Bulbasaur
#1 in the Black and White Pokédex • Seed Pokémon
Pokémon Black
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Pokémon White
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Bulbasaur #1 | Level 16 |  Ivysaur #2 |
Ivysaur #2 | Level 32 |  Venusaur #3 |
Normal
Shiny
Bulbasaur
Seed Pokémon
HP
45
Attack
49
Defense
49
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
65
Speed
45
Total
318
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.25× from
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| 3 | Growl | |  Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered. |
| 7 | Leech Seed | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| 9 | Vine Whip | | Physical | 35 | 100 | 15 | The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage. |
| 13 | Poison Powder | | Status | - | 75 | 35 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target. |
| 13 | Sleep Powder | | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target. |
| 15 | Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little. |
| 19 | Razor Leaf | | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 21 | Sweet Scent | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| 25 | Growth | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 27 | Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| 31 | Worry Seed | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia. |
| 33 | Synthesis | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 37 | Seed Bomb | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Charm | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered. |
| Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Giga Drain | |  Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Grass Whistle | | Status | - | 55 | 15 | The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep. |
| Ingrain | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| Leaf Storm | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Magical Leaf | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss. |
| Nature Power | | Status | - | - | 20 | An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| Petal Dance | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Power Whip | | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the target. |
| Skull Bash | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Sludge | | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Pledge | | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | A column of grass hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its water equivalent, its damage increases into a vast swamp. |
Overgrow
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Chlorophyll
Hidden Ability
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.