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#0003 · Generation I · form of Venusaur

Mega Venusaur

Grass / Poison · Seed Pokémon — first seen in Generation I.

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Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP80
270364
Attack100
184328
Defense123
225379
Sp. Attack122
224377
Sp. Defense120
220372
Speed80
148284
Total625

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Mega Venusaur takes from each attacking type.

×2
FlyingFirePsychicIce
×½
FightingWaterElectricFairy
×¼
Grass
×1
NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Evolution

Methods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.

Other forms

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon20 level-up · 31 TM/HM · 12 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
—Petal DanceGrassSpecial120100%10
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical45100%25
1TackleNormalPhysical40100%35
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Leech SeedGrassStatus—90%10
1Petal DanceGrassSpecial120100%10
3GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
7Leech SeedGrassStatus—90%10
9Vine WhipGrassPhysical45100%25
13Poison PowderPoisonStatus—75%35
13Sleep PowderGrassStatus—75%15
15Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
20Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595%25
23Sweet ScentNormalStatus—100%20
28GrowthNormalStatus——20
31Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
39Worry SeedGrassStatus—100%10
45SynthesisGrassStatus——5
50Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical90100%15
53Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Work UpNormalStatus——30
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus——20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
BindNormalPhysical1585%20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
OutrageDragonPhysical120100%10
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
SynthesisGrassStatus——5
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
BlockNormalStatus——5
Frenzy PlantGrassSpecial15090%5
Worry SeedGrassStatus—100%10
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100%15
Grass PledgeGrassSpecial80100%10
Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical75100%10
Sun / Moon20 level-up · 31 TM/HM · 2 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
—Petal DanceGrassSpecial120100%10
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical45100%25
1TackleNormalPhysical40100%35
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Leech SeedGrassStatus—90%10
1Petal DanceGrassSpecial120100%10
3GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
7Leech SeedGrassStatus—90%10
9Vine WhipGrassPhysical45100%25
13Poison PowderPoisonStatus—75%35
13Sleep PowderGrassStatus—75%15
15Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
20Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595%25
23Sweet ScentNormalStatus—100%20
28GrowthNormalStatus——20
31Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
39Worry SeedGrassStatus—100%10
45SynthesisGrassStatus——5
50Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical90100%15
53Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Work UpNormalStatus——30
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus——20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Frenzy PlantGrassSpecial15090%5
Grass PledgeGrassSpecial80100%10
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire19 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 11 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical45100%25
1TackleNormalPhysical40100%35
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Leech SeedGrassStatus—90%10
3GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
7Leech SeedGrassStatus—90%10
9Vine WhipGrassPhysical45100%25
13Poison PowderPoisonStatus—75%35
13Sleep PowderGrassStatus—75%15
15Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
20Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595%25
23Sweet ScentNormalStatus—100%20
28GrowthNormalStatus——20
31Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
32Petal DanceGrassSpecial120100%10
39Worry SeedGrassStatus—100%10
45SynthesisGrassStatus——5
50Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical90100%15
53Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
BindNormalPhysical1585%20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
OutrageDragonPhysical120100%10
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
SynthesisGrassStatus——5
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
BlockNormalStatus——5
Frenzy PlantGrassSpecial15090%5
Worry SeedGrassStatus—100%10
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100%15
Grass PledgeGrassSpecial80100%10
X / Y19 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 2 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical45100%25
1TackleNormalPhysical40100%35
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
1Leech SeedGrassStatus—90%10
3GrowlNormalStatus—100%40
7Leech SeedGrassStatus—90%10
9Vine WhipGrassPhysical45100%25
13Poison PowderPoisonStatus—75%35
13Sleep PowderGrassStatus—75%15
15Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
20Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595%25
23Sweet ScentNormalStatus—100%20
28GrowthNormalStatus——20
31Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
32Petal DanceGrassSpecial120100%10
39Worry SeedGrassStatus—100%10
45SynthesisGrassStatus——5
50Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical90100%15
53Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120100%10
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial—100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus——20
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Frenzy PlantGrassSpecial15090%5
Grass PledgeGrassSpecial80100%10

Where to find it in the official games

Not obtainable in the wild in any of the 16 official games this site covers. In those games it has to be evolved, traded or bred — or it belongs to a game whose data is not here yet.

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

1 guide on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

Compare official Mega Venusaur with the ROM hacks →

In the 15 guides that include it

Changed in 13 of 15 guides: retyped in 1, stats in 13, abilities in 11.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Mega Venusaur, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
UnboundChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Pokémon Too Many Types 2ChangedGrassPoison→GrassPoisonFrog625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
—
Sword and Shield Ultimate PlusChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Radical RedChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Inclement EmeraldChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Pokémon Emerald ImperiumChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Pokémon ClassicChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Pokémon: Wishes of TomorrowChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Pokémon ExceededChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll
Low Budget CrystalChangedGrassPoison580 +55
+13 Attack, +20 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk
Sunbask
+ Sunbask − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Pokémon Emerald SquaredChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Pokémon Omega Ruby OriginsChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
HeartGold GenerationsChangedGrassPoison625 +100
+18 Attack, +40 Defense, +22 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def
Thick Fat
+ Thick Fat − Overgrow, Chlorophyll
Pokémon SoulgoldUnchangedGrassPoison625Thick Fat
Pokémon R.O.W.EUnchangedGrassPoison625Thick Fat

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

Red / BlueThe plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
YellowThe flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
GoldBy spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
SilverIt is able to con­ vert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
CrystalAs it warms it­ self and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.
Ruby / SapphireThere 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.
EmeraldVENUSAUR’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.
FireRedA bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
LeafGreenIts plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2 / YAfter a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
HeartGold / XBy spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.
SoulSilverIt is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphireThere 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.

Names in other languages

Japaneseフシギバナ
Japanese (Rōmaji)Fushigibana
GermanBisaflor
FrenchFlorizarre
SpanishVenusaur
ItalianVenusaur
Korean이상해꽃
Chinese (Simplified)妙蛙花
Chinese (Traditional)妙蛙花

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.