Venusaur Pokémon GO is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Venusaur can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Venusaur Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Can Venusaur Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Venusaur is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Venusaur Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Venusaur has been obtainable through wild encounters, Raid Battles, research encounters, evolution and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Venusaur Pokémon GO
IvysaurVenusaurVenusaur evolves from Ivysaur using 100 Candy. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Venusaur Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Venusaur is weak against Fire, Flying, Ice and Psychic attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Venusaur.
Venusaur resists Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass and Water attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Venusaur Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Venusaur.
Venusaur Pokémon GO Moves
Venusaur can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip |
| Charged Moves | Sludge Bomb, Petal Blizzard, Solar Beam, Sludge |
| Elite Charged Moves | Frenzy Plant |
Elite moves are not normally available from a standard TM. When an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM is required, it is worth checking the exact battle format and current meta before using such a limited item.
Can Venusaur Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Venusaur can Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur in Pokémon GO. The first Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy.
How to Get Venusaur in Pokémon GO
Venusaur is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Venusaur Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Venusaur is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 3 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Venusaur is not appearing frequently.
Is Venusaur Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Venusaur Pokémon GO when it is available. Its Shiny form gives collectors another target and the family also connects to Mega Evolution. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Venusaur depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Venusaur
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Venusaur Pokédex. The Venusaur Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
