Venusaur vs Blastoise: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Venusaur is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Venusaur
#003
Venusaur
Grass Poison
Seed Pokémon
Blastoise
#009
Blastoise
Water
Shellfish Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

80 HP 79
82 Attack 83
83 Defense 100
100 Sp. Atk 85
100 Sp. Def 105
80 Speed 78
525 Total (BST) 530

Venusaur wins 3 stats, Blastoise wins 3 stats.

Venusaur attacking Blastoise

2x

Super effective!

Blastoise attacking Venusaur

0.5x

Not very effective

Physical Attributes

 VenusaurBlastoise
Height2.0m1.6m
Weight100.0kg85.5kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Venusaur

Venusaur is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Venusaur has a lower base stat total (525 vs 530).
  • Venusaur hits Blastoise for 2x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Venusaur is faster (80 vs 78 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Venusaur vs Blastoise — FAQ

Is Venusaur better than Blastoise?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Venusaur is the better overall pick. Venusaur has a lower base stat total (525 vs 530); Venusaur hits Blastoise for 2x damage while only taking 0.5x back.

Who would win a battle, Venusaur or Blastoise?

Venusaur has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Venusaur is faster (80 vs 78 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Venusaur or Blastoise have better stats?

Blastoise has the higher base stat total (530 vs 525). Blastoise is bulkier, while Venusaur hits harder.

Related Comparisons