Ultra League PvP guide
Venusaur (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Venusaur (Shadow) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #255. Its recommended PvP moveset is Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant and Sludge.
Ultra League
#255
Situational
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 (SHADOW)
Is Venusaur (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venusaur (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #255.
Venusaur (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #259 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #432.
Venusaur (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #432 | 76.8 | Vine Whip, Frenzy Plant, Sludge |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #255 | 80.8 | Vine Whip, Frenzy Plant, Sludge |
| Master League | #259 | 56.5 | Vine Whip, Frenzy Plant, Sludge |
Best Moveset for Venusaur (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant and Sludge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Venusaur (Shadow) 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
Venusaur (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Venusaur (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Jellicent864
- Feraligatr823
- Florges764
- Virizion647
- Empoleon525
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight168
- Tinkaton292
- Mimikyu303
- Snorlax322
Venusaur (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Venusaur (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Venusaur (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Venusaur (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
50% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ratings are shown from Venusaur (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Venusaur (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Venusaur (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Venusaur (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Venusaur (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Venusaur (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Venusaur (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Venusaur (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Venusaur (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Venusaur (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Venusaur (Shadow) 0/14/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 121.2
- Defense
- 124.3
- HP
- 123
Ultra League
Venusaur (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 39
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 156.1
- Defense
- 160.1
- HP
- 160
Master League
Venusaur (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,075
- Attack
- 179
- Defense
- 171.4
- HP
- 172
Venusaur (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Venusaur (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Venusaur (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Venusaur (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Grass typing · Same Vine Whip fast move · Ultra League #330
Same Grass / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #169
Same Grass / Poison typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #153
More PoGoCoach tools
Venusaur (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Venusaur (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venusaur (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant and Sludge.
Is Venusaur (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Venusaur (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #255.
What counters Venusaur (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Tinkaton and Mimikyu are among the strongest current counters to Venusaur (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Venusaur (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Venusaur (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).