Partner ideas
for Venusaur
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Venusaur: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (6)

Torkoal
FireSets the sun Venusaur needs via Drought
On 32% of Venusaur's ranked teamsResists FireResists IceHits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Ice super-effectively with EruptionAdds anti-setup pressure
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 32% of Venusaur's ranked teams
Resists FireResists IceImmune to PsychicHits Ice super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Psychic super-effectively with Darkest LariatAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Garchomp
DragonGroundOn 45% of Venusaur's ranked teams
Resists FireHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideBreaks Poison walls with EarthquakeBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Farigiraf
NormalPsychicOn 36% of Venusaur's ranked teams
Resists PsychicHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderboltAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Poison walls with Psychic
Charizard
FireFlyingOn 52% of Venusaur's ranked teams

Pyroar
FireNormalOn 21% of Venusaur's ranked teams
Resists FireResists IceHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Flying super-effectively with Wild ChargeHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Plan partners (1)

Ninetales
FireSets the sun Venusaur needs via Drought
Resists FireResists IceHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Steel walls with Overheat
Defensive glue (17)

Samurott
WaterCovers its Fire and Ice weaknesses
Venusaur resists its SurfHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ice super-effectively with SuperpowerHits Flying super-effectively with BlizzardHits Psychic super-effectively with MegahornAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Greninja
WaterDarkCovers its Fire, Ice and Psychic weaknesses
Venusaur resists its SurfHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Simipour
WaterCovers its Fire and Ice weaknesses
Venusaur resists its SurfHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastHits Flying super-effectively with BlizzardHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Bastiodon
RockSteelCovers its Ice, Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Lycanroc
RockCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Ice, Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Head SmashHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Sharpedo
WaterDarkCovers its Fire, Ice and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Psychic Fangs
Ampharos
ElectricSpread-safe together for Discharge and Parabolic Charge
Resists FlyingHits Fire super-effectively with Power GemHits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastHits Flying super-effectively with Zap CannonBreaks Poison walls with Stomping TantrumBreaks Steel walls with Focus Blast
Tyranitar
RockDarkCovers its Fire, Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Ice, Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Barbaracle
RockWaterCovers its Fire, Ice and Flying weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with X-ScissorAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Stunfisk
GroundElectricSpread-safe together for Discharge and Surf
Resists FlyingHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Venusaur resists its SurfHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Armarouge
FirePsychicCovers its Fire, Ice and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Armor CannonAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with PsychicBreaks Steel walls with Armor Cannon
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Fire and Ice weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Ice super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Earth PowerCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Stomping Tantrum
Avalugghisuian
IceRockCovers its Ice and Flying weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Mountain GaleHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake