Venusaur
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Mega Venusaur for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Petal Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Petal Blizzard costs 100 energy for 110 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage 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
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,554 CP
Venusaur moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Vine Whip STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal Blizzard Best 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 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
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.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Venusaur is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Venusaur
Use Venusaur against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Venusaur
- Evolve from
- Ivysaur · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Venusaur knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 Venusaur good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Venusaur has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- 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.
- Shadow Venusaur deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 100.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0003_POKEMON_VENUSAUR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Venusaur in Pokemon GO?
Venusaur's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Petal Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Venusaur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Venusaur's max CP in Pokemon GO?
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 Venusaur?
A perfect 15/15/15 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.
Is Shadow Venusaur better than regular Venusaur?
Shadow Venusaur deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Venusaur in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Ivysaur (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Venusaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.