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#0001 · Generation 1

Bulbasaur

GrassPoison

Explore Bulbasaur's stats, moves, habitats, evolutions, and ways to obtain it

Base stats

Hp45
Speed45
Attack49
Defense49
Special Attack65
Special Defense65

Abilities and capture

Abilities
Chlorophyll (hidden), Overgrow
Catch rate
45
Base friendship
50
Base experience
64
Egg cycles
20

Biology

Height
7 m
Weight
69 kg
Gender ratio
88% male
Egg groups
Grass, Monster
Can Gigantamax
No

Defensive matchups

Weak to
Fire type×2Ice type×2Flying type×2Psychic type×2
Resists
Water type×0.5Electric type×0.5Grass type×0.25Fighting type×0.5Fairy type×0.5
Immune to
None

Moves

AmnesiaPsychicStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
AttractNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPIf the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
BideNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
CaptivateNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPIf any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
ConfideNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Defense CurlNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -140 PPThe user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Double TeamNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -115 PPBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
FrustrationNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Hidden PowerWaterSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Light ScreenPsychicStatusPower 0Accuracy -130 PPA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Mega DrainGrassSpecialPower 40Accuracy 10015 PPA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
MimicNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle.
Mud-SlapGroundSpecialPower 20Accuracy 10010 PPThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural GiftNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
OutrageDragonPhysicalPower 120Accuracy 10010 PPThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
RageNormalPhysicalPower 20Accuracy 10020 PPAs long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Razor WindNormalSpecialPower 80Accuracy 10010 PPIn this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.
ReflectPsychicStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
ReturnNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
RoundNormalSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPThe user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted.
Secret PowerNormalPhysicalPower 70Accuracy 10020 PPThe additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
SnoreNormalSpecialPower 50Accuracy 10015 PPThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
SwaggerNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 8515 PPThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.

Evolution

IvysaurLevel up

Reach level 16

Drops

Melon Seeds · 0-1 · 100%

Miracle Seed · 1 · 5%

Where to find it

Wild encounterLevels 5-32 · Ultra Rare · Grounded

Habitats: Bamboo Jungle, Jungle, Sparse Jungle, Amethyst Canyon, Amethyst Rainforest, Cave Underground Jungle, Jungle Mountains, Rocky Jungle and 1 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15

Best climate

Preferred temperature: 49°F to 95°F (9.4°C to 35°C)

Best season: Spring

Quieter seasons: Winter, Autumn

Wild encounter 2Levels 5-32 · Ultra Rare · Grounded

Habitats: Bamboo Jungle, Jungle, Sparse Jungle, Amethyst Canyon, Amethyst Rainforest, Cave Underground Jungle, Jungle Mountains, Rocky Jungle and 1 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15

Best climate

Preferred temperature: 49°F to 95°F (9.4°C to 35°C)

Best season: Spring

Quieter seasons: Winter, Autumn

Wild encounter 3Levels 1-1 · Rare · Grounded

Habitats: Safari Biome

Best climate

Preferred temperature: 49°F to 95°F (9.4°C to 35°C)

Best season: Spring

Quieter seasons: Winter, Autumn

Other ways to obtain it

Starter choice

Choose Bulbasaur from the Kanto starter selection

Breeding

Breed a female Bulbasaur or a female member of its evolution line with a compatible male in the Grass or Monster Egg Groups. Ditto also works

Compatible examples: Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise

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