Competitive Information for Ivysaur [Black/White]
Grass / Poison
Abilities:
If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Grass attacks.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Ivysaur? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Ivysaur, the notable Grass and Poison-typed Pokémon! Ivysaur is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Ivysaur below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 232 Hp / 24 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Petal Dance
- Sludge Bomb / Sludge
- Weather Ball
- Round / Echoed Voice
When it comes to single battles, Ivysaur shines as a sensational Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ivysaur's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ivysaur's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Ivysaur's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
◆ Petal Dance is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Ivysaur afterwards).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Sludge is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Echoed Voice is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (power increases when used on consecutive turns).
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Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 210 Hp / 60 Def / 240 SpA
Moveset:
- Venoshock
- Energy Ball
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
Ivysaur stands out as pretty popular Special Tank in single battles. This moveset was constructed to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Ivysaur's offensive stat is 1.5x with grass attacks. With a Black Sludge equipped to it, each turn, if Ivysaur is a poison type, restores 1/16 max hp; loses 1/8 if not.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Ivysaur recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Ivysaur? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 232 Hp / 24 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Petal Dance
- Sludge Bomb / Sludge
- Weather Ball
- Round / Echoed Voice
Ivysaur thrives as a top-notch Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ivysaur's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ivysaur's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Ivysaur's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
◆ Petal Dance is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Ivysaur afterwards).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Sludge is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Echoed Voice is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (power increases when used on consecutive turns).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Ivysaur can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Ivysaur.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Ivysaur can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Ivysaur
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Safeguard + Petal dance
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Sleep Powder, Toxic
Moves that boost Ivysaur's stats
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Growth
- Skull Bash
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Ivysaur
- Frenzy Plant
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Ivysaur in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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