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{{PokémoncardInfobox |
{{PokémoncardInfobox
cardname=Bulbasaur |
|cardname=Bulbasaur
level=13 |
|jname=フシギダネ
jname=フシギダネ |
|jtrans=Fushigidane
jtrans=Fushigidane |
|image=BulbasaurBaseSet44.jpg
image=BulbasaurBaseSet44.jpg |
|caption={{TCG|Base Set}} print<br>Illus. [[Mitsuhiro Arita]]
caption={{TCG|Base Set}} print<br>Illus. [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] |
|reprints=2
reprints=2 |
|reprint1=BulbasaurSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
reprint1=BulbasaurSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg |
|recaption1=[[Pokémon Snap]] Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yuuki Tanaka]]
recaption1=[[Pokémon Snap]] Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yuuki Tanaka]] |
|species=Bulbasaur
species=Bulbasaur |
|evostage=Basic
evostage=Basic |
|type=Grass
type=Grass |
|level=13
hp=40 |
|hp=40
weakness=Fire |
|weakness=Fire
resistance=None |
|retreatcost=1
retreatcost=1 |
|}}
}}
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{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Grass|expansion={{TCG|Base Set}}|rarity={{rar|Common}}|cardno=44/102|jpexpansion={{TCG|Expansion Pack}}|jprarity={{rar|Common}}}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Grass|jpexpansion={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}}}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Grass|jpexpansion={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}}}}
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{{PokémoncardInfobox/Footer|type=Grass|species=Bulbasaur}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Footer|type=Grass|species=Bulbasaur}}


'''Bulbasaur''' (Japanese: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a {{ct|Grass}} Basic Pokémon card. It is part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}.
'''Bulbasaur''' (Japanese: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a {{ct|Grass}} Basic Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}.


==Card text==
==Card text==
{{TCGAttack |
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Grass}}
type=Grass |
{{Cardtext/Attack
cost={{e|Grass}}{{e|Grass}} |
|type=Grass
name=Leech Seed |
|cost={{e|Grass}}{{e|Grass}}
jname=やどりぎのタネ |
|name=Leech Seed
jtrans=Mistletoe Seed |
|jname=やどりぎのタネ
damage=20 |
|jtrans=Mistletoe Seed
effect=Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove one damage counter from {{tt|Bulbasaur|this Pokémon}}. |
|damage=20
}}
|effect=Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove one damage counter from {{tt|Bulbasaur|this Pokémon}}.
|}}
{{Cardtext/Footer}}


===Pokédex data===
===Pokédex data===
{{Carddex |
{{Carddex
type=Grass |
|type=Grass
name=Bulbasaur |
|name=Bulbasaur
species=Seed |
|species=Seed
ndex=001 |
|ndex=001
height=2'4" |
|height=2'4"
jheight=0.7 |
|jheight=0.7
weight=15 |
|weight=15
jweight=6.9 |
|jweight=6.9
dex=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon. |
|dex=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon.
jdex=生れたときから背中に植物のタネがあって少しづつ大きく育つ。 |
|jdex=生れたときから背中に植物のタネがあって少しづつ大きく育つ。
transdex=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger. |
|transdex=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
}}
|}}


==Release information==
==Release information==
In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Yuuki Tanaka]], one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] [[Illustration contests#CoroCoro Best Photo Contest|Best Photo Contest]] held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. This card was reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} reprint sets, which were only released outside of Japan.
This card was released in the English {{TCG|Base Set}} with an illuatration by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Yuuki Tanaka]], one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] [[Illustration contests#CoroCoro Best Photo Contest|Best Photo Contest]] held in Spring 1999. This print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol normally would be and text on the bottom right reads: ''Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card''. This print is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. The Base Set print was reprinted in the English {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} expansions.
 
===Gallery===
===Gallery===
{{TCGGallery |
{{TCGGallery
type=Grass |
|type=Grass
image1=BulbasaurBaseSet44.jpg |
|image1=BulbasaurBaseSet44.jpg
set1=Base Set |
|set1=Base Set
illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita |
|illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita
image2=BulbasaurSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg |
|image2=BulbasaurSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
caption2=Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yuuki Tanaka]] |
|caption2=Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yuuki Tanaka]]
}}
|}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Early English prints of the card mistakenly list the weight as length.
*Early English prints of the card mistakenly list the weight as length.
*The Japanese "Snap" print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol would usually be.
*The text on the bottom right of the "Snap" print reads: ''"Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card"''.
===Origin===
===Origin===
{{m|Leech Seed}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Bulbasaur}} can learn. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
{{m|Leech Seed}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Bulbasaur}} can learn. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}.

Revision as of 17:30, 31 December 2014

Bulbasaur LV.13
フシギダネ Fushigidane
Grass
BulbasaurBaseSet44.jpg
Base Set print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Evolution stage Basic Pokémon
Card name Bulbasaur
Type Grass
HP 40
weakness
Fire×2
resistance
None
retreat cost
 
English expansion Base Set
Rarity Common
English card no. 44/102
Japanese expansion Expansion Pack
Japanese rarity Common
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
Expansion Base Set 2
Rarity Common
English card no. 67/130
TCG GB1 set Evolution
TCG GB1 ID B01
TCG GB2 set Team Rocket's Ambition
TCG GB2 ID H01
Expansion Legendary Collection
Rarity Common
English card no. 68/110
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Bulbasaur.

Bulbasaur (Japanese: フシギダネ Fushigidane) is a Grass-type Basic Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the Base Set.

Card text

GrassGrass Leech Seed
やどりぎのタネ
20
Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove one damage counter from Bulbasaur.


Pokédex data

Grass
Grass
Bulbasaur - Seed Pokémon
No. Height Weight
001 2'4" (0.7 m) 15 lbs. (6.9 kg)
Pokédex entry
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon.
生れたときから背中に植物のタネがあって少しづつ大きく育つ。


Release information

This card was released in the English Base Set with an illuatration by Mitsuhiro Arita, first originating from the Japanese Expansion Pack. In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by Yuuki Tanaka, one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest held in Spring 1999. This print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol normally would be and text on the bottom right reads: Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card. This print is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. The Base Set print was reprinted in the English Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection expansions.

Gallery

BulbasaurBaseSet44.jpg
Base Set print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
BulbasaurSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print
Photo. Yuuki Tanaka
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • Early English prints of the card mistakenly list the weight as length.

Origin

Leech Seed is a move in the Pokémon games that Bulbasaur can learn. This card's English Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green.


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