Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Seed Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 001 |
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Type | Grass Poison |
Species | Seed Pokémon |
Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
Weight | 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Overgrow Chlorophyll (hidden ability) |
Local № | 001 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 226 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 001 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 231 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 080 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 001 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 068 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 64 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Grass, Monster |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
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Attack | 49 | 92 | 216 | |
Defense | 49 | 92 | 216 | |
Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Total | 318 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Bulbasaur changes
- In Generation 1, Bulbasaur has a base Special stat of 65.
- In Generations 2-7, Bulbasaur has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON. |
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Yellow | It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy. |
Gold | The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows. |
Silver | 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. |
LeafGreen | A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back. |
HeartGold | The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows. |
SoulSilver | It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back. |
X | A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon. |
Y | For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy. |
Sword | There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger. |
Shield | While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
For some time after its birth, it grows by taking nourishment from the seed on its back. |
Moves learned by Bulbasaur
Moves learnt by level up
Bulbasaur learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Vine Whip | Grass | ![]() | 45 | 100 |
6 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
12 | Razor Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
15 | Poison Powder | Poison | ![]() | — | 75 |
15 | Sleep Powder | Grass | ![]() | — | 75 |
18 | Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
24 | Sweet Scent | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
36 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Bulbasaur learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bulbasaur gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Grassy Terrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Ingrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Leaf Storm | Grass | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Magical Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Petal Dance | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Power Whip | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 85 |
Skull Bash | Normal | ![]() | 130 | 100 |
Sludge | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Bulbasaur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
10 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
70 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Bulbasaur learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Vine Whip | Grass | ![]() | 45 | 100 |
6 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
12 | Razor Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
15 | Poison Powder | Poison | ![]() | — | 75 |
15 | Sleep Powder | Grass | ![]() | — | 75 |
18 | Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
24 | Sweet Scent | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
36 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Bulbasaur learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bulbasaur gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Ingrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Petal Dance | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Skull Bash | Normal | ![]() | 130 | 100 |
Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Bulbasaur can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Grassy Glide | Grass | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Bulbasaur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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10 | Magical Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
29 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
50 | Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
74 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
88 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Bulbasaur is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
65 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
71 | Leaf Storm | Grass | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
72 | Power Whip | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 85 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Bulbasaur sprites
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Bulbasaur
Red Blue |
Pallet Town |
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Yellow | Cerulean City |
Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Pallet Town |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pallet Town |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Lumiose City |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 2 |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Cerulean City, Viridian Forest |
Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Not available in this game |
Answers to Bulbasaur questions
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- How come my bulbasaur wont evolve?
- Random Trainer with Bulbasaur on heart gold?
- Is there any way to get Bulbasaur and Squirtle in Pokemon Blue?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Bulbasaur |
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Japanese | フシギダネ (Fushigidane) |
German | Bisasam |
French | Bulbizarre |
Name origin
- bulb
- a type of plant
- -saur
- Greek suffix meaning ‘lizard’