Venusaur (Pokémon)
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| Venusaur フシギバナ Fushigibana | |
| Artwork from FR/LG | |
| Types | Grass/Poison |
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| Species | Seed Pokémon |
| Kanto Dex National Dex | #003 |
| Johto Dex | #228 |
| Hoenn Dex | #205* |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-003 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Height | 6′07″ (2.0m) |
| Weight | 220.5 lbs. (100.0kg) |
| Ability | Overgrow |
| Egg groups | Monster/Plant |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 SpA, 1 SpD |
| Exp. yield | 208 base exp. |
| Lv. 100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Green |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Venusaur (Japanese: フシギバナ Fushigibana) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.
Venusaur comes with the ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur starting at Level 32.
Venusaur is the version mascot of both Pokémon Green Version and LeafGreen Version, appearing on the boxart of both.
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Biology
Physiology
Venusaur is considerably larger and heavier than both of its pre-evolution cousins, and as such it moves slower than the two. However, its special attacks are faster than ever, as the plant on its back has now reached its final stage and flowered. 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. It also has an incredible leap 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, which can break the platform its trying to land on, or cause it to get buried in mud or sand.
Gender differences
The female has a "seed" protruding from its flower; possibly representing a fertile or pregnant Venusaur.
Special abilities
As with its pre-evolutions, most of Venusaur's attacks are involved with the plant on its back; but the attacks are clearly stronger than those from Bulbasaur and Ivysaur. Venusaur is also capable of causing Earthquakes. 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 every year, away from human eyes. A trainer needs to be well-experienced when around Venusaur.
They still have a loyalty streak, though this isn't much seen, since most Venusaur act as the trainer's bodyguard and is rarely abandoned, if ever. For some unknown reason, possibly of age, Venusaur are very solitary, even after being caught.
Habitat
Venusaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water.
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 the Venusaur. Due to this, it prefers sunny areas. It is unknown if Venusaur have to eat at all.
In the anime
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 in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. It was leading an evolution ceremony.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Venusaur named "Brute Root" was captured and also cloned by Mewtwo.
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.
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.
In Grass Hysteria, May got lost in the Forbidden Forest, which was ruled by a Venusaur.
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.
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.
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 and lost to his Swellow.
May's Bulbasaur had evolved during its absence from the series and showed up in DP078 as a Venusaur.
In the manga
Shigeru somehow acquired a Venusaur in Pokémon Zensho. In Pokémon Special, one of Red's main Pokémon is a Venusaur, which is the evolved form of the Bulbasaur he received from Professor Oak.
In the TCG
- Main article: Venusaur (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros.
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.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When Venusaur is released from a Poké Ball, it causes 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 | Game | 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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| Yellow | The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy. | |
| Stadium | Absorbs solar energy as nutrition. When it is catching the sun's rays, it often remains quiet and still. | |
| II | Gold | By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power. |
| Silver | It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime. | |
| Crystal | As it warms itself and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance. | |
| Stadium 2 | By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power. | |
| 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. |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| FireRed | A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle. | |
| LeafGreen | The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight. | |
| IV | Diamond | After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon. |
| Pearl | After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
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| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | None | Evolve Ivysaur |
| Pokémon Yellow | None | Evolve Ivysaur | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | Trade | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Evolve Ivysaur | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Pal Park |
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
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| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 3 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue) | Evolve from Ivysaur |
| Pokémon Ranger | Lyra Forest |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) | Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) |
Base stats
| HP: | 80 | |
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| Attack: | 82 | |
| Defense: | 83 | |
| Special: | 100 | |
| SpAtk: | 100 | |
| SpDef: | 100 | |
| Speed: | 80 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III | ||||||||
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| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Previous | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 35 | 95% | 35 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| Previous | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 | Smart | 0
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| Previous | Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 35 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | — | 75% | 35 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| Previous | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | — | 75% | 15 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| Previous | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| Previous | Growth | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | Beauty | 0
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| Previous | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0
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| 32 | Petal Dance | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 20 | Beauty | 0
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| 39 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 45 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | —% | 5 | Smart | 0
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| 53 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 | Cool | 1 ♥
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| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||
By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
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| Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | ||||
| FR | LG | E | Body Slam* | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| E | Defense Curl* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | Double-Edge* | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0
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| E | Endure* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | D | P | Frenzy Plant | Grass | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| E | Fury Cutter* | Bug | Physical | 10 | 95% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | Mimic* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0
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| E | Mud-Slap* | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| E | Sleep Talk* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| E | Snore* | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | Substitute* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| E | Swagger* | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 15 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | Swords Dance* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 30 | Beauty | 0
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| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||||||
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| | Acquisition: Evolve |
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| | Rarity: Rare | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: Evolve | Friend Area: Beau Plains |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | My flower's in bloom! Let me handle things! | |
| 26%-50% HP | My HP is down to half. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I can't keep up... | |
| Level Up | All right! Leveled up! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
| Group: | Loops: 10 | Minimum Experience: 130 |
| Poké Assist: | Field Move: None | Maximum Experience: 180 |
| Venusaur spits out large seeds. They sprout giant vines that get in the way. | ||
Evolution
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back |
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