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Ivysaur フシギソウ Fushigisou
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Type	Grass / Poison
Species	Seed Pokémon
Height	3′03″ (1.0m)
Weight	28.7 lbs. (13.0kg)
Ability	Overgrow
Egg groups	Monster
	Plant
Time to hatch	5,120 steps
Effort yield	1 SpA, 1 SpD
Exp. yield	141 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,059,860 exp.
Gender	12.5% ♀ / 87.5% ♂
Pokédex color	Green
Catch rate	45
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Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.

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

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

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Brawl 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Base stats 6.4 Type effectiveness 6.5 Learnset 6.5.1 By leveling up 6.5.2 By TM/HM 6.5.3 By breeding 6.5.4 By tutoring 6.6 Side game data 6.7 Evolution 6.8 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Related articles 10 External links

Biology

Physiology

Ivysaur, like its younger form Bulbasaur, resembles a toad or a dinosaur, though the patches in its skin make it look more like a dinosaur. It has lost the ability to stand on two legs since the bulb on its back has blossomed. After evolving from Bulbasaur, Ivysaur grows small fangs. When its plant is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct aroma. Ivysaur will also start spending more time in sunlight in preparation for its upcoming evolution. Its plant is also an indicator of its overall health because when it grows, Ivysaur absorbs more nutrients.

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 are more like petals powders and scents 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 still largely unknown, but it can be theorized that they are a bit more aggressive then Bulbasaur, although it is still very loyal to its trainer.

Habitat

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

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Like Bulbasaur, Ivysaur can last a few days without eating, because it can absorb energy through the plant on its back.

In the anime

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

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

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

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

May's Bulbasaur evolved into Ivysaur at some point after AG191. Before it was seen again in DP077, it had already become a Venusaur.

In the manga

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

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

In the TCG

Main article: Ivysaur (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by 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 and pulled back up again. Ivysaur is a Middleweight and uses mostly physical Grass-type attacks. It uses SolarBeam in Red's Final Smash, Triple Finish.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
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.
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.
III	Ruby	There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
	Sapphire	There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
	Emerald	To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.
	FireRed	There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
	LeafGreen	When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
IV	Diamond	When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
	Pearl	When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	None	Evolve Bulbasaur
	Pokémon Yellow	None	Evolve Bulbasaur
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	None	Trade
	Pokémon Crystal	None	Trade
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	None	Evolve Bulbasaur
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Trade
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	None	Pal Park
	Pal Park		Field

In side games

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

Base stats

HP:	60
Attack:	62
Defense:	63
Special:	80
SpAtk:	80
SpDef:	80
Speed:	60

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Flying: 2× Fire: 2× Psychic: 2× Ice: 2×	Fighting: ½× Grass: ¼× Water: ½× Electric: ½×	Normal: 1× Poison: 1× Ground: 1× Rock: 1× Bug: 1× Ghost: 1× Steel: 1× Dragon: 1× Dark: 1×

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 4×.

Learnset

Ivysaur is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip 22 PoisonPowder 30 Razor Leaf 38 Growth 46 Sleep Powder 54 SolarBeam

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip PoisonPowder Sleep Powder 22 Razor Leaf 29 Sweet Scent 38 Growth 47 Synthesis 56 SolarBeam

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip PoisonPowder Sleep Powder 22 Razor Leaf 29 Sweet Scent 38 Growth 37 Synthesis 56 SolarBeam

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip PoisonPowder Sleep Powder Take Down 20 Razor Leaf 23 Sweet Scent 28 Growth 31 Double Edge 36 Worry Seed 39 Synthesis 44 SolarBeam

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM03 Swords Dance TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM20 Rage TM21 Mega Drain TM22 SolarBeam TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM01 Cut

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Sweet Scent TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM49 Fury Cutter HM01 Cut HM05 Flash

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM09 Bullet Seed TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM05 Flash HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM09 Bullet Seed TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM53 Energy Ball TM58 Endure TM70 Flash TM75 Swords Dance TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM86 Grass Knot TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Amnesia			Slowpoke, Slowbro Snorlax
Charm*			Shroomish, Breloom
Curse			Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
GrassWhistle			Sunkern, Sunflora Roselia Snover, Abomasnow
Ingrain			Tangela, Tangrowth Sunkern, Sunflora Roselia Cacnea, Cacturne Carnivine Snover, Abomasnow
Leaf Storm			Victreebel Exeggutor Bellossom Sunflora Grovyle, Sceptile Shiftry Tropius Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Light Screen			Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Magical Leaf			Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Roselia, Roserade Tropius Cherubi, Cherrim
Nature Power			Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo Seedot, Nuzleaf
Petal Dance			Venusaur Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume Meganium Sunflora Roselia Cherrim
Safeguard			Lapras Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Skull Bash			Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Swords Dance			FR	LG	E
Defense Curl					E
Endure					E
Fury Cutter					E
Mud-Slap					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
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!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:	Loops: 6	Minimum Experience: 36
Poké Assist:	Field Move: Cross	Maximum Experience: 50
Ivysaur's powerful vines can be used to lasso a Post and cross a gap.

Evolution

Basic Bulbasaur

Level 16 Ivysaur

Level 32 Venusaur

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
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