Bulbasaur pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

bulb: a type of plant
-saur: Greek suffix meaning ‘lizard’

Pokedex data

National №	001
Type	Grass Poison
Species	Seed Pokémon
Height	2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight	15.2 lbs (6.9 kg)
Abilities	Overgrow Chlorophyll (Dream World)
Local №	001 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 226 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 231 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Fushigidane

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	64
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	½	½	¼	2	½			2	2

Bulbasaur stats

The base stats for Bulbasaur are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue LeafGreen	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 HeartGold	The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
Silver SoulSilver	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 Sapphire 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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.

Evolution chart

#001
Bulbasaur
Grass · Poison →
(Level 16)

#002
Ivysaur
Grass · Poison →
(Level 32)

#003
Venusaur
Grass · Poison

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Bulbasaur learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
3	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
7	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
9	Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	35	100
13	PoisonPowder	Poison	Status	-	75
13	Sleep Powder	Grass	Status	-	75
15	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
19	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
21	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	-
25	Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
27	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
31	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
33	Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
37	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Bulbasaur learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Bulbasaur egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Petal Dance	Grass	Special	120	100
Sludge	Poison	Special	65	100
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Power Whip	Grass	Physical	120	85

Bulbasaur learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Bulbasaur egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Petal Dance	Grass	Special	120	100
Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
Sludge	Poison	Special	65	100
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Power Whip	Grass	Physical	120	85

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Bulbasaur can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

Bulbasaur can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

Bulbasaur can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Bulbasaur is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Bulbasaur is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Bulbasaur is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Bulbasaur is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Bulbasaur sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Bulbasaur

Red Blue	Pallet Town
FireRed LeafGreen	Pallet Town
HeartGold SoulSilver	Pallet Town

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Bulbasaur

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Bulbasaur stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Bulbasaur sprites

Where to find Bulbasaur

Pokeathlon stats

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