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Bulbasaur

Seed Pokémon

Plant
Poison
Generation I
0.7 m Size
6.9 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0001
Bulbasaur

Description

The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.

Abilities

Ability 1

Overgrow

Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Chlorophyll

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.7 m / 2'3"
Weight 6.9 kg / 15.21 lbs
Color Green
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 64
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Monster / Grass
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 87.5% / Female: 12.5%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Bulbasaur
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Bulbasaur
French Bulbizarre
German Bisasam
Spanish Bulbasaur
Italian Bulbasaur
Japanese フシギダネ Fushigidane
Korean 이상해씨 Isanghessi
Chinese 妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 Miuhwājúngjí · Miàowāzhǒngzǐ

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.

30 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur
Nº001
Ivysaur
Ivysaur
Nº002 Bulbasaur · Lv. 16
Venusaur
Venusaur
Nº003 Ivysaur · Lv. 32
Mega Venusaur
Mega Venusaur
Nº003 Venusaurite
Gigantamax Venusaur
Gigantamax Venusaur
Nº003 Gigantamax factor

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Bulbasaur

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
45
-
105 - 152
200 - 294
Attack
49
-
48 - 111
92 - 216
Defense
49
-
48 - 111
92 - 216
Sp Attack.
65
+1 EV
63 - 128
121 - 251
Defense Esp.
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Speed
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Total
318
+1 EV
-
-
Life
45
Lv 50: 105 - 152 Lv 100: 200 - 294
At.
49
Lv 50: 48 - 111 Lv 100: 92 - 216
Df.
49
Lv 50: 48 - 111 Lv 100: 92 - 216
At. Esp. +1 EV
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Df. Esp.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Vel.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Total +1 EV
318

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Growl No.45 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Leech Seed No.73 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 9
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 90%
Vine Whip No.22 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 3
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 45
Hit 100%
Poison Powder No.77 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 35
Attack -
Hit 75%
Razor Leaf No.75 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 55
Hit 95%
Growth No.74 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 6
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Sleep Powder No.79 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 75%
Solar Beam No.76 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Sweet Scent No.230 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Synthesis No.235 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 27
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 21
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 33
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Worry Seed No.388 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Seed Bomb No.402 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 18
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Power Whip No.438 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 33
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 85%