Ultra League PvP guide
Venusaur Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Venusaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #216. Its recommended PvP moveset is Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant and Sludge.
Ultra League
#216
Viable pick
Type
Grass/Poison
Best Fast Move
Vine Whip
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,075
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT VENUSAUR
Is Venusaur Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venusaur is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #216.
Venusaur is also a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #268 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #424.
Venusaur PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #424 | 77.1 | Vine Whip, Frenzy Plant, Sludge |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #216 | 81.7 | Vine Whip, Frenzy Plant, Sludge |
| Master League | #268 | 55.8 | Vine Whip, Frenzy Plant, Sludge |
Best Moveset for Venusaur in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Venusaur is Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant and Sludge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Venusaur in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Venusaur PvP Move Counts
Vine Whip → Frenzy Plant
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Vine Whip → Sludge
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Venusaur Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Venusaur wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr858
- Florges827
- Virizion707
- Empoleon572
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight155
- Skeledirge255
- Snorlax346
- Tinkaton410
- Melmetal438
Venusaur Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Venusaur's Grass/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- electric0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Venusaur in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Venusaur in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Venusaur's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
42% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
55% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ratings are shown from Venusaur's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Venusaur.
Best Teammates for Venusaur in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Venusaur should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Venusaur's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Venusaur's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Venusaur
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/11 | 1,498 | 21 | 1,852,646 |
| #2 | 0/12/13 | 1,498 | 21 | 1,849,307 | |
| #3 | 0/15/10 | 1,498 | 21 | 1,846,636 | |
| #4 | 0/10/15 | 1,498 | 21 | 1,845,671 | |
| #5 | 3/15/14 | 1,499 | 20.5 | 1,844,968 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,499 | 39 | 3,998,902 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 2,498 | 39.5 | 3,993,139 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 2,499 | 38.5 | 3,989,886 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,498 | 39.5 | 3,987,982 | |
| #5 | 0/10/15 | 2,497 | 40 | 3,986,734 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,075 | 50 | 5,277,241 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,061 | 50 | 5,252,465 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,068 | 50 | 5,251,372 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,068 | 50 | 5,246,560 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,046 | 50 | 5,227,690 |
Venusaur Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venusaur (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 1/15/15 | 100.00% | 1,089 at L15 | 1,498 at L15 | 9441,498 1/15/15#1 · L13 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #488 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/15/9 | 100.00% | 1,815 at L25.5 | 2,499 at L25.5 | 1,6722,499 0/15/9#1 · L23.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #316 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 3,075 at L50 | 4,181 at L50 | 3,0754,231 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #129 |
Venusaur Stats in Pokémon GO
Venusaur's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Venusaur 0/14/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 121.2
- Defense
- 124.3
- HP
- 123
Ultra League
Venusaur 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 39
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 156.1
- Defense
- 160.1
- HP
- 160
Master League
Venusaur 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,075
- Attack
- 179
- Defense
- 171.4
- HP
- 172
Venusaur (Mega)
Venusaur (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Venusaur (Mega) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 125.2
- Defense
- 135
- HP
- 106
Ultra League
Venusaur (Mega) 0/15/9 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 162.6
- Defense
- 176.1
- HP
- 134
Master League
Venusaur (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,181
- Attack
- 215.1
- Defense
- 219.3
- HP
- 172
Venusaur Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Venusaur in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Grass typing · Same Vine Whip fast move · Ultra League #222
Shares Grass typing · Same Vine Whip fast move · Ultra League #228
Same Grass / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #169
Same Grass / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #153
Shares Grass typing · Same Vine Whip fast move · Ultra League #330
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Venusaur Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Venusaur in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venusaur's recommended PvP moveset is Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant and Sludge.
Is Venusaur good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venusaur is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #216.
What counters Venusaur in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Skeledirge and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Venusaur in Ultra League.
What is Venusaur weak to in Pokémon GO?
Venusaur is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).