Venusaur (フシギバナ, Fushigibana^?, Fushigibana in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. The purpose of Venusaur in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[15] Venusaur artwork by Ken Sugimori. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Ivysaur ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Charmander , Hitokage in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Ivysaur ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Charmander , Hitokage in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ivysaur ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A ripe red jalapeño cut open to show the seeds For other uses, see Seed (disambiguation). ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre (or meter, see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Shiny Pokémon be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, mainly in Japan, but also by Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... Since Pokémon Crystal, trainers in the video games can be male or female. ...

Venusaur are famous for evolving from Bulbasaur, one of the three species of Pokémon players can choose from at the start of their adventure in Pokémon Red and Blue (and their remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen). Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

The name Venusaur is most likely a portmanteau of "Venus" (from the Venus flytrap) and the Greek word "sauros", meaning "lizard" (as in the word "dinosaur"). Its Japanese name, Fushigibana, can be construed as a combination of the words mystery or miracle (不思議, fushigi^?) and flower (花, hana^?). Venusaur are large, reptilian animals that walk on all fours. Like its predecessors, Bulbasaur and Ivysaur, Venusaur have a plant on their backs. The name Venusaur refers to the species as a whole, as well as individual specimens in the games, anime and manga. It evoles from an Ivysaur and before that, a Bulbasaur. Look up portmanteau word in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Binomial name Dionaea muscipula Sol. ... For other uses, see Lizard (disambiguation). ... Orders & Suborders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Thyreophora Ornithopoda Marginocephalia Dinosaurs were vertebrate animals that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for over 160 million years, first appearing approximately 230 million years ago. ... A Phalaenopsis flower Rudbeckia fulgida A flower, (<Old French flo(u)r<Latin florem<flos), also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). ... Subclasses Anapsida Diapsida Synonyms Reptilia Laurenti, 1768 Reptiles are tetrapods and amniotes, animals whose embryos are surrounded by an amniotic membrane, and members of the class Sauropsida. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Ivysaur ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Ivysaur ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

Biological characteristics

At this stage of its development, the plant has bloomed into an enormous flower (vaguely resembling a Rafflesia) which Venusaur use to collect energy from sunlight, giving off a pleasant fragrance in the process. Because of this, Venusaur usually move around in an effort to follow the sun; they are more powerful in summer when they are able to absorb more sunlight. The fragrance emitted from its brilliantly-colored flower becalms foes in battle, as well as humans. Species See text. ... The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. ...

Venusaur grow in numbers more rapidly near the warmer and comforting atmosphered places of the world. Venusaur are known to rarely be seen unless seen as the leader of a herd.^[1]

The female's flower contains what appears to be a seed, presumably the seed to be planted on its Bulbasaur offspring.^[2] Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

Role

Pokémon video games

Venusaur can only be obtained in the games by evolving an Ivysaur (evolves to Venusaur at level 32), which in turn can only be obtained by evolving a Bulbasaur (evolves at level 16). Therefore, the availability of Bulbasaur, which are not found in the wild, dictates the availability of Venusaur. Venusaur have high special stats with the rest of their stats being about average.

Venusaur also have minor cameos in the Super Smash Bros. series; first in Super Smash Bros., as one of the Pokémon that would appear in the Saffron City stage, using Razor Leaf on nearby players,^[3] and as one of several Pokémon which may emerge from thrown Poké balls, attacking surrounding players with Earthquake, in Super Smash Bros. Melee.^[4] Super Smash Bros. ... Super Smash Bros. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... Super Smash Bros. ...

Pokémon anime

The clone Venusaur as featured in Pokémon: The First Movie.

The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games follow (with the exception of Pokémon Yellow, a game based on the anime storyline). The anime follows the quest of the main character, Ash Ketchum^[5]—a Pokémon Master in training—as he and several other companions^[5] travel around the fictitious Pokémon World along with their Pokémon partners, including Pikachu. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – April 20, 2007/June 4, 2007 – No. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Film is a term that encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of film as an art form, and the motion picture industry. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ...

In the first season, Ash and company come across a secret garden where Bulbasaur evolve into Ivysaur in Episode 51, "Bulbasaur’s Mysterious Garden". A Venusaur protects this garden against everything except evolving Bulbasaur and Ivysaur. Drake, the Orange League champion, used a Venusaur against his battle against Ash, but it was defeated by Ash's Tauros. In the Advanced Challenge season, there is an episode titled "Grass Hysteria", which involves a Venusaur guarding a forest of Grass Pokémon. It accepts Ash and May, and later encourages a Bulbasaur to join May. In a contest in hoenn a Venusaur was defeated by May's Combusken. Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... Tauros , Kentauros) are one of the 386 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

In Pokémon: The First Movie, Mewtwo had cloned a Bulbasaur which had since evolved into a Venusaur and is used (along with clones of Charizard and Blastoise) to defeat the trainers it has invited to its island in battle. Mewtwo and the clones eventually give up on conquest and retire to an undisclosed location, but they reappear in the sequel, Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns. Mewtwo ) is one of the 493 Pokémon fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Charizard , Lizardon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Blastoise , Kamex in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Noland was seen with a Venusaur in Numero Uno Articuno. Articuno , Freezer in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In "Ka Boom With A View", the fifth Frontier Brain Ash battles has a Venusaur. It manages to defeat Ash's Heracross, but is defeated by Swellow. Heracross , Heracros in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Swellow (オオスバメ Oosubame in Japanese, Schwalboss in German and Heledelle in French) is a fictional character from the Pokémon Franchise. ...

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Venusaur in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set).

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game similar in goal to a Pokémon battle in the video game series; players must use cards (with individual strengths and weaknesses) in an attempt to defeat their opponent by "knocking out" all of his cards.^[6] The game was first published in North America by Wizards of the Coast in 1999, until Nintendo USA started publishing the series in 2003.^[7] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Rare Candy illustration found in the trading card game The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first introduced to North America in 1999, and in Japan at an earlier date (exact date unknown). ... Collectible card games (CCGs), also called trading card games (TCGs) or customizable card games (a phrase specific to two Decipher, Inc. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is a publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. ... Pokémon USA, Inc is an American industry that distributes products for Pokémon gaming & anime. ...

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Venusaur cards have been released (always in the limited frequency called "Rare") in the Base Set (included in Base Set 2 and the Legendary Collection), Gym Challenge (as Erika’s Venusaur), Expedition (2 normal cards and a rare holographic version), EX: FireRed and LeafGreen (as Venusaur EX), EX: Crystal Guardians (as a rare version), and as a promotional cards, a promo card Venusaur. Venusaur’s most famous appearance as a card was in the Base Set (pictured), where it was known for the "Energy Trans" Pokémon Power and Solarbeam attack. Its recent appearance as "Venusaur EX" is a beefed-up version of the original, with the same Energy Trans Poké-Power and a more powerful Solarbeam attack that does 90 points of damage.^[8] This article is about the card game. ... Erika ) is a character in the Pokémon video game series. ...

Pokémon manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Red received a Bulbasaur from Professor Oak, which he nicknamed "Saur", in Chapter 1, "VS. Mew".^[9] It battled alongside Red when in Chapter 15, "Wartortle Wars", it evolved into an Ivysaur after battling a wild Mankey.^[10] In Chapter 30, "Zap, Zap, Zapdos!", Red used Saur to defeat Lt. Surge's Zapdos, using its Razor Leaf attack to cut the cables that joined the Team Rocket Executive and the legendary bird.^[11] In Chapter 33, "The Winged Legends", Red's Ivysaur evolved into a Venusaur to team up with Blue's Charizard and Green's Blastoise, Turtley, to defeat Sabrina's Zapmolcuno (a merged form of Zapdos, Moltres and Articuno) and destroy Team Rocket's control of Saffron City, splitting the three birds in the process.^[12] This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... Red is a name used to refer to two related, but distinct, fictional characters in the Pokémon franchise, the protagonists of the series in their respective media. ... Professor Samuel Oak[1] is a human character who appears in the Pokémon video games, anime series, and manga. ... Mankey ) are one of the 493 (see TFD) fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Below is a list of fictional Gym Leaders from the Kanto region in the Pokémon series of video games games, anime and manga. ... Zapdos , Thunder in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Blue, known as Green ) in the Japanese versions and FireRed and LeafGreen, is a name used to refer to two related, but distinct, fictional characters in the Pokémon franchise, both of them the antagonists of the media in which they appear. ... Charizard , Lizardon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... This article is about Pie, a character in Pokémon Adventures/Special. ... Blastoise , Kamex in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Below is a list of fictional Gym Leaders from the Kanto region in the Pokémon series of video games games, anime and manga. ... Zapdos , Thunder in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Moltres , Fire in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Articuno , Freezer in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Red's Saur reappeared next in Chapter 40, "A Charizard... and a Champion", during the final match of the Ninth Pokémon League, against his longtime rival, Blue. The battle began with Red's Saur and Blue's Charizard facing each other. Charizard tried using Fire Punch, but was hit by Saur's Poisonpowder, nearly being knocked out, despite the type advantage. As the battle progressed, Blue's Ninetails used Fire Blast to send Red's Pikachu, Pika, and Poliwrath, Poli, upward toward the ceiling. The two trainers then used their first Pokémon to battle again, Saur binding the Charizard, preventing it from attacking. Suddenly, thunderclouds began to form above the battlefield, formed from the attacks of Poli and Pika, and Saur submerged a vine into the cloud, shocking Charizard and knocking it out.^[13] Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Poliwrath (ニョロボン Nyorobon in Japan, Quappo in Germany and Tartard in France) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ...

When the manga started the "FireRed and LeafGreen" volume, Red, Blue and Green, the original protagonists, returned to fight the newly formed Team Rocket and the Deoxys under their power. In Chapter 24, "FireRed and LeafGreen", the three trainers were trapped inside the Trainer Tower in the Sevii Islands, battling the main computer of the building and the Deoxys Divides. Due to the prior battle between Red and Team Rocket, most his team was very weak, causing Blue to trade his Charizard with Red's Saur, since Blue was the person who was leading the fight against the computer, in an attempt to free Mewtwo from the binds. After struggling to coordinate Turtley, Saur and Charizard, the three trainers managed to focus the angle of the three powerful attacks, Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon and Frenzy Plant, to free Mewtwo from the binds, who in turn, destroyed the Trainer Tower.^[14] Team Rocket ) is a fictional syndicate in the metaseries Pokémon. ... Deoxys , pronounced //) is one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ... Mewtwo ) is one of the 493 Pokémon fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Venasaur as a species on Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric wiki)
• Venusaur’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke Pokédex entry
• Smogon Venusaur battle strategy and Pokédex entry
• PokeRealm Pokémon Analysis
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Venusaur Previously hosted by Wikibooks