Vine Whip + Power Whip
Ivysaur's best Grass-type moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip, with 10.02 DPS and 141.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Ivysaur ranks #145 (D Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
Ivysaur
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Ivysaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,699 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Ivysaur Stats and Max CP
151 ATK
143 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1921 CPLvl 40
1699 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
1213 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
970 CPLvl 15 Research
728 CPIvysaur's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Read meta analysisIvysaur Type Chart
Ivysaur takes increased damage from:
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Ice160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Ivysaur takes reduced damage from:
Grass39.1%
Electric62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Water62.5%Ivysaur best moveset
| 1. |  Vine Whip | Power Whip | 8.53 | 10.02 | 141.0 |
| 2. | Vine Whip |  Sludge Bomb | 8.26 | 9.71 | 136.7 |
| 3. | Vine Whip | Solar Beam | 7.94 | 9.33 | 131.3 |
| 4. | Razor Leaf | Power Whip | 7.83 | 9.20 | 129.4 |
| 5. | Razor Leaf | Sludge Bomb | 7.62 | 8.96 | 126.1 |
| 6. | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 7.18 | 8.45 | 118.8 |
Fast Attacks
- Vine Whip
6
5
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Water
- 62.5%
Poison
Bug
Steel
Fire
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 5 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 5 Energy 8 Effects Vine Whip has no special effects.See Vine Whip details page ↗ - Razor Leaf1371.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Steel
- Fire
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 13 Energy 7 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s Trainer Battles Damage 9 Energy 4 Effects Razor Leaf has no special effects.See Razor Leaf details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Solar Beam1801005.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Steel
- Fire
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 180 Energy 100 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 5.0s Damage window 2.8s - 4.8s Trainer Battles Damage 150 Energy 80 Effects Solar Beam has no special effects.See Solar Beam details page ↗ - Power Whip90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Steel
- Fire
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.1s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Effects Power Whip has no special effects.See Power Whip details page ↗ - Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Grass
Fairy
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Ground
- Rock
Ghost
- 39.1%
- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Sludge Bomb has no special effects.See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Ivysaur's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Ivysaur's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Ivysaur has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Ivysaur CP Chart
Ivysaur reaches a maximum of 1,699 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 912–970 CP, rising to 1,141–1,213 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 684–728 CP.
 Max CP | 1699 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 684 CP - 728 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 912 CP - 970 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 912 CP - 970 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1141 CP - 1213 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Ivysaur Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 CP | 2 | 75 CP | 3 | 126 CP |
| 4 | 177 CP | 5 | 229 CP | 6 | 280 CP |
| 7 | 331 CP | 8 | 383 CP | 9 | 434 CP |
| 10 | 485 CP | 11 | 534 CP | 12 | 582 CP |
| 13 | 631 CP | 14 | 679 CP | 15 | 728 CP |
| 16 | 776 CP | 17 | 825 CP | 18 | 873 CP |
| 19 | 922 CP | 20 | 970 CP | 21 | 1019 CP |
| 22 | 1068 CP | 23 | 1116 CP | 24 | 1165 CP |
| 25 | 1213 CP | 26 | 1262 CP | 27 | 1310 CP |
| 28 | 1359 CP | 29 | 1407 CP | 30 | 1456 CP |
| 31 | 1480 CP | 32 | 1505 CP | 33 | 1529 CP |
| 34 | 1553 CP | 35 | 1577 CP | 36 | 1602 CP |
| 37 | 1626 CP | 38 | 1650 CP | 39 | 1674 CP |
| 40 | 1699 CP | 41 | 1720 CP | 42 | 1742 CP |
| 43 | 1764 CP | 44 | 1786 CP | 45 | 1808 CP |
| 46 | 1830 CP | 47 | 1853 CP | 48 | 1875 CP |
| 49 | 1898 CP | 50 | 1921 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #2 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Bulbasaur |
|  Ivysaur |
| Ivysaur |
|  Venusaur |
| Venusaur |
|  Mega Venusaur |
- Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur which costs 25 Candy.
- Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur which costs 100 Candy.
- Venusaur can transform into Mega Venusaur through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
Mega Pokémon that boost Ivysaur
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ivysaur's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ivysaur.
Grass
Poison
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Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Ivysaur Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Ivysaur from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Ivysaur in Pokémon GO.
Ivysaur family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ivysaur in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaur
Dynamax Bulbasaur
Dynamax Ivysaur
Dynamax Venusaur
Gigantamax VenusaurMega Venusaur
Shadow Bulbasaur
Shadow Ivysaur
Shadow VenusaurSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.49 m | 0.5 m | 1 m | 1.5 m | 1.75 m |
Ivysaur's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Ivysaur in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.49 m | 0.5 m |
| 1′07″ | 1′08″ | |
| XS | 0.5 m | 1 m |
| 1′08″ | 3′03″ | |
| M | 0.75 m | 1.25 m |
| 2′06″ | 4′01″ | |
| XL | 1.25 m | 1.5 m |
| 4′01″ | 4′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.5 m | 1.75 m |
| 4′11″ | 5′09″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 23s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 8s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Ivysaur
Regular Ivysaur
Shiny IvysaurIvysaur high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Ivysaur. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Ivysaur Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Yellow | The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. |
| Gold | Exposure to sun light adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
| Silver | If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. |
| Crystal | The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | There is a bud on this POKéMON’s back. To support its weight, IVYSAUR’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. |
| Emerald | To support its bulb, IVYSAUR’s legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower. |
| FireRed | There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower. |
| LeafGreen | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom. |
| HeartGold | Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
| SoulSilver | If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. |
| X | There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower. |
| Y | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | There is a bud on this Pokémon’s back. To support its weight, Ivysaur’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. |
| Sword | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Shield | Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
List of Ivysaur costumes
A list of Ivysaur costumes available in Pokémon GO.
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SPRING_2020_NOEVOLVE ✨Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ivysaur’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon, Ivysaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves.
What are the best moves for Ivysaur in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Ivysaur in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Power Whip. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.022 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 140.998.
How does Ivysaur perform in Raids?
Ivysaur's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Ivysaur rank as a Grass-type attacker?
Ivysaur is a D-Tier Grass-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
How does Ivysaur rank as a Poison-type attacker?
Ivysaur is an E-Tier Poison-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Ivysaur?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Ivysaur: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.
What is Ivysaur’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Ivysaur’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1699 CP and 1921 CP at Level 50.
Can Ivysaur be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Ivysaur can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Ivysaur Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Ivysaur can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.