Shadow Venusaur
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 1. Ranked #13 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Vine Whip Frenzy Plant 16.1 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 Shadow Venusaur takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 577
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,554 CP
Shadow 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, Shadow Venusaur runs Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant — 16.1 DPS and 323 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 Shadow Venusaur places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #13 | A | 16.1 | 323 | Vine Whip Frenzy Plant |
| Poison | #17 | C | 14.7 | 293 | Vine Whip Sludge Bomb |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Venusaur
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Venusaur knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 68 | 2,351 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 68 | 2,545 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,517 | 1,593 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,888 | 1,982 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,517 | 1,593 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,147 | 1,204 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,517 | 1,593 |
Is Shadow Venusaur good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Venusaur is a Tier A Grass-type attacker at rank #13, 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (198), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 | 38 |
| Lv 2 | 120 |
| Lv 3 | 202 |
| Lv 4 | 284 |
| Lv 5 | 366 |
| Lv 6 | 449 |
| Lv 7 | 531 |
| Lv 8 | 613 |
| Lv 9 | 695 |
| Lv 10 | 777 |
| Lv 11 | 855 |
| Lv 12 | 932 |
| Lv 13 | 1,010 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,088 |
| Lv 15 | 1,166 |
| Lv 16 | 1,243 |
| Lv 17 | 1,321 |
| Lv 18 | 1,399 |
| Lv 19 | 1,476 |
| Lv 20 | 1,554 |
| Lv 21 | 1,632 |
| Lv 22 | 1,710 |
| Lv 23 | 1,787 |
| Lv 24 | 1,865 |
| Lv 25 | 1,943 |
| Lv 26 | 2,021 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,098 |
| Lv 28 | 2,176 |
| Lv 29 | 2,254 |
| Lv 30 | 2,332 |
| Lv 31 | 2,370 |
| Lv 32 | 2,409 |
| Lv 33 | 2,448 |
| Lv 34 | 2,487 |
| Lv 35 | 2,526 |
| Lv 36 | 2,565 |
| Lv 37 | 2,603 |
| Lv 38 | 2,642 |
| Lv 39 | 2,681 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,720 |
| Lv 41 | 2,755 |
| Lv 42 | 2,789 |
| Lv 43 | 2,824 |
| Lv 44 | 2,859 |
| Lv 45 | 2,895 |
| Lv 46 | 2,931 |
| Lv 47 | 2,966 |
| Lv 48 | 3,002 |
| Lv 49 | 3,039 |
| Lv 50 | 3,075 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0003
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 100.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0003_POKEMON_VENUSAUR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Venusaur in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venusaur's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Frenzy Plant (charged), worth 16.1 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Venusaur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Venusaur's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venusaur reaches 3,075 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,720 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 Shadow Venusaur?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Venusaur shows 1,554 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,943 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 Shadow Venusaur in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Venusaur spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Venusaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.