Venusaur
フシギバナ Fushigibana
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Artwork from FR/LG
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| Sp.Atk
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| Sp.Def
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| Speed
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| Exp.
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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. However, 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. Its special attacks are faster than ever, as the plant on its back has now reached its final stage and flowered.
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. 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 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 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.
Pokédex entries
| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
Shigeru somehow acquired a Venusaur in Pokémon Zensho.
In Pokémon Adventures, 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
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
| 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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| 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
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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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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Learnset
Venusaur is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Slowpoke, Slowbro
Snorlax
| Amnesia
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 0
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| Shroomish, Breloom
| Charm*
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
| Curse
| ???
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Tough
| 0
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Sunkern, Sunflora
Roselia
Snover, Abomasnow
| GrassWhistle
| Grass
| Status
| —
| 55%
| 15
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Tangela, Tangrowth
Sunkern, Sunflora
Roselia
Cacnea, Cacturne
Carnivine
Snover, Abomasnow
| Ingrain
| Grass
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Smart
| 0
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Victreebel
Exeggutor
Bellossom
Sunflora
Grovyle, Sceptile
Shiftry
Tropius
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
| Leaf Storm
| Grass
| Special
| 140
| 90%
| 5
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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| Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
| Light Screen
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Roselia, Roserade
Tropius
Cherubi, Cherrim
| Magical Leaf
| Grass
| Special
| 60
| —%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Seedot, Nuzleaf
| 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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Lapras
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
| Safeguard
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 25
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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| Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
| 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 Dex order.
- Venusaur in the 3D games have bloodshot eyes. 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's skin color is not consistent between all media. In official artwork, Pokémon Adventures, Pokémon Trozei!, high grade console games and sometimes in the anime is seen with azure skin. In the main series is depicted with bright green skin before Generation II and jungle green from Generation III onwards and Pokémon Pinball. Besides, in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon appears with celadon skin and in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 and sometimes in the anime with cobalt blue skin.
- Also, the spots on Venusaur's flower are white in the official artwork and anime, but yellow in the handheld games (from Generation III on).
- Venusaur is the only Generation I starter Pokémon final evolution with a gender difference.
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 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.
