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Shadow Venusaur

Shadow Venusaur (Shadow)Grass Poison
  • sunny
  • cloudy
Shadow Venusaur is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Venusaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,720 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Venusaur Stats and Max CP

198 ATK
189 DEF
190 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3075 CP
Lvl 40
2720 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1943 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1554 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1166 CP

Shadow Venusaur's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Venusaur PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Armed with Frenzy Plant, Shadow Venusaur deals higher damage than even Mega Venusaur but on the flip side, it's quite frail. That said, it's a great Pokémon if you're looking for high-octane Grass-type DPS. So if you're lucky enough to have a high IV Shadow, particularly with 15 ATK, it is worth the investment and the Elite Charged TM. But bear in mind that Mega Venusaur is overall better. 🍃

⚔️ Raids

Even though Shadow Venusaur technically does more raw damage than Mega Venusaur, the latter has an ace up its sleeve: Mega Boost. Add the oodles of extra bulk, and Mega Venusaur owns the overall performance aspect. 📈

🛡️ Gyms

On top of losing bulk (0.833x) due to the Shadow effect, the Grass/Poison-type Venusaur also has four weaknesses (Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic), each of which houses absolute powerhouses. Using Shadow Venusaur isn't the best bet for Gym defense. 👎

💎 The best PvE moves for Shadow Venusaur are Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant.

Shadow Venusaur PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Shadow Venusaur is a strong addition to the Great League meta, grabbing wins against several Water, Ground, Fairy, and Electric types. Due to its Poison typing, it is also able to trouble other Grass types. It is a formidable Pokémon that doesn't go down without robbing the opponent off a shield or considerable HP. ✌️

🟡 Ultra League

The Ultra League is Shadow Venusaur’s strongest showing, using its boosted damage and strong moveset to take down many targets, including the ever-present Water types, Electric types like Ampharos and Bellibolt, Clefable, Fighting types like Annihilape, Primeape, and Pangoro, major threats like Cresselia, Steelix, and Zygarde Complete. 👀

This is quite an interesting résumé of wins and pairing Shadow Venusaur with a Dragon killer solidifies its worth in your UL team(s). 💪

🟣 Master League

Shadow Venusaur boasts some impressive wins in the Master League against Water, Ground, and Fairy types. However, its Grass-type damage is resisted by the usual Dragon and Steel types in the meta.

So just like the Ultra League, Shadow Venusaur can be run in the Master League if you're able to create anti-Dragon and anti-Steel teammates. But its inconsistency usually ends up making it an afterthought. Use Zarude or Tapu Bulu.

💎 The best PvP moves for Shadow Venusaur are Vine Whip, Frenzy Plant and Sludge Bomb.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#160
GrassGrass-type
#9
PoisonPoison-type
#28
Great LeagueGreat League
#432
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#255
Master LeagueMaster League
#259

Shadow Venusaur Type Chart

Shadow Venusaur takes increased damage from:Shadow Venusaur takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Shadow Venusaur takes reduced damage from:Shadow Venusaur takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Venusaur best moveset

Moves

Vine Whip + Frenzy Plant

Grass
GrassVine Whip
GrassFrenzy Plant
Shadow Venusaur's best Grass-type moveset is Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant, with 16.62 DPS and 304.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Venusaur ranks #9 (S Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
1.GrassVine WhipGrassFrenzy Plant14.6816.62304.8
2.GrassRazor LeafGrassFrenzy Plant13.5815.38282.0
3.GrassVine WhipPoisonSludge Bomb13.2915.05276.0
4.GrassVine WhipGrassSolar Beam12.9914.72269.8
5.GrassRazor LeafPoisonSludge Bomb12.4614.12259.0
6.GrassVine WhipGrassPetal Blizzard12.1413.75252.2
7.GrassRazor LeafGrassSolar Beam12.0013.60249.4
8.GrassVine WhipPoisonSludge11.7213.28243.5
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Fast Attacks

  • GrassVine Whip650.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Vine Whip
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

    Effects
    Vine Whip has no special effects.
    See Vine Whip details page ↗
  • GrassRazor Leaf1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Razor Leaf
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy4

    Effects
    Razor Leaf has no special effects.
    See Razor Leaf details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • GrassFrenzy Plant *100502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Frenzy Plant
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Frenzy Plant has no special effects.
    See Frenzy Plant details page ↗
  • GrassPetal Blizzard1101002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Petal Blizzard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Petal Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Petal Blizzard details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Sludge has no special effects.
    See Sludge details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
    See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Venusaur's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Venusaur'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 Shadow Venusaur has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Venusaur CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Venusaur reaches a maximum of 2,720 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,423–1,554 CP, rising to 1,779–1,943 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,110–1,166 CP.

Max CPMax CP2720 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1110 CP - 1166 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1480 CP - 1554 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1423 CP - 1554 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1779 CP - 1943 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Shadow Venusaur Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
138 CP2120 CP3202 CP
4284 CP5366 CP6449 CP
7531 CP8613 CP9695 CP
10777 CP11855 CP12932 CP
131010 CP141088 CP151166 CP
161243 CP171321 CP181399 CP
191476 CP201554 CP211632 CP
221710 CP231787 CP241865 CP
251943 CP262021 CP272098 CP
282176 CP292254 CP302332 CP
312370 CP322409 CP332448 CP
342487 CP352526 CP362565 CP
372603 CP382642 CP392681 CP
402720 CP412755 CP422789 CP
432824 CP442859 CP452895 CP
462931 CP472966 CP483002 CP
493039 CP503075 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#3
Height2 m
Weight100 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
BulbasaurBulbasaur
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
IvysaurIvysaur
IvysaurIvysaur
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
VenusaurVenusaur
VenusaurVenusaur
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Venusaur (Mega)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.
How to purify Shadow Venusaur
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Venusaur

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Venusaur's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Venusaur.

Grass Grass

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

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

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Venusaur Candy360 Shadow Venusaur Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Venusaur Candy12 Shadow Venusaur Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Venusaur Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Venusaur Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Venusaur Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Venusaur Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Venusaur Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Venusaur Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Venusaur Candy-

Shadow Venusaur Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Venusaur from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Venusaur in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Venusaur family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Venusaur in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

BulbasaurBulbasaur
IvysaurIvysaur
VenusaurVenusaur
Dynamax Bulbasaur (Dynamax)Dynamax Bulbasaur
Dynamax Ivysaur (Dynamax)Dynamax Ivysaur
Dynamax Venusaur (Dynamax)Dynamax Venusaur
Gigantamax Venusaur (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Venusaur
Mega Venusaur (Mega)Mega Venusaur
Shadow Bulbasaur (Shadow)Shadow Bulbasaur
Shadow Ivysaur (Shadow)Shadow Ivysaur
Shadow Venusaur (Shadow)Shadow Venusaur

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer4s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Venusaur

Shadow Venusaur high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Venusaur. 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

Shadow Venusaur Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Venusaur Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueThe plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
YellowThe flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
GoldBy spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun's rays, it fills its body with power.
SilverIt is able to con­ vert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
CrystalAs it warms it­ self and absorbs the sunlight, its flower petals release a pleasant fragrance.
Ruby, SapphireThere is a large flower on VENUSAUR’s back. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower’s aroma soothes the emotions of people.
EmeraldVENUSAUR’s flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower’s aroma soothes the emotions of people.
FireRedA bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
LeafGreenIts plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
HeartGoldBy spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.
SoulSilverIt is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.
XBy spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.
YAfter a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireThere is a large flower on Venusaur’s back. The flower is said to take on vivid colors if it gets plenty of nutrition and sunlight. The flower’s aroma soothes the emotions of people.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!The flower on its back catches the sun’s rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.
SwordIts plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
ShieldA bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.

List of Shadow Venusaur costumes

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A list of Shadow Venusaur costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Venusaur’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon, Shadow Venusaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Venusaur in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Venusaur in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.624 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 304.824.

How does Shadow Venusaur perform in Raids?

Shadow Venusaur is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Venusaur rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Shadow Venusaur is an S-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #9 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Shadow Venusaur rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Shadow Venusaur is a B-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #28 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Venusaur?

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

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

Shadow Venusaur’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2720 CP and 3075 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Venusaur be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Venusaur can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Venusaur Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Venusaur cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.