Ivysaur

Ivysaur is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0002
Type Grass Poison
Species Seed Pokémon
Height 1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Overgrow
Chlorophyll (hidden ability)
Local № 0002 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0227 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0002 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0232 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0081 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0002 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0069 (The Isle of Armor)
0165 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Sp. Def
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 142
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass, Monster
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Ivysaur.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 32)

Ivysaur changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
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 Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Silver 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.
FireRed There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
LeafGreen When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.
HeartGold Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
SoulSilver If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
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.
X There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
Y When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.
Omega Ruby
Alpha 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.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Sword When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Shield Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.

Moves learned by Ivysaur

Moves learnt by level up

Ivysaur learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1GrowthNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical 45 100
9Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
12Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
15Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
15Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
20Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
25Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
30Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
35SynthesisGrassStatus
40Worry SeedGrassStatus 100
45Power WhipGrassPhysical 120 85
50Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Ivysaur does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Ivysaur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Ivysaur learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1GrowthNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical 45 100
9Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
12Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
15Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
15Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
20Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
25Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
30Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
35SynthesisGrassStatus
40Worry SeedGrassStatus 100
45Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
50Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Ivysaur learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ivysaur gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
CharmFairyStatus 100
CurseGhostStatus
Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
IngrainGrassStatus
Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90
Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
Nature PowerNormalStatus
Petal DanceGrassSpecial 120 100
Power WhipGrassPhysical 120 85
Skull BashNormalPhysical 130 100
SludgePoisonSpecial 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

Ivysaur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Ivysaur sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Ivysaur sprite from Red & Blue Ivysaur sprite from Silver Ivysaur sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Ivysaur sprite from Diamond & Pearl Ivysaur sprite from Black & White Ivysaur sprite from X & Y Ivysaur sprite from Sword & Shield Ivysaur sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Ivysaur Shiny sprite from Silver Ivysaur Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Ivysaur Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Ivysaur Shiny sprite from Black & White Ivysaur Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Ivysaur

Red
Blue
Yellow
Evolve Bulbasaur
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Evolve Bulbasaur
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Bulbasaur
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Evolve Bulbasaur
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Bulbasaur
Sword
Shield
Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Bulbasaur
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Ivysaur questions

Other languages

English Ivysaur
Japanese フシギソウ (Fushigisou)
German Bisaknosp
French Herbizarre
Italian Ivysaur
Spanish Ivysaur
Korean 이상해풀 (isanghaepul)
Chinese (Simplified) 妙蛙草
Chinese (Traditional) 妙蛙草

 

English Seed Pokémon
Japanese たねポケモン
German Samen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Graine
Italian Pokémon Seme
Spanish Pokémon Semilla
Korean 씨앗포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 种子宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 種子寶可夢

Name origin

ivy
a plant
-saur
Greek suffix meaning ‘lizard’