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.
After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
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 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Solgaleo builds →Zen Headbutt 2x90-106%KO Psyshock 2x67-79% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x74-87% Flame Burst 2x57-68% Ember 2x34-41% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Golbat builds →Air Slash 2x41-48% Wing Attack 2x44-52% Air Cutter 2x33-39% | ||
 Lampent GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Lampent builds →Inferno 2x72-85% Flame Burst 2x51-60% Ember 2x29-35% Fire Spin 2x26-31% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast18-21% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt30-35% Volt Switch23-27% Dazzling Gleam26-31% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Toxapex builds →Scald9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Tapu Bulu builds →Superpower31-37% Wood Hammer23-27% Horn Leech15-17% Rock Slide39-46% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Venusaur View Clefable builds →Moonblast16-19% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Breeding
Breed with Venusaur to get Bulbasaur eggs easily using 67 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Charm, Curse and 12 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Venusaur Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Venusaur needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Chlorophyll adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Sludge Bomb. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Venusaur best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Protect
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Growth
- Hidden Power Fire
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Venusaur in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Venusaur. The 3-stage chain runs through Bulbasaur, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
Venusaur Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Sludge Bomb with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, yes. Mega Venusaur hits 625 BST, a solid jump from the base 525. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Venusaur fills the setup sweeper role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 100 Sp. Atk). 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves