Ivysaur

The Seed Pokémon
#002 - Ivysaur
Pre-Evolve	Bulbasaur
Evolve	Venusaur
Debut	Pokémon: Red Version Pokémon: Green Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	1.0 m (3'03")
Weight	13.0 kg (28.7 lbs.)
Color	Green
Gender Ratio	7♂ : 1♀
Ability	Overgrow
Hidden Ability
Egg Group	Monster / Plant
Icon		Sprite
		File:002sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	60	Speed	60
Attack	62	Sp. Attack	80
Defense	63	Sp. Defense	80
Training Info
Catch Rate	{{{cat}}}	Hatch Steps	{{{hat}}}
Base Exp.	{{{exp}}}	Effort Points	{{{e1}}}
Happiness	{{{hap}}}
To Lv.100	{{{100}}}

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Unova #	Johto (IV) #

Ivysaur is a second evolution Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.

Information

Ivysaur evolves from a Bulbasaur at level 16 (or later). The transition enlarges the bulb on its back, which begins to sprout into a flower bud. This changes the Ivysaur to a quadruped, as it is lacks the ability to stand on its hind legs like in its previous evolution. The bud on its back gives off an aroma as it prepares to fully blossom. Ivysaur will often lie in the sun absorbing energy from the sun to build its strength and to grow the bud on its back. Once the bud blossoms into a flower, it will evolve into a Venusaur at level 32.

The Ivysaur is notable for being the only one of the three second evolution starters that evolves first (Charmeleon and Wartortle evolve at level 36). However, with all evolutions this means it takes longer to learn certain moves that Ivysaur can learn earlier without evolving. The natural habitat of Ivysaurs is unknown, as they are largely only found in captivity.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

Ivysaur is not obtainable in any game, but can be evolved from the Bulbasaur that is one of three optional starter Pokémon offered by Professor Oak in the Red, Green, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen versions or the one given away in the Pokémon: Yellow Version.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Ivysaur is encountered in the Western Cave. In Pokémon Ranger, Ivysaur is encountered in Lyra Forest.

Other Games

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Ivysaur makes its Smash debut as a playable character. It is part of a three-Pokémon team composed of itself, Squirtle, and Charizard that are commanded by Pokémon Trainer. Ivysaur is unique as being the only other second-evolution Pokemon playable (Pikachu being the other) and the only quadruped of the entire Smash Bros. lineup.