Name origin

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


Bulbasaur artwork by Ken Sugimori

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

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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


Moves learnt by level up

Bulbasaur learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
3 GrowlNormalStatus-100
7 Leech SeedGrassStatus-90
9 Vine WhipGrassPhysical35100
13 PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
13 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
15 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
19 Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595
21 Sweet ScentNormalStatus--
25 GrowthNormalStatus--
27 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
31 Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
33 SynthesisGrassStatus--
37 Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Petal DanceGrassSpecial120100
SludgePoisonSpecial65100
Skull BashNormalPhysical100100
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
CurseGhostStatus--
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
EndureNormalStatus--
CharmNormalStatus-100
Nature PowerNormalStatus--
IngrainGrassStatus--
GrassWhistleGrassStatus-55
Magical LeafGrassSpecial60
Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090
Power WhipGrassPhysical12085

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Petal DanceGrassSpecial120100
Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
SludgePoisonSpecial65100
Skull BashNormalPhysical100100
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
CurseGhostStatus--
CharmNormalStatus-100
SafeguardNormalStatus--
Nature PowerNormalStatus--
IngrainGrassStatus--
GrassWhistleGrassStatus-55
Magical LeafGrassSpecial60
Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090
Power WhipGrassPhysical12085

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BindNormalPhysical1585
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Grass PledgeGrassSpecial50100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Grass PledgeGrassSpecial50100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
SynthesisGrassStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Bulbasaur is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Bulbasaur is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Bulbasaur is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Bulbasaur is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Bulbasaur sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Bulbasaur normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Bulbasaur shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Bulbasaur normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Bulbasaur shiny sprite

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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


Answers to Bulbasaur questions