Is Venusaur viable in Gen 9 PU?

Venusaur is ranked #33 in Gen 9 PU with 6.22% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

Venusaur in Gen 9 PU

Gen 9 PU · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0003 Venusaur

GrassPoison

USAGE 6.2% #33

ABILITYOvergrow

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 82

DEF 83

SPA 100

SPD 100

SPE 80

BST525

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireIceFlyingPsychic

½×

WaterElectricFightingFairy

¼×

Grass

Moves

Sludge Bomb 81.8% Earth Power 81.3% Synthesis 79.8% Knock Off 52.8% Giga Drain 26.3% Growth 20.0% Toxic 17.1% Energy Ball 16.2%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 60.8% Life Orb 17.1% Black Sludge 10.9% Leftovers 5.7% Choice Scarf 3.2% Rocky Helmet 1.5% Eject Pack 0.8% Covert Cloak 0.0%

Abilities

Overgrow80.1%Chlorophyll19.9%

Tera Types

Water 61.1% Ground 17.4% Fire 14.6% Dragon 2.1% Dark 1.9% Rock 1.5% Steel 0.5% Grass 0.5%

Common Teammates

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #33 with 6.22% usage. Sorted by conservative score.