Venusaur (Pokémon)
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Venusaur (Japanese: フシギバナ Fushigibana) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon.
Venusaur comes with the Ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur starting at Level 32.
Venusaur is the version mascot of both Pokémon Green and Pokémon LeafGreen, appearing on the boxart of both.
Biology
Physiology
They are considerably larger and heavier than both of its pre-evolution cousins, and as such it moves slower than the two. However, its special attacks are faster than ever, as the plant on its back has now reached its final stage and flowered. It is also able to charge at its enemies to gain speed, then perform moves such as Skull Bash and Body Slam with a force more powerful than a speeding armored truck. It also has an incredible leap for such a heavy pokémon, and its able to dodge attacks and jump across close rock formations. Its only downside is that its weight causes a small quake as it lands, which can break the platform its trying to land on, or cause it to get buried in mud or sand.
Gender differences
The female has a "seed" protruding from its flower; possibly representing a pregnant Venusaur.
Special abilities
As with its pre-evolutions, most of Venusaur's attacks are involved with the plant on its back; but the attacks are clearly stronger than those from Bulbasaur and Ivysaur. Venusaur is also capable of causing Earthquakes. Since Venusaur is a fully evolved Pokémon (and the final evolution of a Grass-typed Starter Pokémon for that matter), it can use Hyper Beam, Giga Attack and Frenzy Plant.
Behavior
Rarely in the wild, Venusaur usually lead the evolution rituals every year, away from human eyes. They are very rare in the wild, and a trainer needs to be well-experienced when around Venusaur.
They still have a loyalty streak, though this isn't much seen, since most Venusaur act as the trainer's bodyguard and is rarely abandoned, if ever. For some unknown reason, possibly of age, Venusaur are very solitary, even after being caught.
Habitat
Venusaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water.
Diet
Venusaur gets most, if not all, of its energy from the flower on its back. The flower engages in photosynthesis, which provides energy for the Venusaur. Due to this, it prefers sunny areas. It is unknown if Venusaur have to eat at all.
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
The first time a real Venusaur made an appearance was in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. It was leading an evolution ceremony.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Venusaur named "Brute Root" was captured and cloned by Mewtwo.
Drake of the Orange Islands used a Venusaur in his battle against Ash in Enter The Dragonite.
An artist has a Venusaur as a long-time friend, which he used to battle Team Rocket in The Light Fantastic.
A Venusaur was seen in a Pokémon Center in Moving Pictures.
When Team Rocket was working at a Pokémon Park in One Trick Phony, they used a Venusaur in a battle against Ash's Cyndaquil as part of an elaborate plan to capture Ash's Pikachu.
In Grass Hysteria May got lost in the Forbidden Forest, which was ruled by a Venusaur.
As seen in Numero Uno Articuno, one of the Pokémon Noland offers for challengers to battle is a Venusaur. However, Ash instead chose to battle Articuno.
Jeremy used a Venusaur that knew Frenzy Plant in the second half of the Silver Town Pokémon Contest in Weekend Warrior. Jeremy's Venusaur came very close to defeating May's Combusken, but the Young Fowl Pokémon came through and pulled off a come-from-behind victory.
Spenser's Venusaur debuted in Cutting the Ties that Bind. Spencer had Venusuar use Sweet Scent to drive away the angry Beedrill. Venusaur was the second Pokémon that the Palace Maven used in his battle with Ash in Ka Boom with a View. The Seed Pokémon defeated Ash's Heracross and lost to Ash's Swellow.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special, one of Red's main Pokémon is a Venusaur, which is the evolved form of the Bulbasaur he received from Professor Oak.
Shigeru somehow acquired a Venusaur in Pokémon Zensho.
In the TCG
Five Venusaur cards have been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Brothers Melee
When Venusaur is released from a Pokéball, it causes an Earthquake, similar to Donkey Kong's Down + B attack. Any player caught in this will be sent flying.
Venusaur is also a Pokéfloat. The front half will push itself onto the screen first and play will then begin to move to the right after Snorlax leaves the screen.
Pokédex entries
| Game | Pokédex | |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Blue | The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight. | |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
| Pokémon Trading Card Game | Base Set | |
| Base Set 2 | ||
| Legendary Collection | ||
| Pokémon Yellow | The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy. | |
| Pokémon Stadium | Absorbs solar energy as nutrition. When it is catching the sun's rays, it often remains quiet and still. | |
| Pokémon Gold | By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power. | |
| Pokémon Stadium 2 | ||
| Pokémon Silver | It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime. | |
| Pokémon Crystal | As it warms itself and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance. | |
| Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | 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. | |
| Pokémon Emerald | 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. | |
| Pokémon FireRed | A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle. | |
Game locations
| G | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | None | Evolve Ivysaur |
| Pokémon Yellow | None | Evolve Ivysaur | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | Trade from Generation I |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | Trade from Generation I | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Evolve Ivysaur | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Transfer from Generation III |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei | Secret Storage 3 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Ivysaur |
| Pokémon Ranger | Lyra Forest |
Base stats
| Stat | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 80
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140 - 187 | 270 - 364 | |
82
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78 - 147 | 152 - 289 | |
83
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79 - 148 | 153 - 291 | |
100
|
94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
100
|
94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
80
|
76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
Total: 525
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 400.
Learnset
By leveling up
By TM/HM
By breeding
- Amnesia
- Charm
- Curse
- Grasswhistle
- Ingrain
- Leaf Storm
- Light Screen
- Magical Leaf
- Nature Power
- Petal Dance
- Safeguard
- Skull Bash
By tutoring
In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:
In Pokémon Emerald Only:
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Only:
Evolution
Trivia
Origin
Venusaur remembles the dinosaurs of the Triassic period, as do its pre-evolutions Bulbasaur and Ivysaur.
Name origin
Venusaur's name is a combination of the words venus and saur, which is Greek for lizard. Its Japanese name is a pun on 不思議な花 fushigi na hana, strange flower.
In other languages
External links
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