Ivysaur
Venusaur Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss
Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
No Weather
Sunny / Clear
Rainy
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Windy
Snow
Fog
Venusaur level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
13.35
177.0
1123.4s
11.25
2
12.32
163.3
1217.4s
10.39
3
12.08
160.2
1241.3s
10.21
4
11.61
154.0
1291.5s
9.79
5
11.29
149.7
1328.0s
9.54
6
10.90
144.5
1375.9s
9.19
7
10.68
141.6
1404.0s
9.03
8
10.66
141.3
1407.3s
9.00
9
10.24
135.8
1464.6s
8.64
10
10.04
133.0
1494.7s
8.48
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Venusaur Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Venusaur PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Venusaur can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Venusaur Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Razor Leaf
Trainer Battles
Power
9
Energy
4
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
Vine Whip
Trainer Battles
Power
5
Energy
8
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
Compare fast moves
13
7
1.0s
13
6
5
0.5s
12
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Razor Leaf | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Vine Whip | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Venusaur Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
100
Energy
-45
DPE
2.22
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
Trainer Battles
Power
110
Energy
-65
DPE
1.69
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
Gyms & Raids
Power
50
Energy
-33
Duration
2.0s
Damage window
1.1s – 1.4s
DPE
1.52
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-40
DPE
1.75
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Fairy
- Resisted by
Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
Steel (0.39×)
Gyms & Raids
Power
85
Energy
-50
Duration
2.5s
Damage window
1.3s – 2.3s
DPE
1.7
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
80
Energy
-50
DPE
1.6
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Fairy
- Resisted by
Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
Steel (0.39×)
Trainer Battles
Power
150
Energy
-80
DPE
1.88
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
Compare charged moves
100
-50
2.5s
40
110
-100
2.5s
44
50
-33
2.0s
25
85
-50
2.5s
34
180
-100
5.0s
36
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frenzy Plant | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Petal Blizzard | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Sludge | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% |
Sludge Bomb | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% |
Solar Beam | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Venusaur carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venusaur's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant make up Venusaur's best raid moveset, dealing 13.4 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Venusaur for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Venusaur's best PvP moveset?
In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant and Sludge. Venusaur's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Venusaur learn in Pokémon GO?
Venusaur can learn 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves. Frenzy Plant is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Venusaur's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Venusaur costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.
