Ivysaur
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Venusaur for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Power Whip
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Power Whip costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Ivysaur takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 449
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 970 CP
Ivysaur moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Vine Whip STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Vine Whip builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Ivysaur is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Ivysaur
How to get Ivysaur
- Evolve from
- Bulbasaur · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Ivysaur knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 41 | 1,468 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,590 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 935 | 995 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,164 | 1,238 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 935 | 995 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 707 | 752 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 935 | 995 |
Is Ivysaur good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Ivysaur has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (143 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Ivysaur deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 75 |
| Lv 3 | 126 |
| Lv 4 | 177 |
| Lv 5 | 229 |
| Lv 6 | 280 |
| Lv 7 | 331 |
| Lv 8 | 383 |
| Lv 9 | 434 |
| Lv 10 | 485 |
| Lv 11 | 534 |
| Lv 12 | 582 |
| Lv 13 | 631 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 679 |
| Lv 15 | 728 |
| Lv 16 | 776 |
| Lv 17 | 825 |
| Lv 18 | 873 |
| Lv 19 | 922 |
| Lv 20 | 970 |
| Lv 21 | 1,019 |
| Lv 22 | 1,068 |
| Lv 23 | 1,116 |
| Lv 24 | 1,165 |
| Lv 25 | 1,213 |
| Lv 26 | 1,262 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,310 |
| Lv 28 | 1,359 |
| Lv 29 | 1,407 |
| Lv 30 | 1,456 |
| Lv 31 | 1,480 |
| Lv 32 | 1,505 |
| Lv 33 | 1,529 |
| Lv 34 | 1,553 |
| Lv 35 | 1,577 |
| Lv 36 | 1,602 |
| Lv 37 | 1,626 |
| Lv 38 | 1,650 |
| Lv 39 | 1,674 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,699 |
| Lv 41 | 1,720 |
| Lv 42 | 1,742 |
| Lv 43 | 1,764 |
| Lv 44 | 1,786 |
| Lv 45 | 1,808 |
| Lv 46 | 1,830 |
| Lv 47 | 1,853 |
| Lv 48 | 1,875 |
| Lv 49 | 1,898 |
| Lv 50 | 1,921 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0002
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 13.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0002_POKEMON_IVYSAUR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ivysaur in Pokemon GO?
Ivysaur's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Power Whip (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Ivysaur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Ivysaur takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Ivysaur's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Ivysaur reaches 1,921 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,699 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Ivysaur?
A perfect 15/15/15 Ivysaur shows 970 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,213 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Ivysaur better than regular Ivysaur?
Shadow Ivysaur deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Ivysaur in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Bulbasaur (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Ivysaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Ivysaur depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.