Ivysaur
#227 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Seed Pokémon
Ivysaur
#227 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Seed Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
62
116
245
Defense
63
117
247
Sp. Atk
80
148
284
Sp. Def
80
148
284
Speed
60
112
240
Total
405
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #227 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpA, 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
Lore

Pokémon Gold
Exposure to sun light adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

Pokémon Silver
If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Bulbasaur #226 | Level 16 | ![]() Ivysaur #227 |
![]() Ivysaur #227 | Level 32 | ![]() Venusaur #228 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A full-body charge attack. |
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | Reduces the foe's ATTACK. |
| Start | Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Steals HP from the foe on every turn. |
| 4 | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | Reduces the foe's ATTACK. |
| 7 | Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Steals HP from the foe on every turn. |
| 10 | Vine Whip | ![]() | Special | 45 | 100 | 10 | Whips the foe with slender vines. |
| 15 | Poison Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 35 | A move that may poison the foe. |
| 15 | Sleep Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | May cause the foe to fall asleep. |
| 22 | Razor Leaf | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | Has a high criti cal hit ratio. |
| 29 | Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Reduces the foe's evasiveness. |
| 38 | Growth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Raises the SPCL. ATK rating. |
| 47 | Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Restores HP (varies by time). |
| 56 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM12 | Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Reduces the foe's evasiveness. |
| TM13 | Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 5 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| TM20 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Reduces the foe's accuracy. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM40 | Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Heightens the user's DEFENSE. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | Successive hits raise power. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
| HM05 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. |










































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