Ivysaur (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Ivysaur
フシギソウ Fushigisou
#002
002Ivysaur.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Grass Poison
Category
Seed Pokémon
Ability
Overgrow
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#002
Johto
#227
Hoenn
#204
Sinnoh
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Regional Browser numbers
Height
3′03″
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
28.7 lbs.
Imperial
13.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F002.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Monster and
Plant groups
1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 141 Battle Exp.: 1411*

Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon.

Ivysaur comes with the Ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

Ivysaur evolves from Bulbasaur starting at Level 16 and evolves into Venusaur starting at Level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Ivysaur, like its younger form Bulbasaur, resembles a toad or a dinosaur, though the patches in its skin make it look more like a dinosaur. It has lost the ability to stand on two legs since the bulb on its back has blossomed. After evolving from Bulbasaur, Ivysaur grows small fangs. When its plant is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct aroma.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Much like its previous form, most of Ivysaur's abilities originate from the plant on it's back. Naturally, these attacks are stronger than Bulbasaur's. In the anime Ivysaur are shown to manipulate nature

Behavior

Being much more commonly found in captivity then in the wild, Ivysaur's natural behaviour is still largely unknown, but it can be theorized that they are a bit more aggressive then Bulbasaur, although it is still very loyal to it's trainer.

Habitat

Ivysaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:IvysaurAnime.jpg
Ivysaur in the anime

Ivysaur first appeared in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. Numerous Bulbasaur were seen evolving into them.

A trainer named Asunta used an Ivysaur to battle and defeat Ritchie in Friends to the End.

Ivysaur also appears under the ownership of a teenager named Jimmy in Judgement Day.

An Ivysaur was under the ownership of Crystal in Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Red had an Ivysaur. It has since evolved into Venusaur.

In the TCG

Eight Ivysaur cards have been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by Red. It has been confirmed that it can use the moves Bullet Seed as a rapid aerial striking move and Vine Whip as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto edges and pulled back up again. It usesSolarBeam in Red's Final Smash, Triple Finish.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation 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.
Generation 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.
Stadium 2 Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Generation 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.
Generation 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.
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HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
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White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Evolve Bulbasaur
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Evolve Bulbasaur
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Evolve Bulbasaur
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Pal Park
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei Secret Storage 2
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Western Cave (19F-27F)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
62
60 - 125 116 - 245
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
405
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Type effectiveness

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In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 400.

Learnset

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By leveling up

Level Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Previous Tackle
Growl
Leech Seed
Vine Whip
Tackle
Growl
Leech Seed
Vine Whip
Poisonpowder
Sleep Powder
Tackle
Growl
Leech Seed
Vine Whip
Poisonpowder
Sleep Powder
Tackle
Growl
Leech Seed
Vine Whip
Poisonpowder
Sleep Powder
Take Down
20       Razor Leaf
22 Poisonpowder Razor Leaf Razor Leaf  
23       Sweet Scent
28       Growth
29   Sweet Scent Sweet Scent  
30 Razor Leaf      
31       Double Edge
36       Worry Seed
38 Growth Growth Growth  
39       Synthesis
44       Solarbeam
46 Sleep Powder      
47   Synthesis Synthesis  
54 Solarbeam      
56   Solarbeam Solarbeam  

By TM/HM

Number Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
TM02 Headbutt
TM03 Swords Dance Curse
TM06 Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic
TM08 Body Slam
TM09 Take Down Bullet Seed Bullet Seed
TM10 Double-Edge Hidden Power Hidden Power Hidden Power
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day Sunny Day
TM12 Sweet Scent
TM13 Snore
TM17 Protect Protect Protect
TM19 Giga Drain Giga Drain Giga Drain
TM20 Rage Endure
TM21 Mega Drain Frustration Frustration Frustration
TM22 Solarbeam Solarbeam Solarbeam Solarbeam
TM27 Return Return Return
TM31 Mimic Mud-Slap
TM32 Double Team Double Team Double Team Double Team
TM33 Reflect
TM34 Bide Swagger
TM35 Sleep Talk
TM36 Sludge Bomb Sludge Bomb
TM40 Defense Curl
TM42 Facade Facade
TM43 Secret Power Secret Power
TM44 Rest Rest Rest Rest
TM45 Attract Attract Attract
TM49 Fury Cutter
TM50 Substitute
TM53 Energy Ball
TM58 Endure
TM70 Flash
TM75 Swords Dance
TM78 Captivate
TM82 Sleep Talk
TM83 Natural Gift
TM86 Grass Knot
TM87 Swagger
TM90 Substitute
HM01 Cut Cut Cut Cut
HM04 Strength Strength
HM05 Flash Flash
HM06 Rock Smash Rock Smash

By breeding

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

In Pokémon Emerald Only:

Side game data

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Evolution

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Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 002.png Spr 1y 002.png Spr 1g 002.png Spr b g1 002.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 002.png Spr 2s 002.png Spr 2c 002.png Spr b 2g 002.png
Spr 2g 002 s.png Spr 2s 002 s.png Spr 2c 002 s.png Spr b 2g 002 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 002.png Spr 3e 002.png Spr 3f 002.png Spr b 3r 002.png
Spr 3r 002 s.png Spr 3e 002 s.png Spr 3f 002 s.png Spr b 3r 002 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 002.png Spr 4p 002.png Spr 4h 002.png Spr b 4d 002.png
Spr 4d 002 s.png Spr 4p 002 s.png Spr 4h 002 s.png Spr b 4d 002 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 002.png Spr 5b2 002.png Spr b 5b 002.png
Spr 5b 002 s.png Spr 5b2 002 s.png Spr b 5b 002 s.png
Ivysaur For other sprites and images, please see Ivysaur images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Although the Pokédex says it cannot go on its back legs, its Pokédex image in Pokémon Red and Blue shows it standing upright.

Origin

Ivysaur appears to be similar to a dinosaur and may be based off of one. The saur in its English name supports this, since dinosaur names often have saur suffixed.

Name origin

Ivysaur's name is a combination of the words ivy and saur, which is Greek for lizard. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean it seems strange, or 不思議 草 fushigi sou strange grass.

In other languages

  • German: Bisaknosp - Derives from Bisamratte (musk rat) and Knospe, (bulb).
  • French: Herbizarre - A combination of herb or more probably grass, and bizzare sharing likeness with lizard.
  • Korean: 이상해플 Isanghaepul - Strange Grass
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 妙蛙草 Mìao Wa Câo ("strange frog grass")
  • Chinese (Hong Kong): 奇異草 Qí Yì Câo ("very strange grass")

External links

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