001 rbspr001.gif gby001.gif poke1g.png poke1gs.png poke1s.png poke1ss.png poke1c.gif poke1cs.gif Bulbasaur フシギダネ (Fushigidane) Seed Pokémon Grass/Poison 2'04" 15.2 lbs. 12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂ BUL-buh-sore A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts, and grows with this Pokémon. It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy. The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows. It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger. While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow. 45 49 49 45 65 253 45 49 49 45 65 65 318

poke1g.png Bulbasaur Ivysaur (Level 16)

poke2g.png Ivysaur Venusaur (Level 32)

poke3g.png Venusaur None

Flying (2x), Fire (2x) Psychic (2x), Ice (2x), and Bug (4x) Normal (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), Ghost (1x), and Dragon (1x) Fighting (½x), Water (½x), Grass (½x), and Electric (½x) None Flying (2x), Fire (2x), Psychic (2x), and Ice (2x) Normal (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Steel (1x), Dragon (1x), and Dark (1x) Fighting (½x), Water (½x), Grass (½x), and Electric (½x) None One Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town One Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town One Received from a girl in Cerulean City if Pikachu's happiness is high enough None Trade None Trade None Trade Bitter Berry (100%) (Traded from Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions) None Monster Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Cubone, Marowak, Lickitung, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Kangaskhan, Lapras, Snorlax, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Slowking, Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar Plant Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Paras, Parasect, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Tangela, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, and Sunflora Tackle Start Start Normal 35 95% 35 (max. 56) A physical attack in which the user charges, and slams into the foe with its whole body. Growl Start Start Normal - 100% 40 (max. 64) The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. Leech Seed 7 Start Grass - 90% 10 (max. 16) A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. Vine Whip 13 13 Grass 35 100% 15 (max. 24) The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage. Poison Powder 20 20 Poison - 75% 35 (max. 56) A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. Razor Leaf 27 27 Grass 55 95% 25 (max. 40) A sharp-edged leaf is launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Growth 34 34 Normal - -% 40 (max. 64) The user's body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat. Sleep Powder 41 41 Grass - 75% 15 (max. 24) The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the foe. Solar Beam 48 48 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Tackle Start Start Normal 35 95% 35 (max. 56) A physical attack in which the user charges, and slams into the foe with its whole body. Growl 4 4 Normal - 100% 40 (max. 64) The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. Leech Seed 7 7 Grass - 90% 10 (max. 16) A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. Vine Whip 10 10 Grass 35 100% 15 (max. 24) The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage. Poison Powder 15 15 Poison - 75% 35 (max. 56) A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. Sleep Powder 15 15 Grass - 75% 15 (max. 24) The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the foe. Razor Leaf 20 20 Grass 55 95% 25 (max. 40) A sharp-edged leaf is launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Sweet Scent 25 25 Normal - 100% 20 (max. 32) A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. Growth 32 32 Normal - -% 40 (max. 64) The user's body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat. Synthesis 39 39 Grass - -% 5 (max. 8) The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. Solar Beam 46 46 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Swords Dance TM03 TM03 Normal - -% 30 (max. 48) A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. Toxic TM06 TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Body Slam TM08 TM08 Normal 85 100% 15 (max. 24) The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. Take Down TM09 TM09 Normal 90 85% 20 (max. 32) A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. Double Edge TM10 TM10 Normal 120 100% 15 (max. 24) A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. Rage TM20 TM20 Normal 20 100% 20 (max. 32) While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. Mega Drain TM21 TM21 Grass 40 100% 15 (max. 24) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Solar Beam TM22 TM22 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Mimic TM31 TM31 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle. Double Team TM32 TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Reflect TM33 TM33 Psychic - -% 20 (max. 32) A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. Bide TM34 TM34 Normal Varies -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. Rest TM44 TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Substitute TM50 TM50 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. Cut HM01 HM01 Normal 50 90% 30 (max. 48) The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. Headbutt TM02 Normal 70 100% 15 (max. 24) The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch. Curse TM03 ??? - -% 10 (max. 16) A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. Toxic TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Hidden Powder TM10 Normal Varies 100% 15 (max. 24) A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. Sunny Day TM11 Fire - -% 5 (max. 8) The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. Sweet Scent TM12 Normal - 100% 20 (max. 32) A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. Snore TM13 Normal 40 100% 15 (max. 24) An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. Protect TM17 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Giga Drain TM19 Grass 60 100% 10 (max. 16) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Frustration TM21 Normal Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. Solarbeam TM22 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Return TM27 Normal Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. Mud-Slap TM31 Ground 20 100% 10 (max. 16) The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage, and lower its accuracy. Double Team TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Swagger TM34 Normal - 90% 15 (max. 24) The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. Sleep Talk TM35 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. Defense Curl TM40 Normal - -% 40 (max. 64) The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat. Rest TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Attract TM45 Normal - 100% 15 (max. 24) If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack. Fury Cutter TM49 Bug 10 95% 20 (max. 32) The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. Cut HM01 Normal 50 95% 30 (max. 48) The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. Flash HM05 Normal - 10% 20 (max. 32) The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. Light Screen Yes Yes Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium Psychic - -% 30 (max. 48) A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. Petal Dance Yes Yes Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Meganium, and Sunflora Grass 90 100% 20 (max. 32) The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. Razor Wind Yes Yes Totodile, Croconaw, and Feraligatr Normal 80 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit the foe on the second turn. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Safeguard Yes Yes Lapras, Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium Normal - -% 25 (max. 40) The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. Skull Bash Yes Yes Squirtle, Wartortle, and Blastoise Normal 100 100% 15 (max. 24) The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn Bulbasaur cannot learn tutor moves. Bulbasaur is a reptilian creature that somewhat resembles a toad or a young dinosaur with a spotted blue-green hide. Its eyes are a bright red, but the most notable feature of this Pokémon is the onion-like bulb on its back. This bulb has a symbiotic relationship with the Pokémon, growing from a seed planted on its back by its mother at birth. Unlike the parasitic tochukaso mushrooms growing on the back of Paras, which eventually take over its body as it evolves into Parasect, Bulbasaur's bulb shares a symbiotic relationship beneficial for both. This allows Bulbasaur to get an enhanced boost of energy from the Sun during the day, and the bulb to remain growing, and strong at night. Though they usually walk on four legs, a Bulbasaur can rise up on its hind legs if it is young. Through evolution, it loses this ability, as the bulb grows far too heavy for it to support the weight. This, in turn, causes Bulbasaur's later evolutions to lose speed. Bulbasaur have a variety of Grass-type abilities granted to it by the bulb growing on its back. Powders, scents, petals, and seeds can come from the very tip of the bulb, and vines, and leaves can come from the base. By manipulating these into moves like Leech Seed, Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Petal Dance, and Sweet Scent, Bulbasaur have quite an arsenal at their disposal. The bulb can absorb sunlight, allowing Bulbasaur to restore health with Synthesis or fire off a powerful SolarBeam. Most Bulbasaur are domesticated Pokémon, raised by breeders to be distributed as starter Pokémon in the Kanto region. Due to this, they are regarded as mostly well-behaved Pokémon. Some consider them to be the easiest Pokémon to start with due to this, as well as the fact that they have a type advantage over the first two Gym Leaders in Kanto. Bulbasaur tend to have a strong loyalty to their friends, and Trainers. For example, a Bulbasaur was abandoned by its Trainer in the sewers of Trovitopolis, and remained there for years, yet was still happy to see him when finally brought out from the sewer by Ash, and his friends. It is shown that once annually in Kanto, large groups of Bulbasaur gather in a hidden garden to become Ivysaur. It is unknown whether or not this is the case in other regions, as Bulbasaur are more rare there. Bulbasaur can sometimes be found lying in the sun during the day to photosynthesize energy when food is scarce. Bulbasaur are scarce in the wild. Sometimes they can be found in secret places such as gardens, plains near large sources of fresh water, or hiding in the forest in hollow logs, but overall they are found far more often in the ownership of Trainers. Much like most Pokémon, Bulbasaur appears to be an omnivore. However, in times of scarcity, it does not need to eat much food, since the bulb on its back can store energy from the sun. Bulbasaur appears to be based on some form of Dicynodont, mammal-like reptiles from the Permian period. Its bulb resembles that of a lily. Bulbasaur's name is a combination of the words "bulb", and "saur," which is Greek for lizard.