Ivysaur

Ivysaur is a Grass- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Ivysaur has a maximum CP of 1,921. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Ivysaur is Vine Whip and Power Whip.

Ivysaur Stats and Max CP

151 ATK

143 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1921 CP

Lvl 40

1699 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1213 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

970 CP

Lvl 15 Research

728 CP

Ivysaur's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Grass-type

#146

Poison-type

#133

Great League

#801

Ivysaur 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

Vine Whip + Power Whip

Vine Whip

Power Whip

The best Grass-type moveset for Ivysaur is Vine Whip and Power Whip (10.02 DPS, 141.0 TDO). In raids, Ivysaur ranks #146 among Grass-type attackers (D Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

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

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Fast Attacks

Vine Whip650.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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 ↗

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage	13
Energy	7
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	9
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Solar Beam1801005.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
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
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
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 ↗

Damage	180
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	5.0s
Damage window	2.8s - 4.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Ivysaur can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Ivysaur can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Ivysaur CP Chart

At Level 50, Ivysaur maxes out at 1,921 CP. Raid catches are 912 to 970 CP, or 1,141 to 1,213 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 684 to 728 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1921 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	684 CP - 728 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	912 CP - 970 CP
Eggs	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

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Ivysaur’s max CP at every level from 1 to 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

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Ivysaur

Mega Pokémon that boost Ivysaur’s Grass and Poison-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Ivysaur.

Grass

Poison

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#2
Height	1 m
Weight	13 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bulbasaur	25 Candy	Ivysaur
Ivysaur	100 Candy	Venusaur
Venusaur	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	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.

Ivysaur family

Ivysaur’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	1.75 m

Size bounds

Ivysaur's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m1′07″	0.5 m1′08″
XS	0.5 m1′08″	0.75 m2′06″
M	0.75 m2′06″	1.25 m4′01″
XL	1.25 m4′01″	1.5 m4′11″
XXL	1.5 m4′11″	1.75 m5′09″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 23s
Jump Time: 1.5s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 8s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Ivysaur from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Ivysaur

Ivysaur high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Ivysaur. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Ivysaur costumes

A list of Ivysaur costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Ivysaur Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	When the bulb on its back grows large, it appearsto 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. Sunlightalso makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Silver	If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, itis 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Ivysaur in Pokémon GO?

Ivysaur’s best moves are Vine Whip and Power Whip, for 10.02 DPS and 141 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Ivysaur’s strengths and weaknesses?

Grass and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Grass-type moves.

How does Ivysaur perform in Raids?

Ivysaur ranks #146 among Grass-type attackers (D Tier).

Ivysaur ranks #133 among Poison-type attackers (E Tier).

What is Ivysaur’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Ivysaur tops out at 1,699 CP at Level 40 and 1,921 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.

What Mega Pokémon boost Ivysaur?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Ivysaur: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Vine Whip

Power Whip

8.53

10.02

141.0

Vine Whip

Sludge Bomb

8.26

9.71

136.7

Vine Whip

Solar Beam

7.94

9.33

131.3

Razor Leaf

Power Whip

7.83

9.20

129.4

Razor Leaf

Sludge Bomb

7.62

8.96

126.1

Razor Leaf

Solar Beam

7.18

8.45

118.8

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	13
Energy	7
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	9
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	180
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	5.0s
Damage window	2.8s - 4.8s

Damage

180

Energy

100

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

5.0s

Damage window

2.8s - 4.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage

150

Energy

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.1s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1921 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

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

24 CP

75 CP

126 CP

177 CP

229 CP

280 CP

331 CP

383 CP

434 CP

485 CP

534 CP

582 CP

631 CP

679 CP

728 CP

776 CP

825 CP

873 CP

922 CP

970 CP

1019 CP

1068 CP

1116 CP

1165 CP

1213 CP

1262 CP

1310 CP

1359 CP

1407 CP

1456 CP

1480 CP

1505 CP

1529 CP

1553 CP

1577 CP

1602 CP

1626 CP

1650 CP

1674 CP

1699 CP

1720 CP

1742 CP

1764 CP

1786 CP

1808 CP

1830 CP

1853 CP

1875 CP

1898 CP

1921 CP

Pokédex Number

Height

1 m

Weight

13 kg

Region

Generation 1

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 87.5% Male

♀ 12.5% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

10000

Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy

15 Mega Energy

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Bulbasaur

25 Candy

Ivysaur

100 Candy

Venusaur

200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)

Mega Venusaur

XXS

XXL

0.49 m

0.5 m

1 m

1.5 m

1.75 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.49 m1′07″

0.5 m1′08″

0.75 m2′06″

1.25 m4′01″

1.5 m4′11″

XXL

1.5 m4′11″

1.75 m5′09″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Red, Blue

When the bulb on its back grows large, it appearsto 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. Sunlightalso makes the bud on its back grow larger.

Silver

If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, itis 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.

There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.

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.

Ivysaur Stats and Max CP

Ivysaur's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Ivysaur Type Chart

Ivysaur takes increased damage from:

Ivysaur takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Grass

Poison

Evolution Chart

Ivysaur family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Ivysaur

Ivysaur high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Ivysaur in Pokémon GO?

What are Ivysaur’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Ivysaur perform in Raids?

What is Ivysaur’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Ivysaur be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Ivysaur Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Ivysaur?

Overview and stats

Ivysaur Stats and Max CP

Ivysaur's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Ivysaur Type Chart

Ivysaur takes increased damage from:

Ivysaur takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Grass

Poison

Evolution Chart

Ivysaur family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Ivysaur

Ivysaur high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Ivysaur in Pokémon GO?

What are Ivysaur’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Ivysaur perform in Raids?

What is Ivysaur’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Ivysaur be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Ivysaur Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Ivysaur?