Venusaur (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Venusaur (disambiguation).
Venusaur
Seed Pokémon
フシギバナ
Fushigibana
#0003
Venusaur
Venusaur
Mega Venusaur
Mega Venusaur
Gigantamax Venusaur
Gigantamax Venusaur



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Poison
Unknown Unknown
Mega Venusaur
Unknown Unknown
Gigantamax Venusaur
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Overgrow
Venusaur
Cacophony
Mega Venusaur
Cacophony
Gigantamax Venusaur
Chlorophyll
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Thick Fat
Mega Venusaur
Cacophony
Gigantamax Venusaur
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Grass
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Venusaur
7'10" 2.4 m
Mega Venusaur
78'09"+ 24.0+ m
Gigantamax Venusaur
0'0" 0 m
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Weight
220.5 lbs. 100.0 kg
Venusaur
342.8 lbs. 155.5 kg
Mega Venusaur
??? lbs. ??? kg
Gigantamax Venusaur
0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
Venusaurite [[|]]
Base experience yield
208
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
236
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Venusaur
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
2
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Mega Venusaur
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Gigantamax Venusaur
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F0003.png F000.png
Mega Venusaur
Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

Venusaur (Japanese: フシギバナ Fushigibana) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Ivysaur starting at level 32. It is the final form of Bulbasaur.

Venusaur has two forms: Mega Venusaur and Gigantamax Venusaur. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur using the Venusaurite, and can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Venusaur if it has the Gigantamax Factor. Gigantamax Venusaur was introduced in The Isle of Armor.

Venusaur is the game mascot of Pokémon Green and its remake Pokémon LeafGreen, appearing on the box art of both games.

Biology

 
Venusaur with its bulb closed

Venusaur is a squat, quadrupedal amphibian Pokémon with bumpy, blue-green skin. It has small, circular red eyes and a short, blunt snout. Its mouth is wide with two pointed teeth in the upper jaw and four in the lower jaw. On top of its head are small, pointed ears with reddish-pink insides. It has three clawed toes on each foot. The bud on its back has bloomed into a large pink, white-spotted flower. The flower is supported by a thick, brown trunk surrounded by green fronds. A female Venusaur has a seed in the center of its flower.

Venusaur uses its flower to catch the sun's rays to convert them into energy, which causes the flower to become more vibrant. The flower releases a soothing scent that attracts Pokémon and calms emotions. This scent becomes stronger after a rainy day. Venusaur is at its strongest in the summertime when there is much more sunlight to absorb. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Venusaur releases a soothing fragrance while sleeping.[1] In the anime, Venusaur has demonstrated the ability to manipulate nature, release several vines from its back, and lead evolution ceremonies for Bulbasaur and Ivysaur. This Pokémon is rarely found in the wild, but it has been known to inhabit grasslands.

Forms

Venusaur has two forms: Mega Venusaur and Gigantamax Venusaur.

When Mega Evolved, the flower on Venusaur's back grows larger, and two smaller pink flowers bloom, one on its forehead and one on its rear. Its legs and back have become sturdier to support the extra weight of the flower. Additional leaves with woody stems, which are supported by vines, are also grown around the flower. Mega Venusaur also develops dark markings on its forehead below the new flower on its forehead.

 
Gigantamax Venusaur using G-Max Vine Lash

As Gigantamax Venusaur, it becomes larger with its flower blooming even further, to the point of covering its body. These flowers have a taller bud, along with extremely thick and springy petals that are capable of shielding Gigantamax Venusaur. Its eyes have light green sclerae and orange irises. More foliage grows from under its flower, and the trunk that supports said flower becomes shorter. It has several light green markings located at its belly.

Gigantamax Venusaur attacks with its thick vines, which are powerful enough to topple down a 10-story building. Gigantamax Venusaur's flower can similarly spread enough pollen to resemble a volcanic eruption. Breathing in this pollen can cause uncontrollable sneezing, and inhaling large amounts can even cause fainting. However, this pollen also promotes plant growth in areas where it lands.[2]

Gigantamax Venusaur is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Vine Lash.

Mega
Venusaur
 
Gigantamax
Venusaur
 

Evolution

Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur and is the final form of Bulbasaur.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Bulbasaur
 Grass  Poison 

 
First evolution
Ivysaur
 Grass  Poison 

 
Second evolution
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 


In the anime

Main series

 
Male Venusaur in the anime
 
Mega Venusaur in the anime
 
Female Venusaur in the anime

Major appearances

May's Venusaur

In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, May's Bulbasaur was revealed to have evolved all the way into a Venusaur during her absence from the anime. She was briefly seen facing off against a Coordinator's Marill in the Battle Stage of the Wallace Cup.

Other

In Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden, a Venusaur was the leader of an evolution ceremony for Bulbasaur. It appeared again in Alola, Kanto!, during a flashback.

A Venusaur nicknamed Bruteroot appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, under the ownership of Corey. It was taken away from her by one of Mewtwo's special Poké Balls but was liberated by Ash along with the other confiscated Pokémon. Along with Ash's Charizard and Neesha's Blastoise, they were the only confiscated Pokémon not to be cloned and they had the same marks that Bulbasaurtwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by Mewtwo through different means than the ones used to clone. Its clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns. Corey's Venusaur also appeared in an alternate timeline of the main series that was introduced in I Choose You!, where it was seen battling Neesha's Blastoise; it is unknown if it holds the same nickname in that timeline.

In Enter The Dragonite, Drake's Venusaur was used in a battle against Ash's Tauros, and it lost to Tauros' Take Down attack.

In The Light Fantastic, a Venusaur was the longtime friend of Gan Gogh. He used it to battle Team Rocket.

When Team Rocket was working at the Battle Park in One Trick Phony!, James used a Venusaur during a battle against Ash's Cyndaquil as part of an elaborate plan to capture Pikachu.

In Grass Hysteria!, a Venusaur was the leader of a group of Grass-type Pokémon living in the Forbidden Forest.

In Weekend Warrior, Jeremy's Venusaur was used during the second half of the Silver Town Pokémon Contest. Jeremy's Venusaur, which knew Frenzy Plant, came very close to defeating May's Combusken, but the Young Fowl Pokémon came through and pulled off a come-from-behind victory.

Spenser has a Venusaur that first appeared in Cutting the Ties that Bind. Spenser had Venusaur use Sweet Scent to drive away the furious Beedrill. Venusaur was the second Pokémon that the Palace Maven used in his battle with Ash at the Battle Palace in Ka Boom with a View!. The Seed Pokémon won against Heracross, but lost to his Swellow. It reappeared in a flashback in King and Queen for a Day!.

In A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!, Nihei's male Venusaur appeared in a fantasy. He made his physical debut in The Legend of the Ninja Hero!. Nihei used Venusaur in a battle against Sanpei and his Greninja and won. In A Festival of Decisions!, Venusaur was used to battle the ninja army's Pokémon and was able to defeat a Gengar.

In Mega Evolution Special IV, a Trainer's Venusaur was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat. It was Alain's first opponent, putting up a tough match, but it was eventually defeated.

In A Full Battle Bounty!, Professor Kukui's male Venusaur was the third Pokémon he used in his Full Battle against Ash. He went up against Rowlet, defeating it before losing to Torracat.

In Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, multiple Venusaur evolved from Ivysaur after they traveled to a new Gym, which was under construction in Vermilion City, so they could absorb the sunlight needed for the evolution process.

Minor appearances

In Island of the Giant Pokémon, a giant robot Venusaur was at Pokémon Land.

In The Ghost of Maiden's Peak, a Gastly created an illusory Venusaur to frighten Ash's Bulbasaur. Gastly subsequently combined this Venusaur with an illusory Blastoise to create a Venustoise, which terrified both Squirtle and Bulbasaur to the point where they did not want to battle anymore.

Venusaur made its physical debut in March of the Exeggutor Squad.

In The Power of One, a Venusaur sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Pokémon Double Trouble, a Venusaur was working out in Kumquat Gym. However, this scene was removed from the dub due to the appearance of Jynx.

In Houndoom's Special Delivery, a Venusaur was seen in a field of flowers. It tried to use Sleep Powder on Misty's Togepi, but a Houndoom blocked the attack, causing itself to fall asleep.

In Moving Pictures, a Venusaur was seen in a Pokémon Center.

Two Venusaur appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In Numero Uno Articuno, a Venusaur was one of the Pokémon Noland offered for challengers to battle at the Battle Factory. However, Ash instead chose to battle Articuno.

A Coordinator's Venusaur appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.

A Venusaur appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Venusaur that can Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Mega Venusaur appeared in the opening credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Venusaur capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy in An Adventure of Mega Proportions!.

A Trainer's Venusaur appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP051 Venusaur Ash's Pokédex Venusaur, the final form of the Bulbasaur evolution. This Seed Pokémon soaks up the sun's rays as a source of energy.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP248 Venusaur Ash's Pokédex Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. Venusaur uses its large petals to capture sunlight and transform it into energy.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY099 Venusaur Serena's Pokédex Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. When Venusaur spreads out its large flower petals and absorbs the rays of the sun, it becomes energized.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM142 Venusaur Rotom Pokédex Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. A Grass and Poison type. The giant flower on its back collects large amounts of sunlight, which it can turn into energy.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN003 Venusaur Ash's Rotom Phone Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. A Grass and Poison type. It's believed that a nutritious diet and lots of sunlight make Venusaur's flower bloom in more vibrant colors. The flower's scent can calm and heal the human heart.

Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Venusaur was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

GOTCHA!

A Venusaur briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Blue.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Discovery, a Venusaur briefly appeared in the Viridian Gym, under the ownership of Blue.

In the manga

 
Mega Venusaur in Pokémon Adventures

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In I'm Your Venusaur, a local legend states that a 300-year-old tree, the Venusaur Tree, was grown out of a Venusaur who protected the town from invaders many years ago. The Venusaur and its tree are considered the guardians of the town.

Gary has a Venusaur, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke in Ash vs. Gary.

Movie adaptations

Corey's Venusaur, nicknamed Bruteroot, appears in Mewtwo Strikes Back!. Mewtwo's Venusaur clone, named Venasaurtwo, also appears.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

Main article: Saur

Red has a Venusaur nicknamed Saur, which he received as a Bulbasaur from Professor Oak in Bulbasaur, Come Home! after witnessing the bond shared between the two while battling a wild Machoke, learning Solar Beam in the process. Bulbasaur evolved into Ivysaur in Wartortle Wars after defeating a wild Primeape, and into Venusaur in The Winged Legends while fighting against the merged version of Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno along with Blue's Charizard and Blasty, defeating it with his augmented Solar Beam while the others used Flamethrower and Hydro Pump, respectively.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

A Venusaur appeared in a fantasy along with the other fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon in Chinchou in Charge, where the Pokémon Association Chairman of Kanto and Johto explains to Bill and Janine the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting the badges.

A Venusaur appeared alongside a Poliwrath in PSs1, kidnapping Pibu.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Saur has obtained a Venusaurite, with it he can Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Shu encountered and battled a Venusaur in A Powerful Opponent, Venusaur! in an attempt to catch it, but failed in the end.

A Venusaur appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Venusaur appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Erika has a Venusaur that debuted in Big Struggle with the Powerful Opponent Venusaur!!.

Giovanni has a Venusaur, as seen in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!.

Red is revealed to have a Venusaur in Red VS Green?!.

Professor Oak owns a Venusaur, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.

A Venusaur appeared in Clefairy, a Doctor!?.

A Venusaur appeared in The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!.

A Venusaur appeared in Where is Chikorita?!.

Pokémon Zensho

Professor Oak owns a Venusaur in the Pokémon Zensho manga series. It evolved from the Bulbasaur that neither Satoshi nor Shigeru chose as their first partner Pokémon.

In the TCG

Main article: Venusaur (TCG)

In the TFG

One Venusaur figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Venusaur is one of the Pokémon that can appear from the gate on the rooftop of Silph Co. in the Saffron City stage. Venusaur will occasionally fire Razor Leaves at any character in front of it.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When Venusaur is released from a Poké Ball, it uses the move Earthquake (which Venusaur couldn’t learn until Generation III), which acts similarly to Donkey Kong's Down Special. Any player caught in this will be sent flying.

Venusaur is also a part of the stage in Poké Floats. The front half will push itself onto the screen first will begin to move to the left after Snorlax leaves the screen.

Trophy information

Evolving from Ivysaur, this deceptively toxic Pokémon has a huge flower on its back that emits a cloying fragrance: the scent lulls its enemies into a state of calmness. Venusaur's flower synthesizes sunshine into pure energy for its SolarBeam move. Think of Grass-type Pokémon, and Venusaur comes first.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Venusaur is briefly mentioned in Ivysaur's trophy description.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

 
Mega Venusaur trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Mega Venusaur appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

Trophy information

With a special type of Mega Stone called Venusaurite, Venusaur can Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur in the middle of a battle. Not only does Venusaur get a large defense boost when it Mega Evolves, but the plants on its back grow so much, it looks like you're being attacked by a walking jungle. Now, that's got to be intimidating!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Venusaur reprises its role as a stage element in the returning Saffron City stage. It is also a Spirit.

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

Two Venusaur appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.

Pokémon UNITE

 
Venusaur in Pokémon UNITE
Main article: Venusaur (UNITE)

Venusaur is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Bulbasaur and evolves into Ivysaur at level 5, which evolves into Venusaur at level 9.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#003
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Blue
Yellow The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
Stadium Absorbs solar energy as nutrition. When it is catching the sun's rays, it often remains quiet and still.
Generation II Johto
#228
Gold By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Silver It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Crystal As it warms itself and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.
Stadium 2 By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#003
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
FireRed A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
LeafGreen The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#233
Diamond After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
SoulSilver It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
White
Black 2 After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #082
Hoenn
#—
X By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Y After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#003
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Venusaur
Let's Go Pikachu In order to support its flower, which has grown larger due to Mega Evolution, its back and legs have become stronger.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #070
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Shield A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
Brilliant Diamond After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Shining Pearl
Gigantamax Venusaur
Sword In battle, this Pokémon swings around two thick vines. If these vines slammed into a 10-story building, they could easily topple it.
Shield Huge amounts of pollen burst from it with the force of a volcanic eruption. Breathing in too much of the pollen can cause fainting.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#166
Scarlet While it basks in the sun, it can convert the light into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Violet By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.


 
Venusaur in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Ivysaur
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Ivysaur
Yellow
Evolve Ivysaur
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Ivysaur
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Ivysaur
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Ivysaur
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Ivysaur
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Ivysaur
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Evolve Wild Area News Ivysaur
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Evolve Ivysaur
Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Ivysaur
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Evolve Ivysaur


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Ivysaur
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Secret Storage 3, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Ivysaur
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
MD Sky
Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode A & S)
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Ranger: GS
Latolato Trail, Dark Temple, Odd Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Model Train Room: All Aboard! (Boss), Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale,
Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 5
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 26: Stage 08
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Gengar Sea, Castform Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Evolve Ivysaur
New Snap
Founja JungleDay Level 3, Mightywide RiverDay Level 3
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX7
Masters EX
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & IvysaurEgg
Poké Fair sync pair scout or Ticket Scout (after completing Victory Road): Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur (Mega Venusaur)
Mix sync pair scout: Red & Venusaur
UNITE
Trainer Level Reward (Level 5)
Purchase for 8,000 Aeos Coins/460 Aeos Gems


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Venusaur English United States 40  March 15 to 21, 2002;
September 27 to October 3, 2002;
February 14 to 20, 2003
XYORAS Pokémon Scrap Venusaur Japanese region Online 100 April 28 to August 31, 2016
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 40, 50, 60 June 4 to 6, 2021
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 60 June 4 to 6, 2021
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 50, 80 February 22 to 27, 2022
Poké Portal News
Games Event Tera Type Location Level Distribution period
SV Venusaur the Unrivaled Ground hide 100 February 28 to March 5, 2024

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Yellow

Stats

Base stats

Venusaur
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
82
78 - 147 152 - 289
83
79 - 148 153 - 291
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
Total:
525
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.
Mega Venusaur
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
123
115 - 192 225 - 379
122
114 - 191 224 - 377
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
Total:
625
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Venusaur
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:
Mega Venusaur
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

Venusaur is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Petal Dance Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25
011 Growth Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
Evo.Evo. Petal Blizzard Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15
099 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
1212 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
1515 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000 07575% 35
1515 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000 07575% 15
2020 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100100% 15
2525 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3030 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
3737 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 00——% 5
4444 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000 100100% 10
5151 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 08585% 10
5858 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venusaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Venusaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM013  TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM033  TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM045  TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM056  TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM057  TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071  TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM081  TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM083  TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM111  TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM119  TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM128  TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133  TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM137  TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM146  TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM148  TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM155  TM155 Frenzy Plant Grass Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM159  TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM175  TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM193  TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM194  TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM206  TM206 Petal Blizzard Grass Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venusaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Venusaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20
Petal Dance Grass Special 120 100% 10
Toxic Poison Status 90% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Venusaur
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venusaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Venusaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Venusaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Venusaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Venusaur

Pokémon Pinball
 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My flower's in bloom! Let me handle things!
26%-50% HP My HP is down to half.
1%-25% HP I can't keep up...
Level up All right! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Venusaur (♀), Wartortle
Connection Orb Set: 1 (♂)

Phrases
Normal Flowers are blooming all over!
Low HP (< 50%) Argh... This is tough...
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Raichu (♀), Venusaur (♂)
Connection Orb Set: 1 (♀)

Phrases
Normal Onward!
Low HP (< 50%) No way... I won't give up... in a place like this...
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:  
Grass
Field move: None
Loops: 10 Min. exp.: 130 Max. exp.: 180
Browser entry R-003
Venusaur spits out large seeds. They sprout giant vines that get in the way.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Grass
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×4)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Grass
Field move:
(past)
 
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-016/N-006
It attacks by shooting seeds.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Venusaur is the Zone Keeper protecting the Meadow Zone. He's the Attraction Chief of Venusaur's Vine Swing, too! Safety is his main concern!
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Power of Five
Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Grass
  Attack Power: 60 - 135   20

#003
 
 

Vitality Drain
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
Mega Effects   3
Erases all Pokémon in the five columns to the left and right.
Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 198 Base Defense: 189
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:  200/40/20/10
Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Vine Whip
Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Petal Blizzard, Solar Beam, Frenzy Plant, Return , Frustration 
New Pokémon Snap
 
Photodex entry #052
The aroma of the flower on Venusaur’s back soothes the Pokémon around it. Smaller Pokémon by the waterside certainly looked relaxed and comfortable as they played with it.


Costumes in Pokémon GO
 
Clone

Mega Venusaur

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Venusaur (♀), Wartortle
Connection Orb Set: 1 (♂)

Phrases
Normal Flowers are blooming all over!
Low HP (< 50%) Argh... This is tough...
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Raichu (♀), Venusaur (♂)
Connection Orb Set: 1 (♀)

Phrases
Normal Onward!
Low HP (< 50%) No way... I won't give up... in a place like this...
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 241 Base Defense: 246
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Vine Whip
Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Petal Blizzard, Solar Beam, Frenzy Plant, Return 

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default
 
Venusaur
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 

 
Venusaurite


Held Venusaurite
 
Mega Venusaur
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 

Gigantamax

 
Gigantamax Factor
 
Venusaur
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 

 
Dynamax Band


Lasts for three turns
 
Gigantamax Venusaur
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Bulbasaur
 Grass  Poison 
 
Level 16
 
First evolution
Ivysaur
 Grass  Poison 
 
Level 32
 
Second evolution
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
   
   
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Venusaur images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites

 
FireRed/LeafGreen credits

Trivia

 
Venusaur in Pokémon Battle Chess

Origin

According to Ken Sugimori in a Japanese interview discussing the Pokémon franchise, Venusaur and its pre-evolutions were inspired by frogs.[4] In particular, its short legs, stout appearance, ear-like protrusions on its head, and the Thick Fat Ability on Mega Venusaur, together make it resemble horned frogs. Unlike Bulbasaur, Venusaur's "ears" have hollows, indicating that they are in fact ears and not glands, as seen in many species of frogs and toads. Due to the English name of this Pokémon containing the suffix "-saur", it is common for some fans to believe that this Pokémon is based on some prehistoric reptile. However, this Pokémon's original Japanese name, Fushigibana, makes no reference to reptiles, so believing that Venusaur is based on some reptile should be considered erroneous and false.

The flower on its back resembles the Rafflesia arnoldii.

Name origin

Venusaur may be a combination of Venus (referring to the Venus flytrap plant) or venom and dinosaur.

Fushigibana may be a combination of 不思議 fushigi (strange; mysterious) and 花 hana (flower).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese フシギバナ Fushigibana From 不思議 fushigi and hana
  French Florizarre From flore and bizarre
  Spanish Venusaur Same as English name
  German Bisaflor From bizarr, Saurier, and Flora or flor
  Italian Venusaur Same as English name
  Korean 이상해꽃 Isanghekkot From 이상하다 isanghada and kkot
  Mandarin Chinese 妙蛙花 Miàowāhuā From miào, , and huā
  Cantonese Chinese 妙蛙花 Miuhwāfā*
奇異花 Kèihyihfā*
From miuh, , and
From 奇異 kèihyih and


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