Ivysaur

← Bulbasaur | Ivysaur | Venusaur →

Grass Poison Ivysaur フシギソウ Fushigisou
Seed Pokémon
Pokédex
National Bulbasaur ← 002 → Venusaur
Johto 232 Hoenn 204 Sinnoh — Unova — Kalos CT 081 Alola —
Ability		Gender
Overgrow Chlorophyll (Hidden)		12.5% ♀ 87.5% ♂
Pokédex color		Egg groups
Green		Monster Grass
Weight		Height
28.7 lbs.	13.0kg	3'03"	1.0 m
Body style		Footprint
Cry
Azurilland Pokédex
Generation IV		Generation V
Stats HP Attack Defense 60 62 63 Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed 80 80 60 Total 405

Ivysaur (pronunciation: AHY-vee-sawr) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon of the Kanto region. It evolves from Bulbasaur at level 16 and evolves into Venusaur at level 32.

Appearance

Ivysaur's appearance is very similar to that of its pre-evolved form, Bulbasaur. It still retains the turquoise skin and spots, along with its red eyes. Ivysaur's top fangs are now larger and are visible outside of the mouth. Also, its ears are now darkened to black in the center. The most notable change is that the bulb is starting to bloom, with pink petals visible, and large leaves on the bottom.

Habitat

Ivysaur's natural habitats are the plains, with plenty of sunshine and water. However, they are rare, as many are raised by trainers from captive Bulbasaur. They are native to Kanto.

Diet

Like its pre-evolved form, Ivysaur can store solar energy off the flower on its back, thus enabling it to survive without food for many days.

Special abilities

Ivysaur's ability is Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

The bud that it carried on its back as a Bulbasaur has grown into a full blossom when it had evolved and can grow larger in sunlight. As the blossom grows, Ivysaur loses the ability to stand on its hind legs. The blossom produces a pleasant smell when it is ready to bloom, and Ivysaur is ready to evolve into Venusaur.

In the anime

Ivysaur first debuted in the episode Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. During the episode, many Bulbasaur gathered to a secret location for an Evolution Ceremony, where they possibly evolved into Ivysaur.

An Ivysaur was in the episode The Ultimate Test, which was used by the entrance exam teacher.

Crystal was shown to own an Ivysaur, seen in the episode Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl.

Game info

Ivysaur is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, as one of the three Pokémon usable by the Pokémon Trainer, or Red. Ivysaur is surprisingly agile in the game, being able to jump to a great height and attack with great speed. Its moves, based upon Grass-type moves in the Pokémon games, are Solarbeam, Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, and Bullet Seed.

Locations

Core game locations

Version(s)	Location
Red/Blue	Evolve Bulbasaur
Yellow	Evolve Bulbasaur
Gold/Silver	Trade
Crystal	Trade
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade
Emerald	Trade
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Bulbasaur
Diamond/ Pearl	Pal Park
Platinum	Pal Park
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Evolve Bulbasaur
Black/White	Poké Transfer
Black 2/White 2	Poké Transfer
X/Y	Grass-type Friend Safari
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire	Trade

Spin-off game locations

Game(s)	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 2 Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Western Cave (19F-27F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F) Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Rumble	Quiet Forest
Pokémon Battle Trozei	Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1
Pokémon Shuffle	Rainbow Park: Stage 59

Pokédex Entries

Red	When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Blue
LeafGreen
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.
Gold	Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Stadium 2
HeartGold
Silver	If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
SoulSilver
Crystal	The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
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
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
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.
X
Diamond	When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Y

Learnsets

Generation I

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation V

Generation VI

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation VI

Generation VII

By leveling up

Generation VII Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type
1	[[Tackle]]	50	100%	35	[[Normal Pokémon|Normal]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
1, 3	Growl	—	100%	40	[[Normal Pokémon|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
1, 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 ]]
20	[[Razor Leaf]]	55	95%	25	[[Grass Pokémon|Grass]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
23	[[Sweet Scent]]	—	100%	20	[[Normal Pokémon|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
28	[[Growth]]	—	—%	20	[[Normal Pokémon|Normal]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
31	[[Double-Edge]]	120	100%	15	[[Normal Pokémon|Normal]]	[[Move#Physical	Physical ]]
36	[[Worry Seed]]	—	100%	10	[[Grass Pokémon|Grass]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
39	[[Synthesis]]	—	—%	10	[[Grass Pokémon|Grass]]	[[Move#Status	Status ]]
44	[[Solar Beam]]	120	100%	10	[[Grass Pokémon|Grass]]	[[Move#Special	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 TM

Generation VII TM
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type
TM01	[[Work Up]]	-	100%	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	[[Physical]]	-	-%	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#Physical	Physical ]]
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 ]]
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.

Sprites

I	Red (JP)	Green (JP)		Red	Blue	Yellow			Back
II	Gold			Silver		Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire		Emerald		FireRed		LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl		Platinum	HeartGold		SoulSilver		Back
	File:Ivysaur DPP.gif File:Ivysaur DPP shiny.gif
V	Black		White		Black 2		White 2		Back
VI	X		Y		Omega Ruby		Alpha Sapphire		Back

Origin

Similar to Bulbasaur, it appears that Ivysaur's design is based on a flower that has yet to bloom with a small dinosaur below it.

Name Origin

• Japanese: フシギソウ (Fushigisou in Romaji) from the Japanese words Fushigi (不思議) which means strange and Sou (草) which means herb.
• English: "Ivysaur" is likely a combination of the English word "Ivy" and the Greek word "Sauros", meaning lizard.
• French: "Herbizarre", combination of the French words "herbe"(herb) and "bizarre".

Trivia

• It is a member of the only Starter Pokémon family to have the same type as its whole evolutionary line, the others being Bulbasaur and Venusaur.
• Interestingly, all of the Pokémon the Pokémon Trainer uses in Super Smash Bros. Brawl have been used by Ash, including Ivysaur if you count its pre-evolution.
• Ivysaur is the first starter Pokémon to have "Ivy" in its name, the second being Snivy.
• Ivysaur is the only Grass-type starter's first evolution that has a second type.

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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