Venusaurite

Venusaurite is a held item in the Pokémon games.

Basic Information:

• Category: Mega Stones
• Cost: 0 Pokédollars
• Availability: Found in Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, and Pokémon X and Y.

Effect:

• Held: Allows Venusaur to Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur during battle.
• Can only be used once per battle.
• Mega Evolution occurs after the player selects a move.
• The transformation boosts Venusaur’s stats and changes its ability to Thick Fat.

In-Game Use:

• Enables Venusaur to Mega Evolve, significantly increasing its defensive capabilities and enhancing its overall battle performance.
• Provides Venusaur with the Thick Fat ability, offering resistance to Fire and Ice-type moves.
• In Pokémon X and Y, Venusaurite can be found in the Stone Emporium in Lumiose City after defeating the Elite Four.
• In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it is given by Professor Birch after choosing Bulbasaur as a starter Pokémon.
• Available from the start in Pokémon Sun and Moon through Pokémon Bank transfer.

Strategic Applications:

• Mega Venusaur becomes a formidable tank with increased bulk and sustainability.
• The Thick Fat ability reduces the damage from Ice and Fire-type attacks, covering some of Venusaur's original weaknesses.
• Often used in competitive battles for its ability to absorb and mitigate damage while hitting back with powerful attacks.
• Provides team synergy by acting as a defensive pivot.
• Mega Venusaur’s boosted stats make it versatile in roles ranging from a defensive wall to an offensive threat.

Interesting Facts:

• Introduced in Generation VI alongside the concept of Mega Evolution.
• Mega Venusaur's design features additional plant growths, emphasizing its enhanced power and connection to nature.
• The Thick Fat ability reflects the plant's insulating properties, protecting it from extreme temperatures.
• Venusaurite, like other Mega Stones, cannot be traded between games, encouraging players to obtain it through specific in-game events or activities.
• Featured prominently in various Pokémon media, including the anime, where Mega Evolution is depicted as a powerful transformation.

Held: Allows Venusaur to Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur.

Short Effect: Held: Allows Venusaur to Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur.

Held: Allows Venusaur to Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 80

• Cost 0
• Category Mega Stones