Ash's Bulbasaur
Ash's Bulbasaur (Japanese: サトシのフシギダネ Satoshi's Fushigidane) was the fourth Pokémon caught by Ash during his travels through Kanto, and the first of the starter Pokémon that Ash acquired. It is voiced by 林原めぐみ Megumi Hayashibara in the Japanese version. Its English voice actor (up until Advanced Challenge) was Tara Jayne.
It was raised in the Hidden Village by Melanie, who cared for sick, injured, and abandoned Pokémon. Bulbasaur acted as the village's bodyguard.
After Ash helps defend the Hidden Village from an attack by Team Rocket, Melanie encourages it to join Ash, explaining that its growth was being stunted by staying too long in the village.
Bulbasaur is extremely stubborn, surly, and eager to battle. It had the oppurtunity to evolve, but refused to do so. This allowed it to learn the powerful Solarbeam technique earlier than if it had evolved.
Bulbasaur is the only member of Ash's original team, save for Pikachu, to remain in his care. It stayed with him until midway in the Johto adventures, when it was sent back to Professor Oak's to keep the Pokémon there from quarreling with each other.
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For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Bulbasaur.
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