Ivysaur (Pokémon)

Ivysaur フシギソウ Fushigisou
Artwork from FR/LG
Types	Grass/Poison
Species	Seed Pokémon
Kanto Dex National Dex	#002
Johto Dex	#227
Hoenn Dex	#204*
Sinnoh Dex	#—
Fiore Browser	R-002
Almia Browser	R—
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.
Lv. 100 at	1,059,860 exp.
Gender	12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂
Pokédex color	Green
Catch rate	45
Footprint
Body style
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Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.

It 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 11 Notes

Biology

Physiology

Ivysaur, like its un-evolved form Bulbasaur, resembles a toad or a dinosaur, though the patches in its skin cause it to overly resemble a dinosaur. It has lost the ability to become a bipedal since the bulb on its back has opened. 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 as 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 such 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.

When Ivysaur is ready to evolve it starts spending more time in the sun to gain more nutrients and also it releases a strong sweet smelling odor.

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.

In The Ultimate Test, Ivysaur is 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 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.

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

May's Bulbasaur evolved into an Ivysaur at some point after Home is Where the Start Is. Before it was seen again in Staging a Heroes Welcome, 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 of a stage and pulled back up again. It also uses the projectile attack Razor Leaf. 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.
	Platinum	JPWhen 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	Red	Blue	None	Evolve Bulbasaur
	Yellow		None	Evolve Bulbasaur
II	Gold	Silver	None	Trade
	Crystal		None	Trade
III	Ruby	Sapphire	None	Trade
	Emerald		None	Trade
	FireRed	LeafGreen	None	Evolve Bulbasaur
	Colosseum		None	Trade
	XD		None	Trade
IV	Diamond	Pearl	None	Pal Park
	Platinum		None	Pal Park
	Pal Park			Field

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 2 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Western Cave (19F-27F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)

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

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
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×
Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Grass-type  moves is ¼×, and the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 4×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	35	95%	35	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40	Cute	2 ♥♥
Start	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	—	90%	10	Smart	0
3	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40	Cute	2 ♥♥
7	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	—	90%	10	Smart	0
9	Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	35	100%	15	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
13	PoisonPowder	Poison	Status	—	75%	35	Smart	2 ♥♥
13	Sleep Powder	Grass	Status	—	75%	15	Smart	2 ♥♥
15	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
20	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95%	25	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
23	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
28	Growth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Beauty	0
31	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
36	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
39	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5	Smart	0
44	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10	Cool	1 ♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	85%	10	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM09	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	10	100%	30	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15	Smart	1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	60	100%	10	Smart	1 ♥
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10	Cool	1 ♥
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30	Beauty	0
TM78	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	—	100%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
HM06	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Slowpoke, Slowbro Snorlax	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20	Cute	0
Shroomish, Breloom	Charm*	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra	Curse	???	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	0
Sunkern, Sunflora Roselia Snover, Abomasnow	GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	—	55%	15	Smart	2 ♥♥
Tangela, Tangrowth Sunkern, Sunflora Roselia Cacnea, Cacturne Carnivine Snover, Abomasnow	Ingrain	Grass	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	0
Victreebel Exeggutor Bellossom Sunflora Grovyle, Sceptile Shiftry Tropius Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90%	5	Cute	2 ♥♥
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30	Beauty	2 ♥♥
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Roselia, Roserade Tropius Cherubi, Cherrim	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo Seedot, Nuzleaf	Nature Power	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
Venusaur Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume Meganium Sunflora Roselia Cherrim	Petal Dance	Grass	Special	90	100%	20	Beauty	0
Lapras Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium	Safeguard	Normal	Status	—	—%	25	Beauty	2 ♥♥
Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise	Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100%	15	Tough	1 ♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game							Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Cute	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	10	95%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20	Smart	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15	Smart	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Snore	Normal	Physical	40	100%	15	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30	Beauty	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5	Smart	0
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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:  Grass	Loops: 6	Minimum Experience: 36
Poké Assist:  Grass	Field Move: Cross	Maximum Experience: 50
"Ivysaur's powerful vines can be used to lasso a Post and cross a gap."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -10%	IQ Group: F

Evolution

	Unevolved	→ Level 16	First evolution	→ Level 32	Second evolution
	Bulbasaur  Grass  Poison		Ivysaur  Grass  Poison		Venusaur  Grass  Poison

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back