Venusaur (#003)
Venusaur (#003) is a Grass/Poison-type Seed Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Venusaur isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Ivysaur at level 32. It evolves from Ivysaur at level 32 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Special (100), and its base stat total of 425 ranks #23 of 151.

The flower on VENUSAUR's back blooms once it has soaked up enough sunlight, so the Pokémon keeps moving to chase the light.
Where to find Venusaur in Pokémon Red
Venusaur isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Ivysaur at level 32.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | #30 of 151 | |
| Attack | 82 | #52 of 151 | |
| Defense | 83 | #39 of 151 | |
| Special | 100 | #19 of 151 | |
| Speed | 80 | #51 of 151 | |
| Total | 425 | #23 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Venusaur
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Bug |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Ice Flying Psychic |
| ½× (resists) | Water Electric Fighting |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Grass |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Start | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| Start | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90% | 10 |
| Start | Vine Whip | Grass | 35 | 100% | 10 |
| 7 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Vine Whip | Grass | 35 | 100% | 10 |
| 22 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75% | 35 |
| 30 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 43 | Growth | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 55 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75% | 15 |
| 65 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Venusaur in Pokémon Red?
Venusaur isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Ivysaur at level 32.
What type is Venusaur?
Venusaur is Grass/Poison type. It takes double damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic.
Does Venusaur evolve?
Venusaur is the final form: it evolves from Ivysaur at level 32.
What moves does Venusaur learn?
Venusaur starts with Tackle, Growl, Leech Seed, and Vine Whip and learns Leech Seed (Lv 7), Vine Whip (Lv 13), Poison Powder (Lv 22), Razor Leaf (Lv 30), Growth (Lv 43), Sleep Powder (Lv 55), and Solar Beam (Lv 65) by leveling up. It can learn 16 TMs and HMs.
What are Venusaur's base stats?
HP 80, Attack 82, Defense 83, Special 100, Speed 80, for a total of 425.