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{{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 |
image=http://www.lakeshoreimages.com/images9/chipmunk4.jpg |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
ndex=001 |
jdex=226 |
hdex=203 |
fdex=001 |
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= |
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.

It [[evolve]]s into {{p|Ivysaur}} starting at [[level]] 16, who evolves into {{p|Venusaur}} starting at level 32.

Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, it is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] the player can choose to start with at the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]] and is the first Pokémon numerically in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]], the [[National Pokédex]], and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Bulbasaur is a reptilian creature resembling a toad or dinosaur. Its most notable feature, though, is the bulb on its back, which grows from a seed planted on its back when it is born. The bulb is similar to {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}}'s tochukaso mushrooms which are also planted at birth. However, Bulbasaur and its bulb share a symbiotic relationship rather than a parasitic one.

Bulbasaur usually walk around on four legs, but in this stage they also have the ability to rise up on their hind legs.

====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}}, and {{m|Sweet Scent}}, Bulbasaur have quite an arsenal at their disposal with the bulb.

The bulb also absorbs sunlight. The sunlight can be turned into health through {{m|Synthesis}} or launched at the opponent as a powerful {{m|SolarBeam}}.

===Behavior===
Most Bulbasaur are domestic Pokémon, raised to be distributed as starters by [[Professor Oak]]. As such, they are regarded as well-behaved Pokémon. They are often considered the easiest Pokémon to start with in [[Kanto]] since they are strong, not likely to misbehave, and have a type advantage over the first two Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s.

They can often have a strong loyalty streak. In ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'', a Bulbasaur was abandoned by its {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the sewers, where it lived for many years. When it finally returned to the surface, it was not upset about being abandoned by its trainer. In fact, it was simply glad to see him again.

In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', it is shown that once a year, large groups of Bulbasaur gather together in a hidden garden and evolve into {{p|Ivysaur}}.

Bulbasaur can also be found lying in the sun during the day for photosynthesis. They mainly do this during times of scarcity of food.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Grassland.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Grassland Pokémon|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.

===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==
[[Image:EP010.png|thumb|left|[[Ash's Bulbasaur]] protecting a wild {{p|Oddish}}]]
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 {{AP|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 [[Professor Oak]]'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] to work as an ambassador between otherwise argumentative groups of Pokémon.

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 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 ''[[H014|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]]. [[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 was used by one of the students of the {{g|Trainer's School}} in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.

[[Image:Maybulbasaurvinewhip.jpg|thumb|right|[[May's Bulbasaur]] using {{m|Vine Whip}}]]
Much later on, when Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] region, his companion {{an|May}} captured [[May's Venusaur|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 {{TP|May|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 [[May's Venusaur|a Venusaur]].

==In the manga==
In [[Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure]], [[Pistachio]] has a Bulbasaur named [[Danerina]]. She has a crush on him and is extremely jealous whenever she sees him talking to other females.

Ash's Bulbasaur is shown in several chapters of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]].

===In the Pokémon Special manga===
In the {{Special|Red, Green & Blue chapter}}, {{Special|Red}} receives a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] from [[Professor Oak]] in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' after helping capture all the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur has since evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, and then to {{p|Venusaur}}. It has also been shown in the manga that Bulbasaur also has the ability to suck in air through its bulb (as seen in chapter 14 where it sucked up the mist in the ghost 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, 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.
|rubydex=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.
|sapphiredex=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.
|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.
|diamonddex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|pearldex=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|platinumdex={{tt|JP|Unofficial translation of the Japanese entry}}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]] |
ptarea=[[Pal Park]] |
gen4ex=pal|
palarea=Field |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail‎
|type=grass
|type2=poison
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|channel=[[Springleaf Field|Bus Stop]]
|trozei=Phobos Train Endless level 16 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)
|md2=[[Starter Pokémon]] [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13) [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]]
|stadium=[[Gym Leader Castle]]
}}

===Held items===

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background: #{{grass color}};"
! Game
! Items
|-
| {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[Bitter Berry]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from [[Generation I]])
|}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP 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]]====
{{movelist|grass|poison|4|1|Bulbasaur}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|3|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|7|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|9|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|35|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|13|PoisonPowder|Poison|Status|—|75|35|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|13|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|15|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|19|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|21|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|27|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|31|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|33|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|37|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|Smart|3||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|poison}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|grass|poison|4|1|Bulbasaur}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM09]]|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|10|100|30|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|poison}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|grass|poison|4|1|Bulbasaur}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Slowbro}} {{p|Snorlax}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Breloom}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2|*}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Slowpoke}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, {{p|Slowking}} {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Grotle}}, {{p|Torterra}}|Curse|???|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sunkern}}, {{p|Sunflora}} {{p|Roselia}} {{p|Snover}}, {{p|Abomasnow}}|GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Tangela}}, {{p|Tangrowth}} {{p|Sunkern}}, {{p|Sunflora}} {{p|Roselia}} {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Cacturne}} {{p|Carnivine}} {{p|Snover}}, {{p|Abomasnow}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Victreebel}} {{p|Exeggutor}} {{p|Bellossom}} {{p|Sunflora}} {{p|Grovyle}}, {{p|Sceptile}} {{p|Shiftry}} {{p|Tropius}} {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Grotle}}, {{p|Torterra}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Bayleef}}, {{p|Meganium}}|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Bayleef}}, {{p|Meganium}} {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Roserade}} {{p|Tropius}} {{p|Cherubi}}, {{p|Cherrim}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Lombre}}, {{p|Ludicolo}} {{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Nuzleaf}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Venusaur}} {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Gloom}}, {{p|Vileplume}} {{p|Meganium}} {{p|Sunflora}} {{p|Roselia}} {{p|Cherrim}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|90|100|20|Beauty|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Lapras}} {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Bayleef}}, {{p|Meganium}}|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15|Tough|1}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|grass|poison}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|grass|poison|4|1|Bulbasaur}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|Smart|3||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|grass|poison}}

====[[TCG]]-only moves====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{grass color}};"
! Move
! Card
! Set
|-
| {{m|Bite}}
| {{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Bulbasaur|12}}
| {{TCG|POP Series 2}}
|}

====Anime only====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{grass color}};"
! Move
! Pokémon
! Episode
|-
| {{m|Whirlwind}}
| rowspan=3 | [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
| [[EP032]]
|-
| {{m|Tickle}} (debatable)
| [[EP050]]
|-
| {{m|Dig}} (reflex to save life)
| [[EP225]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=grass |
ndex=001 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
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 |
typeG=Grass |
Assist=yes |
typeA=Grass |
fieldpower=1 |
field=Cross |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=12 |
MaxEXP=22 |
browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture. |
Dungeon2=yes |
type=grass |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2% |
iq=F |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/2|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|[[Level|Level 16]]|002|Ivysaur|2|Grass|Poison|[[Level|Level 32]]|003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison}}

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

==Trivia==
*Bulbasaur is the mascot of [[Bulbagarden|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]].
*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.
*In the initial games, Bulbasaur's body was light green in color. It was changed to blue-green in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.
**However, it is still light green in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series.
*Bulbasaur is the first Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] order. By default, this also makes it the first {{type2|Grass}}, {{type2|Poison}} and dual-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
*Bulbasaur and its evolutions share the same [[species]] name as {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all 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.
*Bulbasaur is the only dual-typed starter Pokémon, with {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Poison}}, in its basic form, even in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]].
*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 {{p2|Venusaur|its final evolution}} learns it by leveling up.
*In Kanto, Bulbasaur has more advantages against Gym Leaders than the other starters. Its {{type2|Grass}} attacks make it effective against Pokémon in the Pewter City, Cerulean City, and Viridian City Gyms. Its {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Poison}} types also make it resistant to the Vermilion City and Celadon City Gyms' types. It only has weaknesses to the Cinnabar Island and Saffron City Gyms.

===Origin===
Bulbasaur appears to be based on some form of ''{{wp|Dicynodont}}'', mammal-like reptiles from the {{wp|Permian}}. Its bulb resembles that of a {{wp|lily}}.

====Name origin====
Bulbasaur's name is a combination of the words ''{{wp|bulb}}'' and ''saur'', which is {{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for ''lizard''. Its Japanese name literally means ''it's strange, isn't it?'', and is a pun on, 不思議種 ''fushigidane'', strange seed.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Bisasam - Derived from ''Bisamratte'' ({{wp|muskrat}}) and ''Samen'' ({{wp|seed}}).
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Bulbizarre - A combination of ''bulb'' and ''bizarre'', reflected by the Japanese name, a pun on "Isn't it strange?".
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 이상해씨 ''Isanghaessi'' - Translates to ''Strange Seed''.
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 妙蛙種子 ''Mìao Wa Chóng Zí'' - "Weird frog seed".
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]: 奇異種子 ''Qí Yì Chóng Zí'' - "Unusual seed".
*Brazilian Portuguese (animé only): Bulbassauro - Adaptation of ''Bulbasaur''.

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Venusaur|May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Danerina]]
* [[Saur]]

==External links==
* [[wp:Bulbasaur|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://shadow.beautiful-beast.net/vinewhip/ Vine Whip], the fanlisting for Bulbasaur

==Notes==
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