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), Venusaur has a total stat product of 577. Venusaur's best moveset is Razor Leaf and Frenzy Plant.
Venusaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type attacks. Venusaur is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Razor Leaf
Frenzy Plant
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Ultra League PvP, Venusaur runs Razor Leaf and Frenzy Plant, ranked #30 (Tier A) with a 65.47% win rate. Venusaur has access to 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
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
Venusaur as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsVenusaur is not currently available as a raid boss. When Venusaur returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Venusaur from raids would have 1554 CP at level 20, or 1943 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Venusaur
Venusaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Venusaur as Raid Counter
Venusaur is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Venusaur
Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Venusaur is available from Team GO Rocket. 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 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.
Venusaur Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Venusaur in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV 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
Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 577. With its high Attack stat (198), Venusaur is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Venusaur. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Venusaur's performance.
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 Venusaur much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Venusaur?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Recommended for PvP
Venusaur doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #30 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 65.47% overall win rate. With base stats of 198/189/190 and a max CP of 3,075, its stat distribution is more offense-oriented. Run Razor Leaf with Frenzy Plant for best results. Worth investing in a second charged move to expand coverage and improve matchups across the board.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Venusaur deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.