Mega Venusaur Pokemon GO — #10 Grass Attacker, Frenzy Plant 16.3 DPS

Q: Is Mega Venusaur good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Venusaur is a Tier A Grass-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #10 at 16.3 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Venusaur in Pokemon GO?

Mega Venusaur's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Mega Venusaur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Mega Venusaur, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Venusaur resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Venusaur's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Venusaur's maximum CP is 4,181 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,698 at level 40. Its base stats are 241 Attack, 246 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 677. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Venusaur?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Venusaur has 2113 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2641 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,181 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Venusaur showing 2113 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Venusaur in Pokemon GO?

Mega Venusaur can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Venusaur as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Venusaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Venusaur availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Vine Whip Frenzy Plant 16.3 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

Weak to

Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Ice1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Grass0.39× Electric0.625× Fairy0.625× Fighting0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 241

Defense 246

Stamina 190

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

Editor's notes

Is Mega Venusaur worth building?

Fine to keep, but not a priority power-up. Mega Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon that caps at 4,181 CP. Its best all-round moveset is Vine Whip paired with Frenzy Plant.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Mega Venusaur is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

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 — 16.3 DPS and 325 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	#10	A	16.3	325	Vine Whip Frenzy Plant
Poison	#16	C	14.8	296	Vine Whip Sludge Bomb

Evolution

Bulbasaur 25 Candy

Ivysaur 100 Candy

Venusaur

Mega Evolution

Venusaur

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Venusaur

Family

Bulbasaur

Ivysaur

Venusaur

Mega Venusaur This page Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Bulbasaur Shadow Ivysaur Shadow Venusaur

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Mega Venusaur is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Mega Venusaur

1

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 28.5DPS 404TDO 2

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 27.7DPS 365TDO 3

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 27.1DPS 377TDO 4

Blacephalon Incinerate491 26.7DPS 245TDO 5

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 26.5DPS 454TDO 6

Shadow SalamenceShadow Fire FangFly 25.9DPS 341TDO

Counters carrying Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

Use Mega Venusaur against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Omastar Tier 5 #4rank

Omanyte Tier 5 #5rank

Barbaracle Tier 5 #5rank

Kabuto Tier 5 #5rank

Tirtouga Tier 5 #5rank

Kabutops Tier 5 #5rank

Corsola Tier 5 #5rank

Relicanth Tier 5 #5rank

Marshtomp Tier 5 #5rank

Barboach Tier 5 #5rank

How to get Mega Venusaur

Evolve from: Venusaur · Candy
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	95	3,196
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	95	3,460
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,077	2,166
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,584	2,694
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,077	2,166
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,571	1,637
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,077	2,166

Is Mega Venusaur good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Mega Venusaur is a Tier A Grass-type attacker at rank #10, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Bulk-leaning spread (246 Defense / 190 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
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	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 (fast) with Frenzy Plant (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Venusaur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Venusaur 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 Mega Venusaur's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Venusaur reaches 4,181 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,698 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 Mega Venusaur?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Venusaur shows 2,113 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,641 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.

How do you get Mega Venusaur in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Venusaur ( Candy).

Can Mega Venusaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Venusaur 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.

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