Pokémechanics
HeartGold & SoulSilver

#003Venusaur

Species
Seed Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Medium Slow
Height
2.0 m
Weight
100.0 kg
Gender
87.5% ♂ 12.5% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Venusaur

Heartgold
By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.
Soulsilver
It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.

Base stats

EVs: +2 Sp. Atk, +1 Sp. Def

HP80
Attack82
Defense83
Sp. Atk100
Sp. Def100
Speed80
Total525

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Locations

Not found in the wild in this generation. Obtain by evolution, breeding, an event, or transfer from an earlier game.

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.25
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Growl
Status
--
100
40
--
Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.
1Leech Seed
Status
--
90
10
--
Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
1Tackle
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1Vine Whip
Physical
45
100
25
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
3Growl
Status
--
100
40
--
Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.
7Leech Seed
Status
--
90
10
--
Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
9Vine Whip
Physical
45
100
25
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
13Poison Powder
Status
--
75
35
--
Poisons the target.
13Sleep Powder
Status
--
75
15
--
Puts the target to sleep.
15Take Down
Physical
90
85
20
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
20Razor Leaf
Physical
55
95
25
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
23Sweet Scent
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage.
28Growth
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
31Double-Edge
Physical
120
100
15
--
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
32Petal Dance
Special
120
100
10
--
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
39Worry Seed
Status
--
100
10
--
Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.
45Synthesis
Status
--
--
5
--
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
53Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM01Cut
Physical
50
95
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM04Strength
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM06Rock Smash
Physical
40
100
15
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
HM08Rock Climb
Physical
90
85
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
TM05Roar
Status
--
--
20
--
Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM09Bullet Seed
Physical
25
100
30
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM26Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM36Sludge Bomb
Special
90
100
10
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM53Energy Ball
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM86Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Block
Status
--
--
5
--
Prevents the target from leaving battle.
Frenzy Plant
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Headbutt
Physical
70
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Knock Off
Physical
65
100
20
--
Target drops its held item.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Outrage
Physical
120
100
10
--
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
Seed Bomb
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
String Shot
Status
--
95
40
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
Synthesis
Status
--
--
5
--
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
Worry Seed
Status
--
100
10
--
Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet