Pokémon Go Mega Venusaur counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

Mega Venusaur, the Mega Evolved form of the Seed Pokémon, Venusaur, is available in Pokémon Go. As the first Pokémon in the Mega Pokédex, Mega Venusaur holds a special place in Trainers’ hearts. Despite being outclassed by Mega Sceptile, it can still deliver substantial damage when needed. If you don’t have one, make sure to catch it when the opportunity arises!

Like all Mega Evolutions, Mega Venusaur cannot be caught directly. Instead, players must defeat it in Mega Raids to gather enough Mega Venusaur Energy for its temporary evolution. Below, you’ll find information on Mega Venusaur’s counters and weaknesses to aid you in Pokémon Go. Remember, you need to have a Venusaur in your Pokémon storage to perform its Mega Evolution.

Mega Venusaur Counters and Weaknesses

The quickest way to accumulate Mega Venusaur Energy is by defeating it in a Mega Raid. Here are Mega Venusaur’s counters and weaknesses:

• Types: Grass and Poison-type
• Weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type attacks
• Resistances: Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Water-type attacks
• Super Resistance: Grass-type attacks
• Mega Counters: Mega Rayquaza is the top counter against its Flying-type weaknesses, followed by Mega Charizard Y and Mega Blaziken.
• Non-Mega Counters: The Shadow version of Mewtwo or any Flying/Fire/Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon (such as Moltres, Reshiram, Latios, etc.) can be highly effective. Regular Pokémon options include Rayquaza, Mewtwo, Reshiram, Heatran, Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound, or Moltres.
• Number of Trainers Required: At least three Trainers with fully optimal Level 40 counters are necessary to defeat Mega Venusaur; aim for seven for a smoother battle.
• Tactics: Utilize any Legendary Pokémon that exploit Mega Venusaur’s weaknesses in your party.

Mega Venusaur CP

Here are the CP levels relevant for battling Mega Venusaur and catching a Venusaur afterward:

• Mega Venusaur Raid CP: 39,235 CP
• CP Range for Catching Venusaur: 2026 to 2113 CP
• Weather Boost (Sunny/Cloudy): 2533 to 2641 CP

Best Mega Venusaur Moveset

Mega Venusaur may not be the top choice for either of its types anymore, as it falls behind Mega Sceptile for Grass and is surpassed by Mega Gengar and Mega Beedrill for Poison. However, having Mega Venusaur as a backup Grass-type mega can still be beneficial.

The optimal moveset for Mega Venusaur in Pokémon Go includes Vine Whip (Fast) and Frenzy Plant (Legacy Charged). Since this setup is not particularly useful in PvP, you can conserve resources and focus on powering up your Mega Venusaur.

Available Moves

Fast Moves:

• Razor Leaf (Grass)
• Vine Whip (Grass)

Charged Moves:

• Petal Blizzard (Grass)
• Sludge Bomb (Poison)
• Solar Beam (Grass)

Legacy Charged Move:

• Frenzy Plant (Grass)

About Venusaur

Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon, is notable as the final evolution of the first Pokémon in the Pokédex. It has a design that resembles a combination of a dinosaur and a dog carrying a palm tree on its back, making it visually appealing.

To learn more about Venusaur’s growth, here are the official Pokédex entries:

• Bulbasaur: ‘For some time after its birth, it uses the nutrients that are packed into the seed on its back in order to grow.’
• Ivysaur: ‘The more sunlight Ivysaur bathes in, the more strength wells up within it, allowing the bud on its back to grow larger.’
• Venusaur: ‘While it basks in the sun, it can convert the light into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.’
• Mega Venusaur: ‘By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.’

For those who appreciate shiny Pokémon, shiny Venusaur was released in March 2018, meaning that Mega Venusaur also has a shiny variant available in the game, showcasing a stunning golden appearance.

Good luck in your quest to defeat Mega Venusaur in Pokémon Go!