Ivysaur (Pokémon)

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Bulbasaur #001: Bulbasaur
Pokémon
#003: Venusaur Venusaur
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ivysaur (disambiguation).
Ivysaur
フシギソウ Fushigisou
#002
002Ivysaur.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Grass Poison
Category
Seed Pokémon
Abilities
Overgrow Chlorophyll
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#002
Johto
#232
Hoenn
#204
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-002
Oblivia
R-015 N-005
Height
3'03″
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
28.7 lbs.
Imperial
13.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F002.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Monster and
Plant groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 142 Battle Exp.: 1421*

Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16, and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Ivysaur, like its pre-evolved form, Bulbasaur, resembles a toad or a dinosaur, though the patches in its skin cause it to more closely resemble a dinosaur. After evolving from Bulbasaur, Ivysaur grows small fangs and has visible ear insides and pupils. Ivysaur's skin is also a little bit more blue than Bulbasaur's. The most notable difference in Ivysaur's appearance, however, is that its bulb has changed into a pink flower bud with leaves extending. This flower bud is heavy, thus making its back legs grow strong and sturdy to support it, at the expense of no longer being able to rise on its hind legs. In Sugimori artworks and game sprites, Ivysaur's eyes are red. In the anime, Dream World, and Pokémon Trozei!, its eyes are purple. Again, it has three toes or claws growing out of its legs.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Much like its previous form, most of Ivysaur's abilities originate from the plant on its back. Naturally, these attacks are stronger than Bulbasaur's.

Its abilities focus on the manipulation of petals, powders, and scents more than vines and leaves, most likely because of the larger flower on its back.

In the anime, Ivysaur are shown to manipulate nature.

Behavior

Being much more commonly found in captivity then in the wild, Ivysaur's natural behavior is largely unknown, but it can be theorized that they are more aggressive than Bulbasaur, although it is still very loyal to its trainer. When its plant is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct, strong sweet-smelling aroma and starts swelling. Ivysaur will also start spending more time in sunlight in preparation for its upcoming evolution. Like its plant, exposure to sunlight adds to Ivysaur's strength.

Habitat

Ivysaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water but can be found in forests and jungles. However, they are rare, as many are in captivity. They are normally native to Kanto.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Like its pre-evolved form Bulbasaur, Ivysaur can last many days without eating, because it can absorb the sun's energy through the flower on its back.

In the anime

Ivysaur in the anime

Major appearances

In Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden, numerous Bulbasaur were seen evolving into Ivysaur, during which Ash's Bulbasaur decided it was too early to evolve.

Other

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

Ivysaur appeared under the ownership of a teenager named Jimmy in Judgment Day.

Minor appearances

Ivysaur first appeared in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

In The Ultimate Test, Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.

A Trainer named Assunta used an Ivysaur to battle and defeat Ritchie in Friends to the End.

Ivysaur was among the numerous Pokémon who moved closer to the sea as it sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III in the second movie, The Power of One.

Jeremy's Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in Weekend Warrior.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP051 Ivysaur Ash's Pokédex The Seed Pokémon, Ivysaur, Bulbasaur's evolved form. The bulb on its back absorbs nourishment and blooms into a large flower.

In the manga

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

In I'm Your Venusaur, Ash's Bulbasaur and Pikachu befriend a wild Ivysaur who tells them the legend of a 300-year-old Venusaur, who is the local guardian. Together, they search for the Venusaur, and defeat Team Rocket, who attempted to steal it.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Saur

In Pokémon Adventures, Red had an Ivysaur named Saur that had evolved from his Bulbasaur. It has since evolved into Venusaur during a battle with the legendary bird hybrid at Silph Co.

Another Ivysaur made a brief cameo as one of the Pokémon that Emerald used in the Battle Factory.

In the TCG

Main article: Ivysaur (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ivysaur using Vine Whip to hold onto the edge in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer. It can use the moves Bullet Seed as a rapid aerial striking move and Vine Whip as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto edges of a stage and pulled back up again. It also uses the projectile attack Razor Leaf. Ivysaur is a Middleweight and uses mostly physical Template:Type2 attacks. It uses SolarBeam in Red's Final Smash, Triple Finish.

Standard Special Move Side Special Move Up Special Move Down Special Move Final Smash

Bullet Seed

Razor Leaf

Vine Whip

Pokémon Change

Triple Finish
(SolarBeam)

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Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Blue
Yellow The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Stadium The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.
Generation II
Gold Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Silver If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Crystal The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
Stadium 2 Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Generation III
Ruby There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
Sapphire
Emerald To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.
FireRed There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
LeafGreen When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Generation IV
Diamond When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
SoulSilver If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Generation V
Black When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

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



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball Evolve Bulbasaur
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 2
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Western Cave (19F-27F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13)
Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Hinder Cape
Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest

Stats

Base stats

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

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
13/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
00Start Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
033 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
077 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
099 Vine Whip Grass Physical 03535 100100% 15
1313 PoisonPowder Poison Status 0000 07575% 35
1313 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000 07575% 15
1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
2020 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
2323 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
2828 Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 40
3131 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
3636 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000 100100% 10
3939 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
4444 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingSnorlax
Amnesia Psychic Status —% 20
CottoneeWhimsicott
Charm Normal Status 100% 20
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingTurtwigGrotleTorterra
FerroseedFerrothorn
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
ShieldonBastiodon
Endure Normal Status —% 15
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomHoppipSkiploom
JumpluffSunkernSunfloraTreeckoShroomishBreloom
RoseliaRoseradeTurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivy
ServineSerperiorCottoneeWhimsicottMaractusFoongus
Amoonguss
Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
SunkernSunfloraRoseliaRoseradeSnoverAbomasnow
GrassWhistle Grass Status 55% 15
TangelaTangrowthSunkernSunfloraRoseliaRoserade
CacneaCacturneCarnivineSnoverAbomasnowMaractus
FoongusAmoongussFerroseedFerrothorn
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20
VictreebelExeggutorBellossomSunfloraGrovyleSceptile
ShiftryTropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivy
ServineSerperior
Leaf Storm Grass Special 140 90% 5
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumBellossomRoseliaRoserade
TropiusCherubiCherrim
Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20
LotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleafShiftry
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
VenusaurOddishGloomVileplumeBellossomMeganium
SunfloraRoseliaRoseradeCherrimMaractus
Petal Dance Grass Special 120 100% 10
LickitungLickilickyTangelaTangrowthCarnivineFerrothorn
Power Whip Grass Physical 120 85% 10
SquirtleWartortleBlastoise
Skull Bash Normal Physical 100 100% 15
MudkipMarshtompSwampert
Sludge* Poison Special 65 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ivysaur in Generation V
  • 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 Ivysaur in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Grass Pledge Grass Special 50 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ivysaur can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ivysaur cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bulbasaur (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card Set
Stomp Ivysaur T Promotional cards

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin002.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani002.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 002.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My big flower is ready to bloom!
26%-50% HP My HP is down to half.
1%-25% HP I'm ready to keel over...
Level up My level went up! The bud is getting bigger, too!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up My level went up! The bud is getting bigger, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 002.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
( Grass )
Field move: Cross fm.png
(Cross ×1)
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50
Browser entry  
Ivysaur's powerful vines can be used to lasso a Post and cross a gap.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Grass  Grass Assist.png
( Grass )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by shooting seeds.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Bulbasaur
Unevolved
Bulbasaur
 Grass  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 16


Ivysaur
First evolution
Ivysaur
 Grass  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 32


Venusaur
Second evolution
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 


Sprites

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

Trivia

  • Like Bulbasaur and Venusaur, Ivysaur's skin color alternates from bright green in earlier generations (although, due to the limitation of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color) to a blueish green in later ones. In the Gen I and II remakes, the skin color is a slightly darker blue. In the anime and high grade console games it is depicted with light blue skin.
  • Ivysaur is the first evolved Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
  • Its Red and Blue Pokédex entry states that it loses the ability to walk on its hind legs as its bulb gets bigger. Despite this, Ivysaur is always depicted as walking on its hind legs in said games.
  • In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Ivysaur is the only Pokémon that Pokémon Trainer uses that doesn't use an HM move. Squirtle uses Waterfall, while Charizard uses Rock Smash and Fly.
    • Additionally, Ivysaur is the only playable quadrupedal character in the Super Smash Bros. series (although both Pikachu and Pichu will be on four legs when running).
  • Ivysaur's number in the National Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 002. This makes it and its evolution family one of only five families of Pokémon (comprising thirteen Pokémon altogether) to have the same numbers in more than one Pokédex-like listing.
  • Ivysaur is the only second stage Grass/Poison Pokémon that does not require an evolution stone to reach its final form.
  • Ivysaur is the only second stage form of the Kanto starters to not be directly seen under the ownership of a main character in the anime. May owns a Venusaur that she evolved from a Bulbasaur but it was never seen onscreen as an Ivysaur.
  • Ivysaur is currently the only second stage Grass type starter that's dual-typed.
  • Ivysaur is the only Generation I Pokémon whose name begins with I.
  • Ivysaur is the only second stage form of Generation I starters that evolves at lvl 32. Charmeleon and Wartortle evolve at level 36.
  • Starting at Level 15, Ivysaur learns moves alternatively every 3 and 5 levels, until level 44.

Origin

Ivysaur appears to be based on some form of Dicynodont, mammal-like reptiles from the Permian period, though it also has features from toads and frogs as well as other reptiles. Its also has visible ears, which are not seen in reptiles but are in mammals. Its bulb has now become a bud that resembles the Rafflesia.

Name origin

Ivysaur is a combination of the words ivy and saur, which is Greek for lizard. Fushigisou can be taken to mean "it seems strange" or 不思議 草 "fushigi sou", which means strange grass.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
French Herbizarre From herbe and bizarre; also sounds like air bizarre, "strange look".
German Bisaknosp From Bisamratte and Knospe.
Korean 이상해풀 Isanghaepul Translates to "strange grass".
Chinese (Mandarin) 妙蛙草 Mìao Wā Căo Literally "weird frog grass".
Chinese (Cantonese) 奇異草 Gei Yi Chou Literally "unusual grass"
Brazilian Portuguese (anime only) Ivyssauro Adaptation of its English name.


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