Venusaur #003

Venusaur overview

Venusaur is a dual Grass and Poison type Seed Pokémon and holds number #3 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 2 m tall and weighs 100 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle. Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight. The flower on its back catches the sun’s rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.

Venusaur base stats

Venusaur has a base stat total of 525. Its highest base stat is Sp. Attack at 100.

Solid HP and defenses allow it to take hits and work as a durable wall.

Venusaur base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	80
Attack	82
Defense	83
Sp. Attack	100
Sp. Defense	100
Speed	80
Total	525

Venusaur abilities

Venusaur's standard ability is Overgrow.

Its hidden ability, Chlorophyll, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Venusaur type matchups

Defensively, Venusaur takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Ice and Psychic moves.

It resists Grass, Water, Electric, Fighting and Fairy attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Flying	×2
Fire	×2
Ice	×2
Psychic	×2
Grass	×0.25
Water	×0.5
Electric	×0.5
Fighting	×0.5
Fairy	×0.5

Venusaur evolution

Venusaur belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Bulbasaur → Ivysaur (Level 16) → Venusaur (Level 32).

Venusaur training and breeding

With a capture rate of 45, Venusaur is hard to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Amnesia, Growl and Growth, and it can learn 97 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Amnesia
1	Growl
1	Growth
1	Leech Seed
1	Petal Blizzard
1	Petal Dance
1	Power Whip
1	Tackle
1	Vine Whip
12	Razor Leaf
13	Poison Powder
13	Sleep Powder

Frequently asked questions about Venusaur