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Ivysaur (Pokémon)

2022-01-08T17:49:57Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=フシギソウ
|jtranslit=Fushigisō
|tmname=Fushigisou
|ndex=002
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|abilityd=Chlorophyll
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|oldexp=141
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|gendercode=31
|color=Green
|catchrate=45
|body=08
|generation=1
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'''Ivysaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギソウ''' ''Fushigisou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Bulbasaur}} starting at [[level]] 16 and evolves into {{p|Venusaur}} starting at level 32.

==Biology==
Ivysaur is a quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has blue-green skin with darker patches. On top of its head are pointed ears with black insides and it has narrow red eyes. Ivysaur has a short, rounded snout with a wide mouth and two pointed teeth in its upper jaw. Each of its feet has three claws on them. The bulb on its back has bloomed into a large pink bud. A short brown trunk surrounded by leafy green fronds supports the bud.

The weight of the plant prevents Ivysaur from running fast and standing on its hind legs and forces its legs to grow sturdy. When its flower 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. Exposure to sunlight adds to the strength of both Ivysaur and its plant. Ivysaur's natural habitat is {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|plains}}.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ivysaur anime.png|thumb|250px|Ivysaur in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[May's Ivysaur]]=====
{{an|May}}'s Bulbasaur evolved into an Ivysaur sometime after ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''. It further evolved into a Venusaur prior to ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]''.

=====[[Shauna's Ivysaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s Bulbasaur was revealed to have evolved into an Ivysaur in ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', multiple Ivysaur evolved from a group of Bulbasaur during an evolution ceremony.

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', [[Assunta]]'s Ivysaur battled and defeated [[Ritchie]] in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', {{OBP|Crystal|HS15}}'s Ivysaur was used to attack [[Butch]], [[Cassidy]], and their Pokémon as they were trying to steal an {{p|Aerodactyl}} on [[Sayda Island]]. With Ivysaur's assistance, Aerodactyl was able to send Butch and Cassidy blasting off.

In ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}'s Ivysaur was targeted by {{TRT}} in one of their schemes, but it was rescued by Jimmy's newly-evolved {{p|Blastoise}}.

In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', multiple Ivysaur and Bulbasaur traveled to a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} that was under construction in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and [[Goh]], who were investigating the outbreak, followed them to the Gym and realized the Ivysaur needed to go there to absorb the sunlight necessary to evolve into Venusaur. The Seed Pokémon eventually accomplished this task. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Ivysaur made its debut in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] provided his students an Ivysaur and other Pokémon for the final portion of the exam.

An Ivysaur appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where it was among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

Multiple Ivysaur appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

An Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}. It is now a Venusaur.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ivysaur appeared in ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', where it was participating in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Daybreak}} {{pkmn|Contest}} along with a {{p|Togetic}}.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} met a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Ivysaur at a [[Pokémon Center]] while {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} was calling to [[Delia Ketchum#In I Choose You!|his mother]]. Pikachu proceeded to make faces at it.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', an Ivysaur starred in a video advertising [[Aether Paradise]], where it resides and is studied. It reappeared in ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'' and ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Ivysaur|Ash's Pokédex|The Seed Pokémon, Ivysaur, {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s evolved form. The bulb on its back absorbs nourishment and blooms into a large flower.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY090|Ivysaur|Serena's Pokédex|Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. As Ivysaur takes in nutrients, a large flower blooms from the bulb on its back.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN003|Ivysaur|Goh's Rotom Phone|Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Poison}} type. The stronger the sunlight it absorbs, the stronger this Pokémon becomes and the larger its flower bud grows.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', an Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Ivysaur.png|thumb|200px|Ivysaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|Pikachu}} befriend a {{pkmn2|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 {{TRT}}, who attempted to steal it.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
{{main|Saur}}
{{adv|Red}} had an Ivysaur [[nickname]]d Saur that evolved from his Bulbasaur upon his arrival at [[Celadon City]] in ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]''. He evolved into {{p|Venusaur}} during a battle with {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer|the legendary bird hybrid}} at [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]''.

===={{chap|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]'', {{adv|Emerald}} rented an Ivysaur during his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} challenge.

The Battle Factory rented an Ivysaur, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]''.

In ''[[PS327|Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow]]'', an Ivysaur was a rental Pokémon for the Battle Factory.

===={{chap|Platinum}}====
In ''[[PS422|Interrupting Ivysaur]]'', an Ivysaur under the ownership of a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} named Leonardo appeared during {{adv|Platinum}}'s challenge at the [[Battle Arcade]].

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
An Ivysaur appeared in a background collage in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:SSBB Vine Whip.png|right|200px|thumb|Ivysaur using {{m|Vine Whip}} to hold onto the edge in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]

{{sbw|Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur}} is a playable Pokémon used by the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} alongside {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Charizard}}. It can use the moves {{m|Bullet Seed}} as a rapid aerial striking move and {{m|Vine Whip}} as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto the edges of a stage and pulled back up again. It also uses the projectile attack {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Ivysaur is a Middleweight and uses mostly physical {{type|Grass}} attacks. It uses {{m|SolarBeam}} in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}.

{{SmashMoves|type=Grass|type2=Poison|game=Brawl|Spe=Bullet Seed|SpeM=yes|SpeS=Razor Leaf|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Vine Whip|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Pokémon Change|FS=Triple Finish|FS2=SolarBeam}}

====Trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon that is the evolved form of Bulbasaur. It has a flower bulb on its back, the weight of which has made it develop strong legs and hips. If the blossom gets too big, it can't stand on two legs alone. At a certain level, it evolves into Venusaur. When this happens, the bulb absorbs nutrients and blossoms into a large-petaled flower."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Ivysaur_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Ivysaur trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Ivysaur does not appear as a playable character in either version in the game, relegated to a trophy appearance in both versions.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happened when Bulbasaur became Ivysaur. It might be difficult to say good-bye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, as it turns into a fully grown Venusaur!''

'''PAL''': ''Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happens when watching Bulbasaur become Ivysaur. It might be difficult for them to say goodbye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, when it turns into a fully-grown Venusaur!''
{{-}}
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
[[File:Ivysaur SSBU.png|right|200px|thumb|Ivysaur from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
Ivysaur appears once again as a playable Pokémon fighter used by the Pokémon Trainer.
{{clear}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=002}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=227}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=002}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=232}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=081|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=002}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Isle of Armor|num1=069|reg2=Sinnoh}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
|}
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====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Grass|type2=Poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP=60
|Attack=62
|Defense=63
|SpAtk=80
|SpDef=80
|Speed=60
|Special=80
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4
}}

===Learnset===
Ivysaur is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.2.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM50|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR59|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR71|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR72|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|080G|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|199G|Slowking}} {{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}} {{MSP|842|Appletun}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}} {{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}}{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}} {{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|753|Fomantis}}{{MSP|754|Lurantis}}{{MSP|755|Morelull}}{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}} {{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|764|Comfey}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}} {{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}}{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|757|Salandit}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/BDSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/BDSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP/BDSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/BDSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/BDSP|259|Marshtomp}} {{MSP/BDSP|260|Swampert}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/BDSP|286|Breloom}}|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20|*|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/BDSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/BDSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP/BDSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/BDSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP/BDSP|389|Torterra}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP/BDSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP/BDSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/BDSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/BDSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP/BDSP|465|Tangrowth}} {{MSP/BDSP|407|Roserade}}|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP/BDSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/BDSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/BDSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/BDSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP/BDSP|407|Roserade}} {{MSP/BDSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/BDSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/BDSP|455|Carnivine}}{{MSP/BDSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP/BDSP|460|Abomasnow}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP/BDSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/BDSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/BDSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP/BDSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP/BDSP|254|Sceptile}} {{MSP/BDSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP/BDSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/BDSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP/BDSP|389|Torterra}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/BDSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/BDSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP/BDSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP/BDSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP/BDSP|357|Tropius}} {{MSP/BDSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP/BDSP|421|Cherrim}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/BDSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/BDSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP/BDSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP/BDSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP/BDSP|272|Ludicolo}} {{MSP/BDSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP/BDSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/BDSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/BDSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP/BDSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP/BDSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/BDSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/BDSP|154|Meganium}} {{MSP/BDSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/BDSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP/BDSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP/BDSP|421|Cherrim}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP/BDSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/BDSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP/BDSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/BDSP|455|Carnivine}}|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/BDSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/BDSP|009|Blastoise}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/BDSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/BDSP|260|Swampert}}|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|70|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|I=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|V=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Celebrate|Normal|Status|—|—|40|VI=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|I=yes|II=yes|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|II=yes|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|I=yes|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|II=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|90|5||'''|V=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Grass Whistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|II=yes|IV=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''|I=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|I=yes|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|I=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|II=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|I=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ivysaur|1|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Stomp}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Ivysaur (T Promo 10)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=002|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=002|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Beau Plains
|P1=My big flower is ready to bloom!
|P2=My HP is down to half.
|P3=I'm ready to keel over...
|PL=My level went up! The bud is getting bigger, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cross
|loop=6
|MinEXP=36
|MaxEXP=50
|num=002
|browser=Ivysaur's powerful vines can be used to lasso a Post and cross a gap.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=015
|pastnum=005
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|walk=1.25
|hp=51
|attack=74
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=002
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=002|num=002
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Bulbasaur
|evocandy=100
|stamina=155
|attack=151
|defense=143
|fast={{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Power Whip}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|002|Ivysaur}}

==Trivia==
* Ivysaur's evolutionary family is the only starter Pokémon evolutionary family to also be {{type|Poison}}.
** Ivysaur's evolutionary family is also the only starter Pokémon evolutionary family to have each member appear at least once in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]].
*** In addition, Ivysaur is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the Super Smash Bros. series that {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} uses that does not know an HM move; {{p|Squirtle}} uses {{m|Waterfall}}, while {{p|Charizard}} uses {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Fly}}.
* Ivysaur's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 002.
* Ivysaur is the only second stage form of dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} Pokémon that does not require an [[Evolution stone]] to reach its final form.
** Ivysaur is also the only second stage form of [[Generation I]] [[starter Pokémon]] that evolves at level 32. {{p|Charmeleon}} and {{p|Wartortle}} evolve at level 36.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[GTS]], an Ivysaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}} prior to the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]'s shutdown.
* Ivysaur shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its evolutionary relatives and {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
* Ivysaur is never seen losing a battle on-screen in any animated media

===Origin===
Ivysaur's [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] is inspired by {{wp|frog}}s<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ 好きなポケモンは？ Ivysaur entry (archived - Japanese text)]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu]</ref>. In particular, its build and ears resemble the ''{{wp|Beelzebufo}}'', a large prehistoric frog. Of its evolutionary family, Ivysaur was the first to be created, years before Bulbasaur, Venusaur or the concept of evolution was conceived, as it was one of the original monsters created for the [[Capsule Monsters]] pitch<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Prerelease:Pok%C3%A9mon_Red_and_Blue#Capsule_Monster_Pitch Prerelease:Pokémon Red and Blue - The Cutting Room Floor]</ref>. [[Atsuko Nishida]] later went on to design Venusaur and then Bulbasaur, basing the last off of both Venusaur and Ivysaur.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ The Origin Story of Pikachu]</ref>

The bud on its back resembles a ''{{wp|Rafflesia}}'' flower, and the leaves around the bud resemble {{wp|Arecaceae|palms}}.

====Name origin====
Ivysaur is a combination of ''{{wp|ivy}}'' (woody climbing or trailing plant genus) and σαῦρος ''saur'' (Ancient {{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for ''lizard'').

Fushigisou can be taken to mean "''it seems strange''" or 不思議草 ''fushigi sou'' (strange grass).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Poison
|ja=フシギソウ ''Fushigisou''|jameaning=From {{tt|不思議 ''fushigi''|to be strange or mysterious}} and {{tt|草 ''sō''|grass}} or {{tt|そう ''sō''|It seems}}
|fr=Herbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|herbe|grass}}'' and ''bizarre''; also sounds like ''air bizarre'', "strange look"
|es=Ivysaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisaknosp|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Bi|two; as in plant and animal}}'', ''{{tt|Saurier|from dinosaur}}'', and ''{{tt|Knospe|bulb}}''
|it=Ivysaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해풀 ''Isanghepul''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|풀 ''pul''|grass}}
|zh_yue=妙蛙草 ''Miuhwāchóu'' 奇異草 ''Kèihyihchóu'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|奇妙 ''kèihmiuh''|wonderful}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|草 ''chóu''|grass}} From {{tt|奇異 ''kèihyih''|strange}} and {{tt|草 ''chóu''|grass}}
|zh_cmn=妙蛙草 ''Miàowācǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|奇妙 ''qímiào''|wonderful}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|草 ''cǎo''|grass}}
|bg=Айвизор ''Ayvizor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=आईविसौर ''Ivysaur''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Avizauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|he=אייביזור ''Ayviyzor''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|pt_br=Ivyssauro|pt_brmeaning=From ''ivy'' and ''{{tt|dinossauro|dinosaur}}''
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==Related articles==
* [[Saur]]
* [[May's Ivysaur]]
* [[Shauna's Ivysaur]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]

==Notes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.brawlsnapshots.com/snapshots/tag?order=score&tag=Ivysaur Snapshots of Ivysaur from [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]
* {{wp|Ivysaur|Article on Wikipedia}}
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PE08

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'''The Discovery''' (Japanese: '''ザ・ディスカバリー''' ''The Discovery'') is the eighth and final episode of [[Pokémon Evolutions]]. It was released on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English [[YouTube]] channel, [[Pokémon TV]], and [[The Pokémon Company]]'s official Japanese YouTube channel on December 23, 2021.
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==Blurb==
Did you hear the rumor? What might be the most powerful Pokémon ever has been discovered in Kanto! Green has begun her search for this elusive Pokémon...but she’s not the only one racing to catch it!

==Plot==
Arriving at [[Kanto Route 24|Nugget Bridge]], {{ga|Green}} looks over her [[Town Map]], with [[Cerulean Cave]] marked on it as the rumored location of the 150th Pokémon. Green looks at the [[Mewtwonite X]] and [[Mewtwonite Y]] in her possession before using her binoculars to scout ahead. She spots {{ga|Trace}} arriving on his {{p|Pidgeot}} and entering the cave after reading a similar report, prompting her to chase after him, but she is quickly accosted by the five Trainers guarding Nugget Bridge with their Pokémon. Unfazed, Green sends out her {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Kangaskhan}}, taking on all five opponents in a violent brawl, causing the lone Trainer on the other side to watch on in fear as he clutches the prize [[Nugget]]. In short order, Green defeats the Trainers and leaves them behind.

Upon entering the cave, Green is briefly beset by a {{p|Zubat}} swarm before catching up to Trace, both of them swearing to be the first to catch {{p|Mewtwo}} and heading deeper into the labyrinthine caverns, not realizing that Mewtwo is already watching their every move. Using her athleticism, Green avoids being cornered by a {{p|Graveler}} and uses her {{p|Blastoise}} to cross a lake, bypassing and defeating a wild pair of {{p|Poliwhirl}} and {{p|Poliwrath}}, allowing her to reach Trace again. In their rush to get ahead, Trace narrowly stops himself from plummeting down a deep crevice, sending out Pidgeot again to fly him over; Green responds by using her {{p|Victreebel}} to latch onto a stalactite and swing herself over as Trace and Pidgeot watch on in surprise. Their surprise is short-lived as another swarm of Zubat and {{p|Golbat}} attack them, prompting Green to order a {{m|Razor Leaf}} to chase the swarm away. Landing on the other side, Trace tends to his Pidgeot's injuries before thanking Green for the save, but also warning her that they're not the only ones pursuing Mewtwo.

Arriving at the center of the caves, Green spots a shadowed figure; thinking that it must be Mewtwo, she flings a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it, only to find that the figure is actually {{ga|Elaine}}, who has already caught Mewtwo. Frustrated that her quarry has eluded her, Green challenges Elaine to a battle, sending out her {{p|Clefable}} as Elaine's {{p|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Zippy Zap}} to take Clefable out in one hit. In a jump cut, Elaine faces Green's Ninetales with her {{p|Rapidash}}, but Ninetales's {{m|Flamethrower}} eventually overwhelms it and it falls in defeat. Yelling at Elaine to show her what she came for, Green sends out Blastoise and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] it, and Elaine responds in kind. As Mewtwo rises into the air, Mega Blastoise barrages it with a series of {{m|Hydro Pump}} volleys, only to find that Mewtwo has used {{m|Protect}} to shield itself. Using its fearsome {{m|Psychic}} powers, Mewtwo raises Blastoise into the air and hurls it back into a rock, causing Mega Blastoise to revert; another attack defeats Blastoise before Green can reach it. Disappointed, Green recalls Blastoise and acknowledges her loss, offering Elaine the [[Mega Stone]]s for Mewtwo. To Elaine, Pikachu, and Mewtwo's shock, Green teases them by asking Elaine and Mewtwo to become her Pokémon instead before leaving the scene.

At [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]], Green reports on her failure to catch Mewtwo and thus complete the [[Pokédex]], but [[Professor Oak]] assures her that she has caught many Pokémon in her quest, and forged strong bonds with her Pokémon in the process. He adds that Green wasn't taking on the initiative alone, pointing out Trace and Elaine standing at the doorway behind them. As Green realizes that her rivals were her allies all along, Oak thanks the Trainers for completing the Pokédex before receiving a call on his cell phone. Speaking to the [[Professor Willow|unseen caller]], Professor Oak learns of {{p|Meltan|a brand new Pokémon entirely made out of metal}}. Delighted, Oak announces to the Trainers that the Pokédex isn't yet complete, but the three Trainers have already left.

Outside, Elaine's Pikachu finds a [[Small Bouquet|couple of flowers]] and offers them to Green, causing her to smile before all three friends walk towards a bright horizon.

==Major events==
* {{ga|Green}} and {{ga|Trace}} enter [[Cerulean Cave]] to find {{p|Mewtwo}}.
* Green learns that {{ga|Elaine}} has already {{pkmn2|caught}} Mewtwo.
* Green {{pkmn|battle}}s Elaine but is defeated.
* Elaine receives Mewtwo's [[Mega Stone]]s from Green.
* The [[Pallet Town]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are revealed to have completed the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]].
* [[Professor Oak]] receives word that {{p|Meltan|a new Pokémon species}} has been discovered.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{ga|Red}}
* {{ga|Blue}}
* {{ga|Green}}
* {{ga|Elaine}}
* {{ga|Trace}}
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Professors' aides|Professor Oak's aides]]
* Trainers
** {{tc|Coach Trainer}}
** {{tc|Bug Catcher}}
** {{tc|Camper}}
** {{tc|Lass}}
** {{tc|Youngster}}
** {{tc|Ace Trainer}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Red|Charizard}})
* {{p|Venusaur}} ({{ga|Blue}}'s)
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} ({{ga|Green}}'s)
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{ga|Green}}'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{ga|Green}}'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]])
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{ga|Green}}'s)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{ga|Green}}'s)
* {{p|Ninetales}} ({{ga|Green}}'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{ga|Elaine}}'s)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{ga|Elaine}}'s)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{ga|Elaine}}'s)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ({{ga|Trace}}'s)
* {{p|Jolteon}} ({{ga|Trace}}'s)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[Professor Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Professor Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Professor Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{tc|Bug Catcher}}'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{tc|Camper}}'s)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{tc|Lass}}'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ({{tc|Youngster}}'s)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zubat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Psyduck}} (×4)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} (×2)
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Clefairy}} (×3)
* {{p|Slowpoke}}

==Trivia==
* The two {{p|Pikachu}} in this episode wear the hats of {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}}.
* The shot of {{p|Clefairy}} dancing is a reference to the {{pkmn|anime}} episode ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''.
* Even though the episode is based on {{p|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}, Red and Blue are shown using Charizard and Venusaur respectively while the roles are swapped in the games. This also conflict with the fact that Blue always chooses the starter stronger than Red's.

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Bulbasaur (Pokémon)

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'''Bulbasaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Kanto]] available 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]].

==Biology==
Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker patches. It has red eyes with white pupils, pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head, and a short, blunt snout with a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.

As mentioned [[AG025|in the anime]], starter Pokémon are raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}}s to be distributed to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. [[EP102|It is known]] to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. [[PK01|Bulbasaur has also shown]] itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks it in the air.

It is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests throughout the Kanto region. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. [[EP051|It has been observed]] that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Shauna Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]], thus also marking the species' physical debut. Though initially wary of Ash, the two eventually warmed up to one another, and Bulbasaur challenged him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Using {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash won the battle, and Bulbasaur was {{pkmn2|caught}}. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were caught in the two episodes following that of Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur remained in Ash's [[party]] for most of his {{pkmn|journey}} through [[Johto]] 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]]=====
Much later on, while Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], {{an|May}} caught her own Bulbasaur after being separated from the group in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]''. She remained with her throughout the rest of her journey in Hoenn, helping her to win the {{ci|Purika}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and place Top 8 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 Laboratory]] to learn from Ash's while she, Ash, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} traveled throughout the Kanto region. May retrieved her during her travels in [[Johto]], where she evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.

=====[[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s starter Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from [[Professor Sycamore]]. It first appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', and it was revealed to have evolved into Ivysaur by ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''

=====Other=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Bulbasaur was cloned from Ash's own Bulbasaur. It then participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Bulbasaur reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'', a Bulbasaur was abandoned by the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]] during his childhood when it wouldn't evolve into Ivysaur. Since then, it grew to a very large size in the sewers. Aided by {{an|Misty}} and {{Tracey}}, Ash found the abandoned Bulbasaur while searching for his own, which had been taken by the giant Bulbasaur. After defeating the arrogant mayor and his personal SWAT team, Ash and his friends left the Bulbasaur with [[Nurse Joy]].

In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} 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]], forcing Gilbert to set out to find them with {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{Delia}}. Bulbasaur was the last one to be found, having been stuck in a tree that was surrounded by a group of {{p|Primeape}}. In the end, Bulbasaur was chosen by Gilbert as his starter Pokémon.

In ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', a Bulbasaur went with Professor Oak on his trip to [[Hoenn]] along with a {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}.

In ''[[AG133|The Right Place and The Right Mime]]'', another Bulbasaur was seen in Professor Oak's possession, along with another Charmander and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}.

In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', an outbreak of Bulbasaur and Ivysaur traveled to a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} that was under construction in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and [[Goh]], who were investigating the outbreak, followed them to the Gym and realized the horde had gone there so the Bulbasaur could absorb the sunlight necessary to evolve into new Ivysaur.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreamed about Bulbasaur as his prospective starter.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', multiple Bulbasaur were aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Bulbasaur was on [[Scissor Street]].

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bulbasaur appeared during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

A starter Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Bulbasaur to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

A Bulbasaur appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', a Trainer's Bulbasaur competed in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Bulbasaur watched {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

In ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', a Bulbasaur was part of Professor Oak's demonstration of the Kanto starters at the [[Kanto Fair]].

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Another was revealed to have been chosen by {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} as her [[starter Pokémon]] in a flashback.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

Two Trainers' Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Bulbasaur joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''.

Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', [[Professor Cerise]] offered a Bulbasaur to [[Goh]] alongside Charmander and Squirtle to be his starter, but it was rejected.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in [[JN016]].

====Pokédex entries====
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{{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 or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely tough and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Bulbasaur|Serena's Pokédex|Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. A young Bulbasaur uses the nutrients from its seed for the energy it needs to grow.}}
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===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Bulbasaur was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while another was one of the Pokémon that Oak was giving away.

===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Red Bulbasaur PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', {{ga|Red}}'s Bulbasaur was sent out to battle a wild {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which Red successfully caught.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur debuts in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Bulbasaur's capture is not shown; it is simply stated when it first appears from its {{i|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.

[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}, and {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.

A Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]], under the ownership of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Saur}}
In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', {{adv|Red}} received a Bulbasaur from {{adv|Professor Oak}} after helping capture all of the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur, now [[nickname]]d Saur, has since evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, and then into {{p|Venusaur}}. It has the ability to suck in large amounts of air through his bulb, as seen in ''[[PS014|That Awful Arbok!]]'', where he sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]], as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.

A Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

[[Professor Sycamore]] owns a Bulbasaur, as seen in [[PS552]].

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
A Bulbasaur appeared in [[GDZ34]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' as one of the starter Pokémon {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} had to choose from.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
Bulbasaur appeared as one of the starter Pokémon [[Professor Oak]] was giving away in [[PZ01]].

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

==In the TFG==
One Bulbasaur figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Bulbasaur|3}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Bulbasaur Detective Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'']]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.

====Melee 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."''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''

===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. After {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} was injured in the garden of {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Torterra}}, they and a group of {{p|Morelull}} escorted [[Tim Goodman|Tim]], [[Lucy Stevens|Lucy]], and Pikachu to {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}, who healed it.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=226}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=001}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|v3=Emerald|t=FFF|t2=FFF|t3=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=231}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=080|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=001}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Isle of Armor|num1=068}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation I#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Melanie|a girl]] in [[Cerulean City]] if {{p|Pikachu}}'s [[friendship]] is high enough}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Time Capsule]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Crystal|area=[[Time Capsule]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] after defeating {{ga|Red}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area={{pkmn|Global Link}} {{pkmn2|event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Professor Sycamore]] in [[Lumiose City]] after defeating him}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|2|Alola}} ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]] [[Cerulean City]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Bulbasaur|only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.2.0+, [[Wild Area News]], [[Pokémon HOME]] {{pkmn2|event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Master Dojo]] (only one)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island River|River]], [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] ({{p|Ditto}} in {{m|Transform|disguise}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Red Field]]: [[Pallet Town]] [[Blue Field]]: [[Viridian City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Stadium|link=Pokémon Stadium (English)|color=000|t=FFF|area=[[Gym Leader Castle]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Springleaf Field|Bus Stop]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|1|Phobos Train}}, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Kisara Plains]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode C & A)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Meadow Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Dolce Island]], [[Hinder Cape]], [[Forest Temple]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#All Aboard!|Model Train Room: All Aboard!]], [[Locomotive Café#Dash Race!|Locomotive Café: Dash Race!]], [[Variety Battle#Get 1,000 Combos!|Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!]], NFC Figurine}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 1|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Puerto Blanco|Puerto Blanco: Stage 2]] [[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 424]] Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Special Daily Pokémon (First release)|Special Daily Pokémon}}'' (First release; Winking)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Old-Growth Woods|Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 8]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Quest|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=Tutorial, [[Charizard Sea]]2019, [[Gengar Sea]], [[Castform Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]Final, [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Pokémon Egg]] ([[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]]'s)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD DX|1|color={{MD Red color}}|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café Mix|color={{orange color}}|link=Pokémon Café Mix|area=[[Café Upgrades|Café Upgrades: Order #76]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002; January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Bulbasaur|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Grass|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Bulbasaur|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Bulbasaur}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Grass|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40|February 27 to March 1, 2020|link=Wild Area News#February 27 to March 1, 2020}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Japanese|PGL|10|October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Korean|PGL|10|May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Grass|type2=Poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=None|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=None|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
|event1=Venusaurite|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

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

====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===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|3|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|6|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|18|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|27|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM50|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR59|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR71|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR72|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|080G|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}} {{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}{{MSP|842|Appletun}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}} {{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}}{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}} {{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|753|Fomantis}}{{MSP|754|Lurantis}}{{MSP|755|Morelull}}{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}} {{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|764|Comfey}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}} {{MSP|590|Foongus}}{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|757|Salandit}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes|no}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|70|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Bite}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Present}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)]]
|}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Dig}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Whirlwind}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|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!
}}
|-
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|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
}}
|-
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|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cross
|loop=3
|MinEXP=12
|MaxEXP=22
|num=001
|browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=014
|pastnum=004
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|walk=1.55
|hp=46
|attack=69
|defense=50
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
}}
|-
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|power=1
}}
|-
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|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
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|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
|-
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|buddy=3
|candy=Bulbasaur
|evocandy=25
|stamina=128
|attack=118
|defense=111
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Power Whip}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Grass|ranks=1
|item=Miracle Seed
|unlock=Beat the Luxary League
|skill=Recovers a League Play
|recoverytime=4 hours
|rank1desc=Recovers a League Play
}}
|}
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
|+ '''Costumes in {{g|GO}}'''
|-
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:GO001P20.png|100px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Shedinja costume
| Party hat (2020)
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|001|Bulbasaur}}

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and Japanese {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Professor Oak]] classifies Bulbasaur as the "plant Pokémon" (Japanese: しょくぶつポケモン) when the player is about to choose it as their {{pkmn2|starter}}, using the term while referring to its {{t|Grass|type}}. In the English versions of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he calls it the "grass Pokémon".
** This also occurs in the [[PO01|first episode]] of [[Pokémon Origins]].
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* 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 shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its evolved forms and {{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]] are the same: 001.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], a Bulbasaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Charm}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no other Pokémon in the {{egg|Grass}} or {{egg2|Monster}}s can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}}, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from {{p|Shroomish}} by chain breeding; in Generation V on, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from {{p|Cottonee}}.
* Bulbasaur may be part of the [[List_of_references_to_Pokémon_in_popular_culture|inspiration for the naming]] of ''{{wp|Bulbasaurus}}'', a genus of dicynodonts.<ref>https://www.inverse.com/article/27179-bulbasaurus-dicynodont-pokemon-dinosaur</ref>

===Origin===
Bulbasaur is based on a {{wp|frog}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Interview with Jun'ichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori about ''Pokémon Black and White Versions'' (archived - Japanese text)]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu]</ref> According to [[Ken Sugimori]] and [[Atsuko Nishida]], the latter designed Bulbasaur working backward from Venusaur, meaning Bulbasaur was the last of its evolutionary family to have been designed and was also directly based on Venusaur.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ The Origin Story of Pikachu]</ref> In particular, its build and ears resemble the ''{{wp|Beelzebufo}}'', a large prehistoric frog.

The bulb on its back resembles a {{wp|Lilium|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.

====Name origin====
Bulbasaur may be a combination of ''{{wp|bulb}}'' (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family) and σαῦρος ''saur'' (Ancient Greek for ''{{wp|lizard}}''), commonly used for the names of lizards and dinosaurs.

Fushigidane may be a combination of 不思議 ''fushigi'' (mysterious) and 種 ''tane'' (seed). It literally means "''isn't it strange?''" (''fushigi, da ne?'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=From {{tt|不思議な ''fushigina''|strange, mysterious}} and {{tt|種 ''tane''|seed}} or {{tt|だね ''dane''|Isn't it?}}
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Bi|two; as in plant and animal}}'', ''{{tt|Saurier|from dinosaur}}'' and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghessi''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|씨 ''ssi''|seed}}
|zh_yue=妙蛙種子 ''Miuhwājúngjí'' 奇異種子 ''Kèihyihjúngjí'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|奇妙 ''kèihmiuh''|wonderful}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|種子 ''júngjí''|seed}} From {{tt|奇異 ''kèihyih''|strange}} and {{tt|種子 ''júngjí''|seed}}
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|奇妙 ''qímiào''|wonderful}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|種子 / 种子 ''zhǒngzǐ''|seed}}
|bg=Бълбазор ''Bŭlbazor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|ar=بلباسور ''Bulbasaur''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=בלבאזור ''Balbasor''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=बल्बसौर ''Bulbasaur''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Balbazauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|pt_br=Bulbassauro|pt_brmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbo|bulb}}'' and ''{{tt|dinossauro|dinosaur}}''
|ru=Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟุชิกิดาเนะ ''Fushigidane''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Bulbasaur (MPJ)]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]

==Notes==
<references/>

==External links==
* {{wp|Bulbasaur|Article on Wikipedia}}
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Bulbasaur (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=フシギダネ
|tmname=Fushigidane
|ndex=001
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|jdex=231
|karea=Central
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'''Bulbasaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Kanto]] available 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]].

==Biology==
Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker patches. It has red eyes with white pupils, pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head, and a short, blunt snout with a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.

As mentioned [[AG025|in the anime]], starter Pokémon are raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}}s to be distributed to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. [[EP102|It is known]] to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. [[PK01|Bulbasaur has also shown]] itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks it in the air.

It is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests throughout the Kanto region. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. [[EP051|It has been observed]] that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Shauna Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]], thus also marking the species' physical debut. Though initially wary of Ash, the two eventually warmed up to one another, and Bulbasaur challenged him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Using {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash won the battle, and Bulbasaur was {{pkmn2|caught}}. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were caught in the two episodes following that of Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur remained in Ash's [[party]] for most of his {{pkmn|journey}} through [[Johto]] 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]]=====
Much later on, while Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], {{an|May}} caught her own Bulbasaur after being separated from the group in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]''. She remained with her throughout the rest of her journey in Hoenn, helping her to win the {{ci|Purika}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and place Top 8 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 Laboratory]] to learn from Ash's while she, Ash, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} traveled throughout the Kanto region. May retrieved her during her travels in [[Johto]], where she evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.

=====[[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s starter Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from [[Professor Sycamore]]. It first appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''. Shauna's Bulbasaur was revealed to have evolved into Ivysaur by ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''

=====Other=====
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', where it was cloned from Ash's Bulbasaur and participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. It reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

A Bulbasaur that used to belong to the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]] appeared in ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]''. In his childhood, the mayor abandoned it and sent it into the sewers when it wouldn't evolve into {{p|Ivysaur}}. Since then, it grew to a very large size. Aided by {{an|Misty}} and {{Tracey}}, Ash found the abandoned Bulbasaur while searching for his own, which had been taken by the giant Bulbasaur. After defeating the arrogant mayor and his personal SWAT team, Ash and his friends left the Bulbasaur with [[Nurse Joy]].

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]''. {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} 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]], forcing Gilbert to set out to find them with {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{Delia}}. Bulbasaur was the last one to be found, having been stuck in a tree that was surrounded by a group of {{p|Primeape}}. In the end, Bulbasaur was chosen by Gilbert as his starter Pokémon.

Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in [[SS003]], where they and several Ivysaur traveled to a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} that was under construction in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and {{an|Go}}, who were investigating the outbreak, followed them to the Gym and realized the horde had gone there so the Bulbasaur could absorb the sunlight necessary to evolve into new Ivysaur.

====Minor appearances====
Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it was seen in Ash's dream.

Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' as some of the Pokémon seen aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen on [[Scissor Street]].

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

A starter Pokémon Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]]. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.

A Bulbasaur appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', where it was one of the [[starter Pokémon]] seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

A Bulbasaur made a brief appearance in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', under the ownership of a Trainer competing in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'' as one of the Pokémon watching {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'' alongside Squirtle and Charmander when Professor Oak showed off the Kanto starters during the [[Kanto Fair]].

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Another was revealed to have been chosen by {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} as her [[starter Pokémon]] in a flashback.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

Two Trainers' Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', where it joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''.

Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in [[SS001]], with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.

A Bulbasaur appeared in [[SS002]] as one of the starter Pokémon that {{an|Go}} had to choose from when he started his journey.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{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 or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely tough and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Bulbasaur|Serena's Pokédex|Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. A young Bulbasaur uses the nutrients from its seed for the energy it needs to grow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}}

[[File:Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red Bulbasaur PG.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]

===In Pokémon Origins===
Two Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]''. One of them was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while the other was one of the Pokémon that Oak was giving away.

===In Pokémon Generations===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Red}}. It was sent out to battle a wild {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which Red successfully caught.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur debuts in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Bulbasaur's capture is not shown; it is simply stated when it first appears from its {{i|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.

[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}, and {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.

A Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]], under the ownership of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Saur}}
In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', {{adv|Red}} receives a Bulbasaur from {{adv|Professor Oak}} after helping capture all of the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur, now [[nickname]]d Saur, has since evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, and then into {{p|Venusaur}}. It has also been shown in the {{pkmn|manga}} that Bulbasaur has the ability to suck in large amounts of air through his bulb, as seen in ''[[PS014|That Awful Arbok!]]'', where he sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]], as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.

A Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

[[Professor Sycamore]] owns a Bulbasaur, as seen in ''[[PAXY04|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''.

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
A Bulbasaur appeared in [[GDZ34]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' as one of the starter Pokémon {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} had to choose from.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
Bulbasaur appeared as one of the starter Pokémon [[Professor Oak]] was giving away in [[PZ01]].

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

==In the TFG==
One Bulbasaur figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Bulbasaur|3}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Bulbasaur Detective Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'']]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.

====Melee 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.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''

===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. After {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} was injured in the garden of {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Torterra}}, they and a group of {{p|Morelull}} escorted [[Tim Goodman|Tim]], [[Lucy Stevens|Lucy]], and Pikachu to {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}, who healed it.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=001}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The bulb-like pouch on its back grows larger as it ages. The pouch is filled with numerous seeds.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=226}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=001}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|v3=Emerald|t=FFF|t2=FFF|t3=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=231}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=080|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=001}}
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation I#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Melanie|a girl]] in [[Cerulean City]] if {{p|Pikachu}}'s [[friendship]] is high enough}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Time Capsule]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Crystal|area=[[Time Capsule]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] after defeating {{ga|Red}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area={{pkmn|Global Link}} {{pkmn2|event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Professor Sycamore]] in [[Lumiose City]] after defeating him}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|2|Alola}} ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]] [[Cerulean City]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Bulbasaur|only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{g|HOME}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island River|River]], [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] ({{p|Ditto}} in {{m|Transform|disguise}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Red Field]]: [[Pallet Town]] [[Blue Field]]: [[Viridian City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Stadium|link=Pokémon Stadium (English)|color=000|t=FFF|area=[[Gym Leader Castle]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Springleaf Field|Bus Stop]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|1|Phobos Train}}, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Kisara Plains]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode C & A)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Meadow Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Dolce Island]], [[Hinder Cape]], [[Forest Temple]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#All Aboard!|Model Train Room: All Aboard!]], [[Locomotive Café#Dash Race!|Locomotive Café: Dash Race!]], [[Variety Battle#Get 1,000 Combos!|Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!]], NFC Figurine}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 1|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Puerto Blanco|Puerto Blanco: Stage 2]] [[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 424]] Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Special Daily Pokémon (First release)|Special Daily Pokémon}}'' (First release; Winking)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Old-Growth Woods|Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 8]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Quest|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=HOME|color={{Green color light}}|link=Pokémon HOME|area=Gift at start (mobile)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD DX|1|color={{MD Red color}}|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}}}
|}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002; January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Bulbasaur|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|type2=poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Bulbasaur|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Bulbasaur}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Japanese|PGL|10|October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Korean|PGL|10|May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=grass|type2=poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=None|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=None|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
|event1=Venusaurite|event1type=None|event1rar=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===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|3|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|6|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|18|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|27|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM50|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR59|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR71|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR72|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}} {{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}} {{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|755|Morelull}}{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}} {{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|757|Salandit}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Bite}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Present}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)]]
|}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Dig}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Whirlwind}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|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!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cross
|loop=3
|MinEXP=12
|MaxEXP=22
|num=001
|browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=014
|pastnum=004
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001
|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001Winking|num=001
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|egg=2
|buddy=3
|candy=Bulbasaur
|evocandy=25
|stamina=128
|attack=118
|defense=111
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Power Whip}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Grass|ranks=1
|item=Miracle Seed
|unlock=Beat the Luxary League
|skill=Recovers a League Play
|recoverytime=4 hours
|rank1desc=Recovers a League Play
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|+ '''Costumes in {{g|GO}}'''
|-
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|- style="font-size:80%"
| Shedinja costume
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=grass
|type2=poison
|pictype=art
|no1=001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|001|Bulbasaur}}

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and Japanese {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Professor Oak]] classifies Bulbasaur as the "plant Pokémon" (Japanese: しょくぶつポケモン) when the player is about to choose it as their {{pkmn2|starter}}, using the term while referring to its {{t|Grass|type}}. In the English versions of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he calls it the "grass Pokémon".
** This also occurs in the [[PO01|first episode]] of [[Pokémon Origins]].
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* 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 and its evolutions share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{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]] are the same: 001.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], a Bulbasaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Charm}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no other Pokémon in the {{egg|Grass}} or {{egg2|Monster}}s can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}}, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from {{p|Shroomish}} by chain breeding; in Generation V on, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from {{p|Cottonee}}.
* Bulbasaur may be part of the [[List_of_references_to_Pokémon_in_popular_culture|inspiration for the naming]] of ''{{wp|Bulbasaurus}}'', a genus of dicynodonts.<ref>https://www.inverse.com/article/27179-bulbasaurus-dicynodont-pokemon-dinosaur</ref>
*In a Reddit survey with more than 52,000 people voted for their favorite Pokémon, Bulbasaur was the 4th most favorited Pokemon.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/most-popular-pokemon-fan-vote-reddit-survey-2019-6</ref>
*In an official poll hosted by Google and The Pokemon Company for 2020 Pokemon Day where people could vote for Pokemon from each region, Bulbasaur was voted as the #13 most popular Pokemon overall and the #3 most popular in Kanto region.<ref>https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/jp/result/</ref>

===Origin===
Bulbasaur is based on a {{wp|frog}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ 好きなポケモンは？ Bulbasaur entry (archived - Japanese text)]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu]</ref> According to [[Ken Sugimori]] and [[Atsuko Nishida]], the latter designed Bulbasaur working backward from Venusaur, meaning Bulbasaur was the last of its evolutionary family to have been designed and was also directly based on Venusaur.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ The Origin Story of Pikachu]</ref>

The bulb on its back resembles a {{wp|Lilium|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.

====Name origin====
Bulbasaur may be a combination of ''{{wp|bulb}}'' (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family) and σαῦρος ''saur'' (Ancient Greek for ''{{wp|lizard}}''), commonly used for the names of lizards and dinosaurs.

Fushigidane may be a combination of 不思議 ''fushigi'' (mysterious) and 種 ''dane'' (seed). It literally means "''isn't it strange?''" (''fushigi, da ne?'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=From {{tt|不思議な ''fushigina''|strange, mysterious}} and {{tt|種 ''tane''|seed}} or {{tt|だね ''dane''|Isn't it?}}
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Bi|two; as in plant and animal}}'', ''{{tt|Saurier|from dinosaur}}'' and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghessi''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|씨 ''ssi''|seed}}
|bg=Бълбазор ''Bŭlbazor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_yue=奇異種子 ''Kèihyihjúngjí''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Bizarre seed". May also be from {{wp|Kiwifruit|{{tt|奇異果 ''keiyigwo''|kiwifruit}}}}. Contains 子 (child).
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Wonderful frog seed". Contains 子 (child).
|ar=بلباسور ''Bulbasaur''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=בלבאזור ''Balbasor''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=बल्बसौर ''Bulbasaur''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Balbazauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|pt_br=Bulbassauro|pt_brmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbo|bulb}}'' and ''{{tt|dinossauro|dinosaur}}''
|ru=Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟุชิกิดาเนะ ''Fushigidane''|thmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|vn=Ếch Củ Mầm"eɪtʃ-ku-mam"|vnmeaning=Frog Seed
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Bulbasaur (MPJ)]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]


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

==References==
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[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|001]]
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Pokémon Adventures

2019-06-10T15:01:56Z

ZeraX: added release date because it's an important info and isn't mentioned anywhere in the page

{{redirect|Pokémon special|the special episodes in the [[Pokémon anime]]|List of anime specials}}
[[File:Pokemon Adventures logo.png|thumb|250px|right|VIZ Media's second edition logo]]
[[File:Adv Logo.png|thumb|right|250px|Chuang Yi logo, later used by Shogakukan Asia]]
'''Pokémon Adventures''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターSPECIAL''' ''Pocket Monsters SPECIAL'') is a {{pkmn|manga}} series authored by 日下秀憲 [[Hidenori Kusaka]] released in March 1997. It was illustrated by 真斗 [[Mato]] for the first nine volumes and starting from {{PAV|10}} it has been illustrated by 山本サトシ [[Satoshi Yamamoto]]. It is published by [[Shogakukan]] under the Ladybird Comics Special series.

It is popularly known as '''Pokémon Special''' even outside of Japan, and often shortened as PokéSpe (Japanese: ポケスペ / ポケSP ''PokeSupe'').

Unlike the anime—which, though drawing much inspiration from the games, does not follow them exactly—Pokémon Adventures is a mostly game-based manga, with the twenty-one main characters taking their names from the [[core series]] games and their various adventures tending to stay restricted to their home [[region]]. Also unlike the anime, which has gone to great lengths to indicate the danger of a [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] or [[Mythical Pokémon]] being captured, the main characters of Pokémon Adventures have captured and sometimes use their own legends, much as the {{player}} can in the games. Pokémon Adventures also contains darker elements than other media, including certain characters and some Pokémon actually dying.

On October 26, 2009, it was announced that Gakunen magazine Grade 5 and Grade 6 (at the time serializing the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}) would cease publication at the end of the fiscal year. In February 2012, Grade 4—which was serializing the {{chap|Black & White}} at the time—also ceased publication. Publication will continue in CoroCoro Ichiban and Pokémon Fan magazine.

Pokémon creator [[Satoshi Tajiri]] has endorsed the series, stating "This is the comic that most resembles the world I was trying to convey."<ref name="tajiri">[http://web.archive.org/web/20021215144736/www.vizkids.com/pokemon/adventures/characters.html]</ref> Game producer [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] has also praised the series, saying, "I want every Pokémon fan to read this comic!"<ref name="ishihara">[http://web.archive.org/web/20030202213736/http://www.vizkids.com/pokemon/adventures/index.html]</ref>

==Story arcs==
{{spoilers}}
The various {{adv|chapter}}s of Pokémon Adventures span the seven [[generation]]s of [[Pokémon games]] so far. These chapters are named typically for the games they correspond to; however, the protagonists of each chapter typically also share these names.

===Red, Green & Blue chapter (Volume 1~3)===
[[File:Pokemon Adventures volume 1 VIZ cover.jpg|thumb|200px|Pokémon Adventures volume 1 (VIZ Media digital edition)]]
{{main|Red, Green & Blue chapter (Adventures)}}
The first chapter of Pokémon Adventures, much like the first games, chronicles the journeys of {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} across the [[Kanto]] region, conquering its eight [[Gym]]s and the [[Pokémon League]]. Later, a third Trainer, {{adv|Green}}, is added into the plot. Together, the three defeat [[Team Rocket]], an evil organization that uses Pokémon for illegal acts. Red also helps [[Blaine]] to capture {{Adv|Mewtwo}} and saves {{adv|Yellow|a young girl}} from [[wild Pokémon]] in [[Viridian Forest]] called Yellow, who appears in volumes 4-7. In the end, as in the games, Red defeats Blue in the Pokémon League.

===Yellow chapter (Volume 4~7)===
{{main|Yellow chapter (Adventures)}}
The Yellow chapter starts two years after {{adv|Red}} obtains his title of the Champion in the [[Pokémon League]]. {{adv|Red}} disappears for one month after he leaves to answer a challenge from someone named [[Bruno]]. One day, {{adv|Professor Oak}} discovers Red's {{p|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], injured at his doorstep. Soon after the arrival of Pika, a young Trainer comes into the Professor's lab. The Trainer, {{adv|Yellow}}, claims that "he" is a friend of {{adv|Red}} and wishes to look for him with Pika. While {{adv|Professor Oak}} is still skeptical about Yellow, especially about "his" ability of healing and sensing Pokémon's emotions, he eventually entrusts this mission and Red's upgraded [[Pokédex]] to the young Trainer. However, this event only triggers the revelation of a larger secret as Yellow is repeatedly attacked by members of the [[Elite Four]]. When Yellow discovers that the Elite Four base is situated at Cerise island, Yellow heads there and meets up with Blaine, Blue, Green and the Team Rocket Commanders: Sabrina, Lt. Surge, and Koga. They decide to team up to take down the Elite Four, where {{Adv|Red}} also joins them.

===Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Volume 8~15)===
{{main|Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)}}
As peace is returning to [[Kanto]], new journeys and happenings are beginning in another region, [[Johto]]. {{adv|Gold}} was enjoying his normal life with his family Pokémon, who have been with him since birth, until he ran into a Pokémon thief at [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. As he goes on a journey of chasing the thief, {{adv|Silver}}, with a {{p|Cyndaquil}} from Professor Elm and [[Pokédex]] from {{adv|Professor Oak}}, he stumbles upon the secret plots of the [[Masked Man]]. At the same time, {{adv|Professor Oak}} sends out a "Pokémon Capture Professional," {{adv|Crystal}}, on a journey of completing the Pokédex. She gets involved in [[Eusine]]'s plans to capture {{p|Suicune}} and tries to do so herself. Soon after, she also gets involved with the plots of Masked Man, who is apparently after the two Legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. The more shocking revelation follows: this Masked Man is actually one of the 8 [[Gym Leader]]s of the Johto area.

===Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Volume 15~22)===
{{main|Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Adventures)}}
Things have just settled down in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], but another new region comes on screen. This chapter is about the "rivalry" of {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}, who are trying to conquer all the [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Gym]]s in [[Hoenn]] respectively within the span of 80 days. Just like their counterparts in Kanto and Johto, they encounter two evil organizations, the land-favoring [[Team Magma]] and sea-favoring [[Team Aqua]]. Team Aqua steals the heart component from Mr. Stone, President of [[Devon Corporation]], while Team Magma steals the [[Submarine Explorer 1]]. Team Aqua destroys the volcano using the Grand Meteor, disrupting the balance of nature. Sapphire picks up a piece of the Grand Meteor and keeps it, but not for long, as soon she and Ruby clash with the leaders [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] as the two new [[Pokédex holder]]s attempt to quell the two titans {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.

===FireRed & LeafGreen chapter (Volume 22~26)===
{{main|FireRed & LeafGreen chapter (Adventures)}}
The FRLG series continues the series featuring the characters {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} as they are forced to explore the [[Sevii Islands]] to look for {{adv|Professor Oak}} who has been kidnapped by [[Team Rocket]]. Meanwhile, {{adv|Green}} has finally located her parents, but as she is about to meet them, they get swallowed up by a mysterious black hole after a {{p|Deoxys}} attacks them. Red, Green, and Blue must locate the missing relatives with the help of former foe [[Lorelei]], the psychic mutant {{Adv|Mewtwo}} and a mysterious old lady, [[Ultima]], while defeating Team Rocket again at the same time. Back in [[Kanto]], {{adv|Silver}} is seeking his parents as well, with the help of {{adv|Yellow}}. He is soon shocked by the revelation of who his father really is. In the end, {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Yellow}}, and {{adv|Silver}} are all petrified.

===Emerald chapter (Volume 26~29)===
{{main|Emerald chapter (Adventures)}}
The grand opening of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} takes an unexpected twist when {{adv|Emerald}} appears on the scene. Now he must conquer the seven facilities in seven days. However, even with a seemingly unmatched ability in battling and access to every Pokémon {{adv|Crystal}} has ever caught, [[Guile Hideout]], the mysterious stranger that attacks [[Factory Head Noland|Noland]] and is seeking {{p|Jirachi}}, may be more of a worry than they first thought, especially if he catches Jirachi first.

===Diamond & Pearl chapter (Volume 30~38)===
{{main|Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)}}
An important family from the region of [[Sinnoh]] sends their latest descendant {{adv|Platinum}} on a special mission with two [[Paka and Uji|bodyguards]]. Platinum instead meets with {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}}, who coincidentally match the description given to her (two boys in scarves, one in red, the other in green). They join her, believing she is the tour guide of a trip to [[Mt. Coronet]] they won as a prize in a comedy contest. But these misunderstandings mark the start of their Pokémon journeys.

===Platinum chapter (Volume 38~40)===
{{main|Platinum chapter (Adventures)}}
This chapter follows Lady {{adv|Platinum}} Berlitz as she enters the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} to gather information on the mysterious [[Distortion World]] so she can rescue [[Paka and Uji|two very important people]]. Joining Platinum is [[Looker]], member of the [[International Police]], who aims to investigate the villainous [[Team Galactic]].

Meanwhile, {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} set off with Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman and [[Dr. Footstep]] to find the Legendary and Rare Pokémon of Sinnoh using Charon's stolen notebook on Legendary Pokémon.

===HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Volume 41~43)===
{{main|HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Adventures)}}
Three years after the events of the Emerald chapter, Team Rocket has been revived once more in an attempt to bring back their long-lost leader, Giovanni. Silver, enraged by this, sets out to stop the team his father once led. Elsewhere, Gold gets into a battle with the Mythical Pokémon Arceus.

===Black & White chapter (Volume 43~51)===
{{main|Black & White chapter (Adventures)}}
This chapter follows {{adv|Black}}'s journey across the [[Unova]] region, with the dream of conquering the [[Pokémon League]] and become the [[Pokémon Champion]]. He is joined by {{adv|White}}, who runs the [[BW Agency]] and whose dream is to raise the best Pokémon actor out there.

===Black 2 & White 2 chapter (Volume 52~?)===
{{main|Black 2 & White 2 chapter (Adventures)}}
{{adv|Blake}} is a seemingly normal boy enrolled in the [[Aspertia City]] Trainer's School. However, he is actually a member of the [[International Police]] who aims to find the remaining members of Team Plasma that was defeated two years ago. Unbeknownst to him, the new student, {{adv|Whitley}}, happens to be a former member of Team Plasma.

===X & Y chapter (Volume ?~?)===
{{main|X & Y chapter (Adventures)}}
{{adv|X}}, a boy who won a Pokémon Tournament as a child, has become depressed due to bad experiences with the paparazzi and the public speaking bad about him. Although his friends {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, {{adv|Tierno}}, and {{adv|Trevor}} try to get him back to normal, he refuses to listen to them. Meanwhile, [[Team Flare]] is aiming to capture both {{adv|X}}'s [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]] and the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} to power their ultimate weapon.

===Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter (Volume ?~?)===
{{main|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter (Adventures)}}

When danger approaches [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}}, {{adv|Sapphire}}, and {{adv|Emerald}} are asked to learn about [[Mega Evolution]] to prevent the impending disaster in ten days.

===Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter (Volume ?~?)===
{{main|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter (Adventures)}}

{{endspoilers}}

==English translations==
Pokémon Adventures has been licensed for English translation by three different companies: [[VIZ Media]], located in {{pmin|the United States}}, [[Chuang Yi]], located in {{pmin|Singapore}}, and [[Shogakukan Asia]], also located in Singapore.

===VIZ Media===
Beginning in September 1999, Pokémon Adventures was translated into English and published in the United States by [[VIZ Media]]. Originally, the series was available as a series of [[List of Pokémon Adventures monthly issues|monthly single issues]], a popular format at the time, and the rounds were later released in the more traditional graphic novel format, beginning from {{PAV|1}} in April 2000. Publication ceased in 2003 after the {{chap|Yellow}} concluded with {{PAV|7}}. These translations read from left-to-right with the artwork in reverse from the original version, to conform with the style of North American comics and other Japanese manga published at the time. Other content, such as the route maps at the end of every volume, was omitted as well. Samples from this translation of Pokémon Adventures can be found in the [[The Best of Pokémon Adventures]] volumes, which were both published in 2006.

In June 2009, VIZ Media began re-releasing the series beginning from {{PAV|1}}. Rather than just reissue the previous translations, VIZ Media opted for a "second edition" - these volumes feature a new translation, with the right-to-left artwork and all of the content omitted from the previous translation restored. However, the new translation still follows closely to the original translation, containing some of the same dialogue and all the same titles for the rounds, as well as a lack of nicknames for {{Adv|Red}}'s or {{Adv|Green}}'s Pokémon (although Red's Pokémon receive nicknames in later volumes). In addition, these second editions contain edits not found in the first edition, such as the editing of {{adv|Green}}'s battle with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[PS032|A Little Kadabra'll Do It]]'' to remove the scene of Green hiding [[Poké Ball]]s in her top and the [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|recoloring of Jynx]] to match its current color of purple.

Following the second edition of {{PAV|7}}, VIZ Media has begun to release volumes which are new to North America, beginning with {{PAV|8}} in August 2010. While continuing the format of the second editions, there are some edits in the new-to-American audience volumes, like editing a scene of {{Adv|Crystal}}'s mother slapping her in {{PAV|11}} into a glare and editing the scene of [[Norman]] punching {{Adv|Ruby}} into him dropping Ruby due to lightning in {{PAV|17}}. VIZ Media took a break in publication following the release of {{PAV|14}} in August 2011, which concluded the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} (''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'' was moved to the end of Volume 14). They resumed production of the series with {{PAV|15}} in March 2013.

In July 2010, it was announced that the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} would be published concurrently with the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} as a "second series" called '''Pokémon Adventures: Diamond and Pearl/Platinum''', with {{PAV|30}} published as the first volume of the second series. This second series releases one new volume triannually and began publication in February 2011. Continuing this trend, in August 2013 VIZ Media began to release the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as a separately numbered series, '''Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold & SoulSilver''', consisting of {{PAV|41}} and {{PAV|42}} as volumes one and two. Since the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} is numbered separately from the {{chap|Black & White}}, the first four rounds of {{PAV|43}} ([[PS457]]-[[PS460]]) were moved to the end of {{PAV|42}} to keep the rounds organised by chapter.

Beginning in July 2011, VIZ Media began publishing the magazine version of the {{chap|Black & White}}. Since the rounds were not collected in volume format in Japan at the time of publication, they were released as [[List of Pokémon Black and White volumes|a series of mini-volumes]], titled '''Pokémon Black and White''' and billed as a "Pokémon Adventures special edition". Starting from July 2013, VIZ Media started releasing the regular volume versions as a series called '''Pokémon Adventures: Black & White''', allowing readers the choice between the magazine version and the volume version.

In March 2013, VIZ launched the {{tt|Perfect Square|Sticky Dot until July 2013}} app for the iPad. It allowed users to buy digital copies of children's manga and American comics. Pokémon Adventures is among those included on the app. So far, only Volumes 1-14 and Diamond and Pearl/Platinum Volumes 1-4 have been made available. These same volumes have also been released on the Kindle and Nook eBook stores as well.

In July 2018, Viz announced their plans to release the regular volumes for the entire series digitally on both their website's regular digital platform as well as Kindle, ComiXology, iBooks, Nook and GooglePlay with volumes 1-7 initially available, while the rest of storyline were released between August to December 2018 with both October and December having multiple saga releases<ref>[https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/pokemon-digital-manga-release-guide Pokémon Digital Manga Release Guide!]</ref> which was completed on December 25, 2018.

VIZ Media's translations of Pokémon Adventures are available in {{pmin|the United States}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, {{pmin|Australia}}, and South Africa. They are also imported into other countries.

===Chuang Yi===
[[Chuang Yi]], a manga company based in {{pmin|Singapore}}, translated Pokémon Adventures into English since {{PAV|1}} in May 2000. The first seven volumes used [[VIZ Media]]'s translation, though after VIZ Media stopped their first edition in 2003 at {{PAV|7}}, Chuang Yi continued to translate the series on their own. As the first seven volumes were based on the flipped edition by VIZ Media, Chuang Yi continued to publish the series in a flipped format, lasting from {{PAV|8}} to {{PAV|40}}. Their final volume, {{PAV|41}}, was published in the original right-to-left reading format. Their translation of the manga stopped when Chuang Yi went under {{wp|liquidation|voluntary liquidation}}.

Chuang Yi's translations of Pokémon Adventures were available in {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, {{pmin|Indonesia}} and {{pmin|Thailand}}. They were also available in {{pmin|Australia}} and {{pmin|New Zealand}} through {{wp|Madman Entertainment}}.

===Shogakukan Asia===
Beginning in July 2014, a new publisher, [[Shogakukan Asia]], has picked up the license for Pokémon manga, including Pokémon Adventures, in Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries. They first published [[Pokémon Adventures volume 42]] in August 2014. The volumes were published in the original right-to-left reading format.

==International translations==

Pokémon Adventures has been translated into many languages for publication around the world.

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===Chinese===
[[File:Pokémon Adventures TW volume 3.png|thumb|100px|left|{{tt|神奇寶貝特別篇|Pokémon Special}} volume 3 in traditional Mandarin (Taiwan)]]
Pokémon Adventures is currently being translated into {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}} by two publishers. In Taiwan and Hong Kong, {{wp|Chingwin Publishing Group}} (青文出版集團) handles the translation of the series into Traditional Mandarin and Cantonese under the title {{tt|神奇寶貝特別篇|Pokémon Special}} and {{tt|寵物小精靈特別篇|Pokémon Special}} respectively. The manga was formerly serialized in CoroCoro of Taiwan before its cancellation in January 2015, but continues to publish volumes.

In Mainland China, the series is currently being translated by Jilin Publishing Group (吉林出版集团) under the title {{tt|精灵宝可梦特别篇|Pokémon Special}}. Before the DP chapter, the series was formerly named {{tt|神奇宝贝特别篇|Pokémon Special}}, but was renamed due to trademark issues. All the early volumes have now been republished under the new name as of 2014. Initially, the series was translated by China Light Industry Press (轻工业出版社) and known as {{tt|宠物小精灵特别篇|Pokémon Special}} for seven volumes, before Jilin Publishing took over in the 2000s.

[[File:Pokémon Adventures FI volume 2.png|thumb|100px|left|''Pokémon Adventures: Red, Blue & Green'' volume 2]]

===Finnish===
On July 25, 2014, {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} publisher Pauna Media started publishing the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} and the {{chap|Yellow}} under the combined title ''Pokémon Adventures: Red, Blue & Green''. The seven volumes of these story arcs were initially scheduled to be released monthly. The Finnish version is based on and translated from the Japanese version. The names of moves, most characters, and Pokémon, however, will be in English by request of English licensors.

This means that {{adv|Blue}} and {{adv|Green}} follow the English naming as well instead of the original Japanese. Even though the translation is based on the Japanese version, the graphics are based on VIZ Media's second English version, with certain Finnish sound effects added. The edits made to the graphics remain in this version, despite the company's earlier statement on not censoring the series. Pauna Media has plans to release the entire series.

===European French===
[[File:Pokémon Adventures BW FR volume 1.png|thumb|100px|left|''Pokémon Noir et Blanc'' volume 1]]
Pokémon Adventures was translated into {{pmin|France|European French}} by {{wp|Glénat (publisher)|Glénat}} under the title '''{{tt|Pokémon: La Grande Aventure!|Pokémon: The Great Adventure!}}'''. This translated version was based on the original Japanese, however, the artwork was printed in reverse order in a left-to-right reading format for purposes of publication in France. Each volume was initially split into two monthly issues by Glénat, and were later republished in their original volume presentation. Glénat suddenly had to interrupt this edition due to copyright issues, before the release of {{PAV|7}}, the closing volume of the {{chap|Yellow}}.

[[Pokémon Black and White volume 1 (France)|Since 2011]], the {{chap|Black & White}} has been translated for France by [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurokawa Kurokawa]. This translation respects the original reading format (right-to-left) and is based directly on the magazine version of Pokémon Adventures. As the title ''Pokémon: La Grande Adventure!'' was still trademarked by Glénat, the {{chap|Black & White}} is published with the title '''{{tt|Pokémon Noir et Blanc|Pokémon Black and White}}'''.

[[File:Pokémon Adventures FR omnibus 3.png|thumb|100px|left|''Pokémon: La Grande Aventure!'' omnibus 3]]
In April 2014, it was announced by Kurokawa that they would be rereleasing the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} and the {{chap|Yellow}} in a set of three [[List of Pokémon Adventures omnibus volumes#France|omnibus volumes]], beginning on June 12, 2014 with [[Pokémon Adventures omnibus 1|volume one]]. This release, while continuing to use the "Pokémon: La Grande Aventure!" name, features an entirely new translation more faithful to the original Japanese version and consistent with Kurokawa's release of the {{chap|Black & White}}. In this edition, Red, Blue and Green are named Rouge, Bleu and Verte, which translate to the same colours in French. Blue and Green's names are switched, as in the English version (Bleu is the male character and Verte is the female character), likely due to the fact that there was no Green version released in France.

In 2015, upon completion of the {{chap|Black & White}}, Kurokawa has begun a French translation of the {{chap|X & Y}} in the same format. Similarly, in commemoration of the release of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Kurokawa has begun an omnibus release of the original {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, previously unissued in France. After that, it continues with the launch of {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} in 2016.

===German===
[[File:Pokémon Adventures DE volume 3.png|thumb|100px|left|Pokémon Adventures volume 3 in German]]
Pokémon Adventures has been translated into {{pmin|Germany|German}} by {{wp|Egmont Manga & Anime}}. However, only the first three volumes were released. In the German version, the names of characters such as {{adv|Professor Oak}} and [[Lt. Surge]] were renamed to their German names from the games and anime. Additionally, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} were renamed to "{{Ash}}" and "{{Gary}}" to match the {{pkmn|anime}}.

[[File:Pokémon Adventures DE volume 1 Ed 2.png|thumb|100px|left|Pokémon Adventures volume 1 in German (second edition)]]
Since October 2013, [[Panini Comics]] has released eight volumes of the {{chap|Black & White}} under the title '''{{tt|Pokémon: Schwarz und Weiss|Pokémon: Black and White}}'''. In May 2015, Panini Comics started releasing translated [[List of Pocket Monsters Special XY volumes|Japanese mini-volumes]] of the {{chap|X & Y}} under the title '''{{tt|Pokémon X und Y|Pokémon X and Y}}'''. Beginning in January 2016, it started releasing volumes of Pokémon Adventures, these volumes combine the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} with the {{chap|Yellow}}.

===Greek===
The first fifteen rounds of Pokémon Adventures (Greek: '''Pokémon Περιπέτειες''') were translated into {{pmin|Greece|Greek}} by Modern Times. The fifteen chapters were published over [[List of Pokémon Adventures monthly issues|five books]], with the [[Mysterious Mew|first book]] titled ''{{tt|Pokémon Περιπέτειες: Ο Καλύτερος Εκπαιδευτής|Pokémon Adventures: The Best Trainer}}''.

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===Italian===
[[File:La Tappa Snorlax.png|thumb|100px|left|''Pokémon: Le Grandi Storie a Fumetti'' [[The Snorlax Stop|issue #4]]]]
Pokémon Adventures ('''{{tt|Pokémon: Le Grandi Storie a Fumetti|Pokémon: The Great Stories in Comics}}''') was translated into {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} by Planet Manga, a subsidiary of Panini Comics. The first ten [[List of Pokémon Adventures monthly issues|monthly issues]] were translated into Italian, based on [[VIZ Media]]'s first edition. The project was abandoned after the [[PS015|fifteenth round]].

In autumn 2013, Italian manga publishers J-Pop and GP Manga announced at the {{wp|Lucca Comics and Games}} comic book convention that they would be publishing the {{chap|Black & White}} of the Pokémon Adventures manga in Italian with the title '''{{tt|Pokémon Nero e Bianco|Pokémon Black and White}}'''. This release is based on VIZ Media's mini volumes of the magazine version. The first Italian volume was released on August 27, 2014.

J-Pop then started to publish the Pokémon Adventures saga from the very beginning with the title '''{{tt|Pokémon: La Grande Avventura|Pokémon: The Great Adventure}}''', releasing the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} together with the {{chap|Yellow}} in three volumes in November 2016, the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} in November 2017, the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} in October 2018 and the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}} together with the {{chap|Emerald}} in four volumes in June 2019.

===Korean===
[[File:Pokémon Adventures KO volume 19.png|thumb|100px|left|{{tt|포켓몬스터 스페셜|Pokémon Special}} volume 19]]
Pokémon Adventures ('''포켓몬스터 스페셜''' ''Pokémon Special'') is translated into {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} by 대원씨아이 ''{{wp|Daewon C.I.}}'', which has released up to {{PAV|51}} to date.

===Malaysian===
In {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Pokémon Adventures is translated as '''{{tt|Pengembaraan Pokémon|Pokémon Adventures}}''' under Chuang Yi's license.

===Polish===
[[File:Pokémon Adventures PL volume 1.png|thumb|100px|left|[[Mysterious Mew|Issue #1: ''Tajemniczy Mew'']]]]
In {{pmin|Poland}}, the {{PAV|1|first volume}}'s worth of chapters was translated into Polish by {{wp|Japonica Polonica Fantastica}} and published in [[List of Pokémon Adventures monthly issues|four monthly issues]]. The Polish version uses the English "Pokémon Adventures" name. Due to the low popularity of the series in Poland, the series was quickly discontinued and the monthly issues were never collected in a bound volume.

===Brazilian Portuguese===
[[File:Pokémon Adventures BR volume 43.png|thumb|100px|left|Volume one of ''Pokémon Black & White'' in Brazilian Portuguese]]
In August 2014, [[Panini Comics]] began releasing the {{chap|Black & White}} of the Pokémon Adventures manga in {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}}, beginning with {{PAV|43}}. Panini has stated that if the series is successful, they will continue into other story arcs of the manga. The {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} was released in November 2016, the {{chap|Yellow}} was released in April 2017 and the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal|Gold & Silver Chapter}} was released in January 2018

===European Spanish===
[[File:Pokémon Adventures ES omnibus 1.png|thumb|100px|left|Volume one of {{tt|''Pokémon Rojo, Verde y Azul''|Pokémon Red, Green & Blue}} in Spanish]]
In {{pmin|Spain}}, Norma Editorial has acquired the complete license of the manga. Due to the length of the series (52 volumes at the time of announcing the license) and due to different story arcs often starting and ending partway through volumes, Norma Editorial has opted for an omnibus format which groups rounds by chapter, including two simultaneous numbering systems (each volume is numbered based on its position in the entire series as well as numbered based on which chapter the book collects).

Norma Editorial's translation of Pokémon Adventures retains the original right-to-left reading format. New volumes are expected to be released monthly, beginning with Volume 1 on October 29, 2015. For their first releases, Norma Editorial will be alternating between the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} and the {{chap|Black & White}}.

===Latin American Spanish===
[[File:Mangastoukan.png|thumb|100px|left|Issues in Latin American Spanish]]
Pokémon Adventures was translated into {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American Spanish}} by Toukan Manga. The Latin American translation was based on VIZ Media's English translation.

In 2015, [[Panini Comics]] Mexico announced that they would be publishing Pokémon Adventures in Latin America. They began publishing the {{chap|Black & White}} in 2016.

===Thai===
In {{pmin|Thailand}}, Pokémon Adventures ('''{{tt|โปเกมอนสเปเชียล|Pokémon Special}}''') is translated and published by Nation Edutainment ([http://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/เนชั่น_เอ็ดดูเทนเมนท์ เนชั่น เอ็ดดูเทนเมนท์]).

===Vietnamese===
[[File:Pokémon Adventures VI volume 10 Ed 2.png|thumb|100px|left|{{tt|Pokémon Đặc Biệt|Pokémon Special}} volume 10]]
In {{pmin|Vietnam}}, Pokémon Adventures ({{tt|Pokémon Đặc Biệt|Pokémon Special}}) is published by Kim Đồng Publishing House, one of the largest manga publishers in Vietnam. The Vietnamese translation is based directly on the Japanese version — the trademarked romanizations of Japanese names are used for Pokémon, character and location names, although move names are translated into Vietnamese language.

Kim Đồng Publishing House's first edition of Pokémon Adventures began in 2003 and ran from {{PAV|1}} through {{PAV|12}}, after which the series was discontinued due to Kim Đồng's Japanese partner cancelling their contract. This edition was published in a left-to-right format with reversed artwork.

In late 2014, Kim Đồng renegotiated the rights to the Pokémon Adventures series; however, a series of delays resulted in the release of the first volume to be pushed back from a projected January 2015 release date until April 6, 2015. Volume 2 was planned to be released on April 20 but has been delayed since then, after receiving complaints about some translated terms from readers. This volume was finally released on August 24, and subsequent volumes are scheduled to follow every two weeks on Mondays. Kim Đồng's second edition of Pokémon Adventures are published in the original right-to-left reading format.
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==Trivia==
*A large amount of the art in Pokémon Adventures is based on the original concept works from the games. For example:
**In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, Charmander is drawn with spikes on its back.
**Hitmonlee has legs that can stretch like springs in the ''Red, Green & Blue'' chapter.
**Green's character design is based on a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}}, and an [[Green (game)#Trivia|unnamed female Trainer]].
**Brock's Graveler is seen floating like Geodude instead of having feet.
*Throughout the series, almost every protagonist starts out with a Pokémon other than the traditional starter Pokémon that are chosen in the games, except {{adv|Emerald}}, {{adv|White}}, and {{adv|Blake}}. However, each protagonist eventually gets one, usually near the start of the chapter.
*In some instances in the translated version, the Fire type is referred to as Flame and the Ground type is referred to as Earth.
*The starters of each region that are given to characters based on the male protagonists in the games cycle through {{t|Grass}} ({{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|X}}), {{t|Fire}} ({{adv|Gold}}, {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|Sun}}), and {{t|Water}} ({{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Blake}}).
**This also applies to characters based on the female protagonists in the games, which cycle through Water ({{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Platinum}} and {{adv|Y}}), Grass ({{adv|Crystal}}, {{adv|White}} and {{adv|Moon}}), and Fire ({{adv|Sapphire}}). Currently, the only exception to this rule is {{adv|Whitley}}, who has yet to own any of the starters.
*In [[PSs2]], it is mentioned by Red that in the Adventures manga Pokémon have different names in different locations, this references the names Pokémon are given in different languages, like {{p|Charizard}} being called Lizardon (switched around in the Japanese version).

==See also==
* [[Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures]]
* [[List of Pokémon Adventures characters]]
* [[Pokédex holder]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://corocoro.tv/pokesp/ Official Japanese site]
* [https://www.viz.com/read/pokemon/section/13702/more VIZ Media], English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in the USA
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130311215616/http://www.chuangyi.com.sg/new2/ecatalogtitle.php?title=POKEMON+ADVENTURES Chuang Yi], former English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in Singapore
* [http://shogakukan.asia Shogakukan Asia], current English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in Singapore

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Talk:Pokémon Red and Green Versions

2017-07-15T23:08:12Z

ZeraX: /* Localization */ new section

I thought that Pokémon Red and Green were released in '''1995''', not 1996. It says so in the game's opening screen.--[[User:Hitmonlee|Hitmonlee]] 16:19, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

:Development of the game may have wrapped up while the calendar still read 1995. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 16:23, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

::Listen! The game intro specifically says the game was published in 1995, not 1996. OK?--[[User:Hitmonlee|Hitmonlee]] 01:36, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

:::Copyright date doesn't necessarily mean release date. Take the example of the direct-to-video release of {{wp|The Hunchback of Notre Dame II}}. That movie was released on March 19, 2002, yet its copyright dates say 2000. By your logic, that movie came out in 2000 and the listed March 19, 2002 release date is wrong. Trust me, just because a copyright screen says one year doesn't necessarily mean the game was released in that year. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 16:16, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

::::OK! I'm sorry!--[[User:Hitmonlee|Hitmonlee]] 17:29, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

== Truck ==
Somebody, about the truck rumoured to have Mew under it? - [[User:FireHazard|Hazardous FIRE!]] 05:08, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
:What about the <strike>infamous</strike> Truck? [[User:Takoto|Takoto タコト]]| サソデイ = 愛 05:25, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

== Version 1.0? ==
Were there actually two versions of Red and Green released in Japan? I Googled it and can only find stuff about the Lavender Town creepypasta. [[User:DonofLizards|Don]][[User talk:DonofLizards|Of]][[Special:Contributions/DonofLizards|Lizards]] 02:42, 6 September 2011 (UTC)

The changes are minor (English Center and Mart signs). No changes were made to Lavender's music. [[User:TheShinyRoggenrola|TheShinyRoggenrola]] ([[User talk:TheShinyRoggenrola|talk]]) 15:09, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

-- actually,the only proof of 'japanese signs' is a fake video with fake extended lavender town music.i tried several v1.0 roms and they're in english [[User:95girl|95girl]] ([[User talk:95girl|talk]]) 17:20, 10 April 2013 (UTC)

== Merge? ==
Shouldn't this be merged with [[Pokémon Red and Blue]]? They are essentially the same games. - ''unsigned comment from {{u|Lemonlime}} ([[User talk:Lemonlime|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Lemonlime|contribs]]) 23:45, 7 January 2013 (UTC)''

:That seems at odds with the article [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)]], Japanese ''Blue'' purportedly being the game international RB are based on. [[User:Shiny Porygon|Shiny Porygon]] ([[User talk:Shiny Porygon|talk]]) 18:15, 21 January 2013 (UTC)

== "Trading between Japanese and English games will always result in corruption" ==
Does this mean that it will always result in corrupting the save file? Because it won't. At least it didn't corrupt my save file. You do always get a glitchy Pokemon though. [[User:Dino10|Dino10]] ([[User talk:Dino10|talk]]) 20:12, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
== Lavender Town ==
It says in the source of the [[Lavender Town]] article that there is only one version of the Lavender Town music. Shouldn't we delete that part of the differences between v1.0 and v1.1? [[User:TheShinyRoggenrola|TheShinyRoggenrola]] ([[User talk:TheShinyRoggenrola|talk]]) 15:07, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

== japanese signs in 1.0? ==

The only source is a video with fake extended lavander town music,i tried any rom but i can't see the japanese signs for mart and pokemon center.have you tried a rom with them? {{unsigned|95girl}}

The music was never changed, and that was the only other difference according to the Bulbapedia article. [[User:TheShinyRoggenrola|TheShinyRoggenrola]] ([[User talk:TheShinyRoggenrola|talk]]) 01:43, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

You're right; the sign changes were never confirmed. [[User:TheShinyRoggenrola|TheShinyRoggenrola]] ([[User talk:TheShinyRoggenrola|talk]]) 01:48, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

== The title of the page should stay the same. ==

It has been suggested that the title of this article be renamed "Pokémon Red and Green." I'm okay with the suggestion, but even though other territories don't use the word "version," North America does, so we should refer to them by their full North American names. Thank you.

If the word "version" seems out of place in this instance, I suggest renaming the article to "Pocket Monsters Red and Green." [[User:Crunchdog29|Crunchdog29]] ([[User talk:Crunchdog29|talk]]) 23:20, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

== Old Lavender Town music in VC version? ==

Was just curious, does the VC version of the original Japanese games have the old higher pitched Lavender Town music, or is replaced with the version from Japanese Blue/Red & Blue/Yellow/etc? [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 22:10, 23 May 2016 (UTC)

== Localization ==

I found an interview with Masuda explaining why Red and Green became Red and Blue in the west.

Is this interesting enough to add? and I'm not sure if this is the right page or the Red/Blue page to add that trivia. [[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 23:08, 15 July 2017 (UTC)

Talk:Pokémon Red and Green Versions

2017-07-15T23:07:35Z

ZeraX: /* Old Lavender Town music in VC version? */

Talk:Pokémon Red and Green Versions

2017-07-15T23:06:47Z

ZeraX:

I thought that Pokémon Red and Green were released in '''1995''', not 1996. It says so in the game's opening screen.--[[User:Hitmonlee|Hitmonlee]] 16:19, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

:Development of the game may have wrapped up while the calendar still read 1995. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 16:23, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

::Listen! The game intro specifically says the game was published in 1995, not 1996. OK?--[[User:Hitmonlee|Hitmonlee]] 01:36, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

:::Copyright date doesn't necessarily mean release date. Take the example of the direct-to-video release of {{wp|The Hunchback of Notre Dame II}}. That movie was released on March 19, 2002, yet its copyright dates say 2000. By your logic, that movie came out in 2000 and the listed March 19, 2002 release date is wrong. Trust me, just because a copyright screen says one year doesn't necessarily mean the game was released in that year. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 16:16, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

::::OK! I'm sorry!--[[User:Hitmonlee|Hitmonlee]] 17:29, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

== Truck ==
Somebody, about the truck rumoured to have Mew under it? - [[User:FireHazard|Hazardous FIRE!]] 05:08, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
:What about the <strike>infamous</strike> Truck? [[User:Takoto|Takoto タコト]]| サソデイ = 愛 05:25, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

== Version 1.0? ==
Were there actually two versions of Red and Green released in Japan? I Googled it and can only find stuff about the Lavender Town creepypasta. [[User:DonofLizards|Don]][[User talk:DonofLizards|Of]][[Special:Contributions/DonofLizards|Lizards]] 02:42, 6 September 2011 (UTC)

The changes are minor (English Center and Mart signs). No changes were made to Lavender's music. [[User:TheShinyRoggenrola|TheShinyRoggenrola]] ([[User talk:TheShinyRoggenrola|talk]]) 15:09, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

-- actually,the only proof of 'japanese signs' is a fake video with fake extended lavender town music.i tried several v1.0 roms and they're in english [[User:95girl|95girl]] ([[User talk:95girl|talk]]) 17:20, 10 April 2013 (UTC)

== Merge? ==
Shouldn't this be merged with [[Pokémon Red and Blue]]? They are essentially the same games. - ''unsigned comment from {{u|Lemonlime}} ([[User talk:Lemonlime|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Lemonlime|contribs]]) 23:45, 7 January 2013 (UTC)''

:That seems at odds with the article [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)]], Japanese ''Blue'' purportedly being the game international RB are based on. [[User:Shiny Porygon|Shiny Porygon]] ([[User talk:Shiny Porygon|talk]]) 18:15, 21 January 2013 (UTC)

== "Trading between Japanese and English games will always result in corruption" ==
Does this mean that it will always result in corrupting the save file? Because it won't. At least it didn't corrupt my save file. You do always get a glitchy Pokemon though. [[User:Dino10|Dino10]] ([[User talk:Dino10|talk]]) 20:12, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
== Lavender Town ==
It says in the source of the [[Lavender Town]] article that there is only one version of the Lavender Town music. Shouldn't we delete that part of the differences between v1.0 and v1.1? [[User:TheShinyRoggenrola|TheShinyRoggenrola]] ([[User talk:TheShinyRoggenrola|talk]]) 15:07, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

== japanese signs in 1.0? ==

The only source is a video with fake extended lavander town music,i tried any rom but i can't see the japanese signs for mart and pokemon center.have you tried a rom with them? {{unsigned|95girl}}

The music was never changed, and that was the only other difference according to the Bulbapedia article. [[User:TheShinyRoggenrola|TheShinyRoggenrola]] ([[User talk:TheShinyRoggenrola|talk]]) 01:43, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

You're right; the sign changes were never confirmed. [[User:TheShinyRoggenrola|TheShinyRoggenrola]] ([[User talk:TheShinyRoggenrola|talk]]) 01:48, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

== The title of the page should stay the same. ==

It has been suggested that the title of this article be renamed "Pokémon Red and Green." I'm okay with the suggestion, but even though other territories don't use the word "version," North America does, so we should refer to them by their full North American names. Thank you.

If the word "version" seems out of place in this instance, I suggest renaming the article to "Pocket Monsters Red and Green." [[User:Crunchdog29|Crunchdog29]] ([[User talk:Crunchdog29|talk]]) 23:20, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

== Old Lavender Town music in VC version? ==

Was just curious, does the VC version of the original Japanese games have the old higher pitched Lavender Town music, or is replaced with the version from Japanese Blue/Red & Blue/Yellow/etc? [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 22:10, 23 May 2016 (UTC)

I found an interview with Masuda explaining why Red and Green became Red and Blue in the west.

Is this interesting enough to add? and I'm not sure if this is the right page or the Red/Blue page to add that trivia. [[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 23:06, 15 July 2017 (UTC)

SM005

2017-05-08T01:15:48Z

ZeraX: /* Characters */

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'''Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!''' (Japanese: '''アシマリ、がんバルーン！''' ''{{tt|Ashimari|Popplio}}, Give it Your bALLoon!'') is the fifth episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 944th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 1, 2016, in Canada on April 15, 2017, in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2017, and is scheduled to air in the United States on May 15, 2017.
{{spoilers}}


==Plot==
Outside [[Professor Kukui]]'s house, {{AP|Rockruff}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are playing when {{Ash}} leaves the house to head to school. On their way to school Ash spots {{an|Lana}} and {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} testing their balloon skills. They continue as Ash goes on ahead to school. Arriving at school, Ash is surprised when a sleeping {{AP|Rowlet}} falls out of his bag. Later Professor Kukui informs his students that tomorrows extracurricular lesson will involve connecting with sea Pokémon which will involve going [[fishing]]. Outside {{TRT}} are spying on them and wonder what Ash is doing going to school when they are spotted by [[Samson Oak]]. They manage to pass themselves off as tourists. Back in class, Professor Kukui tells Lana she will be in charge of the lesson. Remembering that they first met whilst Lana was fishing, {{an|Mallow}} says that Lana is a fishing master. {{an|Sophocles}} asks {{an|Lillie}} how she will cope with touching Pokémon which Lillie says she has a secret weapon.

Later Ash and Lana are walking home with Lana offering Ash one of her fishing rods when Lana decides to show Ash one of Popplio's techniques unaware that Team Rocket are spying on them. Down on the beach, [[Rotom Pokédex]] provides data on Popplio which includes making balloons and Ash realizes that this was what Lana was doing that morning with Lana confirms. Lana confirms this and says this was where she met Popplio when it was being attacked by [[Team Skull]] but she saw them off with {{DL|Lana (anime)|Lapras}}. After Popplio was treated by [[Nurse Joy]], Popplio agreed to be her partner. Popplio has ago at making balloons but they are small and quickly pop. Lana says her dream is to make the biggest balloon possible to make her spend more time underwater but Rotom Pokédex says that is impossible. Popplio has another go and manages to make one bigger than possible which flies away but soon pops. Outside Lana's house, Ash spots Lapras which excites him as Lana explains that it is her [[Ride Pokémon]]. Team Rocket hears this and decides they should capture as many Ride Pokémon as they can and {{MTR}} comes up with an idea on how to use them but hasn't come up with a plan. Inside Lana's house, Ash meets Lana's sisters [[Harper and Sarah]] who excited to see Pikachu and take him into the next room to play which starts to bother Pikachu. Lana stops them and they see Ash and ask if he is her boyfriend which Lana denies. Their antics annoy Pikachu which results in him shocking everyone. Soon Lana gives Ash a fishing rod.

The next morning the class gather where Lillie's secret weapon is a protective suit so she doesn't have to touch Pokémon. Professor Kukui hands over teaching duties to Lana and despite being nervous begins the lesson. Sophocles shows of his rod which will give him details on the best course of action and could even help him catch a {{p|Wailord}}. The class get on the Lapras and {{p|Wailmer}} who take them to their fishing spot. Bear their fishing spot, a {{p|Slowpoke}} has its tail in the water when a {{p|Sharpedo}} bites on to it. Lana begins her lesson by saying that many marine Pokémon live here, some in shallow water, some in deep water and even mentions the legendary {{p|Kyogre}} but Mallow tells her to stop teasing Ash. They all cast their lures into the water except Sophocles as Pikachu dips his tail in. Lana tells the others that once the float moves, they need to make their own moves as Lana manages to reel in an {{p|Alomomola}} and provides it with some food. Lana also manages to attract a {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Finneon}} and several {{p|Corsola}}. Pikachu notices Ash's float moving and he grabs Ash's attention and he starts to reel it in but he was too fast. Mallow also gets a bite but was too slow to react and neither are happy with [[Rotom Pokédex]]'s comments. {{an|Kiawe}} hasn't caught anything which he's OK about as he prefers {{type|Fire}} to {{type|Water}}. Mallow asks how Sophocles is doing but he says not to distract him as he enters the data but Kiawe points out his lure isn't in the water. Pikachu gets a bite on his tail which ends up being a {{p|Magikarp}}. Pikachu flicks Magikarp and it lands in Ash's hand but it splashes and goes back into the water. Lillie gets a bite which turns out to be a {{p|Milotic}} and tries to reel it in. Lana and Ash rush to help Lillie with Ash leaping across the water only to be hit as Milotic jumps out of the water sending him into the water as the line snaps as Professor Kukui decides the time has come to take a break.

They take their break on a small island where a {{p|Pelipper}} flies overhead as a Corsola and {{p|Poliwag}} walk across the beach. Lillie takes her helmet off as Professor Kukui gives them 15 minutes to relax. As Popplio, Pikachu and {{TP|Mallow|Bounsweet}} play, Team Rocket swoop down in their balloon and capture the Ride Pokémon along with Rowlet, Alomomola and several Finneon. As Team Rocket goes to leave, Ash and the others chase after them as Jessie notices the extra Pokémon and Meowth calls them puny which annoys Lana. Ash tells Pikachu to attack but Team Rocket stop him by pointing out it will hurt the Pokémon. Ash comes up with another plan and has Rotom Pokédex stay where it is and has Pikachu jump on it to gain some moment to fly towards the balloon and use {{m|Iron Tail}} which breaks through the net but there are rocks where they are falling. Lana sends Popplio out to make a large water balloon which the Pokémon bounce off and land safely in the water. Lana is pleased that Popplio finally did it. Team Rocket isn't happy with this turn of events as Lana becomes angry as Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} to attack Pikachu with {{m|Shadow Ball}} which is deflected back at the balloon by Popplio's balloon as Ash has Rowlet use {{m|Leafage}} which pops the balloon and sends Team Rocket falling towards the ocean only for {{an|Bewear}} to run across the water and catch them much to the surprise of Rotom Pokédex. After Lana checks on the Pokémon, Ash compliments Popplio's work. Popplio creates a big balloon at Ash's request which floats him and Pikachu into the air only for it to pop sending them falling down.

==Major events==

* {{an|Lana}} reveals how she first met {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}.
* {{Ash}} meets Lana's sisters, [[Harper and Sarah]], for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Harper and Sarah]]
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM005.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (flashback)
* [[Professor Kukui]]
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Harper and Sarah]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM005.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Popplio}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotom Pokédex]])
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{an|Lana}}'s)
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Bounsweet}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}}; flashback)
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}}; flashback)
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Rockruff}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Rockruff}}; taking care of)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Lapras}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; ×3)
* {{p|Wailmer}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; ×2)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (×2)
* {{p|Sharpedo}}
* {{p|Alomomola}}
* {{p|Corsola}} (×2)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (×3)
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Milotic}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Lapras}} (×3; fantasy)
* {{p|Wailord}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Kyogre}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Goldeen}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Alomomola}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Shellder}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Finneon}} (×3; fantasy)
* {{p|Staryu}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Chinchou}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Carvanha}} (×2; fantasy)
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos|East Sea Form}}; ×2; fantasy)
* {{p|Wailmer}} (×3; fantasy)
* {{p|Corsola}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (×2; fantasy)
* {{p|Relicanth}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (silhouette)
* {{p|Bruxish}} (painting)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (Referenced by Samson Oak)

==Trivia==
* {{DL|Data broadcasting|QR Code|Pokémon QR Code}}: {{p|Lapras}}
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What [[type]] is the cutie pie known as {{p|Popplio}}?''
** Host: {{an|Lana}}
** Choices: {{t|Water}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Electric}}
** Answer: Water
* In the Canadian airing, the title card of the episode calls it ''Yo, Ho, Ho! Go Popplio!''. Various TV guides and the title card used in the United Kingdom airing call it ''Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!''.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Mallow}} [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] after the [[Rotom Pokédex]] criticizes their fishing skills by pushing in split screens to squish the Rotom Pokédex.
* [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]], Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{an|Sophocles}} narrate the preview for the [[SM006|next episode]].
* This episodes features the return of Team Rocket's Meowth balloon with a new design.
* Lana and Ash do the "[[Who's That Pokemon?]]" in the dub.

===Errors===
* When Ash opened his bag, it is shown that he has fingernails.
** When Lillie wipes herself with her handkerchief, she is also shown with fingernails.
* When Lapras froze the {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s that were bullying {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} with {{m|Ice Beam}}, the two female Grunts disappeared.
* When Ash stands up before the group begins fishing, Ash isn't wearing his Z-Ring.
* When the class takes a break before {{TRT}} attacked, a {{p|Pelipper}} had its upper bill colored white instead of yellow.
* When Lana's Popplio surrounds Ash and Pikachu with a water balloon, Sophocles's Togedemaru is miscolored as Pikachu.
** This error is fixed in the Mandarin (Taiwan) and English dubs.
** In the next shot, Pikachu wasn't seen with Ash as they were inside the water balloon.
<gallery>
File:SM005 error.png|Pelipper's beak error
File:SM005 error 2.png|Togedemaru's error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|球球海獅，努力吹氣球！|Popplio, Give it Your bALLoon!}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|Otaquin, le plus malin des marins !|Popplio, the smartest of the sailors!}}
|de={{tt|Groß! Größer! Robball, los!|Big! Bigger! Popplio, let's go!}}
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Talk:Mudkip (Pokémon)

2017-04-29T15:24:15Z

ZeraX: /* Source for the poll entry in trivia section */ new section

So, umm, I herd some things...

Seriously, this is good on the species, but... where's the mention of the meme? [[User:Birdboy2000|Birdboy2000]] 13:27, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
:Meme? --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] 15:20, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
::You don't know? "so i herd u liek mudkipz" ring any bells? --'''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 22:09, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
:::No. Should it? --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] 14:01, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
::::[http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/index.php/So_i_herd_u_liek_mudkip Possibly.] It started over at deviantART when some person invited another to the MudKipClub there. --'''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 07:28, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
:::::Are you serious? The meme started at 4chan. That's where 99% of memes start.
::::::It probably was first started (Not as a meme, though) on dA and then someone took it to 4chan, which means both of you are right. - [[User:Jonah|Jonah]] 02:06, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

I dont know where it started but its been around for a while...and its pretty popular..like look what i found (didnt make) to put on a user page? {{User Mudkip}} anyways..''i'' think it should be under trivia something such as the following: "Mudkips have been in a popular online saying/joke stating "So i herd you leik mudkips" it is unkown why the spelling was never corrected but it is more popular in such form" well...thats just ''my'' two cents...anybody else got something to say? bill33421

http://www.wikichan.org/index.php/Mudkips(source to "i herd you liek mudkips")

Hehe, I put that on my page. Anyways, yeah, maybe a little something under Trivia. - [[User:Jonah|Jonah]] 02:31, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

:I agree, to Trivia with the meme. Also, I made that userbox. The question, though, is if we add the meme thing to Mudkip, what of {{p|Slowpoke}} or {{p|Seaking}}? '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 08:32, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes...i also put that on my page...and thanksalot for making it...there is a phrase mentioning it in trivia now...i think thats pretty sufficent...so what are the memes about seaking and slowpoke? i haven't heard those ones. bill33421

The memes are "Fuck Yeah Seaking" and...I'm not sure what Slowpoke's is called. But Slowpoke is posted onto pages at 4chan that are out-of-date, I think? (Like, if someone asked, "When is the human race going to go into outer space?" they would recieve a Slowpoke in response.) Yeah, put a small trivia thingy for Slowpoke and Seaking, I guess. [[User:Jonah|Jonah]] 18:00, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
:I definitely know about Seaking, I saw one on the GTS named **** YEAH. '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 02:25, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

The only reason Mudkip won that favorite Pokémon thing is because of the stupid ''""i herd u liek mudkipz"'' thing. It was probably the most ingnored starter Pokémon up until that dumb phrase. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]][[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]] 22:12, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Okay so i looked up the slowpoke thing. its like when somebody says they've newly discovered something from distant past, and then they get a slowpoke in response because they are slow to find it...heres an example:

Person A:"Hey, i found a great new show called "I Love Lucy" Its really funny"

Person B:"Yeah...its pretty good...[[image:079.png]]"

The meme stems from 4chan. I could upload a screencap of the thread to photobucket or whatever to show you guys the original story, but it's probably rated R and NSFW.

The Wall Street Journal's sources obviously points towards 4chan as the creators of the meme; http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121564928060441097.html

:I realize said (incredibly stupid) Mudkip meme is quite popular, but does it seriously need to be mentioned in ''four'' separate Trivia items? That just seems like overkill.... [[User:JessTehSkox|JessTehSkox]] 23:12, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
::It really is, so I killed some of them. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 04:19, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Yeah, this meme originated 100% from 4chans /b/. It had NOTHING to do with DA, they just used it after the fact. Again, nothing to do with DA I'm removing that part.--[[User:Amantis|Amantis]] 05:27, 28 March 2009 (UTC)
==Origin?==

So... mudskipper or mudpuppy? I've looked at pictures of both and they look completely different from each other, with the mudpuppy looking (by far) more like Mudkip. Then again, mudskipper is the namesake of Mudkip (either that, or "mud" and "skip").

Also, I herd you liek mudkipz.--[[User:Wantlimepie|Wantlimepie]] 21:57, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

== Prototype sprite ==

Should it be stated,that on the [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/e/ed/Betamudkip.PNG prototype] sprite for D/P,there is a rather large reddish spot on the Mudkips tail? That could be a gender difference,or a new design? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 22:46, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

==Edit Request==
Ash's Pokedex, Mudkip, AG005 'Mudkip, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Mudkip uses the sensitive fin on its head to take radar readings off its surroundings.' Please and thank you. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 14:22, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Another one, please.
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG025|Mudkip|Ash's Pokédex|Mudkip, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Mudkip uses the sensitive radar receptors on its headfin to determine what's going on around it. In a pinch, it can remish enough power to crush rocks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Advanced|Hoenn}}
[[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 15:27, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

== In travia ==

Mudkip is only of its evolution line that can learn mud sport.Despite its evolution was ground/water and it was pure water.[[User:Meearaimeng|Meearaimeng]] 03:22, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
: No. Marshtomp also learns it one level later. Mudkip learns it at level 24, Marshtomp learns it at level 25. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 03:26, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
No it not I already check in GenV move of Marshtomp it was no mud sport.I guess you mean mud shot.I mean mud sport.[[User:Meearaimeng|Meearaimeng]] 08:57, 22 January 2011 (UTC)

== Gust? ==

The egg moves section lists Gust as one of Mudkip's egg moves. The Gust page itself does not. Which is right? - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 20:56, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
:Once again, does anybody know whether Mudkip can learn Gust or not? Cause if it can't, Gust should probably be removed from Mudkip's list of egg moves. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 12:42, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
::My guess is no. I'll try to find the answer. ♣♣ ''[[User:Focus58|Ƒǿҫὑṩ]] [[User talk:Focus58|❺❽]]'' ♣♣ 12:48, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

== Habitat ==

"Mudkip and members of its evolution family dwell in swamps or other wetlands, deep inside isolated islands, because of their dislike of fresh water lakes and ponds"

Where is the proof from the "because of their dislike of fresh water lakes and ponds"? can someone tell me? [[User:Prinben|Prinben]] 20:33, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
:[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Mudkip_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=next&oldid=351030 Here's its addition.] I see no proof. I've looked up the sentence on Google and got nothing except for Bulbapedia/other sites quoting Bulbapedia. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:54, 21 September 2011 (UTC)

== New Trivia ==

Since we're labeling pokemon starters on being the first of an animal group, shouldn't Mudkip be stated to be the first based on an amphibian? [[User:Jetison|Jetison]] ([[User talk:Jetison|talk]]) 19:51, 29 September 2013 (UTC)
:No, because Bulbasaur may have been based on amphibians.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 20:03, 29 September 2013 (UTC)
I meant first water starter [[User:Jetison|Jetison]] ([[User talk:Jetison|talk]]) 21:03, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

== Source for the poll entry in trivia section ==

"In a poll conducted by Nintendo of Europe, Mudkip was voted as the fan favorite starter, with Typhlosion and Blastoise close behind."

Shouldn't be a source/citations for that?

PO04

2017-04-16T22:01:01Z

ZeraX: /* Pokémon */

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* ''[http://www.hulu.com/watch/590209 File 4: Charizard]'' on [[Hulu]]
* ''[https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/pokemon-origins/id862658212 File 4: Charizard]'' on {{wp|iTunes}}
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'''[[Save|File]] 4: Charizard''' (Japanese: '''レポート4リザードン''' ''File 4: {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}}'') is the fourth and final episode of [[Pokémon Origins]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 2, 2013 and was released on [[Pokémon TV]] on November 22, 2013. The English version was made available on [[Hulu]] on January 30, 2014, and on {{wp|iTunes}} on May 28, 2014.

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==Blurb==

After defeating the Elite Four at the Indigo Plateau, Red is finally ready to challenge the Champion and take his strength to the next level. Little does he realize that the new Champion is his old rival Blue! The battle that ensues is the fiercest they’ve had yet. And even more surprises lie ahead for Red as he searches for a mysterious new Pokémon and challenges new frontiers!

==Plot==
After going through the {{ka|Victory Road}}, {{OBP|Red|Origins}} makes it to [[Indigo Plateau]], where he fights against the [[Elite Four]]. He finally defeats the last member of the Elite Four, [[Lance]], who tells Red that he still has to face one more challenge in order to become the {{pkmn|Champion}}: the current Pokémon League Champion. Red enters the final arena, and is surprised to find out that the Champion is none other than {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}, who is also surprised that Red made it. While Red was battling, Blue was busy searching for the right Pokémon to match up with his opponents. The battle begins and after some intense fighting between both Trainers' entire [[party|teams]], after Blue's {{p|Blastoise}} defeats Red's {{p|Jolteon}}, Red declares that the battle isn't over yet, and sends out his final Pokémon, {{TP|Red|Charizard}}. Blue remarks that this is similar to their first Pokémon battle, which he easily won. Red refutes this, stating that things will be different this time. Charizard charges in with a {{m|Mega Punch}}, but it does hardly any [[damage]] to the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise uses {{m|Hydro Pump}}, landing a powerful hit on Charizard and greatly reducing its {{stat|HP}}. Despite this, Charizard holds on to a sliver of its health, and uses {{m|Fire Spin}}, trapping Blastoise in a fiery vortex. Blue is getting worried about Blastoise's condition, and Red orders Charizard to use {{m|Fire Blast}}, which lands a clean hit on Blastoise, reducing its HP to zero. Red congratulates Charizard on their victory, while Blue [[recall]]s his Blastoise and starts wondering how he could have lost, having only just having become the Champion, and complains that his reign is over already. Reluctantly, he admits to Red that he is the new League Champion.

Suddenly, [[Professor Oak]] shows up, congratulating Red on his victory. He admires how much he has grown since he set on his quest with {{p|Charmander}}, and then turns to Blue, explaining that he had departed for the Pokémon League as soon as he had heard that his grandson had defeated the Elite Four, but by the time he arrived, Blue had already lost his Champion title to Red. Blue complains that he just took too long, but Professor Oak ignores this, instead asking Blue if he understands why he lost. When Blue tries to explain that Red's victory was just a fluke, Professor Oak snaps at him, telling him that he lost because he didn't treat his Pokémon with trust and love. Professor Oak then turns to Red again, and asks him to follow him. They enter the next room, the [[Hall of Fame]], where all the Pokémon League Champions and their Pokémon are recorded and honored. Red places his [[Poké Ball]]s on the recording device, and a portrait of his Pokémon and himself appears on the wall. Red wonders if it is okay for a person like him to be called a Champion, but Professor Oak says that he fought with great honor, and he should be proud of that. Red agrees, and promises to not bring shame to the title of Pokémon League Champion.

Even though Red is now the Pokémon League Champion, his journey isn't over yet, as he still has plenty of Pokémon to catch in order to complete the [[Pokédex]]. During his travels, he even encounters the three {{pkmn2|Legendary}} [[legendary birds|bird Pokémon]]; {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}. With his skills, Red manages to catch even these powerful Legendary Pokémon, adding their data to the Pokédex.

Finally, Red returns to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], calling out that he has managed to complete the Pokédex. However, the lab is completely empty, save for one of [[Professors' aides|Professor Oak's aides]], who tells him that Oak is at Blue's house. Red quickly rushes there, finding Professor Oak with Blue, who is lying in his bed, covered with bandages. Professor Oak assures him that Blue will be okay with some rest, and Red asks what happened to him. Blue explains that he was battling a [[wild Pokémon]] at [[Cerulean Cave]], when his Blastoise was sent flying and landed right on top of him. Red is shocked at the information, and asks for further details about the Pokémon. Unfortunately, Blue is unable to provide any detailed info, as he had never seen that Pokémon before, and his Pokédex was also crushed when Blastoise crashed onto him. Red tells him to look for the Pokémon from his own Pokédex, and Professor Oak is astonished to hear that Red has actually managed to collect all 149 known species of Pokémon. Professor Oak congratulates Red on completing his lifelong dream, and starts going through the Pokédex. Blue is depressed to hear of Red's achievement, as he was just one Pokémon short of having collected 149 Pokémon too, but now he's unable to do that because his Pokédex is broken. Professor Oak asks Blue to name the Pokémon's [[move|attacks]] in order to narrow down its [[type]], and Blue tells that it used {{m|Confusion}} and {{m|Barrier}}, preventing any of his attacks from landing a single hit on it. Professor Oak deduces that the Pokémon was possibly a {{type|Psychic}}, and shows images of various Psychic Pokémon from the Pokédex. However, none of them matches the Pokémon Blue saw, leaving all three confused. As this Pokémon is not in the Pokédex, Professor Oak deduces that the Pokémon Blue battled was actually a previously unknown {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}}, meaning that there are actually 150 different kinds of Pokémon. He turns to Red and asks him if he could go to Cerulean Cave to catch this Pokémon for the Pokédex. Red accepts the request, but Blue tells him not to do it, for the Pokémon's strength was so far beyond him that even Red couldn't stand a chance against it. Suddenly, Red has a {{wp|déjà vu}} moment, as Blue's words remind him of something he had heard somewhere before. After snapping out of his daze, Red says that he has to try to catch the Pokémon before he can know anything for sure. Blue admits that he's right, then confesses that he had heard rumors of the incredibly powerful Pokémon and wanted to catch it just so he could use it to defeat Red the next time they battled. Understanding that this Pokémon is very powerful, Professor Oak invites Red to his laboratory to make preparations for his departure to Cerulean Cave.

In [[Lavender Town]], [[Mr. Fuji]] is feeding a {{p|Vulpix}} at the Pokémon House, when [[Reina]] shows up with {{p|Cubone}}, asking him if he has heard of the rumors about Cerulean Cave. When Mr. Fuji says he has not, Reina explains that a monstrously strong wild Pokémon has been sighted there, and it just defeated a former Pokémon League Champion. When Reina says that the Pokémon is probably a Psychic-type, Mr. Fuji glances out of the window, saying, ''"So then… it's still out there."''

Back in [[Pallet Town]], Professor Oak's aide takes Red's Pokémon to be checked out. While she is gone, Professor Oak asks Red about the stones he [[PO02|received]] in Lavender Town. Red explains that he does not know what they are for, and when he mentions he got them from Mr. Fuji, Oak is surprised to hear the name. Red goes out [[fishing]] in order to get some time for his thinking, trying to remember why Blue's words sounded so familiar. Finally he remembers, and rushes back to the laboratory, telling Professor Oak that he finally remembered where he had read the same words that Blue had said before: at the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on [[Cinnabar Island]]. He explains how he had found a [[Pokémon Mansion journals|journal]] in the mansion, which had described the discovery of a previously unknown Pokémon, {{p|Mew}}, and how an entirely new Pokémon, which came to be known as {{p|Mewtwo}}, was [[Artificial Pokémon|created]] from Mew. Mewtwo had, however, gotten far too strong to control, thus resulting in its escape. Professor Oak agrees with Red's idea of the mysterious Pokémon that beat Blue being Mewtwo, and says that the diary Red had read could be the notes of Dr. Fuji, a formerly well-known Pokémon researcher, whose studies were dismissed after they had started to grow darker due to his discovery of a new species of Pokémon and attempts to create a new, powerful Pokémon. Professor Oak says that while Mewtwo's connection to this is only possible, the man who gave Red the mysterious stones could actually be Dr. Fuji, even though Red suspects that they might just have the same last name. Professor Oak goes further to explain that he bases his theory on the stones: when he had studied them, he had discovered an energy flow in between them, and that one of them had reacted strongly when put near Charizard. Red is a bit confused about this, but keeps listening as Professor Oak recalls having a faint memory of Dr. Fuji researching something like this in his earlier days. Given the mentioned facts, Professor Oak suggests that Red should give one of the stones to Charizard and keep the other one for himself. With the preparations complete, Red departs for Cerulean Cave to catch the 150th Pokémon.

Back in Lavender Town, Reina has heard of Red heading to Cerulean Cave, and rushes to tell the news to Mr. Fuji. Upon hearing the news, Mr. Fuji gets worried, knowing what kind of a monster Red is about to face. Within Cerulean Cave, Red {{m|surf}}s across the water with his {{p|Lapras}}, and finally notices Mewtwo, standing in the deepest corner of the cave. Upon noticing him, the Genetic Pokémon leaps forward and lets out a fierce roar, ready for battle. As soon as he makes land, Red sends out his {{p|Gengar}} to face Mewtwo. Mr. Fuji's worries back at Lavender Town start to show their authenticity, as, one by one, Red's Pokémon end up easily defeated. Even Articuno's {{m|Blizzard}} is countered by Mewtwo's {{m|Recover}}, and the Legendary Pokémon gets knocked out with a single hit. Mr. Fuji understands that Red has only one glimmer of hope on his side, and it lies within the stones he gave him. With all of his other Pokémon defeated, Red calls out his Charizard, who immediately starts battling Mewtwo. While Mewtwo counters Charizard's Fire Blast with Barrier and {{m|Swift}}, downing the Flame Pokémon, Mr. Fuji tells Reina about the legend behind the stones, an ancient tale passed down from the faraway [[Kalos]] [[region]], which tells that if a Charizard and its human partner share a close enough bond, these stones would bring out a great power. Recovering from its fall, Charizard charges in with a {{m|Slash}} attack, but Mewtwo easily counters it, sending both Charizard and Red flying off the isle and into the depths of the cave's waters. While sinking, Red is beginning to lose all hope, but when he sees Charizard's determined face, he regains his confidence and starts swimming towards Charizard. Just then, the two stones start to glow, and the power of the legend Mr. Fuji spoke of is finally revealed: [[Mega Evolution]]. A bright burst of energy occurs, and Charizard emerges from the water, now in its Mega Charizard X form. Red is surprised at this sudden transformation, and Charizard flies them back to the isle. Red orders another Fire Blast, which now burns light blue with even more power than ever before. The attack lands a direct hit, severely weakening Mewtwo. Red is impressed at the power-up, and seizes the opportunity by throwing an {{ball|Ultra}} at Mewtwo. The Ball shakes for a second, but then bursts apart, showing that Mewtwo isn't ready to be caught yet. On the contrary, the monster roars in ferocious rage, and fires a Swift attack straight at Charizard. Charizard easily endures the hit and retaliates with its own Swift attack, which Mewtwo finds {{cat|Moves that cannot miss|impossible to dodge}}. Red tells Charizard to use Slash, and the Flame Pokémon strikes Mewtwo repeatedly with its sharp claws. Red sees an image of his Charmander in Charizard, and he admires how strong it has become. Deciding finally to put an end to the battle, Red commands Charizard to use Mega Punch one more time. Charizard charges at Mewtwo, its fist glowing bright yellow, and it delivers a devastating punch on the Genetic Pokémon, sending it flying straight into a nearby stalagmite. Mewtwo is now barely even able to stand up, and Red seizes the chance by throwing another Ultra Ball at it. Mewtwo is sucked into the Ball, which shakes for a couple of intense seconds before finally stopping, signalling that the capture was successful. Overjoyed at finally capturing the 150th Pokémon, Red picks up the Ultra Ball and raises it into the air. Charizard roars in victory, reverting to its normal form before it and Red rush at each other, celebrating their success.

Once again back in Pallet Town, Professor Oak holds a small party at his laboratory, celebrating both Red and Blue, for, thanks to them, the Pokédex is finally complete. Blue rants about how he should have been the one to catch Mewtwo, as he's supposed to be the Champion. Red suddenly realizes something, and Professor Oak asks what he's thinking. Red explains that he just understood that Mewtwo was created from a Pokémon named Mew, which means that there is still one more Pokémon out there for him to catch. Everyone gasps at the revelation, and Red stands up, ready to start his search for the 151st Pokémon. Unnoticed by anyone, a Mew suddenly appears outside of the window. Apparently having heard Red's words, it smiles teasingly before flying away.

==Major events==
* {{OBP|Red|Origins}} arrives at [[Indigo Plateau]] and defeats the [[Elite Four]].
* Red is revealed to have caught a {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, and {{p|Persian}}.
* Red finds out that {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} has already become the {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* Blue is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, and {{p|Exeggutor}}.
* Blue's {{p|Wartortle}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Blastoise}}.
* Red defeats Blue, thus becoming the new Pokémon League Champion.
* Red enters the [[Hall of Fame]].
* Red catches an {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, [[Red's Pikachu (game)|Pikachu]], {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Tauros}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}.
* Red manages to collect all the 149 known [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon species]], including the [[Legendary birds]].
* Red learns about {{p|Mewtwo}}, the 150th Pokémon.
* Red enters [[Cerulean Cave]] in order to {{pkmn2|caught|capture}} Mewtwo.
* Red's {{p|Haunter}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Gengar}}.
* The stones given to Red by [[Mr. Fuji]] are revealed to be a [[Key Stone]] and a [[Mega Stone]] from [[Kalos]].
* [[Red's Charizard]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] into Mega Charizard X for the first time.
* Red successfully captures Mewtwo.
* Red sets off to find and capture {{p|Mew}} in order to complete the [[Pokédex]].

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{OBP|Red|Origins}}
* {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Lorelei]]
* [[Bruno]]
* [[Agatha]]
* [[Lance]]
* [[Mr. Fuji]]
* [[Reina]]
* [[Professors' aides|Professor Oak's aide]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Red|Charizard}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Red|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Jolteon}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Dodrio}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s; new)
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s; new)
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s; new)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Red|Pikachu (game)}}; new)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s; new)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Articuno}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s; new)
* {{p|Zapdos}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s; new)
* {{p|Moltres}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s; new)
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s; new)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ({{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Alakazam}} ({{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ({{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ([[Lorelei]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Bruno|Onix}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Agatha|Gengar}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Lance|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ([[Lavender Town#Lavender Volunteer Pokémon House|Pokémon House]])
* {{p|Oddish}} ([[Lavender Town#Lavender Volunteer Pokémon House|Pokémon House]])
* {{p|Growlithe}} ([[Lavender Town#Lavender Volunteer Pokémon House|Pokémon House]])
* {{p|Cubone}} ([[Lavender Town#Lavender Volunteer Pokémon House|Pokémon House]])
* {{p|Rhydon}} (statue; flashback)
* {{p|Venusaur}} (Hall of Fame portrait)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Machamp}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Haunter}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Seaking}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{tc|Scientist}} review)
* {{p|Mew}}

==Trivia==
* This episode is the first public appearance of {{me|Charizard}} X and serves as its official reveal.
* A {{p|Growlithe}} plays with a {{m|substitute}}-like plush toy in [[Mr. Fuji]]'s {{DL|Lavender Town|Lavender Volunteer Pokémon House}}.
* Some of the pictures in the Hall of Fame feature {{p|Jynx}} with black skin instead of the purple that has been present since [[Generation III]] ([[Generation II]] internationally).
* A {{p|Slowking}} is seen in a photo of a previous Champion in the [[Hall of Fame]], despite being a [[Generation II]] Pokémon.
* {{TP|Red|Charizard}}'s tail flame is not extinguished when it falls into Cerulean Cave's water, likely because it is generated by the Pokémon itself.
* When Red shows Professor Oak his completed Pokédex (sans {{p|Mewtwo}}), Blue exclaims that had he caught Mewtwo, he would have obtained "all 149 Pokémon." Since Mewtwo is actually the 150th Pokémon, this means that there was still one other species that Blue had not caught. This is not addressed by Red or Professor Oak, and the remaining Pokémon that Blue did not catch is not specified.

===Errors===
* Lapras's lower jaw is blue instead of cream during Red and Blue's battle.
* After catching Mewtwo, the yellow H on its Ultra Ball is missing when Red runs towards Charizard.
* Mega Charizard X's lower jaw is black instead of light blue first when Mewtwo breaks out of its Ultra Ball and later before Red runs towards Charizard; before it reverts back into its normal state .

<gallery>
File:Blue Rhydon PO.png|Lapras's miscolored jaw
File:Blue Arcanine PO.png|Lapras's miscolored jaw
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the Japanese version, the texts of the journals remain the same as in the games. In the dub, they were altered, much like in the localizations of the games.
** The reference to [[Guyana]] in the [[Pokémon Mansion journals|Pokémon Mansion journal]] was left out of the English dub, instead referring to Mew's finding place simply as "the jungle."

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Talk:Shigeru (Zensho)

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==Stub==
Should I stub this as a manga stub? * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']]

== Shigeru's Venusaur ==

[[Venusaur]] page states that Shigeru owns Venusaur, but it's not included here.

Talk:Ash's Squirtle

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==Training==
is Squirtle really training it seem to me it is just a job {{unsigned|Sonicflames|02:23, 11 September 2007}}

:Much like Charizard isn't really "in training", unless "in training" means scoring with [[Charla]]. '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 03:14, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

lol chariazard became a pimp {{unsigned|Sonicflames|03:03, 12 September 2007}}

==Evolution==
I wish Squirtle would hurry up and evolve, it would be so much better if Ash had a Blastoise.

:Not going to happen. For one, how would it lead the [[Squirtle Squad]] if it evolved? Trust me, if the leader of [[Team Wartortle]] evolved, it would be shipped over to Team Blastoise. Additionally, if Ash were to have a Blastoise, [[Gary's Blastoise|Gary's novelty]] would quickly wear thin. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 17:09, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
::Squirtle works as a Squirtle. Ash does need an evolved water Pokémon but Buizel will probably fill that role. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 17:22, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

First of all, who got rid of the Ash's Squirtle sprite? That was not right! Second, I have an alliterative, better name for "Team Blastoise". How about the "Blastoise Brigade"?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 19:48, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
:I have changed the sprite. The glasses was incorrect. I made an alternate version but have trouble uploading it. It is better to put the DP sprite in instead of that messed up sprite.[[User:Taviource|Taviource]] 19:51, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
EDIT: And I had been discussing it with Shiningpikablu252, but he just seemed to disapear...hmmm?...[[User:Taviource|Taviource]] 20:01, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

Why are you guys discussing this here and not on the Ash page (the one actually using the sprite)? [[User:Cassius335|- Cassius335]] 13:22, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

== Possibly male ==

if the squirtle squad are possibly all male would Ash's Squirtle be a male too?[[User:Lindsayoris15|Lindsayoris15]] 03:07, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
:No... There is no fact that the Squirtle Squad are male or female and neither is there for Ash's Squirtle.~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Pokemaniac102]] 03:11, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
::Changed [[Squirtle Squad]]'s gender(s) to Unknown. :) - [[User:SpontaneousCombusken|spontaneous'''Combusken''']] 03:12, 14 July 2008 (UTC)

==Released==
Ash did not release squirtle as ash can call upon it anytime. Hes just leaving it with the squirtle squad, like how charizard is the the charcific valley and bulbasaur is at oaks. [[User:Happizelpom|Happi]][[User talk:Happizelpom|zel]][[Special:Contributions/Happizelpom|pom]] 07:40, 19 January 2009 (UTC)
:True.--'''[[User:Diby|Di]][[User talk:Diby|b]][[Special:Contributions/Diby|y]]''' 07:50, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

Also the trivia part that says Squirtle is, like Lapras, a water type Ash no longer owns should be edited, as Squirtle is still Ash's [[User:Luord|Luord]] 03:47, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

==Surf?==
I know Squirtle has never outright used the move surf but the move page indicates that it has. As I realize that Ash has used him for water transportation multiple times I can understand why someone might put that BUT this is still an inconsistancy between pages and I'm not sure which one should be changed... -- [[User:D558|D558]] 01:41, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

== Gender confirmed in [[EP017]] Japanese version ==

Squirtle's gender was confirmed in the Japanese version. I was watching [[EP017]] and, reading the subtitles for Pokémon talk, I saw that Bulbasaur and Squirtle both refer to themself as おれ ''{{wp|Japanese pronouns|ore}}'', which is a male-only pronoun meaning "I". It's the same one used by {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} in the Japanese version. So maybe that's reference to Squirtle and Bulbasaur's gender. --'''[[User:Netto-kun|Netto-kun]]''' [[User talk:Netto-kun|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Netto-kun|Contribs]] 17:18, 2 December 2010 (UTC)
:Does using ore mean anything? Anabel uses "boku" which is male and she's a girl. Harley uses the feminine "atashi". --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 05:42, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
:I'm rewriting it as gender neutral. Although おれ is generally used by males, it isn't exclusively. At the top of Ash's Charizard's talk page we have a notice that clearly states the wiki's view on the issue: "Please don't post about Charizard's gender being unknown. It's very annoying. Our policy is that the gender stays unknown until someone in the anime calls it a male or female." Since it has not been outright stated, Charizard's gender is still "unknown". --[[User:Jda95|Jda95]] 10:08, 14 January 2011 (UTC)

== Evolve? ==

My friend said that Squritle would evolve in Best Wishes.Any confirmation?[[User:Skarm|Skarm]] 06:41, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
:No. Your friend was either lying or had bad info. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 06:50, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
== The only one of Ash's Pokemon to Have a Job? ==
Ok...forgive me if I am wrong. I saw on the trivia that Squirtle is the only one of Ash's Pokemon to have a job. What about Bulbasaur? Bulbasaur is an ambassador. Would that count as a job? --[[User:Pokemon26|Pokemon26]] ([[User talk:Pokemon26|talk]]) 20:37, 25 February 2013 (UTC)

== Bubble or Bubble Beam? ==

I think Squirtle did use Bubble in the English dub and it used that move when it returned for the Silver Conference. But I'm not sure if it did Bubble Beam in the Japanese Version. It's hard to tell.--JasonL 16:48, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

== Ash's Squirtle is not on training ==

Squirtle was last seen stealing a pizza with his Squad and living in the sewers in Pokemon Chronicles and he didn't appear with the rest of Ash's Pokemon in the last episode of BW where he called all his Pokemon and had time with them before going to Kalos.
It's most likely he was disbanded by Officer Jenny with his squad and Ash was no longer in need for him after he joined the firefighting team.

In any case, Unlike Charizard, Charicific Valley is a location to train Charizard. Squirtle's firefighting job isn't technically a training since he is neither improving himself for Pokemon battles or isn't gaining experience like, for example May's Bulbasaur when she was put at Oak's to be trained by Ash's and evolving to Venusaur.

So basically Squirtle is kind of a released Pokemon now. [[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 03:02, 26 February 2017 (UTC)

Talk:Ash's Squirtle

2017-02-26T03:02:35Z

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Bulbasaur (Pokémon)

2017-02-24T14:11:40Z

ZeraX: /* Trivia */ Sorry about the proofread, English is my second language. Also These chapters aren't from Pokemon Adventure, They are from 3 different mangas.

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Bulbasaur}}
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|jname=フシギダネ
|tmname=Fushigidane
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|jdex=231
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|category=Seed
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'''Bulbasaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Kanto]] available 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]].

==Biology==
Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker green patches. It has red eyes with white pupils and scleras and pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head. Its snout is short and blunt, and it has a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.

As mentioned [[AG025|in the anime]], starter Pokémon are raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}}s to be distributed to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. [[EP102|It is known]] to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. [[PK01|Bulbasaur has also shown]] itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks it in the air.
It is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests throughout the Kanto region. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. [[EP051|It has been observed]] that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Shauna Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]=====
Ash's Bulbasaur 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 caught. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were caught 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]]=====
Much later on, when Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] region, his companion {{an|May}} caught 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 win the {{ci|Purika}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and place Top 8 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 Laboratory]] to learn from Ash's while she and Ash's group traveled throughout the Kanto region. May retrieved it during her travels in [[Johto]], where it evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.

=====[[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s starter Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from [[Professor Sycamore]]. It first appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''.

=====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!]]'', {{OBP|Gilbert|SS014}}, 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.

One also appeared in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

====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.

Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

A Bulbasaur also appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

A picture of a Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]''.

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

A Bulbasaur was one of the [[starter Pokémon]] at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.

A Bulbasaur made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''.

A Bulbasaur appeared alongside Squirtle and Charmander when Professor Oak showed off the Kanto Starters during the [[Kanto Fair]].

A Bulbasaur appeared in [[Alexa]]'s [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazine]] in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]].''

A Bulbasaur appeared as a plush toy in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.

A Bulbasaur appeared in [[SM003]], as a silhouette.

====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 or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely calm and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Bulbasaur|Serena's Pokédex|Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. A young Bulbasaur uses the nutrients from its seed for the energy it needs to grow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}}

[[File:Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red Bulbasaur PG.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
Bulbasaur was one of the Pokémon that [[Professor Oak]] was giving away in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]''.

===In Pokémon Generations===
A Bulbasaur under the ownership of {{ga|Red}} appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]''.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the [[Ash & Pikachu]] manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''.

===In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing 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.

[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}} and {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.

===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
{{main|Saur}}
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, {{adv|Red}} receives a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] from {{adv|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 he sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]] as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.

Another Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} explains about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

[[Professor Sycamore]] owns a Bulbasaur in ''[[PAXY04|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''.

===In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga===
Bulbasaur appears in the [[PM001|very first chapter]] as one of the starter Pokémon {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} was giving away.

===In the [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga===
Bulbasaur appeared as one of the starter Pokémon Professor Oak was giving away in the [[PZ01|very first chapter]].

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

==In the TFG==
One Bulbasaur figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Bulbasaur|3}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
[[File:Bulbasaur Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|140px|Bulbasaur trophy from [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.

====Melee 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.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002; January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
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=====In-game events=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur_2}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=grass|type2=poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berry (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=wood box|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=wood box|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
|event1=Venusaurite|event1type=Mega Stone|event1rar=100
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|HP=45
|Attack=49
|Defense=49
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=65
|Speed=45
|Special=65
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
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====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Performance
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|type2=poison
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
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|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
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|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
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|gen1poison=yes
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===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|3|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|9|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|19|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|21|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|25|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|27|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|31|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|33|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM96|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP|697|Tyrantrum}}|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}} {{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|776|Turtonator}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}} {{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}} {{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}} {{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}} {{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|755|Morelull}}{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}|Grass Whistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|764|Comfey}}|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{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}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|753|Fomantis}} {{MSP|754|Lurantis}}{{MSP|755|Morelull}}{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|103A|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|130|90|5||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{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}}{{MSP|764|Comfey}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|698|Amaura}} {{MSP|699|Aurorus}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{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|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|764|Comfey}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{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/breed7|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20|*|'''|}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Bite}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Present}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)]]
|}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Dig}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|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!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cross
|loop=3
|MinEXP=12
|MaxEXP=22
|browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001Winking|num=001
|min=40
|max=60
|raisemaxlevel=0
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|egg=2
|buddy=3
|evocandy=25
|stamina=90
|attack=118
|defense=118
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Power Whip}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=grass
|type2=poison
|pictype=art
|no1=001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|001|Bulbasaur}}

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and Japanese {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Professor Oak]] classifies Bulbasaur as the "plant Pokémon" (Japanese: しょくぶつポケモン) when the player is about to choose it as their {{pkmn2|starter}}, using the term while referring to its {{t|Grass|type}}. In the English versions of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he calls it the "grass Pokémon".
** This also occurs in the [[PO01|first episode]] of [[Pokémon Origins]].
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* 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 and its evolutions share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{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]] are the same: 001.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[GTS]], a Bulbasaur with an English name cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Charm}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no other Pokémon in the {{egg|Grass}} or {{egg2|Monster}}s can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}}, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from {{p|Shroomish}} by chain breeding; in Generation V on, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from {{p|Cottonee}}.
* Out of all the starter Pokemon, Bulbasaur had the most character development across the anime and manga universes. Not only it had the most screen-time in the anime (By the number of episode that featured the species) but it also received considerable amount of episodes centered around the Pokemon such as [[Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]], [[The Mystery Menace]], [[Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]], [[Tie One On!]], [[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]], [[AG74|Hokey Poké Balls!]], [[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line!]] and more. This was also shown in several mangas, where Bulbasaur got its own special chapters such as [[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]], [[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]], [[PPP20|Green-Eyed Bulbasaur]] and [[PPP21|Follow that Love Potion!]]. No other starter Pokemon had such treatment.

===Origin===
Bulbasaur appears to be based primarily on some form of {{wp|reptile}}, specifically mammal-like reptiles known as ''{{wp|Dicynodonts}}'' from the {{wp|Permian}} period. Along with visible ears and no genuine metamorphosis stage (evolution aside), Bulbasaur appears to have more in common with {{wp|mammals}} than {{wp|amphibians}} such as {{wp|frogs}} and {{wp|toads}}, which metamorphose from one definite creature into another as they mature as opposed to just growing into a larger adult version of itself the way that Bulbasaur does. Alternatively, Bulbasaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadraped-like movements are vaguely similar to those of certain amphibians, such as the {{wp|common toad}}. Since Bulbasaur's "ears" do not in fact have hollows, they may actually be similar to the glands present behind the eyes of many species of frogs and toads.

The bulb on its back may resemble that of a {{wp|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.

====Name origin====
Bulbasaur is a combination of ''{{wp|bulb}}'' (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family) and ''saur'' (Ancient Greek for ''{{wp|lizard}}'').

Fushigidane literally means "''isn't it strange?''" and is also a pun on 不思議種 ''fushigidane'' (mysterious bulb).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=From {{tt|不思議 ''fushigi''|to be strange or mysterious}} and {{tt|種 ''tane''|seed}} or {{tt|だね ''dane''|Isn't it?}}
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Bi|two; as in plant and animal}}'', ''{{tt|Saurier|from dinosaur}}'' and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghessi''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|씨 ''ssi''|seed}}
|bg=Бълбазор ''Bŭlbazor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_yue=奇異種子 ''Keiyizhungjí''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Bizarre seed". May also be from {{wp|Kiwifruit|{{tt|奇異果 ''keiyigwo''|kiwifruit}}}}
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Wonderful frog seed"
|he=בולבוזאור ''Bulbosaur''|hemeaning=Transliteration of English name
|hi=बल्बसौर ''Bulbasaur''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name
|lt=Balbazauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|pt_br=Bulbassauro|pt_brmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbo|bulb}}'' and ''{{tt|dinossauro|dinosaur}}''
|ru=Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ar=بلباسور ''Bulbasaur''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Bulbasaur (MPJ)]]


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

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Bulbasaur}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Bulbasaur
|jname=フシギダネ
|tmname=Fushigidane
|ndex=001
|oldjdex=226
|jdex=231
|karea=Central
|kdex=080
|fbrow=001
|obrow=014
|opbrow=004
|typebox=1
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|category=Seed
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=15.2
|weight-kg=6.9
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Overgrow
|abilityd=Chlorophyll
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Monster
|egggroup2=Grass
|eggcycles=21
|evtotal=1
|evsa=1
|expyield=64
|oldexp=64
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=31
|color=Green
|catchrate=45
|body=08
|generation=1
|pokefordex=bulbasaur
|friendship=70
}}
'''Bulbasaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Kanto]] available 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]].

==Biology==
Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker green patches. It has red eyes with white pupils and scleras and pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head. Its snout is short and blunt, and it has a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.

As mentioned [[AG025|in the anime]], starter Pokémon are raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}}s to be distributed to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. [[EP102|It is known]] to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. [[PK01|Bulbasaur has also shown]] itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks it in the air.
It is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests throughout the Kanto region. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. [[EP051|It has been observed]] that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Shauna Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]=====
Ash's Bulbasaur 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 caught. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were caught 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]]=====
Much later on, when Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] region, his companion {{an|May}} caught 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 win the {{ci|Purika}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and place Top 8 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 Laboratory]] to learn from Ash's while she and Ash's group traveled throughout the Kanto region. May retrieved it during her travels in [[Johto]], where it evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.

=====[[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s starter Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from [[Professor Sycamore]]. It first appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''.

=====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!]]'', {{OBP|Gilbert|SS014}}, 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.

One also appeared in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

====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.

Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

A Bulbasaur also appeared in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

A picture of a Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]''.

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

A Bulbasaur was one of the [[starter Pokémon]] at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.

A Bulbasaur made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''.

A Bulbasaur appeared alongside Squirtle and Charmander when Professor Oak showed off the Kanto Starters during the [[Kanto Fair]].

A Bulbasaur appeared in [[Alexa]]'s [[Magazines in the Pokémon world|magazine]] in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]].''

A Bulbasaur appeared as a plush toy in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.

A Bulbasaur appeared in [[SM003]], as a silhouette.

====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 or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely calm and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Bulbasaur|Serena's Pokédex|Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. A young Bulbasaur uses the nutrients from its seed for the energy it needs to grow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}}

[[File:Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red Bulbasaur PG.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
Bulbasaur was one of the Pokémon that [[Professor Oak]] was giving away in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]''.

===In Pokémon Generations===
A Bulbasaur under the ownership of {{ga|Red}} appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]''.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the [[Ash & Pikachu]] manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''.

===In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing 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.

[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}} and {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.

===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
{{main|Saur}}
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, {{adv|Red}} receives a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] from {{adv|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 he sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]] as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.

Another Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} explains about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

[[Professor Sycamore]] owns a Bulbasaur in ''[[PAXY04|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''.

===In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga===
Bulbasaur appears in the [[PM001|very first chapter]] as one of the starter Pokémon {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} was giving away.

===In the [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga===
Bulbasaur appeared as one of the starter Pokémon Professor Oak was giving away in the [[PZ01|very first chapter]].

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

==In the TFG==
One Bulbasaur figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Bulbasaur|3}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
[[File:Bulbasaur Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|140px|Bulbasaur trophy from [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.

====Melee 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.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The bulb-like pouch on its back grows larger as it ages. The pouch is filled with numerous seeds.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|v3=Emerald|t=FFF|t2=FFF|t3=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002; January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Bulbasaur|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
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=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|type2=poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Japanese|PGL|10|October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Korean|PGL|10|May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=grass|type2=poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berry (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=wood box|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=wood box|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
|event1=Venusaurite|event1type=Mega Stone|event1rar=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===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|3|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|9|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|19|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|21|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|25|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|27|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|31|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|33|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM96|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP|697|Tyrantrum}}|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}} {{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|776|Turtonator}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}} {{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}} {{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}} {{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}} {{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP|755|Morelull}}{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}|Grass Whistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|764|Comfey}}|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{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}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|753|Fomantis}} {{MSP|754|Lurantis}}{{MSP|755|Morelull}}{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|103A|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|130|90|5||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{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}}{{MSP|764|Comfey}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|698|Amaura}} {{MSP|699|Aurorus}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{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|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|764|Comfey}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''|}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{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/breed7|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20|*|'''|}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Bite}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Present}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)]]
|}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Dig}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|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!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cross
|loop=3
|MinEXP=12
|MaxEXP=22
|browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001Winking|num=001
|min=40
|max=60
|raisemaxlevel=0
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|egg=2
|buddy=3
|evocandy=25
|stamina=90
|attack=118
|defense=118
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Power Whip}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=grass
|type2=poison
|pictype=art
|no1=001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=grass|type2=poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|001|Bulbasaur}}

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and Japanese {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Professor Oak]] classifies Bulbasaur as the "plant Pokémon" (Japanese: しょくぶつポケモン) when the player is about to choose it as their {{pkmn2|starter}}, using the term while referring to its {{t|Grass|type}}. In the English versions of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he calls it the "grass Pokémon".
** This also occurs in the [[PO01|first episode]] of [[Pokémon Origins]].
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* 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 and its evolutions share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{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]] are the same: 001.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[GTS]], a Bulbasaur with an English name cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Charm}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no other Pokémon in the {{egg|Grass}} or {{egg2|Monster}}s can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}}, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from {{p|Shroomish}} by chain breeding; in Generation V on, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from {{p|Cottonee}}.
* Out of all the starter Pokemon, Bulbasaur had the most character development across the anime and manga universes. Not only it had the most screen-time in the anime (By the number of episode that featured the species) but it also received considerable amount of episodes centered around the Pokemon such as [[Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]], [[The Mystery Menace]],[[Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]], [[Tie One On!]], [[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]], [[AG74|Hokey Poké Balls!]], [[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line!]] and more. And this was also shown in the Mangas, Where it got its own special chapters like [[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]], [[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]], [[PPP20|Green-Eyed Bulbasaur]] and [[PPP21|Follow that Love Potion!]]. Unless you count Pikachu, No other starter Pokemon had such treatment.

===Origin===
Bulbasaur appears to be based primarily on some form of {{wp|reptile}}, specifically mammal-like reptiles known as ''{{wp|Dicynodonts}}'' from the {{wp|Permian}} period. Along with visible ears and no genuine metamorphosis stage (evolution aside), Bulbasaur appears to have more in common with {{wp|mammals}} than {{wp|amphibians}} such as {{wp|frogs}} and {{wp|toads}}, which metamorphose from one definite creature into another as they mature as opposed to just growing into a larger adult version of itself the way that Bulbasaur does. Alternatively, Bulbasaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadraped-like movements are vaguely similar to those of certain amphibians, such as the {{wp|common toad}}. Since Bulbasaur's "ears" do not in fact have hollows, they may actually be similar to the glands present behind the eyes of many species of frogs and toads.

The bulb on its back may resemble that of a {{wp|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.

====Name origin====
Bulbasaur is a combination of ''{{wp|bulb}}'' (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family) and ''saur'' (Ancient Greek for ''{{wp|lizard}}'').

Fushigidane literally means "''isn't it strange?''" and is also a pun on 不思議種 ''fushigidane'' (mysterious bulb).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=From {{tt|不思議 ''fushigi''|to be strange or mysterious}} and {{tt|種 ''tane''|seed}} or {{tt|だね ''dane''|Isn't it?}}
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Bi|two; as in plant and animal}}'', ''{{tt|Saurier|from dinosaur}}'' and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghessi''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|씨 ''ssi''|seed}}
|bg=Бълбазор ''Bŭlbazor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_yue=奇異種子 ''Keiyizhungjí''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Bizarre seed". May also be from {{wp|Kiwifruit|{{tt|奇異果 ''keiyigwo''|kiwifruit}}}}
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Wonderful frog seed"
|he=בולבוזאור ''Bulbosaur''|hemeaning=Transliteration of English name
|hi=बल्बसौर ''Bulbasaur''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name
|lt=Balbazauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|pt_br=Bulbassauro|pt_brmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbo|bulb}}'' and ''{{tt|dinossauro|dinosaur}}''
|ru=Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ar=بلباسور ''Bulbasaur''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Bulbasaur (MPJ)]]


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

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Talk:HS06

2017-02-17T21:07:31Z

ZeraX: /* Ash's Squirtle */

==Title Trivia?==
I came across this page while looking for articles with incomplete synopses and noticed the title is similar to the title of a book called, "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. Is this notable enough for trivia? --[[User:Kolink|Ko]][[User_Talk:Kolink|link]] 19:16, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
:I say it is. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 19:21, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

== Ash's Squirtle ==

Ash's Squirtle place in this episode is totally weird. Ash's Squirtle left with Jenny to join the firefighting team with the other squad members. But here it was shown with them stealing a Pizza, And i don't think Jenny allows to do that or that she ever disbanded them.
This also can't be set before Ash getting Squirtle. Because Smoochum, Wooper, Magby, and Teddiursa are not native to Kanto, so this city is not set in Kanto either where Ash got his Squirtle. [[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 21:07, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

Talk:HS06

2017-02-17T21:07:15Z

ZeraX: /* Ash's Squirtle */ new section

Talk:Ken Sugimori

2017-02-10T11:23:13Z

ZeraX: /* Ken and Venusaur citation */ new section

== Concept Art ==

Does anyone know where I can find the character concept art of his for movies 1-3? I have from 4 on, but...--BJG

== TCG illustrations ==

The article mentions that Ken Sugimori has illustrated for the TCG, and while this is partially true, it's been worded in a way that sounds like he draws new art for the TCG, and that really isn't the case at all. In nearly every card I've seen where he was credited, the artwork merely reuses stock artwork that he had drawn for the games. There is almost never any new artwork that he had drawn solely for the TCG. The only one that I can think of is "Professor Elm's Training Method", but for all we know, maybe that could have also originally been game artwork.

If he did drew artwork solely for the TCG, then okay, but the majority of the cards he's credited in merely reuses his artwork as stock. They should be mentioned somewhere. [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 00:29, 7 April 2012 (UTC)
:[[a:File:CharizardNeoPremiumFile2.jpg|Example 1]], [[a:File:MomKindnessMajesticDawn83.jpg|example 2]]. I can find more if you'd like. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 00:39, 7 April 2012 (UTC)

::Okay, we have those. But what about the 90% of other cards that merely reuses his artwork as stock? That should still be mentioned somewhere. [[User:Rai Marshall|Rai Marshall]] 00:40, 7 April 2012 (UTC)

== Official Artwork ==

Whilst not strictly about Ken Sugimori, or his art, may I query as to why, on the pages of each Pokémon, where it used to say something along the lines of "Official artwork from FireRed and LeafGreen by Ken Sugimori" for example, it now says "Images on the Bulbagarden Archives"? Surely it was more explanatory beforehand. Isn't this technically just removing information from a website intended to include as much necessary information as possible? Does this mean it was unnecessary, because, although it ''was'' pretty obvious to me which game/games the artwork was from, it wouldn't be to people first seeing the artwork. I know this is kind of nitpicking, but it just bugs me. Couldn't both the "Images on...", and "Artwork from..." links be used on each page simultaneously? Thanks for reading.--[[User:ShinyPatch|ShinyPatch]] ([[User talk:ShinyPatch|talk]]) 16:25, 7 June 2014 (UTC)

== Ken and Venusaur citation ==

I tried looking for a source by using Google translate. All the Japanese pages referenced the X/Y Strategy Book but I couldn't find a scan for conversation.

Even the Japanese Ken's Wikipedia page referenced the book.

Noting: "My favorite Pokemon is Genger . The reason is "Because there are few lines and it is easy to draw." For the same reason I dislike Pokemon Fushigibana . However, in the "XY" strategy book, "(favorite Pokemon is Fushigibana, monster fused with plant and animal was fresh)""

Translated Sugimori's wiki page: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%25E6%259D%2589%25E6%25A3%25AE%25E5%25BB%25BA&prev=search

In the references sections it says: Pocket Monsters X · Y Official Guide Book Complete Carous (Kalos) Region Completed Guide.

No citation from the book can be obtained at the moment except citing the name of the book.

Ken Sugimori

2017-02-10T00:59:22Z

ZeraX: /* Trivia */

{{incomplete|needs=More credits. This list is ''very'' bare and is missing many credits}}
[[Image:Ken Sugimori.png|thumb|Ken Sugimori in September, 2010]]
'''Ken Sugimori''' (Japanese: '''杉森建''', born January 27, 1966) is a friend of [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and illustrator of the original artwork for [[Pokémon]] [[Pokémon games|games]]. He also has developed conceptual artwork for the {{pkmn|movie}}s, and illustrates {{Trading Card Game}} cards and merchandising.

Sugimori's change of style over the years has been noticeable. Initially, he used a stiff, lightly shaded style using watercolors that was very reminiscent of [[wp:Akira Toriyama|Akira Toriyama]]'s visual style, particularly that from 1989-onwards. However, his now digitally-produced drawings of people and creatures have gradually gained more muscle definition, significantly rounder corners, heavier shading, and more natural and fluid poses.

The character in the [[Pokémon anime]], Kenji (called [[Tracey Sketchit]] in the dub), may be a homage to him, especially as both enjoy creating art. This is similar to the way Satoshi (called [[Ash Ketchum]] in the dub) is named after Satoshi Tajiri.

For a complete list of cards that Sugimori illustrated, go [[:Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori|here]].

==Credits==
===Games===

* '''{{wp|Mendel Palace}}''' (1989) - Character Designer, Character Digitalizer
* '''{{wp|Smart Ball}}''' (1991) - Game Designer, Story, Character Designer
* '''{{smw|Yoshi (game)|Yoshi}}''' (1991) - Character Designer
* '''Magical Taluluto-kun''' (1992) - Direction, Game Design, Graphic Design
* '''{{smw|Mario & Wario}}''' (1993) - Character Designer
* '''{{wp|Pulseman}}''' (1994) - Direction & Game Design, Graphics
* '''{{game|Red and Green|s}}''' (1996) - Character Design, Monster Design
* '''Bazaru de Gozaru no Game de Gozaru''' (1996) - Graphics
* '''[[Pokémon Blue (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]''' (1996) - Character Design, Monster Design
* '''Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha''' (1997) - Graphics
* '''[[Game Boy Camera]]''' (1998) - Special Thanks
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]]''' (1998) - Original Characters
* '''{{game|Yellow}}''' (1998) - Character Design, Monster Design
* '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''' (1998) - Card Illustrator
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]''' (1999) - Original Characters
* '''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}''' (1999) - Graphics Director, Monster Design
* '''[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]''' (2000) - Pokémon Supervision
* '''{{game|Crystal}}''' (2000) - Graphics Director, Monster Design
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' (2000) - Original Character Design & Character Art
* '''[[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]]''' (2001) - Card Illustrator
* '''[[Pokémon Party mini]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Pinball mini]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Puzzle Collection]]''' (2001) - Illustrator, Supervisor
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''' (2001) - Original Game Staff (Graphic Director: Pokémon)
* '''[[Pokémon Tetris]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Race mini]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
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===Trading Card Game===
For a list of cards illustrated by Ken Sugimori, go [[:Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori|here]].

=== Animation ===
* 1998-07-18 ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1998-07-18 [[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]] (Character Concept Art)
* 1999-07-17 ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1999-07-17 [[M02|The Power of One]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 [[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 [[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 [[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2003-07-19 ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2003-07-19 [[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2004-07-17 [[M07|Destiny Deoxys]] (Character Concept Art)

=== Manga ===
*''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide'' (Original Manga by Sugimori included with Guide)

==Trivia==
* Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Gengar}}, while his least favorite is {{p|Venusaur}}.
** Though it should be noted that he only dislikes Venusaur drawing-wise as he explained that "It is hard to draw because of many lines". He mentioned Venusaur as one of his favorite Pokemon according to the Japanese Pokemon X/Y Strategy Guide.<ref>[https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/%25E3%2583%2595%25E3%2582%25B7%25E3%2582%25AE%25E3%2583%2590%25E3%2583%258A&prev=search/ Nico Nico Pedia Venusaur Page]</ref>
* His favorite Pokémon from {{game|Black and White|s}} is {{p|Zekrom}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141011000532/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref>

==External Links ==

* [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/art/ Personal blog at Game Freak official site] (Japanese)
* [http://twitter.com/#!/SUPER_32X Sugimori's Twitter page] (Japanese)

==References==
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[[Category:Game cast and crew|Sugimori, Ken]]
[[Category:Anime cast and crew|Sugimori, Ken]]
[[Category:People|Sugimori, Ken]]
[[Category:TCG illustrators|Sugimori, Ken]]

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Talk:Charizard (Pokémon)

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==Um, o.O==
"The most spectacular behavior of the Charizard occurs during the breeding season. In the wild, a male in control of a territory will send blasts of fire-breath into the sky. This is a signal to females and rivals alike that the resident male is fit, strong, and confident enough to use his fire for a mere display. When a female accepts the male, the two fly high into the sky, lock talons and plummet into a dizzying dive. They break apart only a few meters from the ground, combining the passion of mating with the thrill of freefall. After the female lays her eggs, the two parents take turns guarding them and keeping them warm with their flame."

Is it just me, or does that passage sound suspiciously like a segment from that Animal Planet special about dragons? Anyone know the one I'm talking about? -- [[User:Umbee|Umbee]] 18:23, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
:Lol. It DOES sound like a show about dragons. XD; [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] [[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|♪]][[User:TinaTheKirlia/Sandbox|☆]] 18:25, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
:So Charizard is a Dragon. [[User:Cerberus|Cerberus]] 09:27, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
::Last time I checked, Charizard was never featured on Animal Planet. -- [[User:Umbee|Umbee]] 12:26, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
:::Yeah, I honestly think it should be removed then. This is an encyclopedia for serious Pokémon fans, right? So we should only keep truth. I honestly think that info that can't be reached on the official Pokémon cards, the anime, the movies, or the games should be removed, unless sourced. Hmm, come to think of it, is it a good idea to make a template similar to ''[citation needed]'' tag on Wikipedia? [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 21:09, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
::::I was going to make one myself if nobody else did. XD -- [[User:Umbee|Umbee]] 21:56, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::Nevermind, I realized we already have one. <nowiki>{{fact}}</nowiki> is there. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] 13:08, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
:I saw a show on Dragon's once, and i'll pretty sure it said exactly that. It was called "The Last Dragon" [[User:Takoto|Takoto タコト]]| サソデイ = 愛 15:57, 26 July 2008 (UTC)
:Actually, that sounds exactly like what this one kind of seabird does. Excluding the firebreath, of course.--[[User:Shard1697|Shard1697]] 22:33, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
::Bald Eagles do everything listed with the exception of, um...breathing fire. And I'm pretty sure all this stuff was pulled from that Discovery Channel dragon special anyway.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 22:47, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
:But pokémon don't lay eggs, do they?Glitchym1[[User:Glitchym1|Mglitch]] 19:37, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

==Jersey Devil==
Really??? The page on Wikipedia shows the Jersey Devil looking like a skinny horse with bat-like wings. Charizard doesn't really reflect this... ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 02:42, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
:WHAT????Glitchym1[[User:Glitchym1|Mglitch]] 19:39, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

==Wonderin'==
I'm thinking of writing that Charizard is a very known trademark....... I mean, come on, right? You guys would know that it IS a very known Pokémon trademark. So, well, I wrote it on the top part, where it says it's cover appearances........... and it got erased......... Do you guys think it should be written in trivia? I'm just WONDERIN'............. I think I should get you guys' appinions' on this........ [[User:Dragonbeastx|Dragonbeastx]] 03:51, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
:Well, I don't see the point of pointing it out... Articles are written for info on a determined Pokémon species, not its trademarks and stuff like that. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 04:22, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
::Okay...Still Charizard.......He, he.......[[User:Dragonbeastx|Dragonbeastx]] 17:12, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

==Trapinch==
How is it fail? I did just say that not all Pokemon are introduced in the next generation following when they were designed... The Gastrodons are evidence of that, having been designed in third generation and introduced in fourth. The same is true for Trapinch, which was originally intended to be the pre-evolution of Charizard, but was discarded and reintroduced later on as a Bug type. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 06:01, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
:Umm... Proof??? --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 06:08, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
:The thing is, they ''said so'' in an interview that Shellos and Gastrodon were initially to be in Gen III. Nothing at all indicates Trapinch is related in any way to Charizard, especially considering the fact that, as the starters, it's highly likely they were among the first evolutionary lines finalized. Pokémon Red and Green came out in 1996, and were being worked on for six whole years beforehand. Ruby and Sapphire came out in 2003. Sure, there's possibility that maybe Trapinch was intended for Gen I, but there's possibility Ambipom was too. There's possibility that Mewthree really exists, and that Missingno. is really a SUPER HYPER LEGENDARYYYYYY. Except not. We didn't even acknowledge Giratina as part of the dragon trio until shortly before Platinum.
:Now, where's this concept art with Trapinch and Charizard together? Hm? Any proof at all? Because going by the Red and Green sprites is just... no.
:And by the way, Trapinch is a {{type|Ground}}. It doesn't become Ground/Bug until it evolves. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:10, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
::It's Ground/Dragon actually. It never was a Bug-type. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 06:13, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
:::I never said that there was concept art of them together, just concept art that highly suggests a relationship between the two... I also never said I was going by sprites, so I don't know where you got that from, and whether or not it's a Bug type in its first stage or second is semantics and shouldn't be brought up at all. We're not here to argue, but to discuss. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 06:15, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
::::Can we see it, please? At the moment this sounds kinda.... suspect. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:16, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
:::Sh Kenji I knew that... >>
:::Anyway, look at {{wp|File:Euroleon fg02.jpg|this}} and {{wp|File:Distoleon tetragrammicus01.jpg|this}}. That's the antlion in its larval stage and its adult stage. First looks (and acts) like Trapinch, second is like Flygon (even called a "sand dragon" by some because it resembles a dragonfly). '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:19, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

==Preliminary Shot==
I remember my friend had firered, and he had a charizard and i seem to remember it would attack the oponent upon sending it out, as ash's charizard would. is this true or am i remembering wrong?--[[User:Ben7229|Ben7229]] 16:50, 8 November 2009 (UTC)
:Um... no. There is probably something wrong with the game. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 16:53, 8 November 2009 (UTC)
::The other possibility is that your friend may have hacked or something. I highly doubt that Firered's coding and programming would so much as ''allow'' that to happen in the first place. [[User:Superbreeder|Super]][[User talk:Superbreeder|breeder]] 20:32, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

==Charizard Picture==
Hey, is it just me or did the "artwork from FR/LG" picture change? It seems a lot more detailed than before. ----GEN1[[User:Gen1king|KING]] ''([[User talk:TALK]])'' 06:26, 9 January 2010 (UTC)
:[http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:006Charizard.png Yes]. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:46, 10 January 2010 (UTC)
::And yet this one is the fanart. Look it up on TPC's and TPCi's online Dexes and you'll see that the previous artwork was in fact the official one. [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 18:40, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Scratch what I said. I spoke from ignorance. The pics of the artwork are being converted, not altered, so there is no problem with the changes. ;-) [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 10:13, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

==My fav Pokémon==
Charizard is my favorite Pokémon. If Charizard were real, then it would be cool to fly on one. But hey. Will they change the sprite on Black and White? I like this icon! Plz Black and White! Don't delete the amazing Charizard! I hope it's still here in Isshu!
([[User:Charchargrl123|Charchargrl123]] 22:06, 14 July 2010 (UTC))
:This is more suitable for your user page. [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig's]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A-B-Cs]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 22:10, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

==HeartGold/SoulSilver Sprites==
We have the moving sprites for these images, is there a reason they are not being used? If there is no reason, can someone please put them in place of the static ones. [[User:CoolDudeAl|CoolDudeAl]]
:Because any moving sprites shown on trailers are subject to change. They will only be added once the game is released and someone rips them from the game. [[User:Malake256|Malake256]] 22:15, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
:Actually, HeartGold and SoulSilver have been released for four months now. [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig's]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A-B-Cs]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 22:17, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

==Shinyzard==
Is it common among shiny Pokémon not to retain the previous shiny color upon evolving while non-shiny Pokémon do? Or is Charizard an exception? Should it be mentioned in trivia?--[[User:Kirochi|'''K'''IROCHI''')''']] ([[User talk:Kirochi|talk]]) 14:25, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
:{{p|Starmie|It's}} {{p|Ninetales|extremely}} {{p|Gyarados|common}}. The entire Flygon line {{p|Trapinch|is a}} {{p|Vibrava|freaking}} {{p|Flygon|rainbow}} in their shiny forms. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 15:41, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
::Okay, thanks, I get it, trying to guess colors from younger forms is irrelevant :-P--[[User:Kirochi|'''K'''IROCHI''')''']] ([[User talk:Kirochi|talk]]) 20:23, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
:::He said "while non-shiny Pokémon do." Staryu and Starmie aren't normally the same color, nor are Vulpix and Ninetales, Magikarp and Gyarados, or any two members of the Trapinch line. Off the top of my head I can think of a couple cases like Charizard's here... Poliwrath... [[User:BP|BP]] 07:22, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
::::Oh, now that's a more accurate answer, thanks! This is the confirmation I needed.--[[User:Kirochi|'''K'''IROCHI''')''']] ([[User talk:Kirochi|talk]]) 11:20, 31 December 2010 (UTC)

==Brawl Info==
In the section about Charizard's other appearances, it says that it's up-special move is [[Fly]]. It looks a lot more like {{m|Flare Blitz}} to me. anyone up for changing this?
- ''unsigned comment from {{u|Fimbulwinter2012}} ([[User talk:Fimbulwinter2012|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Fimbulwinter2012|contribs]]) ''
:I'm pretty sure the attack names for Brawl characters are official.--[[User:Cold|Cold]] ([[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 22:03, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

==IGN's contest thing==
Should we add to the trivia that Charizard won the contest out of all the Pokemon? I think its a pretty big deal.--[[User:Baroque|Baroque]] 12:47, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
:That could be a trivia mention, but maybe not, since ign isnt even a fansite. {{unsigned|Leafgreener in 2010}}
::This was considered before, but it was decided that fan contests are not notable. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:12, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
:::This made it into the trivia section though it's said it's not notable. If that's ok, Then we should include every Pokemon that won the number 1 position from the other sites like Gamnesia, Distructoid, etc..., and being very popular to get a first position isn't a big deal nor an achievement since those are fans votes after all, and usually involving alt accounts. [[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 21:57, 9 February 2017 (UTC)

==Charla==
Can someone do in major appearances or minor, something like Liza's charizard or Charla as a main article, there's already one. And Charla is nowhere mentioned on the in the anime section. [[User:Emeraldben|Emeraldben]] 12:34, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

==Question about trivia==
"Charizard shares its exact base stats with {{p|Typhlosion}}. They are one of several Pokémon that have same of base stats which do not have same in each stat, such as common [[Legendary Pokémon]] with straight-100 base stats. One example is between {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}." and "Charizard shares the same [[species]] name as {{p|Charmeleon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. They are all known as Flame Pokémon." I was wondering if these two pieces of trivia were notable, since they both refer to fairly sizable number of Pokémon. Thanks! [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal]] [[User talk:Crystal Talian|Talian]] 04:29, 11 January 2012 (UTC)

==TCG Dark Charizard==
Isn't there a Dark Charizard TCG card somewhere that depicts a shiny Charizard, and if so, is this a good trivia point? [[User:Aggron989|Aggron989]] ([[User talk:Aggron989|talk]]) 17:09, 24 December 2012 (UTC)
:Wait... I might be thinking about Charizard ☆ δ. Never mind. [[User:Aggron989|Aggron989]] ([[User talk:Aggron989|talk]]) 17:17, 24 December 2012 (UTC)

==Bandai D-Arts==
Charizard and [[Mewtwo]] are both the first Pokémon to début in the Bandai D-Arts range of high-quality merchandise. Trivia-worthy? [[User:Me, Hurray!|Me, Hurray!]] ([[User talk:Me, Hurray!|talk]]) 20:19, 11 March 2013 (UTC)

==Gen IV sprites==
Is there a difference between the Gen IV general (presumably D/P/Pt) sprites and those of HG/SS? I couldn't see one. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 03:43, 1 November 2013 (UTC)
:I don't know if there's a difference in-game, but this page is using the same file twice, which is why you couldn't see one. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:00, 1 November 2013 (UTC)
::The Archives imply that they use the same sprites, so I removed the redundancy. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 04:14, 1 November 2013 (UTC)

==No Mention of Red's Charizard?==
Judging by the section under {{p|Mewtwo}}'s page, there will be more mentions from [[Pokémon Origins]] on Pokémon's pages now. Just not sure if I should just go and add stuff on the pages without any confirmation first. ----[[User:NateVirus|NateVirus]]''([[User talk:NateVirus|Talk]]''|''[[Special:Contributions/NateVirus|Contributions]]'') 21:21, 11 November 2013 (UTC)

==Trivia==
Someone please add that due to its Type change as Mega Charizard X Charizard becomes the first starter Pokemon to be a Dragon-type as well. [[User:Hitmonchan107|Hitmonchan107]] ([[User talk:Hitmonchan107|talk]]) 22:18, 21 December 2013 (UTC)
:How is that trivia? If we're using that kind of trivia, Venusaur is the first starter to be grass and poison, Charizard is the first starter to be fire and flying, Blastoise is the first starter to be water, Blaziken is the first starter to be Fighting, Swampert is the first starter to be Ground... well, you get my point. It's not trivia-worthy. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 22:23, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

==Minor appearances==
The first minor appearance says "however, it was a fake mechanical robot." I think "fake, mechanical Charizard," or something like that, reads and sounds much better. However, there's already been a fair bit of editing regarding this, so I'd like to bring it up for discussion before making further changes. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 04:42, 2 January 2014 (UTC)
:I'd say "it was actually a robot" is clear and simple. It can't be a fake robot because it actually was one, nor can it be a mechanical Charizard, and "mechanical robot" is redundant. --[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|The]]Very[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|Best]] 05:58, 2 January 2014 (UTC)
::I agree with you, actually. That seems best. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 22:58, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

==Contradiction in Type Effectiveness==
From type effectiveness:
* If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 2×.
* In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
In gen 5, would a charizard holding an iron ball hit by a ground attack take 2x damage (2x from fire, 1x from removed flying) or 1x damage (2x from fire, 1/2x from removed flying) {{unsigned|Pokepro97}}

Edit: Added signature. [[User:Pokepro97|Pokepro97]] ([[User talk:Pokepro97|talk]]) 11:09, 17 May 2014 (UTC)
:Iron Ball is "glitched" in Generation V, and secondary type isn't accounted for, instead dealing regular damage. Also, you can't add signature after posting, as far as I know it messes up time stamps. [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 11:23, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

==Charizard's Mega Evolution==
In the side story episode, Mega Charizard X has made a debut appearance under Alain's ownership. In Pokémon Origins, Red has Mega Evolved his Charizard into Mega Charizard X. Is a Mega Charizard Y going to appear in the anime, in addition to the movie? I don't know where exactly to put this. I can actually see [[Malva]] with a Charizard; X or Y. So, can anyone answer my question? {{unsigned|WATERWARRIOR67}}
:No, there has been no indication of any Mega Charizard Y appearing in any form or shape in the anime anytime soon. ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 18:34, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
::(groans because I forgot to sign my comment) Okay, that's understandable. For clarification purposes, a Mega Charizard Y is still set to appear in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''? [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATERWARRIOR67]] ([[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|talk]]) 18:41, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
:::If you mean that poster that features multiple Mega Evolutions including Mega Charizard Y; almost none of those Mega Evolutions appeared in the actual movie. Actually, a Mega Charizard Y did make a cameo appearance along with all other Mega Evolutions in the introduction of [[SS029]], if you want to count that. ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 18:49, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
:This type of discussion is more suited for the Bulbagarden forums, but I'll bite. I think that Ash's Charizard will receive Charizardite Y sometime in the XY series's plot since its X counterpart has already starred in two specials. That, and it's his only Mega-capable Pokémon other than Heracross and Sceptile (who will probably never return to Ash's team). —[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|The]]Very[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|Best]] 19:45, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
::Like you mentioned, this discussion is suited for the Forums. If we're not discussing article related inquiries, let's stop the discussion here please. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 19:55, 27 August 2014 (UTC)

==Quilava error==
What is the mention about {{p|Quilava}} in the trivia supposed to mean? It looks like a mistake; is it meant to say something about evolutionary lines or relatives instead? ''' ''Scribbl'' ''' 16:05, 20 January 2015 (UTC)

== The Mega Charizard's design origin? ==

After exploring a bit, I realized some odd similarities between Charizard Mega Y and Reshiram along with Charizard Mega X and Zekrom.
I Googled and explored much of what I could and have found nothing about others wondering the same.
If you compare the features of each mega and their counterpart legendary, you'll realize what I mean.
I was wondering if anyone agrees with my thought and thinks it should be added to the page, if anyone can give even deeper reasoning behind these designs and their origin, or if you think I'm right but for some reason cannot be added. I cannot stop thinking about this now that I cannot unsee the obvious similarities.

Just think about it:
-Mega Charizard X's color scheme is VERY similar to Zekrom's. (even more when Zekrom's tail glows)
-Charizard has 2 horns that end with a glowing blue on top of its head, much like Zekrom's.
-There is also a black spike on the end of each of the Pokemon's wings that faces forward.
-Few spikes poke out on the back of each Pokemon's neck.
-Both Pokemon have red eyes.
That's all I can spot.

-Mega Charizard Y has 1 long horn and 2 smaller horns to fit Reshiram's 2 long horns and 1 smaller horn.
-Charizard has spikes on its arms going backwards similar to Reshiram's flowing spikes on its arms going backward.
-Charizard's legs inward through mega evolution to fit Reshiram's more inward legs.
-Both Pokemon have blue eyes.
That's all I can spot.

[[User:HumanoidPokedex|HumanoidPokedex]] ([[User talk:HumanoidPokedex|talk]]) 01:07, 5 September 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Bulbasaur (Pokémon)

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== Directory ==

Hey can we not have Bulbasaur link to Deoxys in the directory? We're going to get new pokemon and it'd just be better to not have the pokemon in a loop. It'd save sanity for when we get the 4th Gen. I'm trying to fix it now[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 21:07, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

How so? Just change Deoxys on the Bulbasaur page to whatever the new last one should be when necessary - a single page edit. It's not like there's going to be tons of new pokemon every day. [[User:Sheep|Sheep]] 21:25, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Ok. Let me fix it but if you think I'm gonna relink all 386 pokemon with Meowth again like yesterday..You're nuts.[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 21:36, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

No Deo-Bulba link. It's not circular. [[User:Evkl|Evkl]] 21:53, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Before all these Pokemon pages are redone, should nav be up on top as well as on bottom, or easily locating the nav, no matter how long the page? --[[User:Meowth346|Meowth346]]

This doesn't really relate, but could we add some possibilities to what certain Pokemon are based off of? As well as what names seem to be based off of? Like Bulbasaur=bulb+dinosaur, or Bulbasaur appears to be a dinosaur? Just asking here because it's a Pokemon page with lots of activity {{unsigned|Surskitty}}

I'm going to try to automate changing all the navigations for all the Pokemon. Hopefully no one starts editing before I get my script working. I may still be a good hour away from perfecting it. --[[User:Meowth346|Meowth346]]

Great. I don't feel like changing them all since we spent so long putting them there to begin with. [[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 01:46, 8 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Can you believe I spend *36* minutes trying to get this working, trying things, and the problem with my script was an "&" missing? I'll start mass-updating the pages after I ensure there are no problems, and write a looper. --[[User:Meowth346|Meowth346]]

I can believe it. But, I thought we weren't going to loop to Deoxys? Evan said we weren't It's going to be a bit of a pain with the new Pokemon. Not to mention we have to put Munchlax and Rukario in there somewhere.[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 02:59, 8 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Would there be a template problem without the looping? If not, then anyone can freely unloop them. --[[User:Meowth346|Meowth346]]

There is so far. I'm debating whether to make a special template for Deo and Bulba. {{unsigned|Evkl}}

That should be easy enough. Make a "next" template and a "previous" template, and have the NextPrevious template combine these, right? --[[User:Meowth346|Meowth346]]

Perhaps - the problem would then be developing a template to wrap the blue box around it. Or we could just cheat and duplicate code as needed. (Also, I thought you had the Bulbabot account at your disposal to do these automatic changes (they pollute the Recent changes page otherwise)). Also, your bot is a little too overzealous with the &lt; conversion - some HTML tags are also valid in Wiki. - [[User:Zhen Lin|刘 (劉) 振霖]] 07:15, 8 Mar 2005 (UTC)

The &lt; was a mistake because of how I managed the text (along with viewing it in the browser before I had all the find/replace working): download, change < to &lt;, then change newlines to BR tags, then modify, then change BR tags back to new lines, then replace the &lt;. I had forgotten about the &lt; in comments. In the end, it turned out I didn't even need to bother with less-than signs, as the textarea box doesn't even use HTML. As for BulbaBot, I don't remember the password, and it wasn't in .bash_history, nor did I feel up to checking my GAIM log. But if I knew that it wouldn't show up in recent changes, I would have done that. --[[User:Meowth346|Meowth346]]

== Moves ==

The version isn't specified, and there is already a page format allocated for this. If you just want to test things, you can do it on a seperate page. Or just use the "Show preview" button. --[[User:Jshadias|Jshadias]] 02:52, 10 Mar 2005 (UTC)

We know...we're discussing the best way to handle it. I would appreciate it if you wouldn't have any snide comments. We're in a chat right now dealing with it. If you would like to be included in the BMG mod chat please AIM someone.[[User:LedianX|LedianX]] 03:01, 10 Mar 2005 (UTC)

== Don't mean to impose, but... ==

Have you considered using the setup given by the Pokémon WikiProject at Wikipedia? The articles seems to be more a guide on how they are in the games, instead of their relevance in the game/anime/manga/TCG. Compare [[Wikipedia:Bulbasaur]] with [[Bulbasaur]], for instance. - [[User:A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]] 00:02, 7 September 2005 (CDT)

I'm sorry, that wasn't terribly clear - what do you mean? What is lacking on the Bulbapedia article? Is it just a matter of depth covered (we might be the biggest Pokémon wiki encyclopedia, but we don't get the kind of activity Wikipedia gets) - or something else? As far as I can see, the Wikipedia articles are structured quite like ours. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 03:36, 7 September 2005 (CDT)
:The articles just need some fleshing out. - [[User:A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]] 06:34, 7 September 2005 (CDT)
::Then it's nothing to be concerned about. Nothing is ever "done" - it's always open for improvement. Admittedly, it would be nice to have it fleshed out, but we simply don't have the kind of activity Wikipedia gets... so unless you're volunteering to do the work or help convince others to come contribute their work to Bulbapedia, you're just going to have to wait. Bulbapedia, like the Pokémon WikiProject, relies on volunteered work. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 07:07, 7 September 2005 (CDT)

== GameShark/Action Replay Codes? ==

Someone want to put up an explanation for we non-cheating types what the heck those codes are for and why they're in the article? --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 06:25, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
:Indeed. They're gone now. The same user also made a dubious edit to the GS Ball article. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 11:01, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

== Sprites! ==

that whole table of the different sprites is very, very, cool. i am thinking perhaps that could become the Project Spritedex? something or another...anyways, i am just letting everybody out there know i would be eager to help get files of the different sprites for you guys...thanks [[User:bill33421]]
PS: the emerald shiny sprite is missing
:Actually, the sprites fall under {{bp|Project Pokédex}}. And yes, I know the Emerald shiny sprite is missing... I haven't been able to find it. If you can add the sprites to Bulbagarden Archives, well, more power to you. Just make sure to upload them with the proper filename. '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 11:22, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
:interesting...so yes, i will try to get them, but if i could ask, how do '''you''' get them? is there a site that i can find pics on then upload to bulbagarden? or should i crop screenshots of games?
*There are several sites out there with sprites. Pokemon elite 2000 and upokecenter are good candidates; however it is better to do them yourself. I am going to attempt to fill in all the missing sprites for the first generation- I have (nearly) uploaded all the normal and shiny crystal sprites. (all from 10-111)--[[User:Cadellin|Cadellin]] 13:32, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

[[User:Bill33421|Bill33421]] 19:42, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

== Diet ==

What up wit the diet? We're talking about Pokémon, fictional creatures, here, not animals, very few have their own individual diets and most of them just have a link to the Pokémon food main article, I just don't see the point in it. -[[User:Kpokefan|K]][[User Talk:Kpokefan|P]][[Darkrai (Pokémon)|F]]
:Think about it: is it better to have a link to an article or have nothing link to the article on Pokémon food? '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:15, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

== First Pokemon ==

this part of the trivia section:

"# Bulbasaur is the first dual-type Pokémon in National Dex order.
# Bulbasaur is the first Grass Pokémon in National Dex order.
# Bulbasaur is the first Poison Pokémon in National Dex order.
# Bulbasaur is the first Pokémon in the National Dex order. "

This sounds rediculous, we know Bulbasaur is the first pokemon, so we don't need to say it is the first poison type, grass type, and dual type. ([[User:GT4GTR|--●[[User:GT4GTR|'''GT4GTR''']] [[User talk:GT4GTR|''/ talk /'']]]] 10:05, 22 April 2008 (UTC))

== Movesets ==

Someone should make it so that the moveset ''changes'' to the correct generation when you click on it, rather than linking to a seperate page. --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 00:18, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
:<s>That's exactly what it does for me. Maybe it's something to do with your browser.</s> Wait never mind. Well I'll leave a job like that to someone who knows his way around wiki coding.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:03, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
:: im not sure if thats possible. TTE made the templates, youll have to bring it up with him. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 04:42, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

== Bulbabye? ==

I was watching the first movie again the other day, and in the Pikachu Short, Ash's Bulbasaur used the "Bulba-Bye" on Togepi. I came to check, but it wasn't here. Wouldn't that be something to put in the Behavior section or something like that? [[User:Dlt4|DLT4]] 04:50, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
:I'm pretty sure it would be "Bulba-by," to fit with "lullaby." Anyway, it would actually probably be more appropriate on [[Ash's Bulbasaur]], since this doesn't seem to exist outside of the Anime and I think that's the only Bulbasaur that used it. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Argh]]|[[Special:Contributions/Martonimos|Blargh))]] 04:56, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

I was thinking that too - but Dexter said it was the 'first recording' of it, possibly implying that others do it too. [[User:Dlt4|DLT4]] 22:11, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

:Actually, it implies the exact opposite, if you think about it, considering Dexter was talking DURING the event. Dexter ain't psychic. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|electAbuzzzz]] ([[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|TALK]]) 22:18, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

== Problem ==

I have problems viewing the sprite section. When I press the show button it looks sort of distorted. I took a screenshot and I'll upload what it looks like within 5 minutes and post it here. I've tryed it multiple times and it might just be my computer or it might be an error in the system.--[[User:23-03-33]] 21:45, 5 September 2008 (UTC) Here is the image and as you can see the evolution overlaps the sprite page for some reason. [[User:23-03-33]]
:[http://www.getfirefox.com I have a solution]. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:04, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
:: Alternatively, get a new IE. I have IE7 and it works fine here. You seem to have... 6? --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 07:05, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
:: IE7 did make it show up right. thanks for your help. -- [[User:23-03-33]] 07:45, 6 September 2008 (EST)
:::Which leaves us with a problem.What about with the random people who come to this site expecting a good page and the Evoluition box overlaps in the Sprite section....--[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Talk]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Contributions))]]
Cant we put a link on the front page that says "This Website is Best Viewed in Mozilla Firefox" or whatever those say? [[User:Dlt4|DLT4]] 04:16, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
:Likely. Or plaster GET FIREFOX ads all over the freakin' place... '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:45, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
::I like TTE's idea, but it's not rational. We should just put a notice on the main page space thingy bob. [[User:Tesh|'''TESH''']][[User_talk:Tesh|'''IGIGAS''']] 16:22, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

:::Even with IE6, if you open the sprite box, expand the window to full screen and shrink it back down again, everything lines up correctly. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 17:53, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
::::That Seems...Inconvenient To Me. [[User:Cal05000|cal05000]] 08:08, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
:::::Can MediaWiki do user-agent sniffing? That's a possible solution. Regardless, Firefox isn't the only good browser, nor is it the best browser. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 18:41, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

== Sprites ==
I'm not sure if anyones noticed but Bulbasaur's Platinum non shiny sprite is wrong... and i thought that only 4th gen and sinnoh dex pokemon got new sprites--[[User:Wowy|Wowy]] 08:25, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

I just checked that and you're right, someone needs to fix it--Pokelova 18:33, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

== werid thing ==

When I was on venasor's (sorry for bad spelling), I wanted to see Bulbasaur's page, so I clicked on the name under it's image and when I got on the page it stated "Get a life losers" could someone please fix that. thanks ♥luna13♥

:It's already been fixed. [[User:Chocolate|Chocolate]] ([[User talk:Chocolate|Chat with Me]]) 16:39, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

::Who would be dumb enough to put "Get a life losers" on bulbapedia. Its disgraceful! --[[User:Usyflad10|Usyflad10]] ([[User talk:Usyflad10|talk]]) 23:41, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

== Sprites ==
Anyone else see the shiny sprites are animated? Are the shiny Bulbasaurs in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum animated? {{SUBST::User:SLE aman/Signature}} 01:09, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:Yes. And no, the DPPt sprites aren't animated. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:23, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
::More accurately, they are animated in the game, but for some reason we're only animating the Platinum sprites.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 03:16, 3 February 2009 (UTC)

== Generation III Learnsets ==

Just a quick question, why don't the other generation learnsets lead to the next Pokémon, like with the PokémonPrevNext thing? ''[[User:ShinjiLover|シンジ]]'''''[[Paul|Shinji]]'''[[User talk:ShinjiLover|Lover]],'''[[Special:Contributions/ShinjiLover|Edits]]''' 21:26, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
:Um...why would they? --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User Talk:Theryguy512|512]]''' 23:21, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
::Uh, so it would be EASY to move through the Pokémon? Duh. ''[[User:ShinjiLover|シンジ]]'''''[[Paul|Shinji]]'''[[User talk:ShinjiLover|Lover]],'''[[Special:Contributions/ShinjiLover|Edits]]''' 23:23, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

== Gen III Move sets Wrong ==

My Fire Red Bulbasaur didn't learn sweet scent until level 25. I'm not sure about the rest of the moves, but growth should have been offered at level 25 instead, and I still don't have that by 26. I'll update as I learn new moves. {{unsigned|Coldshrike}}
:Done. I already fixed it, thanks for letting us know. '''►[[User:Kevzo8|Ҝə]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|υz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|ø8]]''' 12:42, 8 March 2009 (UTC)

== Cry ==

Bulbasaur's cry is a lower-pitched Pikachu cry. --I [[User:HideInTheDark|hide in the dark]]! 17:30, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
:It is! Hm. You know, on the [[cry]] page, there's information stating there's only 37 "different" cries that make the 151 sounds (obviously stuff like Mewtwo, Mew, Paras, and Parasect have the same underlying cry), but it'd be awesome if we could get someone to compile a list of all the Pokémon that use those specific cries. Gen II also has 30 more, making there be really 67 sounds for 251 Pokémon.
:Think you could make this list up for us? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:08, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

==Type Advantages over Gym Leaders==

This is kind of a small thing, but it's listed that Bulbasaur has a type advantage over the first two gym leaders in Kanto. But since Lt. Surge uses electric types, that gives Bulbasaur a defensive advantage without an offensive disadvantage (as would be the case with Erika). So shouldn't Bulbasaur be listed as having a type advantage over the first three gym leaders? [[User:Gear-Richie|Gear-Richie]] 20:01, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
:Saying it has a type advantage for that means like when you used a Razor Leaf against Onix or Staryu it would say "It's Super Effective!". Grass type moves don't do that against Electric types, so technically it is true like it already is. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psychic''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''Rider''']]''''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 20:04, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

:So saying it has a type advantage is limited ONLY to an attack advantage? That doesn't seem right. That would mean there's a difference in nomenclature between Bulbasaur vs. Onix (Offensive only) and Bulbasaur vs. Starmie (Offensive and Defensive). But no such differentiation has ever been used. [[User:Gear-Richie|Gear-Richie]] 19:16, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

:Type advantage is only limited to Attack Advantage, due to Nintendo and the whole Pokémon community thinking you know the strengths and weaknesses of your Pokémon, so if you send out a Ice less Starmie against a Bulbasaur, you are only hurting your self. But, if you but a Bulbasaur against a Starmie, you are giving your self a advantage, due to the Attacks you gave them. Sorry if it sounds a little confusing >.> --[[User:Mclena45|Mclena45]] 02:18, 1 September 2009 (UTC)

== Back Sprite difference ==

Hey- maybe i'm the first, but when i play Sapphire, Bulbasaur's back sprite is the same as bulbapedia's, however my Fire Red game shows a different back sprite. Here's what I mean: in Hoenn, Bulbasaur is squinting, where in FR&LG, Bulbasaur's eyes are wide open.--[[User:Spritemaster|Spritemaster]] 22:58:25, 22, August, 2009 (UTC)

:I believe Bulbapedia uses the most recent back sprites available. So they'll use Emeralds back sprites for Gen III and Heart Gold and Soul Silver for Gen V when it comes out.--[[User:Mclena45|Mclena45]] 02:19, 1 September 2009 (UTC)

==Yellow==
Just disproved the "Bulbasaur joins in Yellow if you're level 20" thing by actually playing Yellow. {{unsigned|PharosAM}}
:It joins when Pikachu has high happiness. That's actually mentioned in the article. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:42, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, I just defeated Misty and i got it. Level 20 thing is a long time question on the topic. It may refer to the fact that you may need Pokémon at least level 20. --[[User:Spritemaster|Spritemaster]] 12:17, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

==Sprites==

If you look closely, the Gen.III backsprite is the same as the Gen.II one, only more updated.[[User:Crazylegs24]]
:We try not to have trivia like that. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:36, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
If you look closely, you will find that ALL Pokémon are like that. [[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] 22:41, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

== Protection ==

May I ask why this page is protected? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:44, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

== Obvius but not mentiond ==
I would think it is fairly obvius that Bulbasaur inspired the name for Bulbapedia itself, yet it hasn't been mentiond in any trivia. [[User: EpicShadow|EpicShadow]] 8:55, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
:Yes it has. The last trivia item mentions how Bulbagarden takes its name from Bulbasaur. Bulbagarden is Bulbapedia's parent site. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 20:08, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

== Edit request ==

Change the image link in the manga section to point to [[a:File:Saur Bulbasaur.jpg]]. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 21:50, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
:Done. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 22:03, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 22:07, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

I was thinking we could add the Black and White locations to not only Bulbasaur's page, but all of the pokemon pages. The problem is, I don't have Black and White, so I'm not even sure if you have to transfer the pokemon over or not. Could you guys help me with that? {{u|Jlin8

== Image snapback ==

Why are all the images of Pokémon 001 - 151 turned back to their original red and green artwork? Someone please fix that and return the images to their most modern artworks.--[[User:Flameblight|Flameblight]] 15:15, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, I just noticed that as well. I asked in a few other discussions, but I'm really confused why we're using pictures from [[Red and Green]] rather than [[FireRed and LeafGreen]]. ([[User:Holonboy|Holonboy]] 17:35, 1 September 2010 (UTC))
:Well, today is Red and Blue's birthday. I suppose that is why. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 18:38, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
::That seems like a likely reason. Would've been nice if they mentioned that somewhere though so it doesn't look like the site got hacked.--[[User:Flameblight|Flameblight]] 02:54, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

== 'Bulbasaur' instead of 'it'. ==

Wouldn't it simply read better if the third-person pronoun 'it' was replaced by 'Bulbasaur' in a lot of cases on this page? I'm thinking specifically about the top of the article, but I'm sure small changes like that could be made to the rest of it. [[User:TomasOMeachair|TomasOMeachair]] 18:12, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

:I understand what you're saying about the 'it' problem in the first paragraph of the article, but it isn't good to say 'Bulbasaur' over and over again. It's repetitive, and slightly awkward to use the same word over and over again. Also, don't forget to sign your post by type the four tildes. ^^ [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 17:18, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

::Sorry, I didn't know that was a rule. I'll do that from now on.

::I'm not saying we replace *every* instance of 'it' with 'Bulbasaur', but there are cases where it's not totally clear what the 'it' is referring to - you can understand what it's referring to if you apply a bit of common sense, obviously, but the issue's more one of grammar than anything else.

::I will say that I'm in no way an authority on style or English grammar (other than having it as a first language), so I'm completely open to advice/correction/direction. I don't seem to be able to edit the page myself, which is why I haven't gone and replaced 'it' with 'Bulbasaur' where I thought it was needed. [[User:TomasOMeachair|TomasOMeachair]] 18:12, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
:::The page seems to be protected, so I would ask one of the admins to do it. Put a message on their talk page and request an edit. That's what I usually do. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 19:44, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
::::As a general rule of thumb, if it is clear what a pronoun is referring to, it should normally be used, with the full noun to used occasionally. Repeating the full name every time is clumsy and can be distracting or difficult to read, while if it becames unclear or the pronoun hasn't been used for several sentences the noun should be used instead, to prevent confusion and remind readers what is being talked about.

::::That said, as I'm reading it, it is clear what ''it'' is referring to, but it is overused in places and gets repetitive, such as in the intro. Other sections overuse Bulbasaur a little, and read clumsily. Overall it's just a matter of style which isn't particularly bad in this article. I've reworded the intro slightly to try and make it less clumsy. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 00:19, 2 October 2010 (UTC)

== Broken link ==

The links to "Normal Box" and "Gorgeous Box" under Held Items are broken. They should redirect to "Pokémon doll#Normal and Gorgeous Boxes" rather than "Held item#Normal and Gorgeous Boxes." Other Pokémon who can generate these items might need this kind of edit too. (This kind of shows how fragile the current direct-linking system for items currently is, but it's way to late to change anything, of course. ☺ ) [[User:Redletterday|Redletterday]] 21:09, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:Thanks to {{u|Sol}}, those links were quickly fixed. (I'd like to add that I didn't have editing access to this article, which is why I posted here.) '''[[User:Redletterday|Redletterday]]''' ([[User Talk: Redletterday|Talk to me!]]) 18:24, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

== Minimum and maximum stats in generations 1 and 2? ==
Hello! Sorry for my bad English, but I am from Germany. I hope, you can understand me.
I just have the generation 1 and 2 games (red, blue, yellow, gold, silver, crystal), and I know, that in these games natures for Pokémon wasn't available (they're coming in generation 3). In the Pokémon pages from 'Bulbapedia' the minimum and maximum stats are calculated WITH this natures. How can I see the min. and max. stats in the first two generations? --[[User:LaBumm|LaBumm]] 12:43, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
:You would have to use the stat formula for Generation I and II found [[Stats|here]]. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 12:56, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

== Generation V sprites ==
Shouldn't we show the animation of the pokemon sprites in the sprite list?--[[User:Celibi25|Celibi25]] 00:42, 14 January 2011 (UTC)
:The sprites are uploaded by individuals. Ripping the sprites from the games is a pain. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 00:44, 14 January 2011 (UTC)

== who are the other pokemon? ==
Bulbasaur's number in the National Pokédex and the Fiore Browser is the same: 001. This makes it and its evolution family one of only five families of Pokémon (comprising thirteen Pokémon altogether) {{unsigned|Jason avelino}}

== Gallery ==

Shouldn't we have an art gallery for ALL official pokemon art? Just because the art is more recently made does not mean that it has to be erased from bulbapedia right?--[[User:Celibi25|Celibi25]] 00:14, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
:There is all kind of art on the Bulbagarden Archives which you can find in the side bar. There's really no need for a gallery. You can ask an admin though [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 00:22, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
::I thought this came up at some point, and they were either planning on making it in the distant future, or they decided it would be too hard to implement. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 03:47, 4 February 2011 (UTC)

== Shiny differences ==
Does anyone else think it would make sense to add a section under biology addressing the differences between not only Bulbasaur but all pokemon and their shiny versions, much like the Gender Differences section?[[User:Jericho Valentine|Jericho Valentine]] 02:00, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:I would agree with adding this, although this would need to be approved by an admin first. Try asking {{u|Kenji-girl}}, {{u|SnorlaxMonster}}, or for a full list of admins, [[Bulbapedia:Staff|see here]]. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 03:05, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

== Ability ==

Which [[ability]] did Bulbasaur have in the Generations I and II, because the page {{A|Overgrow}} saids the it was introduced in Generation III?

[[User:Bulbapedian2187|Bulbapedian2187]] 16:29, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
:This is the first sentence of the page you linked:

:''Abilities (Japanese: {{tt|特性|とくせい}} special characteristic) are a game mechanic '''introduced in [[Generation III]]'''''.
:.........--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 16:38, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

== GTS censor ==

Just wondering. The last thing in the Trivia section says that English language Bulbasaur can't be traded over the GTS in Black and White. What's the part it censors? I can't find it. Again, just wondering. [[User:Pokered4000|Pokered4000]] 01:56, 22 December 2011 (UTC)
:Apparently "{{color|FFFFFF|sau}}" is an inappropriate word in German. The censor uses {{u|Umeko/List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|a list}} of words from various languages.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 02:08, 22 December 2011 (UTC)

== Mascot? ==

There's a bit of trivia about Bulbasaur being the mascot of Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. I was going to remove it because I'm pretty sure it's been removed several times before, but I thought it'd be safer to ask about it first. Thanks. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal Talian]] 07:41, 7 January 2012 (UTC)
:Thank you for asking. You're correct, it should not be there. We don't (or at least, shouldn't) mention the mascots of other websites, so we shouldn't mention this either. I've removed it. If it gets added again, you're welcome to remove it. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 00:35, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

== Could this count as trivia? ==

I was going to add this in but I thought I'd what others said first: The three Pokemon of the Bulbasaur line have a coat which is closer to blue than green, like Ash's Bulbasaur, but in his overworld sprites, he is leafy colour of green, much like his Shiny form. Is this not a piece of trivia? I've seen this type of thing in many other Trivia sections, like in the Moltres page where it notes that earlier artwork sometimes showed Moltres's wings as fully engulfed, rather than partially engulfed, and I see this as similar. Could it be included? [[User:Tadzo|Tadzo]] 02:09, 5 March 2012 (UTC)
:Not notable as far as I know since the mixture between appears to be teal (which is a hue between Blue and Green). That and it looks pretty obvious to most players (or so I would hope). As for that stuff on the Moltres page, <s>its there because it is noting it's current design and how looked in its beta form.</s> Only time I've seen sprite trivia seemingly needed was if it noted it having to have a change in posture due to how offensive it could be to some people ({{p|Registeel}} in Diamond and Pearl) or if the coloring was changed do to how some people were offended by it ({{p|Jynx}}). ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 02:18, 5 March 2012 (UTC)
:Ah, as for Moltres, it's noted because of its overall sprite changes between generations or games, similar to how Kakuna's arms were noted being there in generation one but not any of the others. :) ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 02:22, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

== Frog ==

Just because of it's ears and basic evolution doesn't mean it's not a frog: it is a dinosaur as well.

Here's images to prove it.:

body example:[[http://animal.discovery.com/tv/vanishing-frogs/anatomy/images/frog-anatomy.jpg]] and face example:[[http://www.colourbox.com/preview/2347562-238927-frog-put-out-a-head-from-pond-water.jpg]]

Wartortle and Blastoise, though they're based on turtles, have ears too.[[User:Bennell|Bennell]] 19:49, 24 April 2012 (UTC)

== One thing ==

Why are we using Bulbasaur's generation 1 picture?
--[[File:Spr b 4d 390.png]] [[User:Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.|Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.]] [[ 15:06, 1 September 2012 (UTC)

== Generation 1 artwork ==

Excuse me, but shouldn't the [[Ken Sugimori]] [[Red and Green]] artwork be replaced with the latest one we got. Bulbapedia is an internet site, it should be as modern as it can be. Shouldn't we return to [[Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen]] artwork?

NOTE: This applies to lots of other Pokemon. Since I didn't know where exactly to post it, I chose the very first [[Pokemon]] affected. {{Unsigned|BlueWartortle}}

:That's to celebrate the 17th anniversary of Red and Green. '''''[[Shadow Sneak (move)|Sneaking]] from page to page... It's the page-editing purple ghost... [[User:Gengarzilla|Gengar]][[User talk:Gengarzilla|zilla!]]''''' 19:38, 27 February 2013 (UTC)

::Will it return to normal afterwards, then? {{Unsigned|BlueWartortle}}
:::Yes.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 21:18, 27 February 2013 (UTC)

== Biology ==

Apart from the unfortunate decision to make all references to Bulbasaur and its species a singular noun, there are other things wrong with how this section is written.
:A Bulbasaur is a small, {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}} Pokémon with green or bluish green skin and dark patches.
If Bulbasaur is small, than lots of Pokémon are small. By the way, being based on the Dicynodont, it is indeed reptilian. Its stance is its only similarity to toads. Patches imply different skin texture, such as Kangaskhan's bumps; those are indeed spots.
:Due to being domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both rare and well-behaved Pokémon.
Other than the obvious grammar error, this reads like there is but one Bulbasaur (who's nice).
:[[PK01|Bulbasaur has also shown itself to be]] good at caring for young Pokémon, even having a special technique called the ‘’Bulba-by’’ where it picks up the young Pokémon with its vines, rocking it slowly in the air to calm it down.
Too much hyperlinked text. Way too wordy. Instead of repeating "young Pokémon," you could have left it how I'd worded it. Those apostrophes are all over the place. Missing a comma. Actions are not locations (use "in which" instead of "where").
:However, due to its status as starter Pokémon, Bulbasaur is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of Trainers. In [[EP051|one episode]], it is shown that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve, and it must struggle to resist the transformation. The episode also shows that large groups of Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to become Ivysaur.
Grammar. I'm sure we could link to EP051 without wasting time mentioning the anime. --[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|IWanna]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|VeryBest]] 08:56, 15 August 2013 (UTC)
:These changes were decided by the staff as a whole after a long period of discussion. It was decided that the entire biology section should be written in singular, gender-neutral terms. This is what the Pokedex does, and it was decided that the most professional thing to do is write in the same style. This is not going to change. Having references to the anime that should be mentioned and linked to the correct episodes was another decision made after much discussion. Moving on to your complaints about this specific article.
:Many Pokemon are indeed small. Being based on a reptile does not make it a reptile. When this was written, it was decided that because of Bulbasaur's mix of traits it was better not to include a specifier such as "reptilian". Spots imply something like a leopard or a cheetah's markings. A spot is a round marking, which is not what Bulbasaur displays. Bulbasaur has irregularly shaped patches or blotches of darker color, not round spots of darker color. Overuse of the the pronoun "its" in reference to the young Pokemon making it confuses as the to whether you're talking about Bulbasaur or the baby.
:: Bulbasaur can also be excellent caretakers, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by," used to soothe a young Pokémon by picking it up with its vines and rocking it slowly in the air, as seen in ''[[PK01|Pikachu’s Vacation]]''.
Do the vines belong to Bulbasaur or the baby? "It" is used to refer to both, so one cannot be sure. The entire sentence still needs further rewording, really. I will look into that. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal]] [[User talk:Crystal Talian|Talian]] 09:43, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

== Biology section changes ==

Probably a dumb question and I don't know where else I could ask this (I only put it here because this was the first Pokémon affected), but is there a reason some Pokémon have [[Mewtwo_(Pokémon)#Biology|more under their "biology" section]] than [[Bulbasaur_(Pokémon)#Biology|others]]? Is this an attempt to change the way the pages are organized? Just seems odd right now how some Pokémon have their bio section going into more categories including their special abilities and behaviors than others. And so far from what I've seen, it seems that only the [[Generation I]] except for {{p|Mewtwo}} are affected by this as well as a couple of Pokémon from other [[Generation|Gens]] scattered across the series. ----[[User:NateVirus|NateVirus]]''([[User talk:NateVirus|Talk]]''|''[[Special:Contributions/NateVirus|Contributions]]'') 00:00, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
:[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Main_Page The message from the editor] explains this. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 00:06, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
::Thanks, guess that makes sense, though personally I was used to the sectioned segments. But, whatever, it happens. I always found the behavior section to be curious, guess I found how some Pokémon's behavior to be intriguing especially if they were based off of an actual animal in the real world. Still, makes sense to put it all into one group to avoid confusion I suppose. But I digress, again. :P ----[[User:NateVirus|NateVirus]]''([[User talk:NateVirus|Talk]]''|''[[Special:Contributions/NateVirus|Contributions]]'') 00:14, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

== Flying Press and Freeze-Dry effectiveness ==

Since the effectiveness of these two moves differs from other Fighting- and Ice-type attacks, don't you think it might be worth it adding a note under the type effectiveness table when these moves react differently than normal?
For example, Bulbasaur normally resists Fighting-type moves, but takes normal damage from Flying Press, so we could add a note saying:
*The effectiveness of [[Flying Press]] is 1×.
Ludicolo normally takes normal damage from both Fighting- and Ice-type moves, but is weak to these two special attacks, so we could add two notes saying:
*The effectiveness of [[Flying Press]] is 2×.
*The effectiveness of [[Freeze-Dry]] is 4×.
[[User:Loudo|Loudo]] ([[User talk:Loudo|talk]]) 15:15, 15 November 2013 (UTC)

== Bulbasaur and Bulbapedia ==

Should it be listed that Bulbapedia is named after Bulbasaur (sorry, I cannot do a question mark) [[User:PKCat|PKCat]] ([[User talk:PKCat|talk]]) 02:00, 9 March 2014 (UTC)
:It's mentioned on [[Bulbagarden]]'s page which is, imho, the only place that it needs to be mentioned. Fansites being named after Pokémon isn't really notable, even if we're the fansite. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 02:02, 9 March 2014 (UTC)
::OK, I wanted to check. [[User:PKCat|PKCat]] ([[User talk:PKCat|talk]]) 02:12, 9 March 2014 (UTC)

==X and Y image?==
I was wondering if I could provide an image for Bulbasaur in X and Y. (It can be changed if it isn't good quality.) I'm not great with links, (like the game and generation next to the sprite) but I can provide an image...[[User:SuperShroom63|SuperShroom63]] ([[User talk:SuperShroom63|talk]]) 20:51, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

==Pokémon Battle Trozei Info==

I noticed there's no side game data for Pokémon Battle Trozei in any Pokémon page, so I was going to add the locations where Pokémon can be found in the game. I started with Bulbasaur and tried to add the location where it is found, but it doesn't work.[[User:TepiGreninja|TepiGreninja]] ([[User talk:TepiGreninja|talk]]) 23:01, 20 July 2014 (UTC)
:Since it was a new game, it may be a while before it will work in the side game section. The location pages are currently works in progress in a user's userspace at the moment, and once they're set to go, they'll be incorporated into the mainspace. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 23:57, 20 July 2014 (UTC)

== This goes for every Pokemon, but Bulbasaur is the first so ==

Why aren't the X/Y sprites animated? I think it just seems redundant when Smogon and tons of other websites have the animated sprites. Is it a hardware thing considering GIFs don't play correctly on some devices?
[[User:SuperLuigi9624|SuperLuigi9624]] ([[User talk:SuperLuigi9624|talk]]) 00:08, 30 January 2015 (UTC)
:It's because the animated models have not been uploaded yet, just like how most of the animated BW/B2W2 sprites have not been uploaded yet.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:50, 30 January 2015 (UTC)
::If I recall there was more to it then just that, but you'd have to ask Kogs as to what the reason was. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 04:33, 30 January 2015 (UTC)

== Correction ==

A <nowiki>"—"</nowiki> used in moves list destroys moves segregation.--[[User:Dominikololo|Dominikololo]] ([[User talk:Dominikololo|talk]]) 19:05, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
:What do you mean by that? [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 19:20, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
::I think he means that the dashes are breaking the sorting. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 19:36, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
:::He might be right. I didn't upload it to Archives since it's not for any articles, but I put [http://oi61.tinypic.com/2hdcllx.jpg three different sorts] on Tinypic. The numbers are not even sorting in either case (left is unsorted, then increasing and decreasing in some order). So yes, the dash might need to be replaced for tables that sort, but what's interesting is that even the numbers are not sorting correctly (both sorts have 45 and 55 in that order, and 50, 90, 120, 80 in that order on opposite ends of the grid). There's nothing obvious in the code that should break it. [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 20:04, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
::::Disregarding for the moment whether that's actually what Dominikololo meant...
::::It's not actually the fault of most individual tables. Almost ''everything'' sortable on this page actually has broken sorting after the first column. (I haven't checked much, but I'd wager you'd find the same on most other Pokemon pages.) If you try to edit and preview any individual section, the table sorts fine. But if you preview the whole page, most tables are broken still/again.
::::Somehow, it seems as if the tutoring table is screwing things up for everything else. Weirdly, it's the only one that sorts correctly when the whole page is rendered, but if you remove ''just'' the tutoring table, suddenly everything else sorts fine. (Removing other templates doesn't affect it; certainly not those after tutoring anyway.) From a brief look, I have no idea why any of the tutoring templates might be causing that. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 20:18, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
:::::Would making tutoring non-sortable lead to fixing the problem? [[User:CycloneGU|CycloneGU]] ([[User talk:CycloneGU|talk]]) 20:37, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
::::::Staff is aware and working on it. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 20:50, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
:::::::I've learned [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Clothing&diff=2118422&oldid=2118420 before] that sorting doesn't play nicely with colspan. I figured out how to make the tutor table play nicely with everything else, and it has to do with the colspan in the header, but I can't offer any real explanation as to why it works or why it was broken.
:::::::In {{template|Learnlist/tutorh/6}}, replace: <code><nowiki>! colspan="4" |  [[Pokémon games|Game]] </nowiki></code>
:::::::with four lines of: <code><nowiki>!  [[Pokémon games|Game]] </nowiki></code>.
:::::::Obviously you can play with that solution a bit however you want, but that's the gist. You can easily test it by just going to a Pokemon page, editing the whole page (and if you preview at this point, you'll notice that other tables like the level-up moves don't sort right), and replace the {{template|Learnlist/tutorh/6}} call with its wiki code. (It doesn't matter that the colors don't match or that the last few columns are missing.) Then if you make the substitution I wrote above and preview the result, you'll notice that all tables now sort correctly.
:::::::...Alternatively, just don't make the tutor table sortable at all (i.e., remove <code><nowiki>class="sortable"</nowiki></code>). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 11:41, 12 June 2015 (UTC)

== TCG Pokédex Entries ==

I'd like to start adding the TCG Pokédex entries to the Pokémon pages (one of the few things left on the to-do list), but I'm not entirely certain what template I should use. Maybe something like this?

====Pokédex entries====

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width: 90%; text-align:center; background: #DDDDDD; border: 1px solid gray"
|-
! colspan="4" style="text-align:left" |Bulbasaur
|-
! Card
! Expansion
! #
! Entry
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{TCG ID|Base Set|Bulbasaur|44}}
| {{TCG|Base Set}}
| 44/102
| A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Bulbasaur|1}}
| {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
| 1/108
| For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
|}

 Please let me know how this should be properly formatted so we can start adding this section to the Pokémon pages. Thanks :)
 [[User:RetroKitty|RetroKitty]] ([[User talk:RetroKitty|talk]]) 05:17, 13 December 2015 (UTC)

== Trivia Fact ==

Trivia Fact

'''Bulbasaur is the first dual type basic staged Grass-type starter Pokémon.'''

[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 02:31, 12 May 2016 (UTC)
:That's expected, so no.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:09, 12 May 2016 (UTC)

== A little problem with adding side game data ==

I noticed that this page and Ivysaur's were the only ones that had Battle Trozei data and the rest didn't. I decided to add that to the pages but then I noticed none of them, not even this one, have data on Rumble U and Rumble World. I wanted to add that as well, but there's no template for these games. I was going to create them by just copying and pasting the Rumble or Rumble Blast one, but I can't edit those, so I cant' do it. Can an admin create the templates? [[User:TepiGreninja|TepiGreninja]] ([[User talk:TepiGreninja|talk]]) 22:57, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
:We're holding off on Rumble U and Rumble World for now until we know more about the games and what information should go on the templates. But for now, please feel free to add the Battle Trozei data to the Pokémon pages. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen★]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 00:34, 3 August 2016 (UTC)
::I'm pretty sure that Rumble U and Rumble World only need the stats like the other two Rumble games, but 'kay. I guess I'll add just the Battle Trozei data for the time being. [[User:TepiGreninja|TepiGreninja]] ([[User talk:TepiGreninja|talk]]) 23:39, 3 August 2016 (UTC)
:::If you want to try creating a user page or something with what you know, we (or anyone) could easily reference it once we make the necessary templates. We might even be able to put it in the mainspace as its own list page (maybe, I don't know). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:42, 3 August 2016 (UTC)
::::Nah, that's not necessary. See how Pokémon Rumble and Rumble Blast have the attack, defense and speed stats represented by these dots? The only thing that's needed is two more templates that are exactly the same, but with a different name. [[User:TepiGreninja|TepiGreninja]] ([[User talk:TepiGreninja|talk]]) 00:34, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
:::::I wouldn't say it's that easy. In World at least, the Attack/Defense/Speed approximations are impossible to see in-game, and if they still exist in there, I haven't seen anywhere that's datamined them. Sure, if the format is the same, many of them are likely similar, but what if they added in the Gen VI base stat buffs from the core series and that changed the data on some Pokemon? If we just assumed, we could potentially spread misinformation. Additionally, we'd lack data on every Gen VI Pokemon, as well as newer alternate forms that have different stats like Megas/Primals. Since newer forms with differing stats aren't accounted for in the template, it would need to be adjusted slightly as well, so it wouldn't just be a total copy and paste. [[User:VioletPumpkin|VioletPumpkin]] ([[User talk:VioletPumpkin|talk]]) 01:09, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
::::::TepiGreninja, let me suggest this then: until we do actually create those templates, why don't you just add code for them ''as if they exist'', and leave it commented out in HTML comments? Then all we'll have to do is uncomment it.
::::::(To be plain, I'm trying to suggest an option where, if you fall off the face of the earth before (for whatever reason) we make the template, we're not stuck with nothing to add anyway if no one else has this data available. I know I don't know any easy place to find it. If you have the games and this data, then we'd be very happy if you share it in ''some'' form.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 01:38, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
:::::::I found a page that had stats for the Gen I Pokémon in Rumble World and assumed it had stats for every one, but then I clicked to see the other gens, and it is lacking the stats for some of the Unova legendaries and the Kalos ones. This most likely means that the stats for the Pokémon that do have them are only there because the person assumed they didn't change. So yeah, creating the templates would be useless for now. Sorry for not noticing that earlier and wasting your time. XD [[User:TepiGreninja|TepiGreninja]] ([[User talk:TepiGreninja|talk]]) 21:11, 4 August 2016 (UTC)

== Anime Screentime ==

According to Serebii "anime appearance" lists, Bulbasaur is the Pokemon with most screentime after Pikachu and Meowth. [[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 01:38, 1 February 2017 (UTC)
:We cannot steal or copy any information from Serebii whatsoever. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 01:29, 1 February 2017 (UTC)
::Serebii didn't write that trivia in any page. I just counted the number of episodes that featured Bulbasaur and compared them to Squirtle, Charmander and Charizard since those are the most appeared. [[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 01:38, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

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ZeraX: /* This episode has references to another anime Mazinger Z */ new section

The layout seems to be really out of whack for some reason --[[User:Riggins|Riggy (>0.0)>]] 23:30, 15 March 2009 (UTC)
:Apart from the plot novel, I don't see what you mean. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 23:45, 15 March 2009 (UTC)

== This episode has references to another anime Mazinger Z ==

Mazinger Z is a very popular anime in Japan, and this episode has some references to it

The professor robot looks very similar to one of the robots appeared in the show (Abdora U6): http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/mazinger/images/f/f0/Abdorakaiser.jpg,

and the red wings are similar to Mazinger Z's Jet Scrander and also use similar effects and movement. Here's a video: https://youtu.be/CORicxRBiws?t=1m13s

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==Red's Age==
He doesn't look like 11 and especially Leaf doesn't either. Is there any source or official statement for the age? If not, how come there actually is something about the age in the articles if it's not a fact?! --[[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 08:21, 4 Aug 2005 (CDT)

Well, I do believe both [[Red (Special)|Red]] and [[Ruby (Special)|Ruby]] started their journey at 11 rather than 10 in [[Pokémon Special]], but besides that, I think it might be confused. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 10:52, 4 Aug 2005 (CDT)

Oh, ok. But this would mean, he got older as he appears again in the FR/LG series and certainly looks older. Same applies for Green and Blue. --[[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 15:18, 4 Aug 2005 (CDT)

[[Pokémon Red and Blue]] take place at the same time as [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]. It's the exact same storyline (defeating TR, etc.) except with the Sevii Islands added. Oh, and I do think in the American RGB manuals it said that Red is 11, but I don't have any of those lying around anywhere. --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]]

Yes the american manuals do confirm multiple times that red is indeed 11 years old.

And Seeing as how Gold/Silver(Heartgold/SoulSilver) takes place three years after the first games, Red is at least 13-14 years old at the time of the later games.--[[User:Proctor|Proctor]] 22:12, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

dont bring up old discussions...([[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 01:28, 7 July 2010 (UTC))

==Optional Names Table==
I think there may be something wrong with the table of optional names on this page. There are no English names and all of the Japanese names are in the same box--[[user:Shaddow Boy|Shaddow Boy]] 9:00 PM, 3 March 2006

There's nothing wrong, only that no-one has filled in the names. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 22:25, 20 March 2006 (CST)

==When Red became a Pokemon Master==
Red did not become Pokémon Master in Generation II! He became one in Generation I by beating Blue. In Generation II he must have be beaten by Lance and lose this title because he is just "Pokémon Trainer". - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Well, really, there's no clear definition of what a "pokémon master" is. Also, there is no confirmation that Red was actually beaten by Lance, considering that Red leaves the E4 after beating Blue anyway in RBY. The only confirmed trainer to defeat him is Gold. I apologize for changing it though, I copied it to edit before you changed it, then added it later.- Shaddow Boy

The proof: [[Pokémon Master]]. I think it would be more appropriate to change that last line to, "Red is no longer the champion, and Lance has become one." Considering Red's team was much better leveled than Lance's, it seems unlikely that Lance beat him out in a battle. Besides, according to the aforementioned article, whether or not he's the champ, he could still be a master-Shaddow Boy

Actually, if what I read/heard was correct, Red would still kinda be the Champion. Champion is the title given to someone who has beaten the previous Champion of that League. Which Red did. It could be that Blue/Lance (don't know which one, never finished SoulSilver) took over as Champion since Red "left his post" and went to train (who knows what he was doing) up there. I don't think Red was ever beaten but, instead was counted as quitting. Thus someone had to be an immediate Champion in his place. And no one is better for the job than the strongest Kanto Leader (Blue) or the next-door neighbor Champion (Lance). That's just my theory though. [[User:JessiPlatinum|JessiPlatinum]] ([[User talk:JessiPlatinum|talk]]) 03:45, 14 November 2012 (UTC)

==Yellow==
Should it be noted that Red's Generation II sprite is the one from Yellow, which, in turn, was inspired by Ash? Maybe note somewhere in the article that Ash's character design is based on Red, even though they are not the same people?

==SSB==
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html
Do you think this bears mention? This was a "poll" of sorts conducted by Sakurai in May 1999, asking players what characters they wanted to see in Super Smash Bros if they ever made a sequel. Tied for number twelve(the middle one) is "Satoshi (Protagonist)" from the "Pocket Monsters" series. While it's true that Red's official Japanese name is actually "Redo" and not "Satoshi", this poll was taken 6 months prior to the release of Pokemon Gold and Silver, so his name hadn't been made official yet. Also, one might note that Red got more votes than did Diddy Kong, who is considered a likely character for Brawl, or Meta-Knight, who is already confirmed. ---Shaddow Boy
:Are you sure that they intended that it be Red, and not Ash? Ash is the protagonist of the Pocket Monsters series, meaning the anime series.

:Though I see that they did take those votes to heart, as Bowser's on top, then there's Peach, Ganondorf, and Mewtwo. Maybe they'll allow Banjo and Kazooie to be in Brawl... [[User:TTEchidna|TTE]] 01:31, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
::The fact that Rare belongs to Microsoft, as well as Banjo's removal from Diddy Kong Racing DS, should answer your question. My quesion is, though, what would Red do if he was put in SSBM? What would his moves be?
:::Still, SSBB is allowing third-party characters, and Sega and Nintendo have been in talks... Plus, Rare did say something about a Banjo game coming for DS as well, so they may have removed Banjo from DKRDS in order to make it more just Diddy Kong racing, and not Rare Character Racing. [[User:TTEchidna|TTE]] 03:01, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

::Pocket Monsters is also the name of the game series, pokemon is just a shortened version. Red was, at the time of the poll, the only protagonist in the video game series. It's also entirely possible that the two(Ash and Red) were not entirely distinguished as separate characters yet. Anyways, as for Red's moves, I'm not entirely sure why that's relevant to whether or not this should be mentioned, but I'll answer, I guess. Red actually has a lot of potential for a moveset if you think about it, a lot more than some characters in SSBM, anyways. Red has all of his items that he uses in the game; poke balls, for capturing opponents; the super rod, as an extended grab; Repel, which could act as a fumy shield; or... well... basically any item in the game could be given an SSB function. In addition, Red could probably pull out a pokemon for a few of his attacks. Not literally "pull out", but, for example, for his third jump, he could quickly open a poke ball, releasing a flying pokemon to use Fly and carry him upwards. For regular attacks, he would probably use a mixture of punches, kicks and various items. --- Shaddow Boy

==PBR Trailer==
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj2Jqz-rxk8
Red doesn't seem to have any role in Pokemon Battle Revolution... however, the first Pokemon Battle Revolution Trailer specifically featured Red and Leaf, rather than the 4th gen protagonists. Does this merit mention?---Shaddow Boy

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I thought we only mentioned English and Japanese names in the first line. --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 15:15, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

== Stop! ==

I got enough of this, let's stop this friggin' crap! Red's team does not reference Pokémon Special. Remember for your lives, Special is based on game, never oppositely! Red got Espeon in game first. He also never had all three starters in the manga (he only borrowed them for short time, for the sake of referencing game team). Then, the team does not reference anime. It's just a power-uped team from [[Pokémon Yellow]] (yeah, Yellow references anime, but the team does not). Look, all his Pokémon are derived from events in the GAME, not in anime.
* Pikachu - starter in the game (and the starter is usually the strongest Pokémon)
* Venusaur - Bulbasaur from Cerulean City
* Charizard - Charmander from Route 25
* Blastoise - Squirtle from Vermillion City
* Snorlax - From either Cycling Road or Silence Bridge
* Espeon - Eevee from Celadon Mansion

See it? No anime. Only game. His team is not directly based on the anime. And the thing about Special is a complete crap. See it now? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 12:10, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

== Voice in Brawl? ==

Okay... hearing it, I'm ''thinking'' it's Sarah, since she does voice his anime counterpart... but I'm not too sure. Anyone else? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]Fire echy''' 04:11, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
:It may just be an imitator, since it seems a bit off to me. Also take care that the Japanese Pokémon Trainer doesn't particularly sound like Satoshi, he just generally sounds like a kid.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 05:03, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
::Yea, I hate the voice in Brawl. He sounds like he's 5....--'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 10:54, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

== Got a question ==

After defeating Red once in G/S, can he be battled again?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 17:46, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
:Yes, but you'll need to fight the Elite Four again before he'll reappear each time. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 18:03, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

K Thanks!
::Is this worth to be mentioned in the text? [[User:Jacce|Jacce]] 13:13, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Question: Does red have a VS sprite in HG/SS?--'''{{wp|Wikipedia|Wiki}}'''[[User:Tomas|'''Tomas''']] 13:36, 22 September 2009 (UTC)

He does. [[Image:Ani330MS.png]][[User:LightningKimba]]|LK][[Image:Ani330MS.png]] 22:29, 9 October 2009 (UTC)
:Well, IF you guys have it, you should upload it. {{color|00DD00|--[[User:Bulbafan|Bulbafan]] 01:45, 6 April 2010 (UTC)}}

: There is no V.S Sprite for Red, When encountered a mosaic of a pokéball appears. But There is probably a fan-made version floating around the internet somewere. But Take it from me, I have encountered him numerous times. --[[User:Proctor|Proctor]] 09:26, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

==counterparts==
alright red seems to be based on two characters ash and ritchie because in red/blue version it looks like ritchie but in the yellow version it looks like ash so im adding 2 people to the counterpart section and also adding this to the trivia section [[User:Ritchie|Ritchie]]
:Actually, you got it all wrong... First of all, Red isn't ''based on'' anyone. It's the other way around. Ash is based on Red. Second of all, yeah, Ritchie looks like him too because Ritchie was designed to look like Ash (who, in turn, was designed to look like Red)... --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzzzz''']] ''([[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|TALK]])'' 17:26, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

::That is correct. The games came first, ''then'' the anime. The only characters to appear in the anime first then the main game series were Jessie and James. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 17:55, 22 July 2008 (UTC)
:::but how do you know that ritchie was based on Ash its just like sayin James is based on gary or something ..just cuz they look the same doesnt mean the one who comes later in the show is based on the one coming earlier. also wheres the proof?????????[[User:Ritchie|Ritchie]]
::::So like the game starting off at 1996 and being out for an entire year, and having already started production on Gen II isn't enough proof which character was based off which? And you yourself are asking for proof, where's your proof that Red is based off of Ash?
--[[User:Outrage DD|Outrage DD]] 00:03, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

==Know the Difference between a FACT and an ASSUMPTION==
This quote right here gives me a lot of issues. A lot of them.
::''When Red is encountered in Mt. Silver during Generation II, he has no speech, merely repeating an ellipsis before beginning the battle. '''This is a reference''' to the fact that during Generation I he is a silent protagonist, answering only "yes" or "no" questions. After he is defeated, the screen blacks out and he vanishes, a reference to the fact that as the player, Red would black out and awake in the last-used Pokémon Center when he ran out of Pokémon.''
...And it most definitely has nothing to do with the fact every player character experiences many yes/no feedback and "black outs" after defeat? That's ridiculous. Red's lack of dialog in GSC might simply be '''the creator's attempt to leave the character up to an individual's perception''', but that too happens to be ''my'' assumption.
:Unless someone can directly reference this to a pamphlet or quote of some sort, I think this trivia is in dire need of revision or deletion. [[User:RWMVG1DC|RWMVG1DC]] 23:09, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
:I consider the silent protagonist/ellipsis thing to be reasonable. I agree that the blacking out makes no sense, though, and should be removed. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 06:20, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah... I think the disappearance is Red doing a ninja/Sheik thing. The ellipsis is definitely due to the fact that he was a silent protagonist, although I'm not sure if I'd word it as a "reference." --[[User:Martonimos|((Marton]] [[User talk:Martonimos|imos))]] 06:50, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I can accept that Red doesn't answer with anything but an ellipses in Gold/Silver, because it's very likely it '''is''' a reference to him being a silent protagonist. Him speaking would be completely strange and just not fitting, considering ''you'' were Red in the previous games. Speaking requires personality, and you are supposed to be the personality. This piece of trivia fits.

:::But the second part does '''not'''. There is no evidence to indicate anyone but Red and yourself black out when you lose a battle, so it can't be assumed that this is the case with Red at this point. I always felt that the blackened screen was representative of Red escaping, not blacking out. As clearly shown above, I'm not the only person to think this. And since the opinion can vary, no single one can be presented as fact. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 22:52, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
::::You know, i agree with you redstar. YOU ARE RIGHT! [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK Leiks Lucario and The Celebi Glitch]] 17:48, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::...You do realize that 1) you are responding to an eight-month-old comment, 2) the trivia piece in question has been changed appropriately, and 3) Redstar has been banned and will not be able to respond to you? Just thought I'd let you know. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 18:23, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
::::::How should i know he was bannned?... [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK Leiks Lucario and The Celebi Glitch]] 19:10, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

== Names ==

Why are his other names in one whole line, unlike others'? Same goes for B/G (Gary). [[User: Tc26|'''tc''']][[User talk: Tc26|'''2''']][[Special: Contributions/Tc26|'''6''']] 01:50, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
:Likely because it'd make the article way too wide, or comparably, RBGY had so few names to choose from, and everyone here chose Ash anyway. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:19, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

== Eye color ==

Shouldn't it be mentioned that his FR/LG sprite has blue eyes,but all the offical art shows him with brown eyes(and maybe it's just me,but his backsprite seems to show him with brown eyes,just like Leaf)? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 03:23, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

== Red in GSC being based off of Ash? ==

"His team references Pokémon Yellow, which is based on the anime, causing many to call him Ash."
The final boss in GSC, AKA Red, was not based off of [[Ash]]. It was based off of {{special|Red}}, from the Pokemon Adventures manga.
Red's team in GSC is {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Espeon}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}}.

Out of those, Ash has a Pikachu, Snorlax, and Charizard.
Red from the manga has Pikachu, Espeon, Snorlax, Venusar, AND would have Charizard and Blastoise borrowed from Blue and Green while he was training in Mt. Silver. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 16:36, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
:If anything he was based on events that take place in Red, Green, and Blue. Since they didn't wanna canonize and give Red and Green one starter (making Green's team be one of the teams you face with him as champion-- it's actually that minus the starter in GSC), they gave him all three and Pikachu (to represent Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow), Espeon (because you could get an Eevee in RGBY), and Snorlax (because the one that was blocking {{rt|16}} isn't there, but the one blocking {{rt|11}} has moved somewhat). '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:51, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
::I am just saying it is silly to have that statement there. The only real reason people would see him as Ash is because he has a Pikachu. :/ and that is because alot of people dont read the manga and only know of the show. But it does actually reference Pokemon Yellow I guess since you can obtain all three starters. I just dont agree with the Ash part. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 01:08, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:::Well, he has Lapras now, which may or may not be a reference to Ash.--[[User:Ryuutakeshi|Ryuutakeshi]] 05:14, 11 September 2009 (UTC)
::::Also, Pikachu has Iron Tail, Volt Tackle, Quick Attack, and Thunderbolt now. Seems like a blatant reference to me. However, it must be emphasised that even though it's a reference with Lapras and the starter trio, Snorlax and Pikachu, he is STILL not Ash. However, this pretty much nips it in the bud that he was ever a reference to Red (manga) - more so, Red's team in the manga seems moreso based on Red himself in the game, setting up his team to be ready so that it would mimic the game, not the other way around. With them retconning the Espeon out of existence, adding Lapras, making Pikachu even more of a reference, it seems they REALLY didn't want people making the confusion.[[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 23:16, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
:::::Agreed, Red's team is a blatant reference to Ash, especially with the changes made in HGSS. It's not a reference to Special, however; Special got Red's team from the games. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 21:17, 20 September 2009 (UTC)

I've not read the manga, but I always thought the high-powered team lead by a really overleveled Pikachu made it clear it was supposed to be Ash. I just never got where the Espeon came from, but figured maybe sometime it the anime he would get one to contrast Gary's Umbreon. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 21:41, 20 September 2009 (UTC)

:The only reference to the anime is Red's Pikachu. The other Pokémon were chosen because they were somewhat canonical (ie: Red got Lapras from that Silph scientist, Eevee from the guy in Celadon and Snorlax from when he fought and caught the Snorlax that was blocking the path to Fuchsia). Some could argue that they replaced Espeon with Lapras because of Ash, but that is up to debate. Methinks they did it just so that his team would have only Kanto Pokémon, as a reference to the fact that he was the player character during Gen I. - [[User:Crystal Master|Crystal Master]]
::Yes, I believe this is what happened now. Its based on the player from Yellow. Because in Yellow you can get all these Pokemon from NPCs. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 12:44, 21 September 2009 (UTC)
:::Red in GSC is based on the player of Yellow. But player of Yellow was Red, not Ash. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 13:52, 21 September 2009 (UTC)
::::I disagree. Just because Yellow Red can get all the starters it doesn't mean that G/S/C Red is based on him. Like TTE said, they just gave him all the Gen I starters because they didn't want to canonize a single one. Considering that G/S/C Blue is based in R/G/B Blue and that there are hints in G/S/C that it follows the plot of R/G/B rather than Yellow (such as Cerulean City having the house with the old man who trades Pokémon with you in R/G/B, rather than the house's Yellow counterpart that had the girl who gave Yellow his Bulbasaur), G/S/C Red is based on R/G/B(/Y?) Red. - [[User:Crystal Master|Crystal Master]] 18:50, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

== The article image.. ==

It looks too saturated. What happened, someone changed it? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 17:58, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

== HGSS sprite ==

I just noticed that it in-game is animted, whereas it isn't in this article. Can somebody fix that? [[User:Pokémon Lover King Mario|Pokémon Lover King Mario]] 13:41, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
:Yeah, that's right. When I first made the template, the sprite was animated. For some wacky reason, they removed it. Why? I mean, it ''was'' pretty crappy, but that's no excuse. {{color|00DD00|--[[User:Bulbafan|Bulbafan]] 23:16, 28 September 2009 (UTC)}}
::Actually, a decent old image is better than a new bad-quality image... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 23:52, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

== Espeon ==

I put a little blurb under Trivia (which is now gone Q_Q) and I wanted to know how you guys felt about it.

I always felt that the Espeon on Red's Gen II team was the odd one out. Pikachu, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise are the Generation I starters, and Snorlax was a mandatory opponent. But why Espeon? Sure, it evolves from the gift Eevee, but it still felt odd. As people have noted similarities between Red and Ash, it felt a bit odd to just throw on a Pokemon that Ash never used. Then I just randomly remembered that Blue started with an Eevee in Yellow. As Red took all of the other starters, why couldn't he do the same for Eevee?

Also, it could explain another reason why Espeon was replaced in HGSS. As Yellow didn't receive a remake like Red and Green, there wouldn't be any need to reference it. (Pikachu is safe since it references the anime and is the mascot.)

I dunno, this seem reasonable to anyone else? [[User:MagicBarrier|MagicBarrier]] 04:35, 13 January 2010 (UTC)
:That is some very tortured logic. Your argument makes no sense. Espeon is on the team because it's the evolved form of the rival's starter that is not mandatory for the player to receive? That just doesn't make sense at all. It would maybe make sense if he had Jolteon, Flareon or Vaporeon, or a basic Eevee. But if he's meant to represent the Gen 1 games, having a Gen 2 Pokemon is still odd. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 04:41, 13 January 2010 (UTC)

::Red's GSC is based on Red of the manga, not Ash of the anime. HGSS Red, however, is debatable.--[[User:Goukazaru|Gou]] 22:21, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
:::GSC Red came about before Vui was revealed to have evolved in the manga. He is NOT based on Adventures!Red. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 22:30, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

== Meganium and Jolteon? ==
In the trivia, it says "Meganium and Jolteon are the only two of Red's female Pokemon if he is an NPC." Exactly what is this referencing, as far as I am aware the only games he can be a NPC is GSC and HGSS, which he doesn't have either of those Pokemon. Or, is this just nonsense?--[[User:Goukazaru|Gou]] 22:18, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

:Stadium 2 round 1 team. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 22:30, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

== No official HeartGold/SoulSilver art for Red? ==

Where did all the art come from, anyway? [[User:Ampere|Ampere]] 07:54, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
:What do you mean where did it come from. There is no art on there. If you are talking about the sprite, someone ripped it from the game. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK Leiks Lucario and The Celebi Glitch]] 13:07, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
::I meant the official art for all the other NPCs. [[User:Ampere|Ampere]] 17:17, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
:::Official site and all the other places that have Sugimori's art uploaded. The Japanese HGSS site released all the updated art recently, but I don't know if they have anything for Red yet... ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 18:47, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
::::Red never got Gen II art, so they have no obligation to give us Gen IV art. not saying it wont happen, but dont be surprised if we dont get any. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:52, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::If Red were to get any Gen IV art, it would have popped up in one of the Clear Guides. It did not, thus he does not have any. Nor do Oak and Bill, even though (iirc) they got Gen II art. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 19:03, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
::::::That's a shame, though I guess I'm not surprised since he's a pseudo-bonus/secret character in this game. [[User:Ampere|Ampere]] 18:24, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
==Withdraw VS Rapin Spin==
:you guys sure its not rapid spin instead of withdraw in the super smash bros section of squirtle, because i play super smash bros, and when pokemon use widthdraw they just go in their shell, but rapid spin, they move inside their shell don't they?, and squirtle definatly moves--[[User:Lambie|Lam]][[User_talk:Lambie|bie]] 04:22, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

: Uhm, You may want to Put this question under that brawl page's Discussion page, As you never mentioned Red in that question and This is not Squirtles talk page. --[[User:Proctor|Proctor]] 09:30, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

== Challenge sprite...? ==

...But... Red doesn't ''have'' a challenge sprite... [[User:FireMeowth|FireMeowth]] 13:22, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
:Some jerk keeps adding this fansprite over and over. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 13:24, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
::He doesn't? Surprising... (Then again I haven't played far enough to see for myself) '''[[User:TheChrisD|TheChrisD]]''' [[User_talk:TheChrisD|Rants]]•[[Special:Contributions/TheChrisD|Edits]] 14:40, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

== Limit on battles? ==

I've battled Red about 5 times or so, and I just climbed Mt. Silver and he was gone! Is there a limit on how many times you can battle him, or is it a matter of time? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 03:22, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
:I've battled him many times. About ten, so it must be something wrong, or he might not appear on certain days at certain times. One time I climbed and he was gone, perhaps it is the time. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 15:14, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
::I thought that for him to appear again, you have to beat the Elite Four again? Is this false, and you can fight him once a day? '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 17:31, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
:::I think you're right, Blake. I hadn't fought him that day, and I just beat the Elite Four, and there he is! This should be added into the article. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 03:32, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
::::Umm... it is... "''He will reappear at Mt. Silver again if the player defeats the Elite Four again, and his party will remain unchanged in all subsequent battles.''" [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:37, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
:::::<nowiki>*</nowiki>hurts self* Oops. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 03:42, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
::::::See it now? Fail... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:50, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
:::::::This is kinda untrue. It should be worded as, ''The player can only battle Red once until beating the Elite 4 again, after which he appears once a day.'' As I only beat Elite 4 Twice yet there he is every day. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 15:37, 27 April 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Red's there all the time. At least it was that way in Gen II. As long as you had defeated the Elite Four and hadn't fought him yet, he would be there waiting for a challenge. ;-) [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 14:00, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

== Money received ==

We should get info on when the player receives {{PDollar}}7700 or {{PDollar}}15400 in Gen II and {{PDollar}}16800 or {{PDollar}}33600 in HGSS for defeating Red... I don't know what defines the different amounts for the prize money myself but I'm interested in learning that. =) [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 14:00, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
:And from what I've seen so far, there are other Trainers to which this also occurs, like Lance. [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 14:28, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
::Maybe it's the Amulet Coin...? [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 15:17, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
:::I've thought on that. Unless there is anything else working here, then it's the Amulet Coin. [[User:Pokemon lover|ポケモン]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|あいこうか]] 15:39, 28 May 2010 (UTC)

== In trivia... ==

The link to Mother is linked to Wikpedia. Can someone please change it to the Earthbound Wiki? I'd do it myself but I don't know how. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 00:38, 25 January 2011 (UTC)
:Done. The name of the Earthbound wiki is WikiBound, so the interwiki prefix is wb. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:00, 25 January 2011 (UTC)

== Brawl information ==

Shouldn't they be moved to a separate article? It seems to me that it takes too much space, and it's still kind of incomplete. Wouldn't it be better if it was mentioned on the article with some basic-sense information and additionally analyzed (especially from its Brawl-perspective) on a separate article? --[[User:Ash Pokemaster|Ash_Pokemaster]] 23:07, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia Worthy? ==

In his original design in RGBY, it looks like he has a leaf on his hat. Could that have been forshadowing of LeafGreen? [[User:Iml908|Iml908]] 20:17, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
:No. The game wouldn't come out for almost ten years then [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 20:21, 23 April 2011 (UTC)

== Ruby & Sapphire and Emerald ==

Apparently [http://www.spriters-resource.com/gameboy_advance/pokeem/sheet/8328 Red and Blue have sprites for this games]. Can someone confirm if they are really official? And if it turns out they are, should they be added to the article? [[User:LurKasumi|LurKasumi]] 11:38, 28 December 2011 (UTC)
:They're real. Just wrongly ripped, the colors are messed up. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 13:10, 28 December 2011 (UTC)

==LIZARDON Vs. PIJOTTO==
The other day on Bulbagarden Archives, I, being a fan of Red, decided to look at Ken Sugimori's Red artwork. But, interestingly, I found a picture with Red flying on Pidgeot with Blue in the background riding on Charizard. Shouldn't that be added to the artwork section?{{unsigned|JacobTheDoduo}}

== Proposal ==

Should we move all the trivia here related to Red's appearance as Pokémon Trainer in SSBB to his actual [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)|SSBB page]]? It just seems more appropriate there (though I have no comment myself on the content of the trivia itself). [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 15:25, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

== Appearance Trivia ==

"Red, along with Blue and Professor Oak, appears in all generations so far either as an NPC or as a playable character, except for Generation V." This actually applies to a lot more characters than just these three with characters like Brock, Bill and even Red's Mother being NPCs in all generations. Is it needed to be mentioned here really? [[User:Wexdarn|Wexdarn]] 19:34, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

: Red and blue have both Appeared in all Generations but I don't think that it's that notable--[[User:Hydra3dragon|$%$HYDRA3DRAGON$%$]] ([[User talk:Hydra3dragon|talk]]) 06:14, 13 July 2012 (UTC)☆

== Quotes ==

Does anybody have the exact quotes for Red in GSCHGSS? I think they would be useful... --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:15, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
:All he says is "..." and that's it. --[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:24, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
::So he "speaks" Before battle (GSCHGSSB2W2), During battle (HGSSB2W2?), When defeated (HGSSB2W2?), After being defeated (GSCHGSSb2W2?) My main question is ''when'' and ''how many''. I read if the Time Capsule was used he'd say "......" when first encountered instead of "...". Who thought an ellipsis would be so confusing... -[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 04:53, 19 August 2012 (UTC)

== Red's age. ==

Okay, so as far as I know that was in manual for Red and Blue... that was also in Japanese manual, right? (or in Japanese only, or in English only?) [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] ([[User talk:Marked +-+-+|talk]]) 10:37, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
:It's definitely [http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5047/62366721.jpg in the English manual]. I can't find scans of the Japanese manual online (nor do I own it), so I can't say anything about it. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:46, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
:: The European manual actually says 10-years old. [http://i2.minus.com/jMUXhWLVIbKcA.JPG Here] is a shot. [[User:Ash Pokemaster|Ash Pokemaster]] ([[User talk:Ash Pokemaster|talk]]) 13:09, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
::: [http://pokemondungeon.net/gallery/albums/manuals/RB/03.jpg here's a scan of a manual saying 10 years old]. I'm not sure if it's European or not. I still have my manual kicking about somewhere and I'm British so I'll double check that. An edit definitely needs to be made though to show this discrepancy -[[User:From Beyond the Stars|Stars]] [[User talk:From Beyond the Stars|talk]] 00:18, 3 December 2014 (UTC)
:::: This NEEDS to be addressed. I'll do it myself, though it won't look pretty, if nobody else can be bothered. -[[User:From Beyond the Stars|Stars]] [[User talk:From Beyond the Stars|talk]] 20:23, 4 June 2015 (UTC)
::::: So I found my old manual and checked, but yes, at least for the PAL releases Red was 10 years old. I changed this page to reflect this info though it looks messy and I don't know the kind of guidelines for that info this wiki uses, but that's what happens when I'm ignored for over a year. If anyone would like further proof beyond the scans provided above I'll photograph my old manual for them. -[[User:From Beyond the Stars|Stars]] [[User talk:From Beyond the Stars|talk]] 00:02, 6 January 2016 (UTC)

== Originally called Satoshi ==

Adding this to trivia: http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/11139/reds-beta-name-pocket-monsters-2-gold-silver-kanto-state-58926/

Before the release of Gold and Silver, Game Freak teased that "Satoshi" (obviously Red at that point), Dr. Orchid, and Sakaki were to make appearances in Gold and Silver. This shows that they originally planned on naming him after Satoshi Tajiri or mirror his anime counterpart before settling on the version name instead. [[User:Fang-tan|Fang-tan]] ([[User talk:Fang-tan|talk]])
== Pocket Monsters Origin Special ==

Should we mention the Anime Special on the page? It will be Red's story in the special after all. --[[User:Pokemon26|Pokemon26]] ([[User talk:Pokemon26|talk]]) 18:36, 17 August 2013 (UTC)
:* Maybe, but I'm guessing it would be best to wait a little bit, in case more info is revealed. There is a mention of the Animation Special under "game animation" above "anime counterpart debut" so that should be enough for now I'm guessing. ----[[User:NateVirus|NateVirus]]''([[User talk:NateVirus|Talk]]''|''[[Special:Contributions/NateVirus|Contributions]]'') 16:41, 18 August 2013 (UTC)

== Pokémon X and Y ==

* Could Pokémon X and Y reference Red's HG/SS team , since all the Pokémon on his team (or their first evolutions) must be encountered for certain events to happen in Pokémon X and Y. Pikachu must be caught for Shauna to acknowledge that the player has caught one, Snorlax must be encountered in order to progress in the game, either Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle must be chosen from Professor Sycamore in order to progress in the game, and Lapras must be obtained to surf on a Lapras in the overworld. This makes all these Pokémon easy to obtain. Am I thinking too deeply into this, or am I onto something?--[[User:ShinyPatch|ShinyPatch]] ([[User talk:ShinyPatch|talk]]) 23:45, 7 November 2013 (UTC)

== Canon Issues regarding the remakes of RBY ==

Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green are newer games, meaning that they should replace canon set by previous games. Some argue that this is not true as you can only recreate Red's team from GSC and HGSS in Pokemon Yellow as this is the only game you can get all three starters, but this is false. Red's team in those games are based off of in-game event Pokemon obtained in his games. Pikachu, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise represent the four possible starter Pokemon in the games while Snorlax, Espeon and Lapras are simply in-game event pokemon that almost everyone obtains(excluding espeon as it is a gen 2 Pokemon but you get an Eevee nonetheless.)This team is selected so that any choice of starter you can choose in the games can technically be considered canonical. You can also obtain all of these Pokemon in the remakes of red and blue through trading. For these reasoning, the remakes of the original games should be considered canon and not Pokemon Yellow. {{Unsigned|Breadfrenzy|07:27, 5 January 2014}}
:If Yellow supercedes RB, and FRLG are just remakes of RB (I don't care that updates were added to the overall game; the story is essentially the same), then Yellow still supercedes FRLG as well. That's ''supposing'' Yellow ever superceded RB. I'd probably consider Yellow alternate-universe in the first place, since it has Jessie and James. I'm thinking it's a dumb argument, though. Just make two sections for his background for all I care. Problem solved. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 17:19, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
::There's not really a reason to have this much information about the games' plot on Red's page in the first place; it should have two sections like how we have the newer player character articles: one section for as the player (RBY/FRLG) and another for NPC (GSC/HGSS). The "as player" section should have the basic plot with any differences between versions noted, with the NPC section containing only what we know about the character as an NPC (foiled Team Rocket, is Blue's rival, was the Champion and other things mentioned in GSC/HGSS). Seeing as we can't tell which version is "more canon", it's better if we only put down what we know: that the player character can do all the things in whichever version, but the NPC did certain things that are noted within the games. [[User:Glik|Glik]] ([[User talk:Glik|talk]]) 18:34, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
:::I agree that we should edit the page to have both a "as the player" section and a "as an NPC" section. The player section should go into less detail of the plot of the games only focusing on important events and facts that occur in all of the games. Information from only Yellow shouldn't be mentioned( such as Jessie and James) as it is subjective to only one of the games and the summary should be able to apply to each game. I also agree that Yellow should be considered a possible alternate universe, just not as the main canon. [[User:Breadfrenzy|Breadfrenzy]] ([[User talk:Breadfrenzy|talk]]) 19:11, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
::::No, Yellow's minor differences don't need mentioning. The only thing I can think that should be in the section is that Pikachu is the starter and Blue's is Eevee. [[User:Glik|Glik]] ([[User talk:Glik|talk]]) 20:06, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
:::::When talking about Red and Blue's starter Pokemon, it should only mention Pikachu and Eevee as a possible starter Pokemon. The same should be done with the three original starters. All of this is the player's choice so their is technically no solid canon outlining this subject. [[User:Breadfrenzy|Breadfrenzy]] ([[User talk:Breadfrenzy|talk]]) 21:46, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
::::::I might recommend thinking about using the {{template|tt}} template or the {{Template|Sup/1}} and {{Template|Sup/3}} templates in a few locations to mention the differences if needed. --[[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 23:38, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
:::::::I would prefer the use of the "Sup" templates, I think that would work nicely and then we can present both situations (RGB/FRLG and then Y) side-by-side. [[Special:Contributions/Zesty Cactus|--]][[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 02:08, 7 January 2014 (UTC)

== Suicune And Stadium 2 Portrait ==

I was reading on the page on an iphone, and I noticed that Red's Stad2 Portrait And Suicune's Sprite Were Switched. Can Someone Fix That?{{unsigned|Fireflower30}}

== Completing the Pokédex? ==

When I was reading Red's biography, I notice it mentions that Red went and captured the four legendaries available and thus completed the Pokédex. I have to say where did the info came from, since I did not encounter any references that Red caught all 150 Pokémon in other games. The closest is Origins, but that is an adaptation of the original games. If this is because the player can technically do it, then does that apply to the other protagonists of the main games? [[User:Shadao|Shadao]] ([[User talk:Shadao|talk]]) 20:51, 18 February 2015 (UTC)

== Red's canon starter ==

Blue's page talked about Squirtle being most likely his starter.

But Red was featured with Bulbasaur than any other Pokemon.

In all the artworks, Red/Green Guidebook, Pokemon Generations, all the mangas except one and 4Koma comics. (https://youtu.be/Axo7Ym6ApUk?t=50s)

Pokemon Generations was advertised as "Events from the games" and Red and other protoganists were all mute like in the games, making Generations an accurate adaptation of the games.

Where he was with Charmander only in Origins and the Pokemon Zensho short manga.

While Pokemon Yellow was never adapted into any form of anime or manga, and FRLG were a remakes of RGB and not Yellow. Pikachu has weak evidence for being his starter.

Making Bulbasaur the most likely canon starter.

I think this should be noted in the trivia section.
[[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 00:44, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Talk:Venusaur (Pokémon)

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== Generation IV sprites ==

The Generation IV sprites have been doubled for some reason; However, it's beyond my current knowledge in regard to fixing this.
--[[User:Marohen|Marohen]]

You mean theres two Sprites of venusaurs and two shiny sprites of venusaur? Well to answer your question, See how one has a seed on its plant? well that's a female venusaur and the one W/O the seed is a male.... (It's called Gender Differences)..... --[[User:Force Fire|Force Fire]] 10:02, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

:Is the shiny ''Crystal'' sprite supposed to have all those black dots? ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 19:27, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

It's not. Somebody should fix that. [[User:BlueJirachi|BlueJirachi]] 19:30, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, where would those dots even come from? I'm just wondering. --[[User:Hey1031|Hey1031]] 21:18, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
:My guess is that someone just used a poor-quality ripping program, or something... the best solution is probably to re-rip and re-upload it. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Argh]]|[[Special:Contributions/Martonimos|Blargh))]] 21:22, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

== Question about trivia ==

I have a question about the trivia. It says that Venusaur has bloodshot eyes in recent 3D games. What does that mean?[[User:Pokemon champ|Pokemon champ]] 07:34, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
:Its eyes goes red.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 07:47, 16 May 2009 (UTC)
::They only turn red when they're hit by an attack. [[User:Sweekun|Sweekun]]

== Another Question about trivia ==

Is it significant that only Red, Blue, and LeafGreen refer to the flower on its back as "a plant" rather than "its flower", making it sound more like a parasite than part of itself? [[User:PhoenixGraphix|P]][[User_Talk:PhoenixGraphix|G]][[Special:Contributions/PhoenixGraphix|™]] ([[Darkrai|bleh]]) 01:14, 26 June 2009 (UTC)
:Not really. Plants and flowers are pretty much the same thing. It doesn't come across parasitic to me, which makes this an opinionated trivia.... i.e. a bad piece of trivia. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 03:34, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

== Likely Connection? ==

I was on Archives when I noticed the Venusaur's FR/LG front sprites in many ways another version of its orginal artwork from Red & Blue. Who thinks that there could be a connection? [[User:Spritemaster|Spritemaster]] 00:05 26 August 2009 (UTC)

==Edit Request==
New Pokedex entry, Gold and silver EP248 'Venusaur, the Seed Pokemon. Venusaur uses its large petals to capture sunlight and transform it into energy. (Ash's Pokedex) Please and thank you. {{unsigned|Littlmiget123}}

==The 'In the anime' Picture==
I'm sorry to say, but I think that the picture in the anime section isn't very good. Venusaur is standing on its hind legs, something which most Venusaurs do not do. I found a couple pictures on the archives that could fit. This image [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Spenser%27s_Venusaur.png] seems to be the best picture, though, since it is .png. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 21:15, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
:I'm asking so I can be nice to the person who uploaded the image. If I don't get a responce, I'm going to switch the photos with the one above. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:27, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

==HeartGold/SoulSilver Sprites==
We have the moving sprites for these images, is there a reason they are not being used? If there is no reason, can someone please put them in place of the static ones. [[User:CoolDudeAl|CoolDudeAl]]

== Trivia mascot ==

Hi I just wanted to ask that here first before I change the actual site, but someone could mention that as Venusaur's german name is Bisaflor and the german name of the LeafGreen game is Blattgrün, it is one of the pokemon who share their initial with the pokemon game of which they are the mascot. Just wanted to know if that is useful {{u|Wuruhi}} 01:44:30 July 6 2010

== More Mascot Trivia ==
Corect me if I'm wrong but isn't Venasaur the only pokemon to mascot two version games (Green and LeafGreen)? [[User: EpicShadow|EpicShadow]] 9:03, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
:There's also Charizard, Lugia, and Ho-Oh so basically the mascots of any games which have remakes.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 15:55, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

== Red and Green ==

Why are we using the Venusaur picture from [[Red and Green]]? Why not [[FireRed and LeafGreen]].
([[User:Holonboy|Holonboy]] 17:33, 1 September 2010 (UTC))

== Sprite Trivia? ==

I noticed there's sprite trivia regarding the subtle changes in Venusaur's skin over the generations. I thought we were trying to avoid this? I didn't want to remove in case it was notable, but I'm pretty sure it's been removed before . . . [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal Talian]] 08:52, 22 December 2011 (UTC)
:Yeah, that doesn't need to be there. Removed. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 08:56, 22 December 2011 (UTC)

==Notability==

"Venusaur is the first fully evolved Pokémon in National Pokédex order." Is that really notable? [[Mothim (Pokémon)|Mothim]] [[User:Wildgoose|will]] [[User talk:Wildgoose|rule]] [[Special:Contributions/Wildgoose|all!]]-Wildgoose (and [[Dustox (Pokémon)|Dustox]] will too!) 03:16, 2 January 2012 (UTC)
:Probably not. [[User:Spirit of your Computer|Spirit of your Computer]] 13:21, 28 April 2012 (UTC)

== Venusaur is a toad! ==

Just because of it's ears and basic evolution doesn't mean it's not a toad. Wartortle and Blastoise have ears too! Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath are all tadpoles and Mudkip, Marshtomp, and Swampert resemble basic axolotls.[[User:Bennell|Bennell]] 20:54, 20 March 2012 (UTC)
:Venusaur is a plant, not a toad. [[User:Spirit of your Computer|Spirit of your Computer]] 13:20, 28 April 2012 (UTC)

== Name ==

What is insulting about the name "Venusaur", that it cannot be traded on the GTS in English? I am legitly confused here--[[User:Darknesslover5000|Darknesslover5000]] ([[User talk:Darknesslover5000|talk]]) 23:55, 16 May 2013 (UTC)

== Type effectiveness and Mega Venusaur ==

I separated the type effectiveness table for Venusaur and Mega Venusaur, for consistency with other pages (such as [[Gengar]] and [[Sceptile]]). Does anyone know how to insert a note about the new effectiveness of Fire- and Ice-type moves if the opponent has Mold Breaker and the likes? [[User:Loudo|Loudo]] ([[User talk:Loudo|talk]]) 17:51, 8 July 2014 (UTC)
:There's no "yes" switch for Thick Fat, only "maybe" (since everything else has Thick Fat as one of their Abilities, instead of being their only). The same for Mega {{p|Aggron}}'s Filter. [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 18:09, 8 July 2014 (UTC)

==Base Stat Total==

Is it relevant that Venusaur, Meganium, and Torterra all have the lowest base stat total of all fully evolved starters? [[User:UmbralHero|UmbralHero]] ([[User talk:UmbralHero|talk]]) 02:36, 15 October 2014 (UTC)

== Ken Sugimori and Venusaur ==

According to this Japanese [https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/%25E3%2583%2595%25E3%2582%25B7%25E3%2582%25AE%25E3%2583%2590%25E3%2583%258A&prev=search Page] :

That although Ken Sugimori said he dislike Venusaur because it's complicated to draw, but in Pokemon XY strategy Book he mentioned that Venusaur is one of his favorite Pokemon.

Since i don't read/speak Japanese and that page is translated by Google, someone could confirm this please?

Here's the quote if you don't want to visit the page:

''Ken Sugimori who is in charge of Pokemon 's character design seems to dislike Fushigibana on the grounds that "it is hard to draw because of many lines". However, in XY 's strategy book , it seems to be somewhat different except for drawing it because he mentioned Fushigibana as a favorite Pokemon.''
:This is in no way contradictory as one can like a Pokémon for how it looks or what it is and at the same time not like to draw because it has too many lines. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 01:07, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
::But surely it deserves a spot in trivia? It's rather uncommon. [[User:PkmnTrainerV|The legendary PkmnTrainerV is Here!]] ([[User talk:PkmnTrainerV|talk]]) 10:25, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
:::No it doesn't, as an artist myself it really isn't that trivia worthy, it's like saying someone likes peanut butter but dislikes peanuts themselves.[[User:Animaltamer7|Animaltamer7]]10:32, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
::::I agree, they're too seperate things and even if they weren't, people can change their minds on things. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 12:43, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
::::: I think it's worthy to add in Ken Sugimori article, because the trivia section there mention that Venusaur's is his least favorite without explanation of why. [[User:ZeraX|ZeraX]] ([[User talk:ZeraX|talk]]) 15:41, 24 January 2017 (UTC)

Talk:Venusaur (Pokémon)

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