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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Ivysaur | type= | {{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Ivysaur | type=Grass | type2=Poison | prevnum=001 | nextnum=003 | prev=Bulbasaur | next=Venusaur }} | ||
{{Pokémon Infobox | {{Pokémon Infobox | ||
|name=Ivysaur | |name=Ivysaur | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Saur Ivysaur.png|thumb|180px|Ivysaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Saur Ivysaur.png|thumb|180px|Ivysaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | |||
In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|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 {{TRT}}, who attempted to steal it. | |||
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ||
Ivysaur appeared in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''. | Ivysaur appeared in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''. | ||
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{{adv|Emerald}} rented an Ivysaur during his [[Battle Factory]] challenge. | {{adv|Emerald}} rented an Ivysaur during his [[Battle Factory]] challenge. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type= | {{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | ||
{{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/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.}} | ||
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{{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=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/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 | {{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.}} | ||
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====In side games==== | ====In side games==== | ||
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2= | {{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}} | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=I}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bulbasaur}}}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bulbasaur}}}} | ||
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===Held items=== | ===Held items=== | ||
{{HeldItems | {{HeldItems | ||
|type= | |type=Grass|type2=Poison | ||
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berry (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100 | |rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berry (Generation II)|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100 | ||
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====Pokéathlon stats==== | ====Pokéathlon stats==== | ||
{{Pokéthlon | {{Pokéthlon | ||
|type= | |type=Grass | ||
|type2= | |type2=Poison | ||
|Speed=2 | |Speed=2 | ||
|SpeedMax=2 | |SpeedMax=2 | ||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{Sidegame | {{Sidegame | ||
|type= | |type=Grass | ||
|type2= | |type2=Poison | ||
|ndex=002 | |ndex=002 | ||
|pinball=Evolve | |pinball=Evolve | ||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
{{Evobox-3 | {{Evobox-3 | ||
|type1= | |type1=Grass | ||
|type2= | |type2=Poison | ||
|pictype=art | |pictype=art | ||
|no1=001 | |no1=001 | ||
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===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
{{Spritebox/Header|type= | {{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}} | ||
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=002}} | {{Spritebox/1|ndex=002}} | ||
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=002}} | {{Spritebox/2|ndex=002}} | ||
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* Ivysaur's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 002. | * 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 {{2t|Grass|Poison}} Pokémon that does not require an [[evolutionary stone]] to reach its final form. | * Ivysaur is the only second stage {{2t|Grass|Poison}} Pokémon that does not require an [[evolutionary stone]] to reach its final form. | ||
* Ivysaur is the only second stage dual-type Grass-type starter Pokémon. | * Ivysaur is the only second stage dual-type Grass-type starter Pokémon. | ||
* Ivysaur is the only second stage form of Generation I starter Pokémon that evolves at level 32. {{p|Charmeleon}} and {{p|Wartortle}} evolve at level 36. | * Ivysaur is 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 cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}. | * 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 cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}. | ||
* Ivysaur | * Ivysaur shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, and {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Ivysaur 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), Ivysaur 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, Ivysaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and | Ivysaur 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), Ivysaur 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, Ivysaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadruped-like movements are vaguely similar to those of certain amphibians, such as the {{wp|common toad}}. Unlike Bulbasaur, Ivysaur's "ears" do have hollows indicating that they are in fact ears and not glands, as seen in many species of frogs and toads. | ||
The bulb on its back now resembles the bud of a genus of parasitic flowering plants known as ''{{wp|Rafflesia}}''. | The bulb on its back now resembles the bud of a genus of parasitic flowering plants known as ''{{wp|Rafflesia}}''. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type= | {{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Poison | ||
|ja=フシギソウ ''Fushigisou''|jameaning=Mysterious grass/It seems strange | |ja=フシギソウ ''Fushigisou''|jameaning=Mysterious grass/It seems strange | ||
|fr=Herbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|herbe|grass}}'' and ''bizarre''; also sounds like ''air bizarre'', "strange look" | |fr=Herbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|herbe|grass}}'' and ''bizarre''; also sounds like ''air bizarre'', "strange look" | ||
|es=Ivysaur|esmeaning=Same as English name | |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}}'' | |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 | |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}} | |ko=이상해풀 ''Isanghepul''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|풀 ''pul''|grass}} | ||
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|th=ฟุชิงิโซ ''Fushigisou''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |th=ฟุชิงิโซ ''Fushigisou''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
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==Notes==--> | ==Notes==--> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.brawlsnapshots.com/snapshots/tag?order=score&tag=Ivysaur Snapshots of Ivysaur from Super Smash Bros. Brawl] | * [http://www.brawlsnapshots.com/snapshots/tag?order=score&tag=Ivysaur Snapshots of Ivysaur from Super Smash Bros. Brawl] | ||
* {{wp|Ivysaur|Article on Wikipedia}} | * {{wp|Ivysaur|Article on Wikipedia}} | ||
{{Smash Bros.}} | {{Smash Bros.}} | ||
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{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type= | {{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=Grass | type2=Poison | prevnum=001 | nextnum=003 | prev=Bulbasaur | next=Venusaur }} | ||
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{{Project Pokédex notice}} | {{Project Pokédex notice}} | ||
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[[de:Bisaknosp]] | [[de:Bisaknosp]] |
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Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.
It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16 and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.
Biology
Ivysaur is a quadruped Pokémon similar to a dinosaur. It has blue-green skin with darker patches. On top of its head are pointed ears with black inside, and it has narrow red eyes. It has a short, rounded snout with a wide mouth. Two pointed teeth protrude from its upper jaw. Each of its feet have 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 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 plains. However, it is rare, as many are in captivity.
In the anime
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, numerous Bulbasaur were seen evolving into Ivysaur, during which Ash's Bulbasaur decided it was too early to evolve.
A Trainer named Assunta used an Ivysaur to battle and defeat Ritchie in Friends to the End.
An Ivysaur was under the ownership of Crystal in Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!.
Ivysaur appeared under the ownership of a teenager named Jimmy in Judgment Day.
Minor appearances
Ivysaur first appeared in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.
In The Ultimate Test, an Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.
Ivysaur was among the numerous Pokémon who moved closer to the sea as it sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III in the second movie, The Power of One.
Multiple Ivysaur appeared in the intro of Destiny Deoxys.
May's Bulbasaur evolved into an Ivysaur sometime after The Right Place and the Right Mime, which further evolved into a Venusaur prior to Pruning a Passel of Pals!.
Jeremy's Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in Weekend Warrior.
An Ivysaur appeared in Playing the Performance Encore! under the ownership of a Coordinator participating in the Daybreak Contest.
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In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
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.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Ivysaur appeared in Catch the Poliwag!.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Saur
In Pokémon Adventures, Red had an Ivysaur named Saur that evolved from his Bulbasaur upon his arrival at Celadon City in Wartortle Wars. It evolved into Venusaur during a battle with the legendary bird hybrid at Silph Co. in The Winged Legends.
Emerald rented an Ivysaur during his Battle Factory challenge.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ivysaur (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer. It can use the moves Bullet Seed as a rapid aerial striking move and Vine Whip as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto 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.
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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 appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
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!
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Trivia
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Ivysaur is the only Pokémon that Pokémon Trainer uses that does not use 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 Grass/Poison Pokémon that does not require an evolutionary stone to reach its final form.
- Ivysaur is the only second stage dual-type Grass-type starter Pokémon.
- Ivysaur is the only second stage form of Generation I starter 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 cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White.
- Ivysaur shares its category with Bulbasaur, Venusaur, and Sunkern. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
Origin
Ivysaur appears to be based primarily on some form of reptile, specifically mammal-like reptiles known as Dicynodonts from the Permian period. Along with visible ears and no genuine metamorphosis stage (evolution aside), Ivysaur appears to have more in common with mammals than amphibians such as frogs and 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, Ivysaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadruped-like movements are vaguely similar to those of certain amphibians, such as the common toad. Unlike Bulbasaur, Ivysaur's "ears" do have hollows indicating that they are in fact ears and not glands, as seen in many species of frogs and toads.
The bulb on its back now resembles the bud of a genus of parasitic flowering plants known as Rafflesia.
Name origin
Ivysaur is a combination of the words ivy (woody climbing or trailing plant genus) and the Greek saur (lizard).
Fushigisou can be taken to mean "it seems strange" or 不思議 草 fushigi sou (strange grass).
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