Venusaur

#3 in the Platinum Pokédex • Seed Pokémon

Venusaur

#3 in the Platinum Pokédex • Seed Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

270

364

Attack

152

289

Defense

153

291

Sp. Atk

100

184

328

Sp. Def

100

184

328

Speed

148

284

Total

525

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Ivysaur

Charmander

Normal

Shiny

Venusaur

Seed Pokémon

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

100 kg (220.5 lbs)

Abilities

Overgrow

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Venusaur takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	236

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Monster Grass
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Platinum

After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bulbasaur #1	Level 16	Ivysaur #2
Ivysaur #2	Level 32	Venusaur #3

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Vine Whip	Physical	35	100	15	The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.
Start	Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
3	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.
7	Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
9	Vine Whip	Physical	35	100	15	The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
13	Poison Powder	Status	-	75	35	A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
13	Sleep Powder	Status	-	75	15	The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe.
15	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
20	Razor Leaf	Physical	55	95	25	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
23	Sweet Scent	Status	-	100	20	A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.
28	Growth	Status	-	-	20	The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.
31	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
32	Petal Dance	Special	90	100	20	The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
39	Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.
45	Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
53	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

		Class				Description
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09	Bullet Seed	Physical	10	100	30	The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	80	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM86	Grass Knot	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08	Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Frenzy Plant	Special	150	90	5	The foe is slammed with an enormous tree. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	15	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. However, it then becomes confused.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.