Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur
General
National Pokédex:	#0001
Evolves from:	N/A
Evolves into:	Ivysaur
Generation:	I
Pronunciation:	$Buhl-buh-sore$
Base stats
HP:	45
Attack:	49
Defense:	49
Special Attack:	65
Special Defense:	65
Speed:	45
Stat total:	318
Biological details
Species:	Seed Pokémon
Type:	Grass
Height:	2'04" (0.7m)
Weight:	15.2 lbs. (6.9 kg)
Abilities:	Overgrow
Pokédex color:	Green
Gender:	50% male (♂) 50% female (♀)
Cry:

Bulbasaur is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16, then into Venusaur beginning at level 32.

Biology

It is a quadrupedal green creature resembling a dinosaur, with a large plant bulb on its back. It has light green skin with some dark green spots. Bulbasaurs most notably have large bulbs planted on their on their back, where it had been planted at birth, according to Pokédex entries.

The bulb on a Bulbasaur's back grows steadily larger as the Bulbasaur matures. It contains a seed that uses photosynthesis to supply Bulbasaur with energy. Its bulb is also used to store the energy absorbed by the seed, which can be used when it is necessary. It is assumed that when a Bulbasaur collects enough energy in its bulb, it will evolve into an Ivysaur.

Appearances

In the Super Smash Bros. series, a Bulbasaur is only ever featured in the form of a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In the former game, the player can obtain the trophy from the Lottery by spending Smash Coins.

Role in Pokémon games

Core series

A Bulbasaur battling Charmander in the player's first battle with their rival in Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version

In Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version, the player may choose Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle as their first partner Pokémon. If the player chooses a Bulbasaur, the protagonist’s rival will choose a Charmander, since Charmander have a type advantage over Bulbasaur. The three original starters are available in the enhanced remakes, Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version.

In Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition, the player begins with a Pikachu as their first partner Pokémon instead of Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle. A Bulbasaur becomes available later, however, as a gift from a non-player character in Cerulean City, following the storyline of the anime, Pokémon the Series.

Bulbasaur's Grass-type moves are particularly effective against Ground, Rock, and Water-type Pokémon, but Psychic, Fire, Ice, and Flying-type moves are particularly effective against them. Attacks of the Fighting, Water, Electric, and Electric types do little damage to Bulbasaur, and Bulbasaur do little damage to other Grass and Poison types, as well as to Fire, Flying, Bug, Steel, or Dragon types. All other types have no particular advantage or disadvantage when facing Bulbasaur.

Bulbasaur has an advantage in battles against earlier Gym Leader battles in Kanto. The first two Gym Leaders are Brock, who uses Rock-type Pokémon, and Misty, who uses Water-type Pokémon, and both types are weak to Bulbasaur's Grass-type moves. The third and fourth Gym Leaders are Lt. Surge, an Electric-type specialist, and Erika, a Grass-type specialist, and both of them do not have an advantage in battle against Bulbasaur and their evolved forms.

A Bulbasaur's reasonably high Special Attack and Special Defense statistics is because it has strong Grass-type moves, such as Vine Whip and Razor Leaf, and are also resistant to such types of moves. A Bulbasaur's standard Attack statistic is quite poor, meaning that Bulbasaur's physical attacks like Tackle are relatively weak.

Bulbasaur have the ability to undergo evolution, a metamorphic change within a Pokémon caused by gaining experience in battle, twice. They can evolve first into their middle forms, Ivysaur, from level 16 onwards, and again into Venusaur, their final forms, beginning at level 32, with both evolutions giving them a significant power boost in all areas. Bulbasaur, like most unevolved Pokémon, learn moves at a faster rate than their evolved forms. After they learn new moves, they can simply be allowed to evolve, taking advantage of both the advanced techniques and the power increase.

Spinoffs

Bulbasaur are one of the random Pokémon available in Pokémon Stadium, as a prize for defeating every Gym Leader and member of the Elite Four.

In Pokémon Snap, Bulbasaur are found along the River, and three Ditto disguised as Bulbasaur in the Cave.

A Bulbasaur also appears in Hey You, Pikachu! and Pokémon Channel.

Role in other games

Super Mario Maker

A Bulbasaur is one of the Pokémon costumes in Super Mario Maker.

Locations

Games	Location	Rarity
Pokémon Red Version / Pokémon Blue Version	Pallet Town, as a potential first partner Pokémon	One
Pokémon Yellow Version	Cerulean City, given by a girl if Pikachu's happiness is high enough	One
Pokémon Gold Version / Pokémon Silver Version	Time Capsule	None
Pokémon Crystal Version	Time Capsule	None
Pokémon Ruby Version / Pokémon Sapphire Version	Trade	None
Pokémon FireRed Version / Pokémon LeafGreen Version	Pallet Town, as a potential first partner Pokémon	One
Pokémon Emerald Version	Trade	None
Pokémon Diamond Version / Pokémon Pearl Version	Pal Park	None
Pokémon Platinum Version	Pal Park	None
Pokémon HeartGold Version / Pokémon SoulSilver Version	Given by Professor Oak after defeating Red	One
Pokémon Black Version / Pokémon White Version	Poké Transfer or Pokémon Dream World	None
Pokémon Black Version 2 / Pokémon White Version 2	Trade	None
Pokémon X / Pokémon Y	Lumiose City, given by Professor Sycamore after being defeated	One
Pokémon Omega Ruby / Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None
Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon	Transfer	None
Pokémon Ultra Sun / Pokémon Ultra Moon	Island Scan	Very rare
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! / Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!	Viridian Forest Cerulean City, as a gift	Rare One
Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield	Trade Master Dojo, as a gift in the Expansion Pass	None One
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Pokémon Shining Pearl	Grand Underground - Grassland Caves, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Caves, Still-Water Cavern	N/A
Pokémon Legends Arceus	Does not appear	N/A
Pokémon Scarlet / Pokémon Scarlet	Trade, since version 3.0.0	None

Spinoff locations

Games	Areas
Pokémon Snap	River
Pokémon Pinball	Red Field: Pallet Town Blue Field: Viridian City
Pokémon Channel	Bus Stop
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Train, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team / Blue Rescue Team	Hero Pokémon or Partner Pokémon Wild encounters: Joyous Tower (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest, Kisara Plain
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time / Explorers of Darkness	Hero Pokémon or Partner Pokémon Wild encounters: Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky	Hero Pokémon or Partner Pokémon Wild encounters: Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Red Version
Pokémon Blue Version
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
Pokémon Yellow Version
It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
Pokémon Gold Version
The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
Pokémon Silver Version
It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
Pokémon Crystal Version
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
Pokémon Ruby Version
Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
Pokémon Sapphire Version
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Pokémon FireRed Version
There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
Pokémon LeafGreen Version
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
Pokémon Emerald Version
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Pokémon Diamond Version
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Pokémon Pearl Version
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Pokémon Platinum Version
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Pokémon HeartGold Version
The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
Pokémon SoulSilver Version
It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
Pokémon Black Version
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Pokémon White Version
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Pokémon X
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
Pokémon Y
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Pokémon Sword
There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
Pokémon Shield
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.

Sprites

Core series

Front
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Japan)	Green
II	Gold		Silver		Crystal
III	Ruby	Sapphire	FireRed	LeafGreen	Emerald

Back
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Japan)	Green
II	Gold		Silver		Crystal
III	Ruby	Sapphire	FireRed	LeafGreen	Emerald

Etymology

The name Bulbasaur is a blend of "bulb", from the large bulb on its back, and "dinosaur." The Japanese name for Bulbasaur, Fushigidane, is a compound of 不思議 (fushigi, lit. "mystery" or "mysterious"), and 種 (tane, lit. "seed"). Additionally, だ (da) is the plain form of です (desu), and ね (ne) is used to seek an agreement from the listener, making "Fushigidane" literally "isn't it a mystery?" The name Bulbasaur refers to the species as a whole, as well as individual characters in the games, anime and manga.

Trivia

• Bulbapedia is named after Bulbasaur and features a simplistic design of Bulbasaur's bulb on its back.

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