Mega Venusaur
Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.
Mega Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#3, Generation 1). With a max CP of 4,181 and base stats of 241/246/190 (Atk/Def/Sta), Mega Venusaur has a total stat product of 677. Mega Venusaur's best moveset is Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant, making it a competitive Grass-type attacker for raids.
Mega Venusaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type attacks. Mega Venusaur is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Vine Whip
Frenzy Plant
Vine Whip
Sludge Bomb
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Venusaur's best offensive moveset is Vine Whip combined with Frenzy Plant, achieving 16.3 DPS and 325 TDO as a Grass-type attacker (ranked #10, Tier A). Alternatively, Mega Venusaur can serve as a Poison-type attacker with Vine Whip and Sludge Bomb (#16, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Razor Leaf (13 DPS), while Vine Whip generates energy the fastest (10 EPS). Note that Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Mega Venusaur as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMega Venusaur is not currently available as a raid boss. When Mega Venusaur returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Mega Venusaur from raids would have 2113 CP at level 20, or 2641 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Mega Venusaur
Mega Venusaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Venusaur as Raid Counter
Mega Venusaur is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Venusaur
Mega Venusaur evolves from Venusaur using Candy.
Walking Mega Venusaur as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Mega Venusaur, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Mega Venusaur's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Venusaur as your buddy (15 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Mega Venusaur Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Venusaur in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Venusaur from raids or eggs will show 2,113 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 677. With its bulk spread of 246 Defense and 190 Stamina, Mega Venusaur has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Mega Venusaur. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Mega Venusaur's performance.
Mega Venusaur's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Mega Venusaur much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Venusaur?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Venusaur is a top-tier Grass-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #10 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 4,181 at level 50 and base stats of 241/246/190 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Grass-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.