Ivysaur pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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

Name origin

ivy: a plant
-saur: Greek suffix meaning ‘lizard’

Pokedex data

National №	002
Type	Grass Poison
Species	Seed Pokémon
Height	3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight	28.7 lbs (13.0 kg)
Abilities	Overgrow Chlorophyll (Dream World)
Local №	002 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 227 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 232 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Fushigiso

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, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	141
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

Ivysaur stats

The base stats for Ivysaur 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	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

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue LeafGreen	When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Yellow	The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Gold HeartGold	Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Silver SoulSilver	If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Crystal	The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
Ruby Sapphire	There is a bud on this POKéMON’s back. To support its weight, IVYSAUR’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
Emerald	To support its bulb, IVYSAUR’s legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.
FireRed	There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.

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

Ivysaur learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
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
20	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
23	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	-
28	Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
31	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
36	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
39	Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
44	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

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

Ivysaur can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100

Ivysaur learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ivysaur 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

Ivysaur learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ivysaur 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

Ivysaur 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

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

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

Ivysaur 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

Ivysaur is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

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

Ivysaur 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

Ivysaur 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

Ivysaur 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

Ivysaur sprites

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

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Where to find Ivysaur

We don't have any location data for Ivysaur yet.

Pokeathlon stats

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

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Ivysaur

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Ivysaur stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Pre-evolution moves

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Ivysaur sprites

Where to find Ivysaur

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