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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Caterpie |
tmname=Caterpie |
pron=<sc>''cat''-er-pee</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=キャタピー |
art=FRLG |
size=170px |
ndex=010 |
jdex=024 |
hdex=212 |
typen=1 |
type1=Bug |
type2= |
species=Worm |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=6.4 |
weight-kg=2.9 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Shield Dust |
ability2= |
abilityd=Run Away |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Bug |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=10 |
evhp=1 |
expyield=39 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Green |
catchrate=255 |
body=02 |
pokefordex=caterpie |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Caterpie''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キャタピー ''' ''Caterpie'') is a {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Metapod}} starting at [[level]] 7, who evolves into {{p|Butterfree}} starting at level 10.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Caterpie resembles a green caterpillar with yellow ring-shaped markings down the sides of its body. Its most notable characteristic is the bright red antennae ([[wikipedia:Osmeterium|osmeterium]]) on its head. These and the large eye-shaped markings help to startle predators. It shares many characteristics with other larval Pokémon such as {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Wurmple}}, suggesting that their evolutionary lines are closely related.
====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
The antennae on its head will emit a terrible stench from it if the Caterpie is frightened or if the antennae are touched. This serves as an effective protective mechanism against most predators. Its feet are tipped with suction cups, permitting this Pokémon to scale most surfaces with minimal effort. It can also {{m|String Shot|spit a string from its mouth}} in order to entangle foes as the viewers see in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', when Caterpie uses string shot on the villainous Team Rocket.

===Behavior===
Caterpie grow very quickly, and need to eat voraciously in order to meet their energy requirements. They have various adaptations which permit them to safely devour plant material, including an antennae that releases a horrible smell. It will shed its skin many times before finally cocooning itself in thick silk. While some {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are disgusted by the idea of {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon, they are ideal targets for new Trainers as they are fairly weak in the wild and evolve into their final forms at a low level.

===Habitat===
[[File:Forest.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
Caterpie can often be found in wooded areas, such as the [[Viridian Forest]]. It is native to the [[Kanto]] and the [[Johto]] region, but has also been encountered in [[Sinnoh]] as well.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Caterpie primarily feed on vegetation, such as tree leaves. According to [[Pokémon Adventures]], its favorite food is the Vermilion flower.

==In the anime==
[[File:Caterpie anime.png|thumb|220px|Caterpie in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Butterfree|Ash's Caterpie]]====
A Caterpie was the first Pokémon that [[Ash Ketchum]] caught from the wild, in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''. It evolved into {{p|Metapod}} in the same episode, and then into {{p|Butterfree}} [[EP004|the following episode]].

====Other====
A Caterpie that appeared in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'' belonging to a young trainer named [[Xander]] ate some of [[Dr. Gordon]]'s enhanced [[Rare Candies]] and turned [[Giant Pokémon|giant]]. Xander's Caterpie eventually evolved into a {{wp|Mothra|Mothra-sized}} {{p|Butterfree}}.

===Minor appearances===
A Pink Caterpie appeared in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]''. Misty chases it away when it is talking with {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]''.

A Caterpie was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared under the possession of a Coordinator in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''

A Caterpie also appeared in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'' in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.

In the English dub of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', [[Attila]] mentioned he used to collect Caterpie and says that they are "very sweet creatures".

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG142|Caterpie|May's Pokédex|Caterpie, the Worm Pokémon. Caterpie uses the suction cups on its feet to climb trees and feed on its favorite leaves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}

==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Butterfree}}
{{Ash}}'s Caterpie appears in the manga series [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].

Caterpie is the second wild Pokémon that Ash captures in the manga. It was caught in ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]''. It evolves twice in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'' - first into {{p|Metapod}} while Ash is showing off his Pokémon to {{an|Misty}}, and then into {{p|Butterfree}} during his Gym Battle against Misty.

Ash is not shown releasing his Butterfree in the manga, although it is not seen after ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Kitty}}
Caterpie's first appearance is a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. It also makes a cameo in ''[[PS003|The Secret of Kangaskhan]]''.

{{adv|Yellow}} had a Caterpie named Kitty, which she did not want to [[evolution|evolve]]. However, in the battle against [[Lance]], she did not have her [[Pokédex]], which she needed to stop her Pokémon from evolving, and so Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} and then into {{p|Butterfree}} right afterwards.

===Pokémon Get da ze!===
[[Shū]] has a Caterpie that he uses in various creative ways, mostly involving strange uses of its {{m|String Shot}}.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]'', a Caterpie was attacked by an {{p|Ariados}}. [[Ginji]] had to save the Caterpie from harm.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Caterpie (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Caterpie is rescued in the first mission of the game. It is too young to be of any help to the rescue team but remains a strong fan throughout the game, even in its darkest hour.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|gen=1
|type=bug
|redbluedex=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
|yellowdex=If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
|stadiumdex=It has large, eye-like patterns on its head as protection. They are used to frighten off enemies.
|golddex=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
|silverdex=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
|crystaldex=It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.
|stadium2dex=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
|rsdex=Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.
|emeralddex=Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.
|firereddex=It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.
|leafgreendex=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
|dpptdex=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
|heartgolddex=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
|soulsilverdex=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
|bwdex=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
}}

====Alternate games====
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, {{TCG|Legendary Collection}})
:Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Neo Discovery}})
:For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=bug |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Rare (Red) Common (Blue) |
rbarea={{rt|25|Kanto}}, [[Viridian Forest]] (Red) [[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Viridian Forest]] (Blue) |
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Viridian Forest]] |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, and {{rtn|31|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]], {{m|Headbutt}} trees (Gold) [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Silver) |
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, and {{rtn|31|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]] |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Common |
frlgarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Viridian Forest]], [[Pattern Bush]] |
dprarity=Dongle |
dparea={{rt|204|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=Dongle |
ptarea={{rt|204|Sinnoh}}, [[Eterna Forest]] |
dongledp=FireRed|
donglept=FireRed|
hgssrarity=Common |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, and {{rtn|31|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]], [[Viridian Forest]], {{m|Headbutt}} trees (HeartGold) [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (SoulSilver) |
palarea=Forest |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Breed]] {{p|Metapod}} or {{p|Butterfree}} |
gen5ex=white |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=bug
|channel= {{OBP|Viridian Forest|Channel}}
|pinball=[[Viridian Forest]] [[Cerulean City]]
|trozei={{PM|1|Phobos Train}} Endless Level 9 Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Wish Cave]] (2F-4F)
|md2=[[Apple Woods]] (1F-4F) [[Oran Forest]] (1F-4F)
|scramble=[[Silent Forest]]
|pokepark=[[Meadow Zone]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=bug
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 45 |
Attack= 30 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 20 |
SpDef= 20 |
Special=20 |
Speed= 45 |
type=Bug }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=1
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=bug|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
gen1bug=yes|
oldpoison=2|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5null}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|5|1}}

====By tutoring====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
*{{m|Headbutt}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=bug |
ndex=010 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=10.2 |
area=Mist-Rise Forest |
P1=I'll eat lots and grow big. |
P2=This is so hard... My health is down to half. |
P3=I can't keep up... I can't {{m|String Shot|spit silk}} anymore... |
PL=I leveled up! Happy! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=A |
Pad=Caterpie fell out of the White Tree on the other side of the bridge in the [[Meadow Zone]]! Her favorite Attraction is {{P|Bulbasaur}}'s Daring Dash.
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=010
|name1=Caterpie
|type1-1=Bug
|evotype1=Level
|level1=7
|sprite2=011
|name2=Metapod
|type1-2=Bug
|evotype2=Level
|level2=10
|sprite3=012
|name3=Butterfree
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=bug|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=010|
name=Caterpie|
}}

==Trivia==
* Caterpie was the first Pokémon to be seen [[Evolution|evolving]] in the anime.
** It is also the first Pokémon to be seen being caught in the anime, by [[Ash Ketchum]].
* Caterpie, along with {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Wurmple}}, evolve at level 7, the lowest level required for any Pokémon that evolves by leveling up.
* Caterpie is the first {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Caterpie is the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order which has the same name in English and Japanese.
* Caterpie shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Wurmple}}. They are both known as Worm Pokémon.
* Though Caterpie's ability to release a terrible smell is mentioned in many of its Pokédex entries, it cannot have the ability {{a|Stench}}.
* Caterpie shares its in-game [[cry]] with {{p|Goldeen}}.
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, when it became able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}}, Caterpie was unable to do anything to a {{type2|Ghost}} outside of {{m|Struggle|struggling}} except {{m|String Shot|lower its Speed}}. It shares this trait with its evolution, {{p|Metapod}}. This is also true for {{p|Weedle}}, and its evolution, {{p|Kakuna}}, against {{type2|Steel}}s before {{game|Platinum}} was released.
* Caterpie is the first Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order that isn't related to a starter Pokémon.

===Origin===
Caterpie is a stylized {{wp|caterpillar}}, most resembling a {{wp|Spicebush Swallowtail}} caterpillar. Its "antenna" is an {{wp|osmeterium}}, an organ unique to Swallowtail caterpillars which, like Caterpie, they use to emit a foul odor.

====Name origin====
Caterpie's name is a corruption of ''caterpillar''.

==In other languages==
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|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Raupy
| A tweaking of ''{{tt|Raupe|caterpillar}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Chenipan
| From ''{{tt|chenille|caterpillar}}'' and ''{{tt|pan|trail}}''; also a pun on ''{{tt|chenapan|rascal}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 캐터피 ''Kaeteopi''
| Same as Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 綠毛蟲 ''Lǜ Máo Chóng''
| "Green caterpillar", or, literally, "Green furry worm".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]
| 綠毛蟲 Lǜ Máo Chóng
| "Green caterpillar".
|}
|-
|}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Butterfree|Ash's Caterpie]]
* [[Kitty]]

==External links==
* {{wp|Caterpie|Article on Wikipedia}}

==Notes==
<references />

{{-}}

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Bulbasaur (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead |species=Bulbasaur | prev=Genesect |prevnum=649 | next=Ivysaur | nextnum=002 | type=Grass | type2=Poison }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Bulbasaur |
pron=<sc>''bul''-buh-sore</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=フシギダネ |
tmname=Fushigidane |
art=FRLG |
size=160px|
ndex=001 |
oldjdex=226 |
jdex=231 |
hdex=203 |
fbrow=001 |
obrow=014 |
opbrow=004 |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Poison |
species=Seed |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=15.2 |
weight-kg=6.9 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Overgrow |
ability2= |
abilityd=Chlorophyll|
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Plant |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=64 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
generation=1 |
pokefordex=bulbasaur |
footnotes=}}
'''Bulbasaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation I]].

It evolves into {{p|Ivysaur}} starting at level 16, which evolves into {{p|Venusaur}} starting at level 32.

It is one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] of the [[Kanto]] region, along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}. It can be chosen by the player in {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} as well as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, their remakes.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Bulbasaur is a 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 of its four legs. Its eyes are a bright red, but the most notable feature of this Pokémon is the onion-like bulb on its back. This bulb has a symbiotic relationship with the Pokémon, growing from a seed planted on its back by its mother at birth. Unlike the parasitic {{wp|tochukaso}} mushrooms growing on the back of {{p|Paras}}, which eventually take over its body as it evolves into {{p|Parasect}}, 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 and the bulb to remain growing and strong at night. The bulb also contains many seeds from which it draws nutrients.

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.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
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. By manipulating these into moves like {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Petal Dance}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, and {{m|Sweet Scent}}, Bulbasaur have quite an arsenal at their disposal.

The bulb can absorb sunlight, allowing Bulbasaur to restore health with {{m|Synthesis}} or fire off a powerful {{m|SolarBeam}}.

===Behavior===
Most Bulbasaur are domesticated Pokémon, raised by {{pkmn|breeder}}s to be distributed as starter Pokémon in the Kanto region. Due to this, they are regarded as mostly well-behaved Pokémon. Some consider them to be the easiest Pokémon to start with due to this, as well as 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 years yet was still happy to see him when finally brought out from the sewer by {{Ash}} and his friends.

It is shown in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'' that once
annually in Kanto, large groups of Bulbasaur gather in a hidden garden to become {{p|Ivysaur}}. It is unknown whether or not this is the case in other regions.

Bulbasaur can sometimes be found lying in the sun during the day to photosynthesize energy when food is scarce.

When a baby Pokemon, such as Togepi or newly hatched Bulbasaur, is crying and all other methods of calming down the baby fail, Bulbasaur may use it's vines to preform it's 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, makign it so that some people don't even beleive that this behavior is real.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
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|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====Ash's Bulbasaur====
{{main|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 Bulbasaur====
{{main|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 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]].

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.

===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.

A Bulbasaur was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{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 [[Plant_(egg_group)|plant]] or [[Monster (egg group)|animal]]. Bulbasaur are extremely calm and are difficult to capture in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[Ash's Bulbasaur]] appears in the manga [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|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".

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===
{{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 the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|right|Bulbasaur as it appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, {{adv|Red}} receives a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] from [[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 TCG==
{{main|Bulbasaur (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
Bulbasaur only appears as a random trophy.
====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.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=grass
|type2=poison
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
|yellowdex=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, [[Synthesis (move)|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.
|crystaldex=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
|rsdex=Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By [[Synthesis (move)|soaking up the sun's rays]], the seed grows progressively larger.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
|leafgreendex=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
|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.
|heartgolddex=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
|soulsilverdex=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
|bwdex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=grass |
type2=poison|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=Received from a girl in [[Cerulean City]] if {{p|Pikachu}}'s [[happiness]] is high enough |
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] |
gen2ex=rby|
carea=[[Time Capsule]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
dparea=[[Pal Park]], [[Trade]] |
ptarea=[[Pal Park]], [[Trade]] |
hgssrarity=One |
hgssarea={{pkmn2|gift|Reward}} from [[Professor Oak]] after defeating {{ga|Red}} |
gen4ex=hgss |
palarea=Field |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]] or {{pkmn|Dream World}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail‎
|type=grass
|type2=poison
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]] [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] ({{p|Ditto}} in {{m|Transform|disguise}})
|pinball=[[Pallet Town]] [[Viridian City]]
|stadium=[[Gym Leader Castle]]
|channel=[[Springleaf Field|Bus Stop]]
|trozei={{PM|1|Phobos Train}} Endless level 16 Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]] [[Kisara Plains]]
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)
|md2=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)
|scramble=[[Silent Forest]]
|ranger3=[[Dolce Island]] [[Hinder Cape]] [[Forest Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Meadow Zone]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=grass|type2=poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=Pokémon doll|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=Pokémon doll|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
}}

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

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Performance
|type=grass
|type2=poison
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Grass|
type2=Poison|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldgrass=½|
oldbug=4|}}

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

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Bulbasaur|grass|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}} {{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}} {{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP|286|Breloom}} {{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}} {{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}} {{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}|GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}} {{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|455|Carnivine}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}} {{MSP|590|Foongus}}{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}} {{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}} {{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}} {{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}} {{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||||'''}}
{{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/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20|||*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Bulbasaur|grass|poison|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|50|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="left" style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 3px solid #{{tcg psychic color}}"
|- align=center
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Move
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Set
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Cost
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)|McDonald's Pokémon-e Minimum Pack]]
| {{e|Colorless}} {{e|Colorless}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Bite}}
| [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)|POP Series 2]]
| {{e|Colorless}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Present}}
| [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)| DPt-P Promotional cards]]
| {{e|Grass}}
|-
|}
 

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=grass |
type2=poison |
ndex=001 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
type=grass |
body=1 |
rate=12.5 |
area=Beau Plains |
P1=I'm going to make a big flower bloom! |
P2=I'm down to about half my HP now. |
P3=I'm about to keel over... |
PL=I did it! My level went up! |
Partner=yes |
PP1=Let's try to do our best, <name>! |
PP2=This is getting a bit hard... |
PP3=Urgh... Can't keep this up... <name>, help... |
PPL=Yes! I leveled up! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Grass |
assist=Grass |
fieldpower=1 |
field=Cross |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=12 |
MaxEXP=22 |
browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture. |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=F |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Grass |
assist3=Grass |
field3=Cut |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It attacks by shooting seeds. |
Pad=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.
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=16
|sprite2=002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evotype2=Level
|level2=32
|sprite3=003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=grass|
type2=poison|
gen=1|
gender=none|
name=Bulbasaur|
ndex=001|
}}

==Trivia==
* 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 first Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] order. By default, this also makes it the first {{type2|Grass}}, {{type2|Poison}}, dual-type Pokémon, unevolved Pokémon, and [[starter Pokémon]] in National Pokédex order.
** Since in [[Generation I]], the {{type2|Bug}} was super-effective against {{type2|Poison}} Pokémon, Bulbasaur was also the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order with a double weakness (to {{t|Bug}}). Due to Generation II's changes to type effectiveness, this "honor" has since been taken by {{p|Charizard}}, which has a double weakness to {{type2|Rock}} moves.
* 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]] is the same: 001. 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.
* 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 [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto's]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto's]].
* Bulbasaur is the only dual-typed unevolved starter Pokémon, with {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Poison}}, in its basic form.
* Though Bulbasaur have no gender differences in the games, May's Bulbasaur has little hearts on its head while Ash's does not, and has been confirmed female after its evolution.
** It's also one of the three Pokémon that appeared in the anime with a heart-shaped spot, the others being {{p|Spinda}} and {{p|Wooper}}.
* Bulbasaur is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Petal Dance}} by {{pkmn|breeding}}, while {{p|Venusaur|its final evolution}} learns it by leveling up.
* Aside from [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]], Bulbasaur was on {{Ash}}'s team for the longest continuous period of time.
* In [[Generation IV]], there exists a [[glitch Pokémon]] ([[Invisible shiny Bulbasaur]]) that has the same cry as Bulbasaur.
* Bulbasaur is the mascot of [[Bulbagarden|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]].

===Origin===
Bulbasaur appears to be based on some form of ''{{wp|Dicynodont}}'', mammal-like reptiles from the {{wp|Permian}} period, though it also has features from {{wp|toad}}s and {{wp|frog}}s as well as other {{wp|reptiles}}. It also has visible ears, which are not seen in reptiles but are in {{wp|mammals}}. Its bulb resembles that of a {{wp|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.

===Name origin===
Bulbasaur is a portmanteau of the words ''{{wp|bulb}}'' and ''saur'', which is {{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for ''lizard''. Fushigidane literally means "''isn't it strange?''", and is also a pun on 不思議種 "''fushigidane''", which means mysterious bulb.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" style="{{roundy}} border: 3px solid #{{Poison color}}; background: #{{Grass color}};"
|-
|
{| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{Grass color light}};"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Bisasam
| From ''{{tt|Bisamratte|muskrat}}'' and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Bulbizarre
| From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 이상해씨 ''Isanghaessi''
| Translates to "Strange seed".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 妙蛙種子/妙蛙种子 ''Miào Wā Zhǒng Zǐ''
| Literally "Wonderful frog seed".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 奇異種子 ''Gei Yi Jung Ji''
| Literally "Unusual seed".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Pokémon in Brazil|Brazilian]] Portuguese (anime only)
| Bulbassauro
| rowspan="3" | Adaptation of its English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Pokémon in Russia|Russian]] (anime only)
| Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Serbian (anime only)
| Булбасаурус ''Bulbasaurus''
|}
|-
|}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Venusaur|May's Bulbasaur]]
* {{MPJ|Bulbasaur}}
* [[Saur]]

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{Starter Pokémon|grass|poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Genesect |prevnum=649 | next=Ivysaur | nextnum=002 | type=Grass | type2=Poison }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Starter Pokémon|001]]
[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|001]]
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Bulbasaur (default)]]

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[[fr:Bulbizarre]]
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[[ja:フシギダネ]]
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