Bulbasaur

The Seed Pokémon
#001 - Bulbasaur
Evolve	Ivysaur
Debut	Pokémon: Red Version Pokémon: Green Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	0.7 m (2'04”)
Weight	6.9 kg (15.2 lbs.)
Color	Green
Gender Ratio	7♂ : 1♀
Ability	Overgrow
Hidden Ability
Egg Group	Monster / Plant
Icon		Sprite
		File:001sprite.png
Footprint
Base Statistics
Hit Points	45	Speed	45
Attack	49	Sp. Attack	65
Defense	49	Sp. Defense	65
Training Info
Catch Rate	{{{cat}}}	Hatch Steps	{{{hat}}}
Base Exp.	{{{exp}}}	Effort Points	{{{e1}}}
Happiness	{{{hap}}}
To Lv.100	{{{100}}}

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Bulbasaur is the first Pokémon listed in the Pokédex and one of the original three starter Pokémon offered by Professor Oak in the beginning of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen Versions.

Information

At birth a seed is planted on its back. As the Pokémon grows, so does the plant. By the time it evolves, the plant is so large that the now Ivysaur to become bipedal. The bulb is part of its body as much as it's legs. Therefore, it can go for days without food, thanks to the energy stored in its bulb. Sometimes, Bulbasaur will sleep in the sun to gather sunlight.

Bulbasaur can evolve into an Ivysaur at Level 16. While it learns all the attacks that its evolutions learn, it learns them much sooner. Therefore it can be advantageous to prolong it's evolution in order to learn moves sooner.

Bulbasaur line is also part poison type, in addition to being part grass type. It's popular for having the relatively accurate sleep causing move, Sleep Powder, early on in the game, making the capture of stronger Pokémon, such as Onix, easier.

Bulbasaur is also preferred for another reason. Bulbasaur has a type advantage against the first two gym leaders and no disadvantage against the next two in the Red/Blue/Yellow and FireRed/LeafGreen series. So while it's not the most visually pleasing Pokémon, it's one of the most popular. Of the three starters, it's also the most used in competitive battle.

Gen		Game	Pokédex entry
I		Red	A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
		Blue
		Yellow	It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
		Stadium	{{{ST}}}
II		Gold	The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
		Silver	It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
		Crystal	While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
III		Ruby	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.
		Sapphire	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.
		Emerald	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.
		FireRed	There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
		LeafGreen	A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
IV		Diamond	For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
		Pearl	For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
		Platinum	{{{PL}}}

Appearances

Mainstream Games

Bulbasaur is one of three optional starter Pokémon offered by Professor Oak in the Red, Green, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen versions. The only other game in which Bulbasaur is obtainable is Pokémon: Yellow Version, where a Bulbasaur is given to Red by a woman in Cerulean City whom had recently nursed the Bulbasaur back to health (similar to how Ash got his Bulbasaur in the Pokémon anime). She only gives the Bulbasaur to Red if he is friendly with his Pikachu.

Moves

Generation I and II

Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont	R/B	Y	G/S	C
Attract			15	-	100%	II				TM45	TM45
Bide			10	Varies	100%	I		TM34	TM34
Body Slam			15	85	100%	I		TM08	TM08
Curse			10	-	-	II				TM03	TM03
Cut			30	50	95%	I		HM01	HM01	HM01	HM01
Defense Curl			40	-	-	I				TM40	TM40
Double Team			15	-	-	I		TM32	TM32	TM32	TM32
Double-Edge			15	120	100%	I		TM10	TM10
Endure			10	-	-	II				TM20	TM20
Flash			20	-	70%	I				HM05	HM05
Frustration			20	Varies	100%	II				TM21	TM21
Fury Cutter			20	10	95%	II				TM49	TM49
Giga Drain			10	60	100%	II				TM19	TM19
Growl			40	-	100%	I		Hatch	Hatch	Level 4	Level 4
Growth			40	-	-	I		Level 34	Level 34	Level 32	Level 32
Headbutt			15	70	100%	I				TM02	TM02
Hidden Power			15	Varies	100%	II				TM10	TM10
Leech Seed			10	-	90%	I		Level 7	Level 7	Level 7	Level 7
Light Screen			30	-	-	I				Breed	Breed
Mega Drain			15	40	100%	I		TM21	TM21
Mimic			10	-	100%	I		TM31	TM31
Mud-Slap			10	20	100%	II				TM31	TM31
Petal Dance			20	70	100%	I				Breed	Breed
Poisonpowder			35	-	75%	I		Level 20	Level 20	Level 15	Level 15
Protect			10	-	-	II				TM17	TM17
Rage			20	20	100%	I		TM20	TM20
Razor Leaf			25	55	95%	I		Level 27	Level 27	Level 20	Level 20
Razor Wind			10	80	100%	I				Breed	Breed
Reflect			20	-	-	I		TM33	TM33
Rest			10	-	-	I		TM44	TM44	TM44	TM44
Return			20	Varies	100%	II				TM27	TM27
Safeguard			25	-	-	II				Breed	Breed
Skull Bash			15	100	100%	I				Breed	Breed
Sleep Powder			15	-	75%	I		Level 41	Level 41	Level 15	Level 15
Sleep Talk			10	-	-	II				TM35	TM35
Snore			15	40	100%	II				TM13	TM13
Solarbeam			10	120	100%	I		Level 48	Level 48	Level 46	Level 46
Solarbeam			10	120	100%	I		TM22	TM22	TM22	TM22
Substitute			10	-	-	I		TM50	TM50
Sunny Day			5	-	-	II				TM11	TM11
Swagger			15	-	90%	II				TM34	TM34
Sweet Scent			20	-	100%	II				Level 25	Level 25
Sweet Scent			20	-	100%	II				TM12	TM12
Swords Dance			30	-	-	I		TM03	TM03
Synthesis			5	-	-	II				Level 39	Level 39
Tackle			35	35	95%	I		Hatch	Hatch	Hatch	Hatch
Take Down			20	90	85%	I		TM09	TM09
Toxic			10	-	85%	I		TM06	TM06	TM06	TM06
Vine Whip			15	35	100%	I		Level 13	Level 13	Level 10	Level 10

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Other Games

Bulbasaur appears in Pokémon Puzzle League as one of Ash's main three Pokémon. Bulbasaur are also found in the River and Cave levels of Pokémon Snap (along with several Ditto disguised as Bulbasaur). In Pokémon Pinball, Bulbasaur is found both in Pallet Town and Viridian City. Bulbasaur appears in Hey You, Pikachu! as a struggling chef.

Bulbasaur also appears in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2. In Pokémon Stadium, Bulbasaur is one of the randomly-chosen Pokémon which Professor Oak could give to the player as a present after completing all challenges of the Gym Leader Castle. The Bulbasaur could be transferred from the game to Pokémon Red, Green, Blue or Yellow.

In Pokémon Channel, Bulbasaur is found at the bus stop on clear days. In Pokémon Trozei!, Bulbasaur can be found in the Phobos Train, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den and Endless Level 16. Bulbasaur is one of the available starter Pokémon in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and is also found in the game's Joyous Forest. Bulbasaur is also found in the Lila Forest in Pokémon Ranger.

Other Appearances

In Other Media

• In the Pokémon anime series, Ash gained a Bulbasaur from a Pokémon nursery. Bulbasaur stayed with Ash for a long time, refusing to evolve, and eventually was sent back to Professor Oak to break up the fights which had erupted among the Pokémon under Professor Oak's care. May also caught a female Bulbasaur later on. Her Bulbasaur was also sent to Professor Oak, and fell in love with Ash's Bulbasaur.

Trivia

• Bulbasaur is the only dual-type starter Pokémon.
• Bulbasaur also appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.