Ivysaur

#0002 · Gen 1 · BST 405

GrassPoison

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Usage rate

0.3%

Estimated win rate48.1%

Base stats

HP60

Atk62

Def63

SpA80

SpD80

Spe60

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP135

Atk82

Def83

SpA100

SpD100

Spe80

EV Spread Calculator

Nature

0 / 510 EVs

HP135

Atk82

Def83

SpA100

SpD100

Spe80

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 135 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

Nature	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
Hardy(neutral)	82	83	100	100	80
Lonely	90 ▲	74 ▼	100	100	80
Brave	90 ▲	83	100	100	72 ▼
Adamant	90 ▲	83	90 ▼	100	80
Naughty	90 ▲	83	100	90 ▼	80
Bold	73 ▼	91 ▲	100	100	80
Docile(neutral)	82	83	100	100	80
Relaxed	82	91 ▲	100	100	72 ▼
Impish	82	91 ▲	90 ▼	100	80
Lax	82	91 ▲	100	90 ▼	80
Timid	73 ▼	83	100	100	88 ▲
Hasty	82	74 ▼	100	100	88 ▲
Serious(neutral)	82	83	100	100	80
Jolly	82	83	90 ▼	100	88 ▲
Naive	82	83	100	90 ▼	88 ▲
Modest	73 ▼	83	110 ▲	100	80
Mild	82	74 ▼	110 ▲	100	80
Quiet	82	83	110 ▲	100	72 ▼
Bashful(neutral)	82	83	100	100	80
Rash	82	83	110 ▲	90 ▼	80
Calm	73 ▼	83	100	110 ▲	80
Gentle	82	74 ▼	100	110 ▲	80
Sassy	82	83	100	110 ▲	72 ▼
Careful	82	83	90 ▼	110 ▲	80
Quirky(neutral)	82	83	100	100	80

Role · Legality

Special Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Ivysaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon that tends to fit a special attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Metagross Mega and checked by Heatran Mega. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

+ Grass-type STAB options
+ Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
+ Pairs well with Metagross Mega

Weaknesses

− Depends on team support
− Matchup dependent
− Watch out for Heatran Mega

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Ivysaur's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Ivysaur, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

Special
Standard special Grass STAB.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Huge Grass damage; lowers user's Sp. Atk.
Pow
130
Acc
90%
PP
5
Special
Special Poison STAB with a poison chance.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Physical
High-power physical Poison STAB.
Pow
120
Acc
80%
PP
5
Special
Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10

Abilities

Overgrow Chlorophyll

Items

Sitrus Berry Focus Sash

Tera Types

Grass

Suggested usage notes

Ivysaur performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Ivysaurwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Ivysaur good in ChampionsVGC?

Ivysaur can fit a special attacker role, commonly alongside Metagross Mega and kept in check by Heatran Mega. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Ivysaur?

Ivysaur is Grass/Poison-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.