Venusaur
フシギバナ Fushigibana
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
2
| Sp.Def
1
| Speed
0
| Exp.
208
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Venusaur (Japanese: フシギバナ Fushigibana) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.
It evolves from Ivysaur starting at level 32. It is the final form of Bulbasaur.
Venusaur is the version mascot of both Pokémon Green Version and LeafGreen Version, appearing on the boxart of both.
Biology
Physiology
Venusaur is considerably larger and heavier than both of its pre-evolution cousins, and as such it moves slower than the two. The bud on its back has since bloomed into a large red flower with six expansive, white-spotted petals, supported on a brown trunk somewhat like that of a palm tree. Instead of patches on its skin, Venusaur appears to have frog-like warts. Additonally, Venusaur’s ear insides now appear to be red in coloration.
Gender differences
The female has a "seed" protruding from its flower; possibly representing a fertile Venusaur.
Special abilities
Venusaur are able to manipulate nature, as seen in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden by making the flowers on a tree bloom, controling roots and branches to attack Team Rocket or form a defensive wall around the garden. Also, they are able to make Bulbasaur evolve by making their bulbs grow.
As with its pre-evolutions, most of Venusaur's attacks involve the plant on its back; but the attacks are clearly stronger than those from Bulbasaur and Ivysaur. The flower on its back has a pleasant aroma that may attract other Pokémon. The aroma can also sooth people's emotions and calm Pokémon engaged in battle. The fragrance is stronger after a rainy day. The flower also absorbs sunlight to convert it into energy, thus making it far stronger during summertime.
It is also able to charge at its enemies to gain speed, then perform moves such as Skull Bash and Body Slam with a force more powerful than a speeding armored truck. Additionally, it is capable of making incredible leaps for such a heavy Pokémon, and it's able to dodge attacks and jump across close rock formations. Its only downside is that its weight causes a small quake as it lands (of which appears to be the means that Venusaur uses the move Earthquake) which can break the platform it’s trying to land on, or cause it to get buried in mud or sand. Since Venusaur is a fully evolved Pokémon (and the final evolution of a Grass-typed Starter Pokémon for that matter), it can use Hyper Beam, Giga Impact and Frenzy Plant.
Behavior
Rarely in the wild, Venusaur usually lead the evolution rituals of Bulbasaur and Ivysaur every year, away from human eyes. A Trainer must be well-experienced when around Venusaur because it is so powerful.
They still have a loyalty streak, though this isn't much seen, since most Venusaur act as the Trainer's bodyguard and are rarely abandoned, if ever. For some unknown reason, possibly from age, Venusaur are very calm and collected Pokémon, even after being caught, similar to Torterra.
Habitat
Venusaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water; they can be found in forests and jungles.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Venusaur gets most, if not all, of its energy from the flower on its back. The flower engages in photosynthesis, which provides energy for Venusaur. During this time, it remains completely still. Due to this, it prefers sunny areas and is more powerful in the summertime. It is unknown if Venusaur have to eat at all.
In the anime
Major appearances
A Venusaur leading an evolution ceremony for Bulbasaur appeared in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden.
In Grass Hysteria, May got lost in the Forbidden Forest, which was ruled by a Venusaur.
May's Bulbasaur had evolved during its absence from the series and showed up in Pruning a Passel of Pals! as a Venusaur.
Spenser's Venusaur debuted in Cutting the Ties that Bind. Spenser had Venusaur use Sweet Scent to drive away the furious Beedrill. Venusaur was the second Pokémon that the Palace Maven used in his battle with Ash in Ka Boom with a View. The Seed Pokémon won against Ash's Heracross, but lost to his Swellow.
Other
Drake of the Orange Islands used a Venusaur in his battle against Ash in Enter The Dragonite.
An artist has a Venusaur as a long-time friend, which he used to battle Team Rocket to blast off in The Light Fantastic.
Jeremy used a Venusaur that knew Frenzy Plant in the second half of the Silver Town Pokémon Contest in Weekend Warrior. Jeremy's Venusaur came very close to defeating May's Combusken, but the Young Fowl Pokémon came through and pulled off a come-from-behind victory.
Minor appearances
A giant robot Venusaur was at the amusement park in Island of the Giant Pokémon.
The first time a real Venusaur made an appearance was a cameo in March of the Exeggutor Squad.
A Venusaur was one of the Pokémon seen in a field of flowers in Houndoom's Special Delivery. It tried to use Sleep Powder on Misty's Togepi, but Houndoom blocked the attack, causing itself it fall asleep.
A Venusaur was seen in a Pokémon Center in Moving Pictures.
When Team Rocket was working at the Battle Park in One Trick Phony!, they used a Venusaur in a battle against Ash's Cyndaquil as part of an elaborate plan to capture Ash's Pikachu.
As seen in Numero Uno Articuno, one of the Pokémon Noland offers for challengers to battle is a Venusaur. However, Ash instead chose to battle Articuno.
A Venusaur nicknamed "Bruteroot" (Japanese: バーナード Bernard) was under the ownership of a trainer named Corey in Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Pokédex entries
| Original series entries continue below.
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| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP248
| Venusaur
| Ash's Pokédex
| Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. Venusaur uses its large petals to capture sunlight and transform it into energy.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
In Pokémon Adventures, Red has a Venusuar nicknamed Saur he received as a Bulbasaur from Professor Oak in Bulbasaur, Come Home! after witnessing the bond shared between the two while battling a wild Machoke, learning SolarBeam in the process. Bulbasaur evolved into Ivysaur in Wartortle Wars after defeating a wild Primeape, and into Venusaur in The Winged Legends while fighting against the merged version of Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno along Blue's Charizard and Blasty. With the unussual help of Poli and Pika he was able to defeat Blue's Charizard at the Pokémon League, winning the battle and the tournament. At Boon Island, Saur learned Frenzy Plant from Kimberly.
Shigeru somehow acquired a Venusaur in Pokémon Zensho.
In the TCG
- Main article: Venusaur (TCG)
Other appearances
Venusaur is one of the Pokémon that can appear from the gate on the rooftop of Silph Co. in the Saffron City stage. Venusaur will occasionally fire Razor Leaves at any character in front of it.
When Venusaur is released from a Poké Ball, it uses the move Frustration to cause an earthquake, similar to Donkey Kong's Down + B attack. Any player caught in this will be sent flying.
Venusaur is also a Pokéfloat. The front half will push itself onto the screen first and play will then begin to move to the right after Snorlax leaves the screen.
Trophy information
Evolving from Ivysaur, this deceptively toxic Pokémon has a huge flower on its back that emits a cloying fragrance: the scent lulls its enemies into a state of calmness. Venusaur's flower synthesizes sunshine into pure energy for its SolarBeam move. Think of Grass-type Pokémon, and Venusaur comes first.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
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| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
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| Blue
| The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
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| Yellow
| The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
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| Stadium
| Absorbs solar energy as nutrition. When it is catching the sun's rays, it often remains quiet and still.
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| II
| Gold
| By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
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| Silver
| It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
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| Crystal
| As it warms itself and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.
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| Stadium 2
| By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
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| III
| Ruby
| There is a large flower on Venusaur's back. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower's aroma soothes the emotions of people.
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| Sapphire
| There is a large flower on Venusaur's back. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower's aroma soothes the emotions of people.
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| Emerald
| Venusaur's flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower's aroma soothes the emotions of people.
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| FireRed
| A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
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| LeafGreen
| The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
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| IV
| Diamond
| After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
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| Pearl
| After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
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| Platinum
| After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
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| HeartGold
| By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
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| SoulSilver
| It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 140 - 187
| 270 - 364
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| 78 - 147
| 152 - 289
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| 79 - 148
| 153 - 291
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| 94 - 167
| 184 - 328
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| 94 - 167
| 184 - 328
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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| Resistant to
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| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Lickitung, Lickilicky
Tangela, Tangrowth
Slowpoke, Slowbro
Snorlax
Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
| Amnesia
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 0
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Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom
Snorlax
Shroomish, Breloom
| Charm*
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Lickitung, Lickilicky
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Lapras
Snorlax
Sunkern, Sunflora
Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Aron, Lairon, Aggron
Tropius
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Cranidos, Rampardos
Shieldon, Bastiodon
| Curse
| ???
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Tough
| 0
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Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Sunkern, Sunflora
Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
Roselia
Cacnea, Cacturne
Cherubi, Cherrim
Snover, Abomasnow
| GrassWhistle
| Grass
| Status
| —
| 55%
| 15
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom
Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Tangela, Tangrowth
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Sunkern, Sunflora
Roselia
Cacnea, Cacturne
Carnivine
Snover, Abomasnow
| Ingrain
| Grass
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Smart
| 0
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Victreebel
Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Tangela, Tangrowth
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Bellossom
Sunflora
Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
Shiftry
Roselia, Roserade
Tropius
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
| Leaf Storm
| Grass
| Special
| 140
| 90%
| 5
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Paras, Parasect
Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Mareep, Flaffy, Ampharos
Sunkern, Sunflora
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Snover, Abomasnow
| Light Screen
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
Roselia, Roserade
Cacnea, Cacturne
Tropius
Cherubi, Cherrim
Carnivine
Snover, Abomasnow
| Magical Leaf
| Grass
| Special
| 60
| —%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Tangela, Tangrowth
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Sunkern, Sunflora
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Seedot, Nuzleaf
Tropius
Cherubi, Cherrim
| Nature Power
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Venusaur
Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume
Meganium
Sunflora
Roselia
Cherrim
| Petal Dance
| Grass
| Special
| 90
| 100%
| 20
| Beauty
| 0
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Lickitung, Lickilicky
Tangela, Tangrowth
Carnivine
| Power WhipHGSS
| Grass
| Physical
| 120
| 85%
| 10
| Beauty
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Lapras
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium}
Mareep, Flaffy, Ampharos
Bellossom
Sunkern, Sunflora
Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
Shroomish, Breloom
Tropius
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Cherubi, Cherrim
Snover, Abomasnow
| Safeguard
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 25
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
Cubone, Marowak
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Snover, Abomasnow
| Skull Bash
| Normal
| Physical
| 100
| 100%
| 15
| Tough
| 1 ♥
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| Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
| Sludge*HGSS
| Poison
| Special
| 65
| 100%
| 20
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Venusaur is the first fully evolved Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
- Venusaur have bloodshot eyes in the 3D games. This does not appear anywhere else in the series.
- Venusaur is the only final form Grass/Poison Pokémon that does not reach this form by use of an evolutionary stone.
- Venusaur is the exact same size as another Grass-type Pokémon, Tropius. Both have a height of 6 feet 7 inches and a weight of 220.5 pounds.
- Venusaur's number in the National Pokédex and the Fiore Browser is the same: 003. This makes it and its evolution family one of only five families of Pokémon (comprising thirteen Pokémon altogether) to have the same numbers in more than one Pokédex-like listing.
- Venusaur is the only Generation I starter Pokémon final evolution with a gender difference.
- The amount of petals Venusaur has on its flower has been inconsistent over the generations in all forms of media, varying between five and six. Its Generation I and II official artwork show only five petals, but the Generation III and IV artwork show six. In the main series game sprites, Generation I and IV show six, but Generation II and III show five. The anime, console games, and Pokémon Adventures have always depicted it with six.
- The color of Venusaur has also been very inconsistent over the course of all generations and forms of media, being anywhere from a pale blue color, to a deep green color. While this is most likely an oversight by the developers, some fans argue it could just show that not all Venusaur are the same.
Origin
Venusaur resembles the mammal-like reptile from the Triassic Period, Kannemeyeria, as well as toads, as do its pre-evolutions Bulbasaur and Ivysaur. The flowering plant's origin is unknown but it appears to be a palm tree. The flower itself resembles the parasitic Rafflesia.
Name origin
Venusaur's name is a combination of the words Venus, likely referring to the Venus Flytrap plant, and saur, which is Greek for lizard. Its Japanese name is a pun on 不思議な花 fushigi na hana, strange flower.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
Notes
( Grass )
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Venusaur images on Bulbagarden Archives.
