Venusaur (SV) - Competitive Movesets

Competitive Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Movesets and Strategies for Venusaur

Base Stats for Venusaur

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.

Evolutions / Family:
Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur

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Weakness Chart for Grass/Poison-type:

Bug

Dark

Dragon

Electric

Fairy

Fighting

Fire

Flying

Ghost

0.5x

2x

Grass

Ground

Ice

Normal

Poison

Psychic

Rock

Steel

Water

0.25x

2x

0.5x

¼x

½x

2x

4x

Movesets for Singles

Looking for a competitive moveset for Venusaur? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!

Venusaur is here! This exceptional Pokémon is Grass and Poison-typed and ready to shine! Venusaur is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Venusaur below and optimize your gameplay!

Species: Venusaur
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Petal Blizzard / Seed Bomb
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Poison Jab
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum

Physical Sweeper Venusaur (Chlorophyll)

For single battles, Venusaur is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Venusaur's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Venusaur's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Venusaur's speed is doubled during sunny weather. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage.

◆ Petal Blizzard is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Venusaur's last move failed).

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Species: Venusaur
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Petal Dance / Leaf Storm
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Weather Ball
- Earth Power

Special Sweeper Venusaur (Chlorophyll)

Venusaur stands out as an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Venusaur's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Venusaur's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Venusaur'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 Venusaur afterwards).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Venusaur's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).

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Movesets for Doubles

Need a strong doubles moveset for Venusaur? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!

Species: Venusaur
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Petal Blizzard
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off / Double-Edge

Doubles Physical Sweeper Venusaur (Chlorophyll)

When it comes to double battles, Venusaur shines as an awesome Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using lethal physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Venusaur's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Venusaur's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Venusaur's speed is doubled during sunny weather. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage.

◆ Razor Leaf is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Petal Blizzard is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).

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Species: Venusaur
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Petal Dance / Leaf Storm
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Weather Ball
- Earth Power

Doubles Special Sweeper Venusaur (Chlorophyll)

Venusaur stands out as a distinguished Special Sweeper in double battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Venusaur's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Venusaur's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Venusaur'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 Venusaur afterwards).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Venusaur's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).

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Terastal Phenomenon

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.

There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.

The most recommended Terastral Type for Venusaur is: Water, Rock, Fire or Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Grass or Poison ) could also prove beneficial.

Select a Tera-type:

Bug

Dark

Dragon

Electric

Fairy

Fighting

Fire

Flying

Ghost

Grass

Ground

Ice

Normal

Poison

Psychic

Rock

Steel

Water

Teratype Water moveset for Venusaur

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Movepool

Want to know what moves Venusaur can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Venusaur.

Combo List

These are a list of several common move combinations Venusaur can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Venusaur

Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Sunny day + Growth
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Sleep Powder, Toxic

Moves that boost Venusaur's stats

Amnesia
Curse
Growth
Swords Dance
Trailblaze

Most notable and possible best moves for Venusaur

Earthquake
Frenzy Plant
Knock Off
Protect
Rest
Toxic

Common Effort Values for Venusaur in Scarlet and Violet

Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
Optimize Venusaur's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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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Competitive Information for Venusaur [Scarlet/Violet]

Movesets for Singles

Movesets for Doubles

Terastal Phenomenon

Teratype Bug moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Dark moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Dragon moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Electric moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Fairy moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Fighting moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Fire moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Flying moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Ghost moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Grass moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Ground moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Ice moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Normal moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Poison moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Psychic moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Rock moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Steel moveset for Venusaur

Teratype Water moveset for Venusaur

Movepool

Combo List

Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Venusaur

Moves that boost Venusaur's stats

Most notable and possible best moves for Venusaur

Common Effort Values for Venusaur in Scarlet and Violet

Usage Data

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