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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Bulbasaur | prev=Genesect | prevnum=649 | next=Ivysaur | nextnum=002 | type=Grass | type2=Poison }}
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'''Bulbasaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} Pokémon.
'''Bulbasaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} Pokémon.


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==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker green patches. It has red eyes with white pupils and pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head. Its snout is short and blunt, and it has a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.
Bulbasaur is a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}, reptilian creature that somewhat resembles a toad or a young dinosaur with a spotted blue-green hide. It has three white toes or claws growing out from each of its four legs, its irises are bright red, while the rest of it's eyes are white. It has small teeth visible when the mouth is open.


The most notable feature of this Pokémon is the onion-like bulb on its back, which grows from a seed planted on its back by its mother at birth. Bulbasaur's bulb shares a symbiotic relationship that is beneficial for both. This allows Bulbasaur to get an enhanced boost of energy from the sun during the day (synthesis) and the bulb to remain growing and strong at night. The bulb also contains many seeds from which it draws nutrients.
As mentioned [[AG025|in the anime]], starter Pokémon are raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}}s to be distributed to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. [[EP102|It is known]] to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. [[PK01|Bulbasaur has also shown]] itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks it in the air.
It is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests throughout the Kanto region. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. [[EP051|It has been observed]] that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur.


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.
==In the anime==
 
===In the main series===
====Gender differences====
[[File:Shauna Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
None.
====Major appearances====
 
=====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]=====
===Special abilities===
Ash's Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]]. Though initially wary of {{Ash}}, the two eventually warmed up to one another, and Bulbasaur challenged him to a battle. Using {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash won the battle, and Bulbasaur was caught. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were caught in the two episodes following that of Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur remained in Ash's party until ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', when Ash sent him to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] to work as an ambassador between otherwise argumentative groups of Pokémon.
Bulbasaur have a variety of Grass-type abilities granted to it by the bulb growing on its back. Powders, scents, petals, and seeds can come from the very tip of the bulb, and vines and leaves can come from the base (or the bulb in [[Pokemon Adventures]]). By manipulating these into moves like {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Petal Dance}}, {{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Power Whip}}, {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Sweet Scent}}, {{m|PoisonPowder}}, and {{m|Sleep Powder}}, Bulbasaur have quite an arsenal at their disposal.
 
The bulb can absorb sunlight, allowing Bulbasaur to restore health with {{m|Synthesis}} or fire a powerful {{m|SolarBeam}}.
 
===Behavior===
Most Bulbasaur are domesticated Pokémon, raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|breeder}}s to be distributed as starter Pokémon in the Kanto region. Due to this, they are regarded as mostly well-behaved Pokémon. They are the easiest Pokémon to start with, due to the fact that they have a type advantage over the first two [[Gym Leader]]s in Kanto.


Bulbasaur tend to have a strong loyalty to their friends and {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. In ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'', for example, a Bulbasaur was abandoned by its Trainer in the sewers of [[Trovitopolis]] and remained there for decades yet was still happy to see him when finally brought out from the sewer by {{Ash}} and his friends.
=====[[May's Bulbasaur]]=====
Much later on, when Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] region, his companion {{an|May}} caught her own Bulbasaur after being separated from the group in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]''. It remained with her throughout the rest of her journey in Hoenn, helping her to compete in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival|regional]] [[Grand Festival]]. When she traveled to [[Kanto]] to continue her journey with Ash in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', May, too, left her Bulbasaur at Professor Oak's lab to learn from Ash's while she and Ash's group traveled throughout the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} in Kanto. May retrieved it during her travels in [[Johto]], where it evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.


It is shown in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'' that in Kanto, large groups of Bulbasaur gather once every year in a hidden garden to become {{p|Ivysaur}}. It is unknown whether or not this is the case in other regions.
=====[[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s starter Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from [[Professor Sycamore]].


Bulbasaur can sometimes be found lying in the sun during the day to photosynthesize energy when food is scarce.
=====Other=====
 
When a baby Pokémon, such as {{p|Togepi}} or a newly hatched Bulbasaur, is crying and all other methods of calming down the baby fail, Bulbasaur may use its vines in the bulb on it back to perform its Bulba-by, where it rocks the baby back and forth in the air and sings to it. This has only been recorded once by humans, making it seem that some people do not even believe that this behavior is real.
 
===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland Habitat.png|thumb|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Like all starters, Bulbasaur are scarce in the wild. Sometimes they can be found in secret places such as gardens, plains near large sources of fresh water, or hiding in the forest in hollow logs, but overall, they are found far more often in the ownership of Trainers. It is native to [[Kanto]].
 
===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Much like most Pokémon, Bulbasaur appears to be an {{wp|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.
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur.png|thumb|right|250px|Bulbasaur in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]====
Ash's Bulbasaur first debuted in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]]. Though initially wary of {{Ash}}, the two eventually warmed up to one another, and Bulbasaur challenged him to a battle. Using {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash won the battle, and Bulbasaur was captured. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were captured in the two episodes following that of Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur remained in Ash's party until ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', when Ash sent him to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] to work as an ambassador between otherwise argumentative groups of Pokémon.
 
====[[May's Venusaur|May's Bulbasaur]]====
Much later on, when Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] region, his companion {{an|May}} captured her own Bulbasaur after being separated from the group in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]''. It remained with her throughout the rest of her journey in Hoenn, helping her to compete in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival|regional]] [[Grand Festival]]. When she traveled to [[Kanto]] to continue her journey with Ash in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', May, too, left her Bulbasaur at Professor Oak's lab to learn from Ash's while she and Ash's group traveled throughout the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} in Kanto. May retrieved it during her travels in [[Johto]], where it evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.
 
====Other====
A Bulbasaur that used to belong to the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]] appeared in ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]''. In his childhood, the mayor abandoned his Bulbasaur and sent it into the sewers when it wouldn't evolve into {{p|Ivysaur}}. Aided by [[Misty]] and {{Tracey}}, Ash found the abandoned Bulbasaur while searching for his own, which had gone missing. After defeating the arrogant mayor and his personal SWAT team, Ash and company left the Bulbasaur, which had grown rather large in its time in the sewers, with [[Nurse Joy]].
A Bulbasaur that used to belong to the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]] appeared in ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]''. In his childhood, the mayor abandoned his Bulbasaur and sent it into the sewers when it wouldn't evolve into {{p|Ivysaur}}. Aided by [[Misty]] and {{Tracey}}, Ash found the abandoned Bulbasaur while searching for his own, which had gone missing. After defeating the arrogant mayor and his personal SWAT team, Ash and company left the Bulbasaur, which had grown rather large in its time in the sewers, with [[Nurse Joy]].


In ''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line]]'', {{ka|Gilbert}}, the son of the mayor of [[Pallet Town]], was supposed to start his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] with one of the three Kanto starter Pokémon, but they were scared off by [[Ash's Tauros]]. {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Tracey}}, {{Delia}}, and Gilbert set out to find them. The Bulbasaur was the last one to be found and it was stuck in a tree that was surrounded by a group of {{p|Primeape}}. In the end, Bulbasaur was the one that Gilbert decided to start with.
In ''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', {{OBP|Gilbert|SS014}}, the son of the mayor of [[Pallet Town]], was supposed to start his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] with one of the three Kanto [[starter Pokémon]], but they were scared off by [[Ash's Tauros]]. {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Tracey}}, {{Delia}}, and Gilbert set out to find them. The Bulbasaur was the last one to be found and it was stuck in a tree that was surrounded by a group of {{p|Primeape}}. In the end, Bulbasaur was the one that Gilbert decided to start with.


A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.
One also appeared in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.


===Minor appearances===
====Minor appearances====
Bulbasaur was mentioned in the first episode of the anime, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', as one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] new Trainers in [[Pallet Town]] can choose from. Ash dreamed of owning one, and it was his second choice of a starter, after {{p|Squirtle}}. However, when he arrived at Oak's lab, it was too late, as an unnamed Trainer who started the same day had already taken it.
Bulbasaur was mentioned in the first episode of the anime, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', as one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] new Trainers in [[Pallet Town]] can choose from. Ash dreamed of owning one, and it was his second choice of a starter, after {{p|Squirtle}}. However, when he arrived at Oak's lab, it was too late, as an unnamed Trainer who started the same day had already taken it.


Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.


A Bulbasaur also appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'' and ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
A Bulbasaur also appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.


A Bulbasaur under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo League]].
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].


A picture of a Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]''.
A picture of a Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]''.


A Bulbasaur was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.
A Bulbasaur was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.
A Bulbasaur appeared in the opening of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.


A Bulbasaur was one of the [[starter Pokémon]] at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.
A Bulbasaur was one of the [[starter Pokémon]] at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.
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A Bulbasaur made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''.
A Bulbasaur made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''.


A Bulbasaur appeared in [[Alexa]]'s magazine in [[BW134]].
A Bulbasaur appeared in [[Alexa]]'s [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazine]] in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]].''
 
A Bulbasaur appeared as a plush toy in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.


===Pokédex entries===
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}  
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP010|Bulbasaur|Ash's Pokédex|Bulbasaur. It bears the seed of a plant on its back from birth. The seed slowly develops. Researchers are unsure whether to classify Bulbasaur as a {{egg|grass|plant}} or {{egg|Monster|animal}}. Bulbasaur are extremely calm and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP010|Bulbasaur|Ash's Pokédex|Bulbasaur. It bears the seed of a plant on its back from birth. The seed slowly develops. Researchers are unsure whether to classify Bulbasaur as a plant or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely calm and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|SolarBeam|Ash's Pokédex|SolarBeam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Bulbasaur|Serena's Pokédex|Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. A young Bulbasaur uses the nutrients from its seed for the energy it needs to grow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}}
[[File:Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red Bulbasaur PG.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
Bulbasaur was one of the Pokémon that [[Professor Oak]] was giving away in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]''.
===In Pokémon Generations===
A Bulbasaur under the ownership of {{ga|Red}} appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]''.
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the [[Ash & Pikachu]] manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It first appears in the eighth chapter, ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Bulbasaur's capture is not shown; it is simply stated when it first appears from its [[Poké Ball]] that "{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has been busy since the last comic".
Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''.
 
===In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing in the eighth chapter, ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Bulbasaur's capture is not shown; it is simply stated when it first appears from its [[Poké Ball]] that "{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has been busy since the last comic".


In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', Ash and Misty travel to a town inhabited by many Bulbasaur, {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Venusaur}}. There is a local legend that a giant Venusaur saved the townsfolk in battle.
In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', Ash and Misty travel to a town inhabited by many Bulbasaur, {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Venusaur}}. There is a local legend that a giant Venusaur saved the townsfolk in battle.


===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
===In the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga===
{{main|Bulbasaur (MPJ)}}
{{main|Bulbasaur (MPJ)}}
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Pistachio]]'s {{MPJ|Bulbasaur}} has a crush on him and is extremely jealous whenever she sees him talking to other females.
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Pistachio]]'s {{MPJ|Bulbasaur}} has a crush on him and is extremely jealous whenever she sees him talking to other females.
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}} and {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.
 
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
{{main|Saur}}
{{main|Saur}}
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, {{adv|Red}} receives a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] from {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' after helping capture all the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur, now named Saur, has since evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, and then to {{p|Venusaur}}. It has also been shown in the manga that Bulbasaur has the ability to suck in large amounts of air through its bulb, as seen in ''[[PS014|That Awful Arbok!]]'' where it sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]] as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, {{adv|Red}} receives a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] from {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' after helping capture all the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur, now named Saur, has since evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, and then to {{p|Venusaur}}. It has also been shown in the manga that Bulbasaur has the ability to suck in large amounts of air through its bulb, as seen in ''[[PS014|That Awful Arbok!]]'' where it sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]] as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
Another Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} explains about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.
 
[[Professor Sycamore]] owns a Bulbasaur in ''[[PAXY04|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''.
 
===In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga===
Bulbasaur appears in the [[PM001|very first chapter]] as one of the starter Pokémon {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} was giving away.
Bulbasaur appears in the [[PM001|very first chapter]] as one of the starter Pokémon {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} was giving away.
===In the [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga===
Bulbasaur appeared as one of the starter Pokémon Professor Oak was giving away in the [[PZ01|very first chapter]].


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
[[File:Bulbasaur Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|140px|Bulbasaur trophy from [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.


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====Brawl trophy information====
====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
{{Dex/Header|type=grass|type2=poison}}
|type=grass
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}}
|type2=poison
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
|gen=1
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.}}
|redbluedex=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The bulb-like pouch on its back grows larger as it ages. The pouch is filled with numerous seeds.}}
|yellowdex=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
|}
|golddex=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
|}
|silverdex=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
|crystaldex=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
|rsedex=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.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
|firereddex=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.}}
|leafgreendex=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
|stadiumdex=The bulb-like pouch on its back grows larger as it ages. The pouch is filled with numerous seeds.
|}
|stadium2dex=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
|}
|dpptdex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
|heartgolddex=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|v3=Emerald|t=FFF|t2=FFF|t3=FFF|entry=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.}}
|soulsilverdex=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.}}
|bwdex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
|b2w2dex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|}
|}}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability|
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type=grass |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
type2=poison|
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
gen=1 |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
rbrarity=One |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=Received from [[Melanie|a girl]] in [[Cerulean City]] if {{p|Pikachu}}'s [[friendship]] is high enough}}
rbarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
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jbrarity=One |
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jbarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
yrarity=One |
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Time Capsule]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
yarea=Received from a girl in [[Cerulean City]] if {{p|Pikachu}}'s [[friendship]] is high enough |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Crystal|area=[[Time Capsule]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] |
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gen2ex=rby|
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carea=[[Time Capsule]] |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
gen3ex=frlg|
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
frlgrarity=One |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
frlgarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
dparea=[[Pal Park]], [[Trade]] |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
ptarea=[[Pal Park]], [[Trade]] |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
hgssrarity=One |
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hgssarea={{pkmn2|gift|Reward}} from [[Professor Oak]] after defeating {{ga|Red}} |
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gen4ex=hgss |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
palarea=Field |
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
gen5ex=none |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
bwarea=[[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur|Global Link event]] |  
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{pkmn2|gift|Reward}} from [[Professor Oak]] after defeating {{ga|Red}}}}
b2w2ex=none |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|
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}}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area={{pkmn|Global Link}} {{pkmn2|event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=Received from [[Professor Sycamore]] in [[Lumiose City]] after battling him}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail‎
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
|type=grass
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
|type2=poison
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island River|River]], [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] <small>({{p|Ditto}} in {{m|Transform|disguise}})</small>}}
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]<br>[[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] <small>({{p|Ditto}} in {{m|Transform|disguise}})</small>
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Pallet Town]], [[Viridian City]]}}
|pinball=[[Pallet Town]]<br>[[Viridian City]]
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Stadium|link=Pokémon Stadium (English)|color=000|t=FFF|area=[[Gym Leader Castle]]}}
|stadium=[[Gym Leader Castle]]
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|channel=[[Springleaf Field|Bus Stop]]
|}
|trozei={{PM|1|Phobos Train}}<br>Endless level 16<br>Trozei Battle<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]]<br>[[Kisara Plains]]
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]]<br>[[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)
|}
|md2=[[Starter Pokémon]]<br>[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13)<br>[[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)
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|rumble=[[Silent Forest]] Normal Mode C & A
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
|rumble2=Forest: [[Everspring Valley]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Springleaf Field|Bus Stop]]}}
|ranger3=[[Dolce Island]]<br>[[Hinder Cape]]<br>[[Forest Temple]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|1|Phobos Train}}, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
|pokepark=[[Meadow Zone]]
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], [[Partner Pokémon]], [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)}}
}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Kisara Plains]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], [[Partner Pokémon]], [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], [[Partner Pokémon]], [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] <small>(Normal Mode C & A)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Meadow Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Dolce Island]], [[Hinder Cape]], [[Forest Temple]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#All Aboard!|Model Train Room: All Aboard!]], [[Locomotive Cafe#Dash Race!|Locomotive Cafe: Dash Race!]],<br>[[Variety Battle#Get 1,000 Combos!|Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!]], NFC Figurine}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 1|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Puerto Blanco]]: Stage 2<br>[[Blau Salon]]: Stage 424<br>Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Special Daily Pokémon}}'' <small>(Winking)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Old-Growth Woods|Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], [[Partner Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 8]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;<br>January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;<br/>January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Bulbasaur|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
|}
|}


=====In-game events=====
=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|type2=poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|English|[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|French|[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|German|[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Italian|[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Spanish|[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
|}
|}


====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Japanese|PGL|10|October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Japanese|PGL|10|October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Korean|PGL|10|May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Korean|PGL|10|May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
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{{HeldItems
{{HeldItems
|type=grass|type2=poison
|type=grass|type2=poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berry (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=wood box|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=wood box|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=wood box|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=wood box|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
|event1=Venusaurite|event1type=Mega Stone|event1rar=100
}}
}}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{Stats|
{{Stats
HP=     45 |
|HP=45
Attack= 49 |
|Attack=49
Defense=49 |
|Defense=49
SpAtk= 65 |
|SpAtk=65
SpDef= 65 |
|SpDef=65
Speed= 45 |
|Speed=45
Special=65 |
|Special=65
type=Grass |
|type=Grass
type2=Poison|
|type2=Poison
}}
}}


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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=Grass|
|type1=Grass
type2=Poison|
|type2=Poison
Normal=100 |
|Normal=100
Fighting=50 |
|Fighting=50
Flying=200 |
|Flying=200
Poison=100 |
|Poison=100
Ground=100 |
|Ground=100
Rock=100 |
|Rock=100
Bug=100 |
|Bug=100
Ghost=100 |
|Ghost=100
Steel=100 |
|Steel=100
Fire=200 |
|Fire=200
Water=50 |
|Water=50
Grass=25 |
|Grass=25
Electric=50 |
|Electric=50
Psychic=200 |
|Psychic=200
Ice=200 |
|Ice=200
Dragon=100 |
|Dragon=100
Dark=100 |
|Dark=100
notes=yes|
|Fairy=50
gen1poison=yes|
|notes=yes
oldbug=4|}}
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|3|Growl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level6|3|Growl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|40|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|7|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|35|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|9|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|PoisonPowder|Poison|Status|&mdash;|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level6|13|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|&mdash;|75|35|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|&mdash;|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|13|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|&mdash;|75|15|||Clever|1|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|15|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|||Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|19|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|21|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Growth|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40}}
{{learnlist/level6|25|Growth|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|27|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|31|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Synthesis|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level6|33|Synthesis|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|37|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''|Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20||'''|Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM96|Nature Power|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
 


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Bulbasaur|grass|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}|Charm|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP|697|Tyrantrum}}|Charm|Fairy|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|2|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}<br>{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}<br>{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}<br>{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP|286|Breloom}}<br>{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}<br>{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}}<br>{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}<br>{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}}<br>{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}<br>{{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|548|Petilil}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}<br>{{MSP|590|Foongus}}{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|Clever|1|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}|GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|&mdash;|55|15}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}|Grass Whistle|Grass|Status|&mdash;|55|15|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}<br>{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|455|Carnivine}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}<br>{{MSP|590|Foongus}}{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}<br>{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}<br>{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}<br>{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|455|Carnivine}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}}<br>{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}<br>{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|&mdash;|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}<br>{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}<br>{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}{{MSP|548|Petilil}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}<br>{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|548|Petilil}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|&mdash;|20||'''|Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}<br>{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|698|Amaura}}<br>{{MSP|699|Aurorus}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|455|Carnivine}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}<br>{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|549|Lilligant}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|455|Carnivine}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20|||*|'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Bulbasaur|grass|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20|*|'''|Tough|2|3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||no|yes|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|no|yes|Clever|1|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|50|100|10||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes|yes|Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|25|||no|yes|Clever|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''|no|yes|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Synthesis|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Synthesis|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}


====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Bulbasaur|grass|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/eventh/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Sticker Promotional Egg]]<br>[[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Korean Kanto Starter Egg]]|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/event6|[[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur]]|Celebrate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40||||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Sticker Promotional Egg]]<br>[[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Korean Kanto Starter Egg]]|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/eventf/6|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Sticker Promotional Egg]]<br>[[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Korean Kanto Starter Egg]]|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|90|5||'''}}  
 
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Sticker Promotional Egg]]<br>[[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur|Korean Kanto Starter Egg]]|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventf|Bulbasaur|grass|poison|5|1}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Bite}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Present}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)]]
|}


====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
|- align=center
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Type
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Episode
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Whirlwind}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''
|}
 
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Bite}}
| [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Present}}
| [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)]]
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Dig}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''
|}
|}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
type=grass |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|acquisition=Catch}}
type2=poison |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|rarity=Common}}
ndex=001 |
|-
pinball=Catch |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
Trozei=yes |
|body=1
rarity=Common |
|rate=12.5
type=grass |
|area=Beau Plains
body=1 |
|P1=I'm going to make a big flower bloom!
rate=12.5 |
|P2=I'm down to about half my HP now.
area=Beau Plains |
|P3=I'm about to keel over...
P1=I'm going to make a big flower bloom! |
|PL=I did it! My level went up!
P2=I'm down to about half my HP now. |
|Partner=yes
P3=I'm about to keel over... |
|PP1=Let's try to do our best, <name>!
PL=I did it! My level went up! |
|PP2=This is getting a bit hard...
Partner=yes |
|PP3=Urgh... Can't keep this up... <name>, help...
PP1=Let's try to do our best, <name>! |
|PPL=Yes! I leveled up!
PP2=This is getting a bit hard... |
}}
PP3=Urgh... Can't keep this up... <name>, help... |
|-
PPL=Yes! I leveled up! |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
Ranger=yes |
|body=1
group=Grass |
|rate=8.2
assist=Grass |
|IQ=F
fieldpower=1 |
}}
field=Cross |
|-
loop=3 |
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
MinEXP=12 |
|group=Grass
MaxEXP=22 |
|assist=Grass
browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture. |
|fieldpower=1
body2=1 |
|field=Cross
rate2=8.2 |
|loop=3
iq=F |
|MinEXP=12
Ranger3=yes |
|MaxEXP=22
group3=Grass |
|browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture.
assist3=Grass |
}}
field3=Cut |
|-
field3power=1 |
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
browser3=It attacks by shooting seeds. |
|group=Grass
rumble=yes|
|assist=Grass
rumbleattack=2|
|field=Cut
rumbledefense=2|
|fieldpower=1
rumblespeed=3|
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001Winking|num=001
|min=40
|max=60
|raisemaxlevel=0
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|egg=2
|evocandy=25
|stamina=90
|attack=126
|defense=126
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Power Whip}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution===
{{evobox
{{Evobox-3
|family=Normal
|type1=grass
|sprite1=001
|type2=poison
|pictype=art
|no1=001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|type2-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} <br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|level1=16
|no2=002
|sprite2=002
|name2=Ivysaur
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|type2-2=Poison
|evotype2=Level
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} <br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|level2=32
|no3=003
|sprite3=003
|name3=Venusaur
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type1-3=Grass
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=grass|type2=poison}}
type=grass|
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=001}}
type2=poison|
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=001}}
gen=1|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=001}}
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====Other sprites====
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| width="80px" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}};" | [[File:Spr b 4h 001.png]]<br>[[File:Spr b 4h 001 s.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen back sprites
| HeartGold/SoulSilver back sprites
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.jpg|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and Japanese {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Professor Oak]] classifies Bulbasaur as the "plant Pokémon" (Japanese: しょくぶつポケモン) when the player is about to choose it as their {{pkmn2|starter}}, using the term while referring to its {{t|Grass|type}}. In the English versions of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he calls it the "grass Pokémon".
** This also occurs in the [[PO01|first episode]] of [[Pokémon Origins]].
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* Bulbasaur's evolution family is the only starter Pokémon evolution family to have each member appear at least once in the Super Smash Bros. series.
* Bulbasaur's evolution family is the only starter Pokémon evolution family to have each member appear at least once in the Super Smash Bros. series.
* Bulbasaur is the only unevolved dual type starter Pokémon.
* Bulbasaur and its evolutions share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
* Bulbasaur and its evolutions share the same [[species]] name as {{p|Sunkern}}. They both are known as the Seed Pokémon.
* Bulbasaur's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 001.
* Bulbasaur's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 001.
* Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur is the only starter Pokémon which is found in more than one regional Pokédex, being found in both Kanto's and Johto's.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[GTS]], a Bulbasaur with an English name cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In the anime, [[May's Venusaur|May's Bulbasaur]] has little hearts on its head. It is also one of the three Pokémon that appeared in the anime with a heart-shaped spot, the others being {{p|Spinda}} and {{p|Wooper}}.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Charm}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no other Pokémon in the {{egg|Grass}} or {{egg2|Monster}}s can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}}, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from {{p|Shroomish}} by chain breeding; in Generation V on, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from {{p|Cottonee}}.
* Bulbasaur is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Petal Dance}} by {{pkmn|breeding}}. However, {{p|Venusaur|its final form}} learns it by leveling up.
* In [[Generation IV]], there exists a [[glitch Pokémon]] named [[-----]] that has the same cry as Bulbasaur.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[GTS]], an English language Bulbasaur cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Bulbasaur appears to be based primarily on some form of {{wp|reptile}}, specifically mammal-like reptiles known as ''{{wp|Dicynodonts}}'' from the {{wp|Permian}} period. Along with visible ears and no genuine metamorphosis stage (evolution aside), Bulbasaur appears to have more in common with {{wp|mammals}} than {{wp|amphibians}} like {{wp|frogs}} and {{wp|toads}}, which metamorphose from one definite creature into another as they mature as opposed to just growing into a larger adult version of itself the way that Bulbasaur does. Alternatively, Bulbasaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadraped-like movements are vaguely similar to those of certain amphibians, such as the {{wp|common toad}}. Since Bulbasaur's "ears" do not in fact have hollows they may actually be similar to the glands present behind the eyes of many species of frogs and toads.
Bulbasaur appears to be based primarily on some form of {{wp|reptile}}, specifically mammal-like reptiles known as ''{{wp|Dicynodonts}}'' from the {{wp|Permian}} period. Along with visible ears and no genuine metamorphosis stage (evolution aside), Bulbasaur appears to have more in common with {{wp|mammals}} than {{wp|amphibians}} such as {{wp|frogs}} and {{wp|toads}}, which metamorphose from one definite creature into another as they mature as opposed to just growing into a larger adult version of itself the way that Bulbasaur does. Alternatively, Bulbasaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadraped-like movements are vaguely similar to those of certain amphibians, such as the {{wp|common toad}}. Since Bulbasaur's "ears" do not in fact have hollows, they may actually be similar to the glands present behind the eyes of many species of frogs and toads.


The bulb on its back may resemble that of a {{wp|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.
The bulb on its back may resemble that of a {{wp|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.


===Name origin===
====Name origin====
Bulbasaur is a portmanteau of the words ''{{wp|bulb}}'' (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family) and the Greek ''saur'' (lizard).
Bulbasaur is a combination of ''{{wp|bulb}}'' (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family) and ''saur'' (Ancient Greek for ''{{wp|lizard}}'').


Fushigidane literally means "''isn't it strange?''" and is also a pun on<!-- the non-dictionary compound word --> 不思議種 ''fushigidane'' (mysterious bulb).
Fushigidane literally means "''isn't it strange?''" and is also a pun on<!-- the non-dictionary compound word --> 不思議種 ''fushigidane'' (mysterious bulb).
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=Mysterious bulb/Isn't it strange?
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=From {{tt|不思議 ''fushigi''|to be strange or mysterious}} and {{tt|種 ''tane''|seed}} or {{tt|だね ''dane''|Isn't it?}}
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Bisamratte|muskrat}}'' and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Bi|two; as in plant and animal}}'', ''{{tt|Saurier|from dinosaur}}'' and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghae'ssi''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|(to be) strange, abnormal}} and {{tt|씨 ''ssi''|seed}}
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghessi''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|씨 ''ssi''|seed}}
|zh_yue=奇異種子 ''Gēiyihjungjí''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Bizarre seed". May also be from {{wp|Kiwifruit|{{tt|奇異果 ''gēiyihgwó''|kiwifruit}}}}
|bg=Бълбазор ''Bŭlbazor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_yue=奇異種子 ''Keiyizhungjí''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Bizarre seed". May also be from {{wp|Kiwifruit|{{tt|奇異果 ''keiyigwo''|kiwifruit}}}}
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Wonderful frog seed"
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Wonderful frog seed"
|pt_br=Bulbasauro|pt_brmeaning=From "Bulb" and "Dinosaur"
|he=בולבוזאור ''Bulbosaur''|hemeaning=Transliteration of English name
|th=ฟุชิงิดาเนะ ''Fushigidane''|thmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|hi=बल्बसौर ''Bulbasaur''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name
|lt=Balbazauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|pt_br=Bulbassauro|pt_brmeaning=From "Bulb" and ''Dinossauro'', meaning "dinosaur"
|ru=Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ar=بلباسور ''Bulbasaur''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
}}
}}


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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Venusaur|May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Bulbasaur (MPJ)]]
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==Notes==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{wp|Bulbasaur|Article on Wikipedia}}
* {{wp|Bulbasaur|Article on Wikipedia}}


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{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Starter Pokémon|001]]
[[Category:Starter Pokémon|001]]
[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|001]]
[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|001]]
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[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Bulbasaur (default)]]
 
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[[de:Bisasam]]
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[[fr:Bulbizarre]]
[[fr:Bulbizarre]]
[[it:Bulbasaur]]
[[ja:フシギダネ]]
[[ja:フシギダネ]]
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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Bulbasaur (disambiguation).
Bulbasaur
Seed Pokémon 		フシギダネ
Fushigidane
#001
Bulbasaur



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Poison
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Overgrow Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Chlorophyll
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Grass
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
Bulbasaur
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
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Weight
15.2 lbs. 6.9 kg
Bulbasaur
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
64
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		64
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Bulbasaur
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		1
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
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Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
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Pokédex color
  Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

Bulbasaur (Japanese: フシギダネ Fushigidane) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.

It evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16, which evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

Along with Charmander and Squirtle, Bulbasaur is one of three starter Pokémon of Kanto available at the beginning of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen.

Biology

Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker green patches. It has red eyes with white pupils and pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head. Its snout is short and blunt, and it has a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.

As mentioned in the anime, starter Pokémon are raised by Breeders to be distributed to new Trainers. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. It is known to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. Bulbasaur has also shown itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks it in the air. It is found in grasslands and forests throughout the Kanto region. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. It has been observed that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur.

In the anime

In the main series

Bulbasaur in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Bulbasaur

Ash's Bulbasaur debuted in Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village as one of the Pokémon in the Hidden Village. Though initially wary of Ash, the two eventually warmed up to one another, and Bulbasaur challenged him to a battle. Using Pikachu, Ash won the battle, and Bulbasaur was caught. Unlike Charmander and Squirtle, which were caught in the two episodes following that of Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur remained in Ash's party until Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, when Ash sent him to Professor Oak's lab to work as an ambassador between otherwise argumentative groups of Pokémon.

May's Bulbasaur

Much later on, when Ash was traveling in the Hoenn region, his companion May caught her own Bulbasaur after being separated from the group in Grass Hysteria!. It remained with her throughout the rest of her journey in Hoenn, helping her to compete in the regional Grand Festival. When she traveled to Kanto to continue her journey with Ash in The Right Place and the Right Mime, May, too, left her Bulbasaur at Professor Oak's lab to learn from Ash's while she and Ash's group traveled throughout the Battle Frontier in Kanto. May retrieved it during her travels in Johto, where it evolved all the way into a Venusaur.

Shauna's Bulbasaur

Shauna's starter Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from Professor Sycamore.

Other

A Bulbasaur that used to belong to the Mayor of Trovitopolis appeared in The Mystery Menace. In his childhood, the mayor abandoned his Bulbasaur and sent it into the sewers when it wouldn't evolve into Ivysaur. Aided by Misty and Tracey, Ash found the abandoned Bulbasaur while searching for his own, which had gone missing. After defeating the arrogant mayor and his personal SWAT team, Ash and company left the Bulbasaur, which had grown rather large in its time in the sewers, with Nurse Joy.

In Journey to the Starting Line!, Gilbert, the son of the mayor of Pallet Town, was supposed to start his journey as a Pokémon Trainer with one of the three Kanto starter Pokémon, but they were scared off by Ash's Tauros. Professor Oak, Tracey, Delia, and Gilbert set out to find them. The Bulbasaur was the last one to be found and it was stuck in a tree that was surrounded by a group of Primeape. In the end, Bulbasaur was the one that Gilbert decided to start with.

One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Minor appearances

Bulbasaur was mentioned in the first episode of the anime, Pokémon - I Choose You!, as one of the three starter Pokémon new Trainers in Pallet Town can choose from. Ash dreamed of owning one, and it was his second choice of a starter, after Squirtle. However, when he arrived at Oak's lab, it was too late, as an unnamed Trainer who started the same day had already taken it.

Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

A Bulbasaur also appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash, The Breeding Center Secret, Jirachi: Wish Maker and The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

A picture of a Bulbasaur appeared in Hocus Pokémon.

A Bulbasaur was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

A Bulbasaur was one of the starter Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory in The Right Place and the Right Mime.

A Bulbasaur made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

A Bulbasaur appeared in Alexa's magazine in The Journalist from Another Region!.

A Bulbasaur appeared as a plush toy in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP010 Bulbasaur Ash's Pokédex Bulbasaur. It bears the seed of a plant on its back from birth. The seed slowly develops. Researchers are unsure whether to classify Bulbasaur as a plant or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely calm and very difficult to capture in the wild.
EP051 Solar Beam Ash's Pokédex Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest attack. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY039 Bulbasaur Serena's Pokédex Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. A young Bulbasaur uses the nutrients from its seed for the energy it needs to grow.
Bulbasaur in Pokémon Origins
Bulbasaur in Pokémon Generations

In Pokémon Origins

Bulbasaur was one of the Pokémon that Professor Oak was giving away in File 1: Red.

In Pokémon Generations

A Bulbasaur under the ownership of Red appeared in The Adventure.

In the manga

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Bulbasaur

Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Bulbasaur

Ash's Bulbasaur appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, first appearing in the eighth chapter, You Gotta Have Friends. Bulbasaur's capture is not shown; it is simply stated when it first appears from its Poké Ball that "Ash has been busy since the last comic".

In I'm Your Venusaur, Ash and Misty travel to a town inhabited by many Bulbasaur, Ivysaur and Venusaur. There is a local legend that a giant Venusaur saved the townsfolk in battle.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Main article: Bulbasaur (MPJ)

In Magical Pokémon Journey, Pistachio's Bulbasaur has a crush on him and is extremely jealous whenever she sees him talking to other females.

Bulbasaur in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Ash's Bulbasaur

Ash's Bulbasaur appears in Mewtwo Strikes Back!, Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth and Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Saur

In the Red, Green & Blue arc, Red receives a Bulbasaur from Professor Oak in Bulbasaur, Come Home! after helping capture all the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur, now named Saur, has since evolved into Ivysaur, and then to Venusaur. It has also been shown in the manga that Bulbasaur has the ability to suck in large amounts of air through its bulb, as seen in That Awful Arbok! where it sucked up the mist in Pokémon Tower as well as the Gastly that made it.

Another Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when Green explains about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

Professor Sycamore owns a Bulbasaur in They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Bulbasaur appears in the very first chapter as one of the starter Pokémon Professor Oak was giving away.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Bulbasaur appeared as one of the starter Pokémon Professor Oak was giving away in the very first chapter.

In the TCG

Main article: Bulbasaur (TCG)

In the TFG

One Bulbasaur figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee and Brawl

Bulbasaur trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.

Melee trophy information

Bulbasaur is a cute Pokémon born with a large seed firmly affixed to its back; the seed grows in size as the Pokémon does. Along with Squirtle and Charmander, Bulbasaur is one of the three Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Red and Blue. It evolves into Ivysaur.

Brawl trophy information

"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I
Red(ENG) A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
Blue
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.
Generation II
Gold The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
Silver It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
Crystal While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
Stadium 2 The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
Generation III
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
FireRed There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
LeafGreen A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
Generation IV
Diamond For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
SoulSilver It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
Generation V
Black For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
White
Black 2 For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
White 2
Generation VI
X A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
Y For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Blue (Japan)
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Yellow
Received from a girl in Cerulean City if Pikachu's friendship is high enough
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Reward from Professor Oak after defeating Red
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Global Link event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI
X Y
Received from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City after battling him
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event


In side games

Generation I
Snap
River, Cave (Ditto in disguise)
Pinball
Pallet Town, Viridian City
Stadium
Gym Leader Castle
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Bus Stop
Trozei!
Phobos Train, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (1F-5F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Kisara Plains
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode C & A)
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Ranger: GS
Dolce Island, Hinder Cape, Forest Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Model Train Room: All Aboard!, Locomotive Cafe: Dash Race!,
Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!, NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1
Shuffle
Puerto Blanco: Stage 2
Blau Salon: Stage 424
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (Winking)
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods (All Areas)
Super MD
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon
Picross
Area 14: Stage 8


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur English United States 5 December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;
January 17 to 23, 2003
GSC Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur Japanese Japan 5 April 27 to May 12, 2002
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur Japanese Japan 10 February 11 to 28, 2006
RSEFRLG Journey Across America Bulbasaur English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Bulbasaur English United States 70 August 8, 2006
B2W2 Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur Japanese Japan 1 September 1 to 30, 2012
BWB2W2 Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur Korean South Korea 1 November 8 to 11, 2012
B2W2 Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur Korean Wi-Fi 1 February 14 to March 31, 2013
XYORAS Pokémon Lab Bulbasaur Japanese region Online 5 July 8 to November 30, 2015
ORAS 2016 World Championships Bulbasaur All United States 5 August 19 to 21, 2016
In-game events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RGBY Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur Japanese hide 5 April 30, 1999 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur English hide 5 February 29, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur French hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur German hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur Italian hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur Spanish hide 5 April 7, 2000 onwards

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Bulbasaur Japanese PGL 10 October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011
BW Global Link Bulbasaur Korean PGL 10 May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Stadium* Normal Box (100%)* Gorgeous Box (100%)*
Events* Venusaurite Venusaurite (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
49
48 - 111 92 - 216
49
48 - 111 92 - 216
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
318
 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 65.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★☆
Power
2/3 ★★☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
13/17 ★★☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
011 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
033 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
077 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0  
099 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
1313 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
1313 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000— 07575% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥
1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
1919 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
2121 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
2525 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0  
2727 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
3131 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
3333 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0  
3737 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bulbasaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bulbasaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM09Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM11Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0  
TM16Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM20Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM22Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0  
TM36Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0  
TM45Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM49Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM53Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM70Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM75Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0  
TM86Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0  
TM96Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM01Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM04Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM06Bag HM Fighting Sprite.png HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bulbasaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bulbasaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations


By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
SlowpokeSlowbroSnorlax
 Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0  
CottoneeTyruntTyrantrum
 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingTurtwigGrotleTorterra
FerroseedFerrothornPhantumpTrevenantBergmiteAvalugg
 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ShieldonBastiodon
 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
OddishGloomParasParasectTangelaTangrowth
HoppipSkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraTreecko
LotadShroomishRoseliaTurtwigGrotleTorterra
SnivyServineSerperiorCottoneePetililMaractus
FoongusAmoonguss
 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
SunkernSunfloraRoseliaSnoverAbomasnow
 Grass Whistle Grass Status — 55% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
OddishGloomTangelaTangrowthRoserade
 Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TangelaTangrowthSunkernSunfloraRoseliaCacnea
CacturneCarnivineSnoverAbomasnowMaractusFoongus
AmoongussFerroseedFerrothornPhantumpTrevenant
 Ingrain Grass Status — —% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0  
VictreebelExeggutorBellossomSunfloraGrovyleSceptile
ShiftryTropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivy
ServineSerperiorPetilil
 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumBellossomRoseliaRoserade
TropiusCherubiCherrimPetilil
 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
LotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleafAmaura
Aurorus
 Nature Power Normal Status — —% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0  
VenusaurOddishGloomVileplumeMeganiumSunflora
RoseliaCherrimLilligantMaractus
 Petal Dance Grass Special 120 100% 10 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
LickitungLickilickyTangelaTangrowthCarnivineFerrothorn
 Power Whip Grass Physical 120 85% 10 Tough 1 ♥ 0  
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseAvalugg
 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
Mudkip
 Sludge* Poison Special 65 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bulbasaur in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Bulbasaur in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bulbasaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bulbasaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Bind Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
X Y OR AS Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
X Y OR AS Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Bulbasaur can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Bulbasaur cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bulbasaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bulbasaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
2016 World Championships Bulbasaur Celebrate Normal Status — —% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
  • A superscript level indicates that Bulbasaur can learn this move normally in Generation VI
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bulbasaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bulbasaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Scratch Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)
Bite Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)
Present Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Dig  Ground  Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin001.png Pinani001.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani001.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 12.5%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm going to make a big flower bloom!
26%-50% HP I'm down to about half my HP now.
1%-25% HP I'm about to keel over...
Level up I did it! My level went up!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP Let's try to do our best, <name>!
26%-50% HP This is getting a bit hard...
1%-25% HP Urgh... Can't keep this up... <name>, help...
Level up Yes! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 001.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
Grass
Field move: Cross fm.png
(Cross ×1)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 12 Max. exp.: 22
Browser entry R-000
Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:
(present) 		Grass Assist.png
Grass
Field move:
(present) 		Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past) 		Grass Assist.png
Grass
Field move:
(past) 		Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It attacks by shooting seeds.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW001.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of Bulbasaur's Daring Dash in the Meadow Zone. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT001.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Grass
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 5

#001
Shuffle001.png

Power of 4
Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Grass
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 60 Raise Max Level.png 0

#001
Shuffle001Winking.png

Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO001.png Base HP: 90 Base Attack: 126 Base Defense: 126
Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Vine Whip, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Seed Bomb, Power Whip

Evolution

001Bulbasaur.png
Unevolved
Bulbasaur
 Grass  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 16
→
002Ivysaur.png
First evolution
Ivysaur
 Grass  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 32
→
003Venusaur.png
Second evolution
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 001.png Spr b g1 001.png Spr 1b 001.png Spr b g1 001.png Spr 1y 001.png Spr b g1 001.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 001.png Spr b 2g 001.png Spr 2s 001.png Spr b 2s 001.png Spr 2c 001.png Spr b 2c 001.png
Spr 2g 001 s.png Spr b 2g 001 s.png Spr 2s 001 s.png Spr b 2s 001 s.png Spr 2c 001 s.png Spr b 2c 001 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 001.png Spr b 3r 001.png Spr 3e 001.png Spr b 3e 001.png Spr 3f 001.png Spr b 3f 001.png
Spr 3r 001 s.png Spr b 3r 001 s.png Spr 3e 001 s.png Spr b 3e 001 s.png Spr 3f 001 s.png Spr b 3f 001 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 001.png Spr b 4d 001.png Spr 4p 001.png Spr b 4p 001.png Spr 4h 001.png Spr b 4h 001.png
Spr 4d 001 s.png Spr b 4d 001 s.png Spr 4p 001 s.png Spr b 4p 001 s.png Spr 4h 001 s.png Spr b 4h 001 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 001.png Spr b 5b 001.png Spr 5b2 001.png Spr b 5b2 001.png
Spr 5b 001 s.png Spr b 5b 001 s.png Spr 5b2 001 s.png Spr b 5b2 001 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 001.png
Spr b 6x 001.png
Spr 6o 001.png
Spr b 6o 001.png
Spr 6x 001 s.png
Spr b 6x 001 s.png
Spr 6o 001 s.png
Spr b 6o 001 s.png
Front Back Front Back
001MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Bulbasaur images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png
$1 coins from Niue
  • Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
  • Bulbasaur's evolution family is the only starter Pokémon evolution family to have each member appear at least once in the Super Smash Bros. series.
  • Bulbasaur and its evolutions share their category with Sunkern. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
  • Bulbasaur's number in the National Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 001.
  • Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS, a Bulbasaur with an English name cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White.
  • In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn Charm through breeding, but no other Pokémon in the Grass or Monster Groups can legitimately learn it to pass down as an Egg Move in those games. In Generation III and IV, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from Shroomish by chain breeding; in Generation V on, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from Cottonee.

Origin

Bulbasaur appears to be based primarily on some form of reptile, specifically mammal-like reptiles known as Dicynodonts from the Permian period. Along with visible ears and no genuine metamorphosis stage (evolution aside), Bulbasaur appears to have more in common with mammals than amphibians such as frogs and toads, which metamorphose from one definite creature into another as they mature as opposed to just growing into a larger adult version of itself the way that Bulbasaur does. Alternatively, Bulbasaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadraped-like movements are vaguely similar to those of certain amphibians, such as the common toad. Since Bulbasaur's "ears" do not in fact have hollows, they may actually be similar to the glands present behind the eyes of many species of frogs and toads.

The bulb on its back may resemble that of a lily or onion.

Name origin

Bulbasaur is a combination of bulb (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family) and saur (Ancient Greek for lizard).

Fushigidane literally means "isn't it strange?" and is also a pun on 不思議種 fushigidane (mysterious bulb).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese フシギダネ Fushigidane From 不思議 fushigi and 種 tane or だね dane
France Flag.png French Bulbizarre From bulbe and bizarre
Spain Flag.png Spanish Bulbasaur Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Bisasam From Bi, Saurier and Samen
Italy Flag.png Italian Bulbasaur Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 이상해씨 Isanghessi From 이상하다 isanghada and 씨 ssi
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 Miàowāzhǒngzǐ Literally "Wonderful frog seed"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 奇異種子 Keiyizhungjí Literally "Bizarre seed". May also be from 奇異果 keiyigwo


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