Type matchups
Damage Ivysaur takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Poison type, Ivysaur has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Grass/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 62
- Defense
- 63
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 405
Ivysaur has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (80) well above Attack (62), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 63 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Ivysaur can have the abilities Overgrow and Chlorophyll.
How to beat Ivysaur
Ivysaur takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Ivysaur's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Ivysaur's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Ivysaur's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Ivysaur is the middle stage of its line (Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur): it evolves from Bulbasaur and into Venusaur.
Best counters to Ivysaur
Other Grass/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Ivysaur weak to?
As a Grass/Poison type, Ivysaur takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves.
What is Ivysaur resistant to?
Ivysaur resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Ivysaur?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Ivysaur with super-effective attacks.