# Venusaur - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Venusaur builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Venusaur Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/bw/Venusaur)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Venusaur
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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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**: 98.763%
- **Giga Drain**: 91.258%
- **Leech Seed**: 70.099%
- **Synthesis**: 68.680%
- **Hidden Power Electric**: 18.573%
- **Leaf Storm**: 18.540%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 10.230%
- **Growth**: 10.024%
- **Other**: 13.833%

## Common Abilities
- **Chlorophyll**: 68.760%
- **Overgrow**: 31.240%

## Common Items
- **Big Root**: 69.455%
- **Leftovers**: 18.863%
- **Black Sludge**: 11.280%
- **Other**: 0.401%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 77.388%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 60.094%
- **Scizor**: 58.894%
- **Mamoswine**: 58.881%
- **Suicune**: 58.843%
- **Excadrill**: 28.485%

## FAQ for Venusaur in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Venusaur?
The most common moves for Venusaur are Sludge Bomb, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Synthesis. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Venusaur?
Venusaur is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Rotom-Wash, Scizor, Mamoswine. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 68.592% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Venusaur?
Venusaur is most effectively run with the ability **Chlorophyll** (68.760%) and the item **Big Root** (69.455%).

### What is the most common role for Venusaur?
Based on common item usage (Big Root), Venusaur often functions as a **tactical** in the bw-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/bw/Venusaur) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Venusaur
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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