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	045	Hatch Steps	5,120
Base Exp.	141	Effort Points	SpA
Happiness	70		SpD
To Lv.100	Slow

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Ivysaur is a second Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen Versions as part of the first generation of Pokémon.

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 Ivysaur is unknown, as they are largely only found in captivity.

In-Game Information

Gen		Game	Pokédex entry
I		Red	When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
		Blue
		Yellow	The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
		Stadium	The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.
II		Gold	Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
		Silver	If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
		Crystal	The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
III		Ruby	There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
		Sapphire	There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
		Emerald	To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.
		FireRed	There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
		LeafGreen	When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
IV		Diamond	When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
		Pearl	When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
		Platinum

Moves

Generation I

R/B	Y	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont
Knows	Knows	Tackle			35	35	95%	I
Knows	Knows	Growl			40	–	100%	I
Knows	Knows	Leech Seed			10	–	90%	I
Knows	Knows	Vine Whip			15	35	100%	I
Level 22	Level 22	PoisonPowder			35	–	75%	I
Level 30	Level 30	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%	I
Level 38	Level 38	Growth			40	–	–	I
Level 46	Level 46	Sleep Powder			15	–	75%	I
Level 54	Level 54	Template:Solar Beam
TM03	TM03	Swords Dance			30	–	–	I
TM06	TM06	Toxic			10	–	85%	I
TM08	TM08	Body Slam			15	85	100%	I
TM09	TM09	Take Down			20	90	85%	I
TM10	TM10	Double-Edge			15	120	100%	I
TM20	TM20	Rage			20	20	100%	I
TM21	TM21	Mega Drain			15	40	100%	I
TM22	TM22	Solarbeam			10	120	100%	I
TM31	TM31	Mimic			10	–	100%	I
TM32	TM32	Double Team			15	–	–	I
TM33	TM33	Reflect			20	–	–	I
TM34	TM34	Bide			10	Varies	100%	I
TM44	TM44	Rest			10	–	–	I
TM50	TM50	Substitute			10	–	–	I
HM01	HM01	Cut			30	50	95%	I

Generation II

G/S	C	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

Generation III

R/S	E	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

FR	LG	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

Generation IV

D/P	P	Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont

Brawl

Within Super Smash Bros. Brawl], Ivysaur has a variety of moves based on its moves from the games. Since it moves on all fours, it primarily attacks with its vines and projectiles.

• Standard Special Move: Bullet Seed - Ivysaur fires seeds rapidly from its bulb into the air above it.
• Side Special Move: Razor Leaf - Ivysaur fires leaves at its opponent.
• Up Special Move: Vine Whip - Bulbsaur extends its vines, which can hit enemies or grab onto ledges if Ivysaur is falling.
• Down Special Move: Pokémon Switch - This is not an actual move; this causes the Pokémon Trainer to withdraw Ivysaur and replace it with the next Pokémon, Squirtle.
• Final Smash: Triple Finish - All three of the Pokémon attack using their most powerful attacks at the same time. The move Ivysaur uses is Solarbeam. This can only be used when one of the three Pokémon uses a Smash Ball.

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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.

Other Games

In Pokémon Pinball, Ivysaur can be obtained through evolution. Ivysaur also appears in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2.

In Pokémon Trozei!, Ivysaur can be found in Secret Storage 2 or Mr. Who's Den. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Ivysaur is encountered in the nineteenth through twenty-seventh floors of Western Cave. In Pokémon Ranger, Ivysaur is encountered in Lyra Forest and Kisara Plains. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness and Time, Ivysaur can be found in the the first thirteen basement floors of Mystifying Forest and the first twenty-nine basement floors of Mystery Jungle. Ivysaur also appeared in Pokémon Rumble, where it was found in Silent Forest. In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, Ivysaur could be caught at Hinder Cape and Forest Temple.

Other Appearances

Video 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. Ivysaur has a trophy which is unlocked by having Ivysaur deliver the final blow to Master Hand in a Classic Mode playthrough, as well as a sticker.
  • Within "The Subspace Emissary", Ivysaur is one of the two missing Pokémon sought by the Pokémon Trainer. The Ivysaur is ultimately found in the middle of the ruins in trophy form, where the Pokémon Trainer immediately catches it, at which point Ivysaur becomes playable in that mode.

In Other Media

• Ivysaur has made several brief appearances in the Pokémon anime.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Red's Bulbasaur evolved into an Ivysaur when in battle with a Primeape near Celadon City. It remained an Ivysaur for a majority of the arc until evolving during a battle with the fused form of Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres later on.

Trivia

• Its name is a simple combination of "ivy" (a type of flora, reflecting its grass-type nature) and "saur" (which means lizard and is the shared suffix of this evolutionary family).