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Venusaur (フシギバナ, Fushigibana) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Ivysaur starting at level 32. It is the final form of Bulbasaur. Venusaur can Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur with the Venusaurite and also can Gigantamax with Gigantamax Factor.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Like its previous forms Venusaur is a green-blue reptilian creature. While it in its earlier shapes also shared traits with amphibians, its rougher skin and more menacing expression have made these influences less noticeable. Following the evolution its body size has become heavier and more robust. Its eyes have also grown rounder, and the insides of the ears are now red. The most noticeable change is that the bulb it has carried on its back since birth has finally bloomed. It is now a big red flower supported by a palm-like trunk, consisting of six petals with white markings. In the middle of the flower there is a spiked yellow area where female Venusaurs carries a seed. The flower absorbs sunlight and converts it into energy, resulting in Venusaurs reaching maximum strength during summertime. This also leads to it always searching for sunny places. The vivacity of the flower's color is also affected by the amount of sunlight and nutrients it receives. Moreover the flower releases an aroma that attracts other Pokémon. It smells the strongest in rainy weather.

Due to its rarity, Venusaurs seldomly appear in the wild. In regions where Pokémon trainers live, they only appears under control by trainers, but in other areas they can sometimes be seen in jungles and forests, as well as grassy plains. In these places they often appear as protectors of larger groups of Bulbasaurs and Ivysaurs. Venusaurs also seems to be attracted to forest temples of various kinds.

Mega Venusaur[]

When Mega Evolved, the flower on Venusaur's back grows larger, and two smaller pink flowers bloom, one on its forehead and one on its rear. Its legs and back have become sturdier to support the extra weight of the flower. Additional leaves with woody stems, which are supported by vines, are also grown around the flower. Mega Venusaur also develops dark markings on its forehead below the new flower on its forehead.

Gigantamax Venusaur[]

As Gigantamax Venusaur, it becomes larger with its flower blooming even further, to the point of covering its body. These flowers have a taller bud, along with extremely thick and springy petals that are capable of shielding Gigantamax Venusaur. Its eyes have light green sclerae and orange irises. More foliage grows from under its flower, and the trunk that supports said flower becomes shorter. It has several light green markings located at its belly.

Gigantamax Venusaur attacks with its thick vines, which are powerful enough to topple down a 10-story building. Gigantamax Venusaur's flower can similarly spread enough pollen to resemble a volcanic eruption. Breathing in this pollen can cause uncontrollable sneezing, and inhaling large amounts can even cause fainting. However, this pollen also promotes plant growth in areas where it lands.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Venusaur first appeared in the first generation of Pokémon games, which all together include Pokémon Red, Pokémon Green, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow. Venusaur is the final evolved form of Bulbasaur, one of the three First partner Pokémon in the first generation of games. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur once it reaches level 16 and finally Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur when it reaches level 32. It could be obtained once again in the remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and again in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver after defeating Red.

Other Pokémon games[]

Venusaur, despite the species rareness in the main games, appears rather frequently in the wild in the side games. Due to the species strength it often appears as an opponent later in the games. It can be found in the two first sets of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games and in both Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Sign. Moreover, it has been featured as a toy in Pokémon Rumble and a type of block in Pokémon Trozei!. In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Venusaur is the leader of the Meadow Zone. He's in charge of Venusaur's Vine Swing.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Venusaur has appeared in the first two Super Smash Bros. video games. In Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64, it would randomly appear on the Saffron City stage where it would use Razor Leaf. In Super Smash Bros. Melee it was present as a Poké Ball Pokémon and would perform the move Earthquake. Venusaur did not make an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl though was mentioned in Ivysaur's trophy description. Venusaur appeared as Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, but in its Mega form. It returned in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as a stage element in the returning Saffron City stage.

Trophy descriptions[]

Melee[]

Venusaur

"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- and Poison-type Pokémon and Venusaur comes first."
Super Smash 3DS/Wii U[]

Mega Venusaur

"With a special type of Mega Stone called Venusaurite, Venusaur can Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur in the middle of a battle. Not only does Venusaur get a large defense boost when it Mega Evolves, but the plants on its back grow so much, it looks like you're being attacked by a walking jungle. Now, that's got to be intimidating!"

In the anime[]

Venusaur anime

Venusaur in the anime

Venusaur has appeared rather often in the anime. Ash's traveling partner May owned a Bulbasaur which had evolved into one when she returned after her absence in the series. Other noteworthy trainers to own a Venusaur is Spenser and Drake of the Orange League, both who used it in their battles with Ash.

A Venusaur nicknamed Bruteroot appeared in Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, under the ownership of Corey. It was taken away from her by one of Mewtwo's special Poké Balls but was liberated by Ash along with the other confiscated Pokémon. Along with Ash's Charizard and Neesha's Blastoise, they were the only confiscated Pokémon not to be cloned and they had the same marks that Bulbasaurtwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by Mewtwo through different means than the ones used to clone. Its clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.

Blue's Venusaur briefly appeared in Pokémon Evolutions.

Origin and inspiration[]

Veusaur does not seem to have any single specific source of inspiration. The relationship between Venusaur and the bulb on its back might however be based on the concept of symbiosis. The seed acts as en energy reserve for its host and supplied it with nutrients when it was young. In turn Venusaur acts a mean of protection. Based on its habit of seeking the sunlight, it may thus also guarantee the plant to be in the direct sunlight, so that it can store energy and grow. Venusaur's appearance seems to be inspired by several different types of animals. It shares traits with reptiles, amphibians as well as mammals.

Venusaur's name is a mixture of venus, as in Venus Flytrap, and dinosaur, or possibly saur which means lizard in Greek. Its Japanese name comes from strange and flower.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Pokémon Yellow The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
Pokémon Stadium Absorbs solar energy as nutrition. When it is catching the sun's rays, it often remains quiet and still.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Pokémon Silver It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Pokémon Crystal As it warms itself and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
Pokémon LeafGreen The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pokémon Pearl After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pokémon Platinum After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Pokémon SoulSilver It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pokémon White After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pokémon Black 2 After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pokémon White 2 After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Pokémon Y After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pokémon Omega 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.
Pokémon Alpha 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Pokémon Shield A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Pokémon Shining Pearl After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet While it basks in the sun, it can convert the light into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Pokémon Violet By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon Yellow
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon FireRed
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon LeafGreen
Evolve Ivysaur
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Ivysaur
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon Y
Evolve Ivysaur
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Evolve Ivysaur
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Max Raid Battle: Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands
Pokémon Shield
Max Raid Battle: Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Evolve Ivysaur
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Evolve Ivysaur
Pokémon Violet
Evolve Ivysaur

Evolution[]

Bulbasaur
Reach level 16
Ivysaur
Reach level 32
Venusaur
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Form change[]

Mega Evolution[]

Venusaur
Mega Evolve
with Vensaurite
Venusaur
Mega Form
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Gigantamax[]

Venusaur
Dynamax
with Gigantamax Factor
Venusaur
Gigantamax Form
PKMNSV003 Venusaur (Gigantamax)

Base Stats[]

Normal[]

Base Stats
HP 80
Attack 82
Defense 83
Sp. Attack 100
Sp. Defense 100
Speed 80
Total 525

Mega[]

Base Stats
HP 80
Attack 100
Defense 123
Sp. Attack 122
Sp. Defense 120
Speed 80
Total 625

Moveset[]

Main article: Venusaur/moveset

Gallery[]

  Main article: Venusaur/gallery

Sprites[]

Sprites
Red Green
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Red Blue
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Yellow
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Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Fire Leaf
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Pikachu Eevee
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Sword Shield
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Scarlet Violet
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Renders
X Y
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Pikachu Eevee
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Renders
Sword Shield
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External links[]

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