Venusaurite

venusaurite Sprite

Summary

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.

Effect

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

Game Descriptions

One variety of the mysterious Mega Stones. Have Venusaur hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Venusaur hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Venusaur hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. This stone will enable Venusaur to Mega Evolve during battle.

One of a variety of mysterious Mega Stones. Have Venusaur hold it, and this stone will enable it to Mega Evolve during battle.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation VI 659
Generation VII 659
Generation VIII 659