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No. 0003

Venusaur

Seed Pokémon

BaseMega
Venusaur
Official art
GrassPoison
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
100 kg 220.5 lbs
Base stat total
525 Higher than 80% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Champions#21 Doubles = · #51 Singles ▲1Usual set Focus Sash · Modest · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryFireRed / Shield
A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
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Base stats

HP80155–187270–364
Atk8291–147152–289
Def8392–148153–291
SpA100108–167184–328
SpD100108–167184–328
Spe8090–145148–284
Total525Higher than 80% of Pokémon
HP80Atk82Def83Spe80SpD100SpA100

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

GrassPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Psychic (because of Poison)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Grass)Fairy (because of Poison)Fighting (because of Poison)Water (because of Grass)
¼×
Grass (because of Grass and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 80); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Venusaur outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 145Venusaur · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  19. 132Venusaur · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 100Venusaur · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#21 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (53.4%) · (98.2%) · Modest (82.4%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (44%)

Moves Sludge Bomb, Protect, Sleep Powder, Leaf Storm

Singles

#51 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Venusaurite (75.6%) · (73.9%) · Modest (37.5%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (11.4%)

Moves Earth Power, Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Synthesis

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

2.95% of teams · rank #45 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Stat Alignment
Modest
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Sludge Bomb
  2. Protect
  3. Sleep Powder
  4. Leaf Storm

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players2.04%
  • Rated 1500+2.21%
  • Rated 1630+2.71%
  • Rated 1760+2.95%

Usage by month

Apr 20262.95%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.3%
  • 0.7%

EV spreads

  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe56.7%
  • Modest 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe11.4%
  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.9%
  • Modest 4 HP / 30 SpA / 32 Spe2%
  • Calm 32 HP / 13 SpD / 21 Spe1.7%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Replica Team codes

  • Mega Charizard Yby LenVGC · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    CharizardVenusaurGarchompMiloticGardevoirIncineroar
    QGYAG5WE3CSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

  1. #0001BulbasaurGrassPoison
    1. Level 16
      #0002IvysaurGrassPoison
      1. Level 32
        #0003VenusaurGrassPoison
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Venusaurite
          #0003Mega VenusaurGrassPoison

Moves

Level up 17

EvoPetal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
1Petal DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.GrassSpec120100%10
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Vine WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25
9Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
12Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
15Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
15Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.GrassStatus—75%15
20Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
25Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
30Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
37SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
44Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
51Power WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10
58Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpec80100%10
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM155Frenzy PlantUser cannot move next turn.GrassSpec15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggIngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20
EggPetal DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.GrassSpec120100%10
EggToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

Biology

The bud on its back has bloomed into a flower. It has a soothing aroma, and converts sunlight into energy. For this reason, Venusaur is more powerful during the summer.

Forms

Mega Venusaur

In order to support the massive flower it has, its back legs have become stronger. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight.

Gigantamax Venusaur

When Gigantamaxed, Venusaur's petals are much larger than before, and almost completely cover its head, body, and face. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Vine Lash.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Seed Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Green
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#003Original Johto#228Updated Johto#233Central Kalos#082Let’s Go Kanto#003Isle of Armor#070Blueberry#166Lumiose#150

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

  2. Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.

    LeafGreen · Sword

  3. A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.

    FireRed · Shield

  4. 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.

    Emerald

  5. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  6. As it warms itself and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.

    Crystal

  7. It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  8. By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.

    Gold · HeartGold · X

  9. The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  10. The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Venusaur
Japanese
フシギバナ
Japanese (romaji)
Fushigibana
Korean
이상해꽃
Chinese (Traditional)
妙蛙花
Chinese (Simplified)
妙蛙花
French
Florizarre
German
Bisaflor
Spanish
Venusaur
Italian
Venusaur

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

2 SpA, 1 SpD
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
236
Medium Slow

Breeding

MonsterGrass
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Venusaur
♂ Male
Female Venusaur
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Ivysaur: Level 32.

Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.