Venusaur (Pokémon)

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Venusaur フシギバナ Fushigibana #003
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Grass Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Seed Pokémon
Ability Overgrow Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #003 Johto #228 Hoenn #205 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 6'07" Imperial 2 m Metric 6'07"/2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 220.5 lbs. Imperial 100.0 kg Metric 220.5 lbs./100.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Plant groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 208 Battle Exp.: 2081*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Venusaur (Japanese: フシギバナ Fushigibana) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon.

Venusaur comes with the Ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur starting at Level 32.

Venusaur is the version mascot of both Pokémon Green and Pokémon LeafGreen, appearing on the boxart of both.

Biology

Physiology

They are considerably larger and heavier than both of its pre-evolution cousins, and as such it moves slower than the two. However, its special attacks are faster than ever, as the plant on its back has now reached its final stage and flowered. 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. It also has an incredible leap for such a heavy pokémon, and its 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.

Gender differences

The female has a "seed" protruding from its flower; possibly representing a pregnant Venusaur.

Special abilities

As with its pre-evolutions, most of Venusaur's attacks are involved with the plant on its back; but the attacks are clearly stronger than those from Bulbasaur and Ivysaur. 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 every year, away from human eyes. They are very rare in the wild, and a trainer needs to be well-experienced when around Venusaur.

They still have a loyalty streak, though this isn't much seen, since most Venusaur act as the trainer's bodyguard and is rarely abandoned, if ever. For some unknown reason, possibly of age, Venusaur are very solitary, even after being caught.

Habitat

Venusaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water.

Diet

Venusaur gets most, if not all, of its energy from the flower on its back. The flower engages in photosynthesis, which provides energy for the Venusaur. Due to this, it prefers sunny areas. It is unknown if Venusaur have to eat at all.

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

The first time a real Venusaur made an appearance was in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. It was leading an evolution ceremony.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Venusaur named "Brute Root" was captured and cloned by Mewtwo.

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 in The Light Fantastic.

A Venusaur was seen in a Pokémon Center in Moving Pictures.

When Team Rocket was working at a Pokémon 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.

In Grass Hysteria May got lost in the Forbidden Forest, which was ruled by a Venusaur.

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.

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.

Spenser's Venusaur debuted in Cutting the Ties that Bind. Spencer had Venusuar use Sweet Scent to drive away the angry 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 defeated Ash's Heracross and lost to Ash's Swellow.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, one of Red's main Pokémon is a Venusaur, which is the evolved form of the Bulbasaur he received from Professor Oak.

Shigeru somehow acquired a Venusaur in Pokémon Zensho.

In the TCG

Five Venusaur cards have been released.

• Base Set: Venusaur
• Gym Challenge: Erika's Venusaur
• Expedition Base Set: Venusaur and Venusaur
• EX FireRed and LeafGreen: Venusaur ex

Other appearances

Super Smash Brothers

If you happen to get Venusaur out of a Poké Ball, it causes an Earthquake for everyone on the level except for the person who threw the Poké Ball.

Super Smash Brothers Melee

When Venusaur is released from a Poké Ball, it causes 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.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game		Pokédex
Pokémon Red and Blue		The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Pokémon LeafGreen
Pokémon Pinball
Pokémon Trading Card Game	Base Set
	Base Set 2
	Legendary Collection
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.
Pokémon Gold		By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
Pokémon Stadium 2
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.
Pokémon Ruby and 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 Diamond		After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Game locations

G	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	None	Evolve Ivysaur
	Pokémon Yellow	None	Evolve Ivysaur
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	None	Trade from Generation I
	Pokémon Crystal	None	Trade from Generation I
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	None	Evolve Ivysaur
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Trade
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	None	Transfer from Generation III

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 3 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Ivysaur
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 82		78 - 147	152 - 289
Defense: 83		79 - 148	153 - 291
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 525	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 400.

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Previous	Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip Poisonpowder Razor Leaf	Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip Poisonpowder Sleep Powder Razor Leaf Sweet Scent	Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip Poisonpowder Sleep Powder Razor Leaf Sweet Scent	Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip Poisonpowder Sleep Powder Take Down Razor Leaf Sweet Scent Growth Double Edge
32				Petal Dance
39				Worry Seed
41		Growth	Growth
43	Growth
45				Synthesis
53		Synthesis	Synthesis	Solarbeam
55	Sleep Powder
65	Solarbeam	Solarbeam	Solarbeam

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03	Swords Dance	Curse
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Body Slam
TM09	Take Down		Bullet Seed	Bullet Seed
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12		Sweet Scent
TM13		Snore
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM19		Giga Drain	Giga Drain	Giga Drain
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21	Mega Drain	Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam	Solarbeam	Solarbeam	Solarbeam
TM26			Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM31	Mimic	Mud-Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk
TM36			Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb
TM40		Defense Curl
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM49		Fury Cutter
TM50	Substitute
TM53				Energy Ball
TM58				Endure
TM68				Giga Impact
TM70				Flash
TM75				Swords Dance
TM78				Captivate
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM86				Grass Knot
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM01	Cut	Cut	Cut	Cut
HM04			Strength	Strength
HM05		Flash	Flash
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Amnesia
• Charm
• Curse
• Grasswhistle
• Ingrain
• Leaf Storm
• Light Screen
• Magical Leaf
• Nature Power
• Petal Dance
• Safeguard
• Skull Bash

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

• Body Slam
• Double-Edge
• Mimic
• Substitute
• Swords Dance

In Pokémon Emerald Only:

• Defense Curl
• Endure
• Fury Cutter
• Mud-Slap
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Only:

• Frenzy Plant

Trivia

Origin

Venusaur remembles the dinosaurs of the Triassic period, as do its pre-evolutions Bulbasaur and Ivysaur.

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

• German: Bisaflor - Derives from Bisamratte (musk rat) and Flora.
• French: Florizarre - Comes from a combination of floral and bizzare.
• Korean: 이상해꽃 Isanghaekkoch
• Chinese (Taiwan): 妙蛙花 Mìao Wa Hua
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 奇異花 Qí Yì Hua

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Vine Whip, the fanlisting for Venusaur at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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