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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
001MS.png #001: Bulbasaur
Pokémon
#003: Venusaur 003MS.png
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
#002
Ivysaur



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
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
28.7 lbs. 13.0 kg
Ivysaur
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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
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Sp.Def
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Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
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{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

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 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 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 plains.

In the anime

In the main series

Ivysaur in the anime

Major appearances

May's Ivysaur

May's Bulbasaur evolved into an Ivysaur sometime after The Right Place and the Right Mime. It further evolved into a Venusaur prior to Pruning a Passel of Pals!.

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 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 JN046.

Minor appearances

In A Chansey Operation, an Ivysaur was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

In The Ultimate Test, the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor provided his students an Ivysaur and other Pokémon for the final portion of the exam. James attempted to steal it.

In The Power of One, an Ivysaur 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. It is now a Venusaur.

In Playing the Performance Encore!, a Coordinator's Ivysaur participated 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!.

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.

In Pokémon Origins

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

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 Adventures manga

Main article: 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.

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.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

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 does not appear as a playable character in either version in the game, but rather as a trophy.

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.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#002
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.
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
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.


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
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)


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
Shuffle
Rainbow Park: Stage 59
Blau Salon: Stage 436
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
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
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Bulbasaur (Egg)


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

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
62
60 - 125 116 - 245
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
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
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 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 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
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/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM10
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
TM10 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM11
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM17
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM19
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 25
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM28
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM29
Bag TM Fairy SwSh Sprite.png
TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM41
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM46
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM50
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
TM50 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM74
Bag TM Poison SwSh Sprite.png
TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM88
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
TM88 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM94
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TR00
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR01
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR17
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR22
Bag TR Poison Sprite.png
TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR59
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR65
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR71
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR71 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TR72
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR72 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 085}}85% 10
TR77
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TR85
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SlowpokeSlowpokeSlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowking
FerroseedFerrothornPhantumpTrevenantBergmiteAvalugg
Appletun
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
TangelaTangrowthRoseliaRoseradeSnoverAbomasnow
MaractusFoongusAmoongussFerroseedFerrothornPhantump
TrevenantFomantisLurantisMorelullShiinotic
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20
LotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleafShiftry
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
VenusaurOddishGloomVileplumeBellossomRoselia
RoseradeCherrimMaractusComfey
Petal Dance Grass Special 120 100% 10
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseAvalugg
Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10
NidoranMNidorinoNidokingOddishGloomVileplume
BellossomRoseliaRoseradeFoongusAmoongussSalandit
Toxic Poison Status 90% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ivysaur in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ivysaur in that game.
  • 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 tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Grassy Glide Grass Physical 70 100% 20
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Bind Normal Physical 01515 085}}85% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Block Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Celebrate Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Frenzy Plant Grass Special 150150 090}}90% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Grass Whistle × Grass Status 0000 055}}55% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Razor Wind × Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Sludge Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII String Shot Bug Status 0000 095}}95% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
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  • 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
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
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TCG-only moves

Move Card
Stomp Ivysaur (T Promo 10)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin002.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani002.png
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
MDP E 002.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
Grass
Field move: Cross fm.png
(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 Assist.png
Grass
Field move:
(present)
Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Grass Assist.png
Grass
Field move:
(past)
Cut 1 field move.png
(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
Rush002Body.png Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT002.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Grass
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#002
Shuffle002.png

Vitality Drain
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.


Pokémon GO
GO002.png Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 151 Base Defense: 143
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Bulbasaur Candy 100
Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Vine Whip
Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Power Whip, Return, Frustration

Evolution

001Bulbasaur.png
Unevolved
Bulbasaur
 Grass  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 16
002Ivysaur.png
First evolution
Ivysaur
 Grass  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 32
003Venusaur.png
Second evolution
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 002.png Spr b g1 002.png Spr 1b 002.png Spr b g1 002.png Spr 1y 002.png Spr b g1 002.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 002.png Spr b 2g 002.png Spr 2s 002.png Spr b 2s 002.png Spr 2c 002.png Spr b 2c 002.png
Spr 2g 002 s.png Spr b 2g 002 s.png Spr 2s 002 s.png Spr b 2s 002 s.png Spr 2c 002 s.png Spr b 2c 002 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 002.png Spr b 3r 002.png Spr 3e 002.png Spr b 3e 002.png Spr 3f 002.png Spr b 3f 002.png
Spr 3r 002 s.png Spr b 3r 002 s.png Spr 3e 002 s.png Spr b 3e 002 s.png Spr 3f 002 s.png Spr b 3f 002 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 002.png Spr b 4d 002.png Spr 4p 002.png Spr b 4p 002.png Spr 4h 002.png Spr b 4h 002.png
Spr 4d 002 s.png Spr b 4d 002 s.png Spr 4p 002 s.png Spr b 4p 002 s.png Spr 4h 002 s.png Spr b 4h 002 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 002.png Spr b 5b 002.png Spr 5b2 002.png Spr b 5b2 002.png
Spr 5b 002 s.png Spr b 5b 002 s.png Spr 5b2 002 s.png Spr b 5b2 002 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 002.png
Spr b 6x 002.png
Spr 6o 002.png
Spr b 6o 002.png
Spr 6x 002 s.png
Spr b 6x 002 s.png
Spr 6o 002 s.png
Spr b 6o 002 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 002.png
Spr b 7s 002.png
Spr 7s 002.png
Spr b 7s 002.png
Spr 7s 002 s.png
Spr b 7s 002 s.png
Spr 7s 002 s.png
Spr b 7s 002 s.png
Front Back Front Back
002MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Ivysaur images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Ivysaur's evolutionary family is inspired by frogs[1][2]. In particular, its build and ears resemble the 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[3]. Atsuko Nishida later went on to design Venusaur and then Bulbasaur, basing the last off of both Venusaur and Ivysaur.[4]

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

Name origin

Ivysaur is a combination of ivy (woody climbing or trailing plant genus) and σαῦρος saur (Ancient Greek for lizard).

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

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese フシギソウ Fushigisou From 不思議 fushigi and or そう
France Flag.png French Herbizarre From herbe and bizarre; also sounds like air bizarre, "strange look"
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ivysaur Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Bisaknosp From Bi, Saurier, and Knospe
Italy Flag.png Italian Ivysaur Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 이상해풀 Isanghepul From 이상하다 isanghada and pul
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 妙蛙草 Miàowācǎo From 奇妙 qímiào, , and cǎo
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 妙蛙草 Miuhwāchóu
奇異草 Kèihyihchóu *
From 奇妙 kèihmiuh, , and chóu
From 奇異 kèihyih and chóu


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