Mega Venusaur
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 1. Ranked #8 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Vine Whip Frenzy Plant 24.7 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move. Frenzy Plant costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Venusaur takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 677
- 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
- 2,113 CP
Mega Venusaur moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Vine Whip Best STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal Blizzard STAB | Grass | 110 | 100 | 2.5s | 44 | 1.10 |
| Sludge STAB | Poison | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Frenzy Plant Best STAB Elite | Grass | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal Blizzard | Grass | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Sludge | Poison | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Venusaur runs Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant — 24.7 DPS and 493 TDO as a Grass-type attacker. It also covers the Poison slot with Vine Whip and Sludge Bomb.
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Vine Whip builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mega Venusaur places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #8 | A | 24.7 | 493 | Vine Whip Frenzy Plant |
| Poison | #28 | C | 19.7 | 395 | Vine Whip Sludge Bomb |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Mega Venusaur is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Venusaur
Use Mega Venusaur against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
Is Mega Venusaur good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Venusaur is a Tier A Grass-type raid attacker, ranked #8 at 24.7 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 52 |
| Lv 2 | 163 |
| Lv 3 | 275 |
| Lv 4 | 387 |
| Lv 5 | 498 |
| Lv 6 | 610 |
| Lv 7 | 722 |
| Lv 8 | 833 |
| Lv 9 | 945 |
| Lv 10 | 1,057 |
| Lv 11 | 1,162 |
| Lv 12 | 1,268 |
| Lv 13 | 1,373 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,479 |
| Lv 15 | 1,585 |
| Lv 16 | 1,690 |
| Lv 17 | 1,796 |
| Lv 18 | 1,902 |
| Lv 19 | 2,007 |
| Lv 20 | 2,113 |
| Lv 21 | 2,219 |
| Lv 22 | 2,324 |
| Lv 23 | 2,430 |
| Lv 24 | 2,536 |
| Lv 25 | 2,641 |
| Lv 26 | 2,747 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,853 |
| Lv 28 | 2,958 |
| Lv 29 | 3,064 |
| Lv 30 | 3,170 |
| Lv 31 | 3,223 |
| Lv 32 | 3,275 |
| Lv 33 | 3,328 |
| Lv 34 | 3,381 |
| Lv 35 | 3,434 |
| Lv 36 | 3,487 |
| Lv 37 | 3,540 |
| Lv 38 | 3,592 |
| Lv 39 | 3,645 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,698 |
| Lv 41 | 3,745 |
| Lv 42 | 3,792 |
| Lv 43 | 3,840 |
| Lv 44 | 3,888 |
| Lv 45 | 3,936 |
| Lv 46 | 3,984 |
| Lv 47 | 4,033 |
| Lv 48 | 4,082 |
| Lv 49 | 4,131 |
| Lv 50 | 4,181 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0003
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 100.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0003_POKEMON_VENUSAUR_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Venusaur in Pokemon GO?
Mega Venusaur's best moveset is Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant, worth 24.7 DPS as a Grass-type raid attacker. Frenzy Plant is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
What are Mega Venusaur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Venusaur takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic. It resists Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water. Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Mega Venusaur's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Venusaur reaches 4,181 CP at level 50 and 3,698 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Venusaur's 3,075 CP.
How do you get Mega Venusaur in Pokemon GO?
Mega Venusaur is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Venusaur for 200 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Venusaur raids, and once you have evolved it once, from walking Venusaur as a buddy (15 per km).