Venusaur vs Meganium
Venusaur and Meganium have the same base stat total (525), they have the same Speed (132 at Level 50), and Venusaur’s Poison moves hit Meganium for 2×, while Meganium’s own types do only ¼× to Venusaur.
Grass-type starter finals from Kanto and Johto.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Venusaur | Meganium |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 80 |
| Attack | 82 | 82 |
| Defense | 83 | 100 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 100 (higher) | 83 |
| Sp. Def | 100 | 100 |
| Speed | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 525 | 525 |
| Bulk | 263 | 280 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Venusaur has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 83), hits Meganium for 2× with its Poison moves, and resists Meganium’s own-type moves (¼× at best), but Meganium has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (280 vs 263).
Venusaur is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 83)
- hits Meganium for 2× with its Poison moves
- resists Meganium’s own-type moves (¼× at best)
Meganium is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (280 vs 263)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Venusaur: Overgrow, Chlorophyll; Meganium: Overgrow, Leaf Guard), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Venusaur and Meganium both reach 132 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Venusaur | Meganium |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 80 | 80 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 132 | 132 |
Type matchup, both ways
Venusaur (Grass/Poison) attacking Meganium
Grass ½×, Poison 2×. Using only its own types, Venusaur hits Meganium for ½× with Grass moves (not very effective) and 2× with Poison moves (super effective).
Meganium (Grass) attacking Venusaur
Grass ¼×. Using only its own type, Meganium hits Venusaur for ¼× with Grass moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Venusaur: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective).
- Meganium: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Venusaur
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Chlorophyll (hidden ability). Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Meganium
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Leaf Guard (hidden ability). Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Size, generation and evolution
Venusaur is taller (2 m vs 1.8 m for Meganium), and Meganium is heavier (100.5 kg vs 100 kg for Venusaur).
| Detail | Venusaur | Meganium |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2 m | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 100 kg | 100.5 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur | Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium |
Venusaur (#0003) is a Grass/Poison-type Seed Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur.
Meganium (#0154) is a Grass-type Herb Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium.
Keep exploring
- Open Venusaur and Meganium in the Compare tool
- Venusaur and Meganium Pokédex pages
- Grass/Poison weaknesses · Grass type
- Speed tiers