Bulbasaur

← Eternatus | Bulbasaur | Ivysaur →

Grass
Poison

Bulbasaur

フシギダネ Fushigidane

Seed Pokémon

Pokédex

National

Marshadow

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001

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Ivysaur

Johto
231

Hoenn
203

Sinnoh
—

Unova
—

Kalos
CT 080

Alola
—

Ability

Gender

Overgrow
Chlorophyll (Hidden)

12.5% ♀
87.5% ♂

Pokédex color

Egg groups

Green

Monster
Grass

Weight

Height

25.2 lbs.

6.9 kg

2'00"

0.7 m

Body style

Footprint

Cry

Azurilland Pokédex

Generation IV

Generation V

Stats
HP	Attack	Defense
45	49	49
Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
65	65	45
Total
318

Bulbasaur (pronunciation: BUHLB-uh-sawr) is a dual-type Grass/Poison-type Starter Pokémon of the Kanto region. It evolves into Ivysaur at level 16, then into Venusaur at level 32.

Appearance[]

Bulbasaur RBY — Bulbasaur's Red, Blue, & Green artwork

Known as the Seed Pokémon, Bulbasaur resembles a small, squatting dinosaur that walks on four legs and has a large plant bulb on its back that is able to shoot seeds out of. It also has large red eyes and has very sharp teeth. Its skin is a light turquoise color with dark green spots. It has three nails on all its four legs. Its most notable feature, however, is the aforementioned bulb on its back, which as the Pokédex states, was planted on it at birth.

Though they usually walk on four legs, a Bulbasaur can rise up on its hind legs. When it evolves into Ivysaur, the bulb becomes a larger flower bud, making it nearly impossible for one to rise on its hind legs.

Habitat[]

As Bulbasaur is a starter Pokémon, it is hard to locate, however, it could be found near streams.

Diet[]

Bulbasaur is 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.

Special abilities[]

Bulbasaurs have "bulbs" on their backs that grow steadily larger as the Bulbasaur matures. This bulb contains a seed which uses photosynthesis to supply Bulbasaur with energy. Its bulb is also used to store the energy which the seed absorbs, 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 anime[]

Bulbasaur's debut in the anime was in the first episode, Pokémon - I Choose You, where it can be seen on Ash Ketchum's television in his room and his dream about which starter Pokémon he will select the next day.

Ash's Bulbasaur[]

Main article: Ash's Bulbasaur

May's Bulbasaur[]

Main article: May's Venusaur

In the manga[]

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Red chose Bulbasaur, which he nicknamed Saur, as his Starter Pokémon.

Game info[]

Bulbasaur is a starter in Pokémon Red and Blue, Pocket Monsters Green, and, more recently, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. In Pokémon Yellow, which is based upon the anime series, Bulbasaur is received as a gift in Cerulean City from a girl in the house next to the Pokémon Center. In the following games, Bulbasaur can be received via Trading.

Locations[]

Main Game Locations[]

Version(s)	Location
Red/Blue	Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Yellow	Received from a girl in Cerulean City if Pikachu's Happiness is high enough
Gold/Silver	Time Capsule
Crystal	Time Capsule
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade
Emerald	Trade
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Diamond/ Pearl	Pal Park
Platinum	Pal Park
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Reward from Professor Oak after defeating Red
Black/White	Poké Transfer or Dream World
Black 2/White 2	Poké Transfer
X/Y	Received as a gift from Professor Sycamore after battling him
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire	Trade from X and Y
Sun/Moon	Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon	Route 2 through Island Scan (Fridays)

Spin-off game locations[]

Game(s)	Location
Pokémon Snap	River Cave (Ditto in disguise)
Pokémon Channel	Bus Stop
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Train Endless level 16 Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (1F-5F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Starter Pokémon Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Pokémon Rumble	Quiet Forest
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Dolce Island, Hinder Cape (Present) Forest Temple (Past)
Pokémon Battle Trozei	Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1
Pokémon Shuffle	Puerto Blanco: Stage 2

Pokédex entries[]

Blue
Red	A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
LeafGreen
X
Yellow	It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
Stadium	The bulb-like pouch on its back grows larger as it ages. The pouch is filled with numerous seeds.
Gold	The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
Stadium 2
HeartGold
Silver	It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
SoulSilver
Crystal	While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
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
Emerald
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
FireRed	There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
Diamond	For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Y

PokéPark Data[]

Bulbasaur P-030		Skill Game: None
Bulbasaur P-030	Attraction(s): Bulbasaur's Daring Dash	Score to Beat: 00:10.80

Generation VII[]

By leveling up[]

Generation VII Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type
1	[[Tackle]]	40	100%	35	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
3	[[Growl]]	-	100%	40	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
7	[[Leech Seed]]	-	90%	10	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
9	[[Vine Whip]]	45	100%	25	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
13	[[Poison Powder]]	-	75%	35	[[Poison Pokémon\|Poison]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
13	[[Sleep Powder]]	-	75%	15	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
15	[[Take Down]]	90	85%	20	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
19	[[Razor Leaf]]	55	95%	25	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
21	[[Sweet Scent]]	-	100%	20	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
25	[[Growth]]	-	100%	40	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
27	[[Double-Edge]]	120	100%	15	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
31	[[Worry Seed]]	-	100%	10	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
33	[[Synthesis]]	-	-%	5	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
37	[[Seed Bomb]]	80	100%	15	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM[]

Generation VII TM
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type
TM01	[[Work Up]]	-	-%	30	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM06	[[Toxic]]	-	90%	10	[[Poison Pokémon\|Poison]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM09	[[Venoshock]]	65	100%	10	[[Poison Pokémon\|Poison]]	[[Move#Special	Special ]]
TM10	[[Hidden Power]]	60	100%	15	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Special	Special ]]
TM11	[[Sunny Day]]	-	-%	5	[[Fire Pokémon\|Fire]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM16	[[Light Screen]]	-	-%	30	[[Psychic Pokémon\|Psychic]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM17	[[Protect]]	-	-%	10	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM20	[[Safeguard]]	-	-%	25	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM21	[[Frustration]]	-	100%	20	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
TM22	[[Solar Beam]]	120	100%	10	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Special	Special ]]
TM27	[[Return]]	-	100%	20	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
TM32	[[Double Team]]	-	-%	15	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM36	[[Sludge Bomb]]	90	100%	10	[[Poison Pokémon\|Poison]]	[[Move#Special	Special ]]
TM42	[[Facade]]	70	100%	20	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
TM44	[[Rest]]	-	-%	10	[[Psychic Pokémon\|Psychic]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM45	[[Attract]]	-	100%	15	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM48	[[Round]]	60	100%	15	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Special	Special ]]
TM49	[[Echoed Voice]]	40	100%	15	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Special	Special ]]
TM53	[[Energy Ball]]	90	100%	10	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Special	Special ]]
TM75	[[Swords Dance]]	-	-%	20	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM86	[[Grass Knot]]	-	100%	20	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Special	Special ]]
TM87	[[Swagger]]	-	85%	15	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM88	[[Sleep Talk]]	-	-%	10	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM90	[[Substitute]]	-	-%	10	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM96	[[Nature Power]]	90	100%	10	[[Normal Pokémon\|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
TM100	[[Confide]]	90	100%	10	[[Grass Pokémon\|Grass]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding[]

Breeding
Father	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
•	Amnesia	-	-%	20	Psychic	Status
•	Charm	-	100%	20	Fairy	Status
• • • •	Curse	-	-%	10	Ghost	Status
•	Endure	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
• • • • • • • • • • • • •	Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
• •	Grass Whistle	-	55%	15	Grass	Status
• • •	Grassy Terrain	-	-%	10	Grass	Status
• • • • • • • • • • •	Ingrain	-	-%	20	Grass	Status
• • • • • • • •	Leaf Storm	130	90%	5	Grass	Special
• • • • •	Magical Leaf	60	-%	20	Grass	Special
• •	Nature Power	-	-%	20	Normal	Status
• • • • • • •	Petal Dance	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
• • •	Power Whip	120	85%	10	Grass	Physical
•	Skull Bash	130	100%	10	Normal	Physical
	Sludge*	-	-%	20	Poison	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Sprites[]

I

Red

Back

II

Gold

Silver

Crystal

Back

III

Back

IV

Back

V

Back

VI

X

Y

Omega Ruby

Alpha Sapphire

Back

Gallery[]

Anime promo art
Ash's Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden
Bulbasaur with shiny eyes
Bulbasaur in Pokémon Ranch
Bulbasaur in Pokémon Battle Revolution
May's bulbasaur
Nurse joy's bulbasaur
Bulbasaur and Heracross at Professor Oak's outdoor lab
Bulbasaur's Pokédex entry in the anime

Origins[]

Bulbasaur's appearance is based upon a small dinosaur with a plant growing off its back.

Name Origin[]

Japanese: フシギダネ (Fushigidane in Romaji) from the Japanese words Fushigi (不思議), which means strange and Tane (種), which means seed.
French: Bulbizarre from the French words bulbe(bulb) and bizarre (bizarre).
German: Bisasam from the German words Bisamratte (muskrat) and Samen (seed).
English: Bulbasaur is a portmanteau of the words "bulb", a plant term referring to the large bulb on its back, and "dinosaur".

Trivia[]

Bulbasaur uses the bulb on its back to store extra energy. This makes it possible for Bulbasaur to survive for days without eating.
Bulbasaur and its evolutions are the only Poison-type starter Pokémon.
Bulbasaur and its evolutions have the same species as Sunkern: they are both classified as the Seed Pokémon.
Although Bulbasaur is a quadrupedal Pokémon, it has the ability to stand on its two hind legs until it evolves into Ivysaur.
Bulbasaur is the first Grass-type starter.