Shadow Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#3, Generation 1). With a max CP of 3,075 and base stats of 198/189/190 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Venusaur has a total stat product of 577. Shadow Venusaur's best moveset is Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant, making it a competitive Grass-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Venusaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type attacks. Shadow 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, Shadow Venusaur's best offensive moveset is Vine Whip combined with Frenzy Plant, achieving 16.1 DPS and 323 TDO as a Grass-type attacker (ranked #12, Tier A). Alternatively, Shadow 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
Shadow Venusaur as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Venusaur is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Venusaur returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Venusaur from raids would have 1554 CP at level 20, or 1943 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Venusaur
Shadow Venusaur can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Venusaur is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Venusaur knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Venusaur as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Shadow Venusaur Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Venusaur in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Venusaur from raids or eggs will show 1,554 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 577. With its high Attack stat (198), Shadow Venusaur is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Shadow Venusaur. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Venusaur's performance.
Shadow 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 Shadow Venusaur much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Venusaur?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Shadow Venusaur is a top-tier Grass-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #12 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 3,075 at level 50 and base stats of 198/189/190 (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.