Ivysaur (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0001: Bulbasaur	Pokémon	#0003: Venusaur →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ivysaur (disambiguation).

Ivysaur Seed Pokémon フシギソウ Fushigisou #0002 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Chlorophyll Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Grass Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Ivysaur 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 28.7 lbs. 13.0 kg Ivysaur 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 141 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Ivysaur 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16 and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

Biology

Ivysaur is a quadrupedal amphibian Pokémon 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 giant 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, forcing its legs to grow sturdy. When its flower is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct, 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. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Ivysaur is known to sleep in sunny spots while undergoing its photosynthesis process. Researchers cannot decide if Ivysaur is awake or asleep during this process. Ivysaur are typically found in plains.

Evolution

Ivysaur evolves from Bulbasaur and evolves into Venusaur.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Bulbasaur  Grass  Poison

→

First Evolution Ivysaur  Grass  Poison

→

Second Evolution Venusaur  Grass  Poison

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #002 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. Blue Yellow The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. Stadium The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.

Generation II Johto #227 Gold Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. Silver If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. Crystal The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms. Stadium 2 Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #002 Ruby There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. Sapphire Emerald To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower. FireRed There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower. LeafGreen When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #232 Diamond When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. SoulSilver If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.

Generation V Unova #— Black When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. White Black 2 When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Central #081 Hoenn #— X There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower. Y When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. Omega Ruby There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #002 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #069 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. Shield Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. Brilliant Diamond When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #165 Scarlet The more sunlight Ivysaur bathes in, the more strength wells up within it, allowing the bud on its back to grow larger. Violet The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.

Ivysaur in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Bulbasaur Blue (Japan) Evolve Bulbasaur Yellow Evolve Bulbasaur

Generation II Gold Silver Time Capsule Crystal Time Capsule

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Bulbasaur Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Bulbasaur Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Grass) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Bulbasaur Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Evolve Bulbasaur

Generation VIII Sword Shield Wild Area News, Evolve Pokémon HOME event Bulbasaur TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Bulbasaur Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Evolve Bulbasaur

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Bulbasaur

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 2, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Western Cave (B19F-B27F) Ranger Lyra Forest, Kisara Plain

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Sky Peak (1st Station Pass 1F-6th Station Pass 3F), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Rumble Silent Forest (Normal Mode C & A) Ranger: GS Hinder Cape, Forest Temple

Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: Everspring Valley Rumble U Model Train Room: All Aboard!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1 Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods (All Areas, Entrance Boss) Super MD Complete Ivysaur's Connection Orb mission

Generation VII Rumble Rush Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019, Gengar Sea, Castform Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Evolve Bulbasaur

Cross-Generation Shuffle Rainbow Park: Stage 59 Blau Salon: Stage 436 Masters EX Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & BulbasaurEgg

In events

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	50	February 27 to March 1, 2020
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30	June 4 to 6, 2021

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Defense: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

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

Learnset

Ivysaur is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25 011 Growth Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 099 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 1212 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 1515 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 1515 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000— 07575% 15 2020 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100100% 15 2525 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3030 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 3535 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 4040 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 4545 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 08585% 10 5050 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM013 TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM045 TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM146 TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM175 TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Ingrain Grass Status — —% 20 Petal Dance Grass Special 120 100% 10 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ivysaur Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Stomp	Ivysaur (T Promo 10)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My big flower is ready to bloom! 26%-50% HP My HP is down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm ready to keel over... Level up My level went up! The bud is getting bigger, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Escort to open the locked door at Sunny Spot Hill Connected to: Spiritomb Connection Orb Set: 2 Phrases Normal Large bulbs inspire happiness! Low HP (< 50%) I…need help! Phrases if the hero Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!) Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!) Phrases if the partner Normal Let's give it our all! Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: (Cross ×1) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50 Browser entry R-002 Ivysaur's powerful vines can be used to lasso a Post and cross a gap.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Cut ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Grass Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-015/N-005 It attacks by shooting seeds.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #002 Vitality Drain Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 151 Base Defense: 143 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Vine Whip Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Power Whip, Return, Frustration
Pokémon Sleep Sleep type: Dozing Pokémon type: Grass Points to befriend: 12 Specialty: Ingredients Berry: Durin Berry ×1 Primary ingredient: Honey ×2 Possible ingredients: Honey Snoozy Tomato Soft Potato Main skill: Ingredient Magnet S Base carry limit: 14 Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random. Evolution requirements: Bulbasaur Candy ×80, Lv. 24 It sits still and basks in sunny spots, undergoing photosynthesis. Researchers are divided on whether it is awake or asleep while this happens. Sunbathing Sleep Sturdy Sleep Vines-Out Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Evolution data

Unevolved Bulbasaur  Grass  Poison

Level 16 →

First Evolution Ivysaur  Grass  Poison

Level 32 →

Second Evolution Venusaur  Grass  Poison

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield

Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Ivysaur images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Ivysaur in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Shauna's Ivysaur

Shauna's Bulbasaur was revealed to have evolved into an Ivysaur in Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.

Other

In Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden, multiple Ivysaur evolved from a group of Bulbasaur during an evolution ceremony.

In Friends to the End, Assunta's Ivysaur battled and defeated Ritchie's Pikachu in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

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

In Judgment Day!, Jimmy's Ivysaur was targeted by Team Rocket in one of their schemes, but it was rescued by Jimmy's newly-evolved Blastoise.

In Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, multiple Ivysaur and Bulbasaur traveled to a Gym 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 Getting More Than You Battled For!.

Minor appearances

Ivysaur debuted in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

In The Ultimate Test, James used a rental Ivysaur during the Pokémon League Admissions Exam.

An Ivysaur appeared in 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 Destiny Deoxys.

An Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in Weekend Warrior, under the ownership of Jeremy. In the present day, it is now a Venusaur.

A Coordinator's Ivysaur appeared in Playing the Performance Encore!, where it was participating in the Battle Stage of the Daybreak Contest along with a Togetic.

In I Choose You!, Pikachu met a Trainer's Ivysaur at a Pokémon Center while Ash was calling to his mother. Pikachu proceeded to make faces at it.

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

A Trainer's Ivysaur appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP051 Ivysaur Ash's Pokédex The Seed Pokémon, Ivysaur, Bulbasaur's evolved form. The bulb on its back absorbs nourishment and blooms into a large flower.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY090 Ivysaur Serena's Pokédex Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. As Ivysaur takes in nutrients, a large flower blooms from the bulb on its back.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN003 Ivysaur Goh's Rotom Phone Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. A Grass and Poison type. The stronger the sunlight it absorbs, the stronger this Pokémon becomes and the larger its flower bud grows.

Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, an Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In the manga

Ivysaur in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Major appearances

Saur

Red had an Ivysaur nicknamed Saur that evolved from his Bulbasaur upon his arrival at Celadon City in Wartortle Wars. He evolved into Venusaur during a battle with the legendary bird hybrid at Silph Co. in The Winged Legends.

Minor appearances

In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, Emerald rented an Ivysaur during his Battle Factory challenge.

The Battle Factory rented an Ivysaur, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

In Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow, an Ivysaur was a rental Pokémon for the Battle Factory.

In Interrupting Ivysaur, an Ivysaur under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder named Leonardo appeared during Platinum's challenge at the Battle Arcade.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In I'm Your Venusaur, Ash's Bulbasaur and Pikachu befriend a 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 Team Rocket, who attempted to steal it.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

An Ivysaur appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.

In the TCG

Main article: Ivysaur (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ivysaur using Vine Whip to hold onto the edge in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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

Standard Special Move	Side Special Move	Up Special Move	Down Special Move	Final Smash
Bullet Seed	Razor Leaf	Vine Whip	Pokémon Change	Triple Finish (SolarBeam)
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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

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

Ivysaur from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ivysaur appears once again as a playable Pokémon fighter used by the Pokémon Trainer.

Trivia

• Ivysaur's evolutionary line is the only first partner Pokémon evolutionary line to be Poison-type.
  • Ivysaur's evolutionary line is also the only first partner Pokémon evolutionary line to have each member appear at least once in the Super Smash Bros. series.
    • In addition, Ivysaur is the only Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series that Pokémon Trainer uses that does not know an HM move; Squirtle uses Waterfall, while Charizard uses Rock Smash and Fly.
• Ivysaur's numbers in the National Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 002.
• Ivysaur is the only second stage form of a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon that does not require an Evolution stone to reach its final form.
  • Ivysaur is also the only second stage form of Kanto first partner Pokémon that evolves at level 32. Charmeleon and Wartortle evolve at level 36.
• Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS, an Ivysaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White prior to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection's shutdown.
• Ivysaur shares its category with its evolutionary relatives and 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 evolutionary line is inspired by frogs. In particular, its short legs, stout appearance, and ear-like protrusions on its head make it resemble horned frogs. Of its evolutionary line, 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. Venusaur and Bulbasaur's designs were created afterward; the latter was created by Atsuko Nishida by basing it off of Venusaur.

The bud on its back resembles a Rafflesia flower, and the leaves around the bud resemble palms.

Name origin

Ivysaur may be a combination of ivy (woody climbing or trailing plant genus) and dinosaur, and may also incorporate poison ivy (referring to its Grass/Poison-type designation).

Fushigisou may be a combination of 不思議 fushigi (strange; mysterious) and 草 sō (grass), as well as a pun of the phrase 不思議そう Fushigi sō ("It seems strange").

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese フシギソウ Fushigisou From 不思議 fushigi and 草 sō, as well as a pun of 不思議そう Fushigi sō French Herbizarre From herbe and bizarre, as well as a pun of air bizarre Spanish Ivysaur Same as English name German Bisaknosp From bizarr, Saurier, and Knospe Italian Ivysaur Same as English name Korean 이상해풀 Isanghepul From 이상하다 isanghada and 풀 pul Mandarin Chinese 妙蛙草 Miàowācǎo From 妙 miào, 蛙 wā, and 草 cǎo Cantonese Chinese 妙蛙草 Miuhwāchóu* 奇異草 Kèihyihchóu* From 妙 miuh, 蛙 wā, and 草 chóu From 奇異 kèihyih and 草 chóu

More languages Bulgarian Айвизор Ayvizor Transcription of English name Hebrew אייביזור Ayviyzor Transcription of English name Hindi आइवीसॉर Ivysaur Transcription of English name Lithuanian Avizauras From English name Brazilian Portuguese Ivyssauro From ivy and dinossauro Russian Айвизавр Ayvizavr Transcription of English name Thai ฟุชิกิโซ Fuchikiso Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Saur
• May's Ivysaur
• Shauna's Ivysaur
• Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)
• Venusaur (UNITE)
• First partner Pokémon

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