9, 2025 | MegaMega Venusaur | Regular rotation |
| Jul 22 to Jul 28, 2025 | MegaMega Venusaur | Regular rotation |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 3-star | Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global |
Competitive
Venusaur in competitive play.
Venusaur is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #226 in the Great League.
OU
Sun Sweeper
Growth / Giga Drain / Weather Ball / Sludge Bomb
UU
Sun Sweeper
Growth / Weather Ball / Earth Power / Sludge Bomb
RU
Sun Sweeper
Growth / Giga Drain / Sludge Bomb / Weather Ball
NU
Sun Sweeper
Giga Drain / Sludge Bomb / Weather Ball / Growth
PU
Offensive
Leaf Storm / Sludge Bomb / Earth Power / Synthesis
Defensive
Giga Drain / Sludge Bomb / Knock Off / Synthesis
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #226 84.2 score
Ultra League #184 84 score
Master League #264 57.5 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Venusaur.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Venusaur, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Venusaur?
Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Venusaur weak to?
Venusaur takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Venusaur resistant to?
Venusaur resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Venusaur evolve?
Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur (Level 32). Venusaur evolves into Mega Venusaur (Mega Evolve with Venusaurite (battle-only)) or Gigantamax Venusaur (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).
What generation is Venusaur from?
Venusaur was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0003.
What are Venusaur's base stats?
Venusaur has HP 80, Attack 82, Defense 83, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 100, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 525.
What are Venusaur's abilities?
Venusaur can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Chlorophyll.
Is Venusaur legendary or mythical?
No. Venusaur is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Venusaur's best stat?
Venusaur's highest base stat is Special Attack at 100, which ranks 25th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Venusaur good?
Venusaur has a base stat total of 525, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 30th among Grass-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Venusaur as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Venusaur is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fire Ice Psychic
½× Resists
Water Electric Fighting Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
Comparison
Venusaur vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Venusaur | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 66 | +14 |
| Attack | 82 | 74 | +8 |
| Defense | 83 | 70 | +13 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 70 | +30 |
| Special Defense | 100 | 71 | +29 |
| Speed | 80 | 64 | +16 |
| Total | 525 | 415 | +110 |
Game appearances
Venusaur appears in 35 games.
Every mainline release where Venusaur is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get it
How to get Venusaur.
Every main-series game Venusaur is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveIvysaur (Level 32)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveIvysaur (Level 32)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveIvysaur (Level 32)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveIvysaur (Level 32)
Generation IIEvent only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalEvent only
- TransferTime Capsule
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveIvysaur (Level 32)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Venusaur: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Venusaur appears in 24 episodes.
From EP017 (1997-07-22) through JN084 (2021-10-22).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Venusaur partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Venusaur partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Venusaur has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Venusaur sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Venusaur in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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