# Venusaur - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Venusaur builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Venusaur Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Venusaur)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Venusaur
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Venusaur.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 98.251%
- **Protect**: 93.138%
- **Sleep Powder**: 90.155%
- **Leaf Storm**: 54.580%
- **Giga Drain**: 28.047%
- **Energy Ball**: 16.308%
- **Other**: 19.520%

## Common Abilities
- **Chlorophyll**: 71.654%
- **Overgrow**: 28.346%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 31.015%
- **Expert Belt**: 30.225%
- **Focus Sash**: 23.904%
- **Black Sludge**: 4.750%
- **Leftovers**: 3.368%
- **Payapa Berry**: 2.446%
- **Other**: 4.291%

## Common Teammates
- **Cresselia**: 39.698%
- **Hitmontop**: 34.263%
- **Weavile**: 30.812%
- **Torkoal**: 30.035%
- **Scizor**: 24.745%
- **Kingdra**: 22.840%

## FAQ for Venusaur in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Venusaur?
The most common moves for Venusaur are Sludge Bomb, Protect, Sleep Powder, Leaf Storm. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Venusaur?
Venusaur is frequently paired with Cresselia, Hitmontop, Weavile, Torkoal. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Venusaur weak to and resistant against?
Venusaur is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Venusaur?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Venusaur?
The top build for Venusaur features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `156/0/0/156/0/196`. This configuration accounts for 19.055% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Venusaur?
Venusaur is most effectively run with the ability **Chlorophyll** (71.654%) and the item **Life Orb** (31.015%).

### What is the most common role for Venusaur?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Venusaur often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Venusaur?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 82 |
| Defense | 83 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Venusaur on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Venusaur) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Venusaur
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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