Venusaur (#0003) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk8278–147152–289

Def8379–148153–291

SpA10094–167184–328

SpD10094–167184–328

Spe8076–145148–284

Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Grass¼×Electric½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllHidden ability
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

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%) · Chlorophyll (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%) · Chlorophyll (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.

5.94% of teams · rank #37 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ground

Growth
Giga Drain
Sludge Bomb
Weather Ball

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

Usage by rating

All players3.85%
Rated 1500+4.27%
Rated 1630+5.94%
Rated 1760+7.75%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.94%

Moves

Growth99.1%
Giga Drain97.1%
Sludge Bomb94.6%
Weather Ball57.7%
Earth Power33%
Earthquake11.9%
Power Whip2.5%
Poison Jab1.9%
Synthesis0.8%
Knock Off0.6%

Items

Life Orb97.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.7%
Air Balloon0.6%
Leftovers0.4%
Black Sludge0.3%
Meadow Plate0.3%

Abilities

99.2%
0.8%

EV spreads

Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe36.3%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe18.8%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.6%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe9.9%
Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.5%

Tera types

Ground41.8%
Fire38.9%
Dark17%
Water1.3%

Common teammates

Ninetales82.5%
Entei80.6%
Noivern54.8%
Swampert28.1%
Comfey27.8%
Scovillain23.5%
Slowbro22.8%
Terrakion17.1%

Checks & counters

Entei58.6%
Noivern26%
Politoed7.3%

Replica Team codes

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

#0001BulbasaurGrassPoison
1. Level 16#0002IvysaurGrassPoison
  1. Level 32#0003VenusaurGrassPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoPetal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1Petal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Vine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

9Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

12Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

15Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

15Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15

20Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

25Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

30Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

37SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

44Worry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

51Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

58Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM155Frenzy PlantUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.GrassSpec15090%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggIngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

EggPetal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

EggToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Seed Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#003Original Johto#228Updated Johto#233Central Kalos#082Let’s Go Kanto#003Isle of Armor#070Blueberry#166Lumiose#150

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
Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
LeafGreen · Sword
A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
FireRed · Shield
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
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
As it warms itself and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.
Crystal
It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Silver · SoulSilver
By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Gold · HeartGold · X
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!
The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

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

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

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Training

EV yield: 2 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 236
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterGrass
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

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Where to find

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