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Bulbasaur

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Bulbasaur

#0001 in the National Pokédex • Seed Pokémon

Bulbasaur sprite

Normal

Shiny Bulbasaur sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Category

Seed Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0001

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

45

200

294

Attack

49

92

216

Defense

49

92

216

Sp. Atk

65

121

251

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

45

85

207

Total

318

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.

Type-only matchups for Bulbasaur, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur

#0001

Level 16

Ivysaur

Ivysaur

#0002

Ivysaur

Ivysaur

#0002

Level 32

Venusaur

Venusaur

#0003

Venusaur

Venusaur

#0003

Mega Evolution

Mega Venusaur

Mega Venusaur

#0003

Bulbasaur sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Legends: Z-A

2025

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Scarlet & Violet

2022

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Bulbasaur in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Bulbasaur in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Bulbasaur in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Red & Blue

Pick a game to see what Bulbasaur learns there.
Bulbasaur in Legends: Z-A

Moves Bulbasaur learns by leveling up in Legends: Z-A.
Class
StartGrowl

The user growls endearingly to make targets less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a short time.

Normal---
StartTackle

The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.

Normal40--
3Vine Whip

The user attacks by striking targets with slender, whiplike vines.

Grass45--
6Growth

The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by prompting its body to grow all at once.

Grass---
9Leech Seed

The user plants seeds that will slowly but continually absorb HP from targets and restore the user's HP.

Grass---
12Razor Leaf

The user attacks by launching leaves to slice up targets. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Grass55--
15Poison Powder

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous powder that leaves targets poisoned.

Poison---
15Sleep Powder

The user scatters a cloud of soporific powder that leaves targets drowsy.

Grass---
25Take Down

The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.

Normal90--
30Magical Leaf

The user attacks by scattering curious leaves that can chase targets down.

Grass60--
35Synthesis

The user restores some HP by producing energy through photosynthesis.

Grass---
40Amnesia

The user boosts its Sp. Def stat for a while by temporarily emptying its mind to forget all concerns.

Psychic---
42Sludge Wave

The user attacks by sending a giant wave of sludge across a wide area. This may also leave those hit poisoned.

Poison95--
45Double-Edge

The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.

Normal120--
55Solar Beam

The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.

Grass120--
Moves Bulbasaur can learn from Technical Machines in Legends: Z-A.
Class
TM007Toxic

The user badly poisons targets. The poison's damage worsens over time.

Poison---
TM016Light Screen

The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.

Psychic---
TM017Protect

The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.

Normal---
TM026Energy Ball

The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.

Grass90--
TM030Swords Dance

The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.

Normal---
TM033Body Slam

The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

Normal85--
TM035Endure

The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.

Normal---
TM040Bullet Seed

The user attacks by forcefully shooting out five seeds, one after the other.

Grass15--
TM042Giga Drain

The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.

Grass75--
TM051Safeguard

The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.

Normal---
TM053Sludge Bomb

The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.

Poison90--
TM056Double-Edge

The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.

Normal120--
TM064Solar Beam

The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.

Grass120--
TM085Substitute

The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.

Normal---
TM103Work Up

The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.

Normal---
TM109Facade

The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.

Normal70--
TM112Acid Spray

The user attacks by spitting caustic fluid at targets. This also lowers their Sp. Def stats for a while.

Poison40--
TM115Trailblaze

The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork also increases its movement speed for a short time.

Grass40--
TM122False Swipe

The user attacks with restraint to ensure that targets are left with at least 1 HP.

Normal40--
TM128Seed Bomb

The user attacks by slamming a barrage of large, hard- shelled seeds down on targets from above.

Grass35--
TM151Petal Dance

The user attacks by scattering petals in three waves, one after another. The user then becomes confused.

Grass40--

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