Physical
Setup Sweeper
CTier
80Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Venusaur's stats barely vary. 6 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 3 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.

Base Stats
High
HP80
C
Attack82
C
Defense83
C
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def100
B
Speed80
C
Total525
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height2.0 m
6'07"Average
Weight100.0 kg
220.5 lbsStandard
Base XP236
High Yield
Abilities
OvergrowPopular
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllHAPopular
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpD+1Spe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Venusaur Weakness

Venusaur's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Venusaur Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Fighting
0.25x (Resist)Grass
Type ChartVulnerable
4Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-3
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireIceFlyingPsychic
½xResist
WaterElectricFighting
¼xResist
Grass
0xImmune
None
STAB (4)
WaterGroundRockGrass
How to Beat Venusaur in Black & White (Best Counters)

In Black & White, Dragonite can KO Venusaur with Outrage (86-101%). Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 123-145%.

Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
A
Recommended Build
AbilityMultiscale
ItemLum Berry
NatureAdamant
Moves
  • Dragon Dance
  • Extreme Speed
  • OutrageSTAB
  • Fire Punch
Damage vs Venusaur
Extreme Speed
38-45%
Outrage
86-101%KO
View Dragonite builds →

Black & White Evolution

Venusaur is the final form in a three-stage chain from Bulbasaur through Ivysaur. Breeding this form produces Bulbasaur eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Bulbasaur gave Venusaur the biggest boost in HP (+35), bringing the total to 525 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Bulbasaur
#001Bulbasaur
16
Level 16
Ivysaur
#002Ivysaur
32
Level 32
Venusaur
#003Venusaur
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Bulbasaur
GrassPoison
Ivysaur
GrassPoison
Venusaur
GrassPoison
HP
45
60+15
80+20
ATK
49
62+13
82+20
DEF
49
63+14
83+20
SP.ATK
65
80+15
100+20
SP.DEF
65
80+15
100+20
SPE
45
60+15
80+20
BST
318C-Tier
405D-Tier+87
525B-Tier+120
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Utility
Special
Mixed

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Venusaur to get Bulbasaur eggs easily using 57 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Charm, Curse and 11 more.

Egg Groups
PlantMonster
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
14moves
Breed With (best first)
meganiumtorterraroseradeserperiorcharizardblastoisenidokingferaligatrampharossceptileswampertludicolo
12 of 57·

Black & White Venusaur Best Moveset

Timid nature gives Venusaur the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Black Sludge adds Poison-type passive recovery, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Sweeper
Ability
Overgrow
Item
Black SludgeSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Venusaur
Timid+SPE

Venusaur best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • Giga DrainSTAB
  • Sludge BombSTAB
  • Leech SeedSTAB
  • Hidden Power Fire

Recommended Teammates

Ninetales
NinetalesDecent

Moves

You'll want to breed for Amnesia and Charm on Venusaur. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm, they expand what Venusaur can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Leech Seed
A—9010Grass
Lv 1
Tackle
D5010035Normal
Lv 1
Vine Whip
D4510015Grass
Lv 3
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 7
Leech Seed
A—9010Grass
Lv 9
Vine Whip
D4510015Grass
Lv 13
Poison Powder
——7535Poison
Lv 13
Sleep Powder
——7515Grass
Lv 15
Take Down
—908520Normal
Lv 20
Razor Leaf
—559525Grass
Lv 23
Sweet Scent
——10020Normal
Lv 28
Growth
A——40Normal
Lv 31
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Lv 32
Petal Dance
B12010010Grass
Lv 39
Worry Seed
——10010Grass
Lv 45
Synthesis
C——5Grass
Lv 53
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM78
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
HM01
Cut
—509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM49
Echoed Voice
—4010015Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
B8010010Grass
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D—10020Normal
TM21
Frustration
——10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C—10020Normal
TM94
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM48
Round
—6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D——25Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
A9010010Poison
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
C——30Normal
TM06
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM09
Venoshock
—6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Amnesia
D——20Psychic
Egg
Charm
——10020Normal
Egg
Curse
C——10Ghost
Egg
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Egg
Giga Drain
A7510010Grass
Egg
Grass Whistle
——5515Grass
Egg
Ingrain
———20Grass
Egg
Leaf Storm
B140905Grass
Egg
Magical Leaf
—60—20Grass
Egg
Nature Power
———20Normal
Egg
Petal Dance
B12010010Grass
Egg
Power Whip
B1208510Grass
Egg
Skull Bash
—10010010Normal
Egg
Sludge
—6510020Poison

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Frenzy Plant
—150905Grass
Tutor
Grass Pledge
—5010010Grass

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Seed Bomb
C8010015Grass

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 4
Bullet Seed
D2510030Grass
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 3
Defense Curl
———40Normal
Gen 4
Fury Cutter
—209520Bug
Gen 4
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
——10015Normal
Gen 4
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
Gen 4
String Shot
——9540Bug

How to Get Venusaur in Black & White

No wild encounters for Venusaur in Black & White. Bring Bulbasaur over from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

How to Obtain Venusaur in Black & White

  1. Bulbasaur
    Step 1Obtain Bulbasaur

    Also found in:

    RedYellowFireRedHeartGoldXUltra Sun
  2. Ivysaur
    Step 2Evolve into Ivysaur

    Also found in:

    RedYellowFireRedHeartGoldXUltra Sun
  3. Venusaur
    Step 3Venusaur ✓

Venusaur Guide

  • In Black & White, Don't let Venusaur's 525 base stat total fool you. Chlorophyll is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a setup sweeper. Giga Drain with Black Sludge is the standard set.

  • Mega Evolution isn't available in Black & White, but Venusaur does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Venusaur hits 625 BST.

  • In Black & White, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Venusaur. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.

  • In Black & White, Run Chlorophyll on Venusaur. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Venusaur also gets Overgrow, but they don't compare.

  • In Black & White, Venusaur fills the setup sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Venusaur first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 21 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7 and a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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