bulbasaur

Bulbasaur is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Grass / Poison

Abilities:

• Overgrow: Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low
• Chlorophyll (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, quadrupedal, dinosaur-like Pokémon
• Green and covered with darker green patches
• A large plant bulb on its back that grows with it
• Red eyes and pointed ears

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers to bask in the sun to absorb its energy, which is essential for the growth of the bulb on its back
• Can be found in grassy plains and forests, often near water sources
• Known for its gentle and docile nature
• Forms strong bonds with trainers, often being chosen as a starter Pokémon

In Battle:

• Known for its balance between offense and defense
• Signature moves: Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Solar Beam
• Effective against Water, Ground, and Rock types
• Vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16
• Evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32

Interesting Facts:

• One of the three starter Pokémon in the Kanto region
• The bulb on its back is said to house a seed that grows into a plant as it evolves
• Appeared in the very first Pokémon episode alongside Pikachu and others
• The Japanese name, Fushigidane, is a combination of "mystery" (fushigi) and "seed" (tane)

Bulbasaur is an iconic Pokémon, cherished by fans for its unique design and versatility in battles. Its combination of Grass and Poison types provides it with a variety of strategic options, making it a valuable asset in any trainer's team.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: A strange seed was planted on its back at birth.The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
• Blue: A strange seed was planted on its back at birth.The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
• Yellow: It can go for days without eating a single morsel.In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
• Gold: The seed on its back is filled with nutrients.The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
• Silver: It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As itgrows older, the seed also grows larger.
• Crystal: While it is young, it uses the nutrients that arestored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
• Leafgreen: A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
• Diamond: For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
• Pearl: For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
• Platinum: For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
• Heartgold: The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
• Soulsilver: It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
• Black: For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
• White: For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
• Black-2: For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
• White-2: For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
• X: A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
• Y: For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
• Sword: There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
• Shield: While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.