No. 0001
Bulbasaur
Seed Pokémon
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Bulbasaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice, with a base stat total of 318. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.7 m 2′04″
- Weight
- 6.9 kg 15.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 318 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen I Red & Green (JP)
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
GrassPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Bulbasaur outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
Everything about Overgrow →If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Chlorophyll →Other Pokémon with Chlorophyll 36
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Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.2% of teams · rank #84 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Eviolite- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 236 SpA / 236 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.4%
- 1500 weighting0.8%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Weather Ball87.9%
- Sunny Day79.3%
- Giga Drain78.8%
- Growth59.4%
- Sludge Bomb34.5%
- Knock Off19.1%
- Solar Beam18.8%
- Sleep Powder9.9%
- Leech Seed3.2%
- Synthesis2.6%
Items
- Eviolite96.4%
Life Orb2.6%
Leftovers0.9%
Quick Claw0.1%
Cell Battery0%
Weakness Policy0%
Abilities
- 91.2%
- 8.8%
EV spreads
- Modest 236 SpA / 236 Spe52.4%
- Modest 44 Def / 236 SpA / 156 Spe17.9%
- Modest 44 Atk / 44 Def / 236 SpA / 156 Spe10.5%
- Quiet 236 SpA / 236 SpD6.4%
- Modest 36 HP / 236 SpA / 236 Spe5.9%
Tera types
- Fire63.5%
- Grass24.3%
- Poison5.9%
- Ground2.6%
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AxewEvolution
#0001BulbasaurGrassPoison- Level 16
#0002IvysaurGrassPoison- Level 32
#0003VenusaurGrassPoison- Mega Evolution, in battle
holding Venusaurite
#0003Mega VenusaurGrassPoison
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 3 | Vine WhipNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 45 | 100% | 25 |
| 6 | GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 9 | Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 12 | Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Grass | Phys | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 15 | Poison PowderPoisons the target. | Poison | Status | — | 75% | 35 |
| 15 | Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep. | Grass | Status | — | 75% | 15 |
| 18 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 21 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 24 | Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 30 | Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia. | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 33 | Power WhipNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 36 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 34
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM13 | Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM45 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM56 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Phys | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM57 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM71 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM146 | Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect. | Grass | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM159 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM175 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM194 | Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority. | Grass | Phys | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves 4
| Egg | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn. | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Egg | Petal DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Bulbasaur are small, amphibian and plant Pokémon that move on all four legs, similar to a dinosaur and frog. They have blue-green bodies with darker blue-green spots and bear a big plant bulb on their backs. The seed on a Bulbasaur's back is planted at birth and then sprouts and grows along with it.
The bulb absorbs sunlight which allows it to grow; since the bulb can photosynthesize and stores nutrients, Bulbasaur can survive for days without eating. As with the rest of its evolutionary line, its bulb has vines the Pokémon uses as tentacles. Bulbasaur can evolve into Ivysaur, which can then evolve into Venusaur.
Design & origin
Created by Atsuko Nishida and finalized by Ken Sugimori, Bulbasaur was designed by "working backwards" from the established Venusaur design. Despite their English names, Sugimori confirmed that the design of Bulbasaur and its evolutions are based on frogs.
Its Japanese name, Fushigidane, is a combination of the Japanese words for mystery or miracle (fushigi) and seed (tane); its English name is a portmanteau relating to its dinosaurian appearance and the large garlic-shaped bulb on its back.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, Bulbasaur · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#13 in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll (worldwide) and #3 in Kanto, 56,015 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#89 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
- WikipediaWikipedia views: #2 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 18,896 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Seed Pokémon
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Green
- Grassland
- Pal Park area
- Field
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.
ShieldFor some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · YThere is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
FireRed · SwordBULBASAUR 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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireWhile it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
CrystalIt carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
Silver · SoulSilverThe seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
Gold · HeartGoldIt can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X
Names around the world
- English
- Bulbasaur
- Japanese
- フシギダネ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Fushigidane
- Korean
- 이상해씨
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 妙蛙種子
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 妙蛙种子
- French
- Bulbizarre
- German
- Bisasam
- Spanish
- Bulbasaur
- Italian
- Bulbasaur
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII
Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
Training
- 1 SpA
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 64
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- MonsterGrass
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
- Master DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Green 1 area
- Pallet TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Red 1 area
- Pallet TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
- Master DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
- Cerulean CityReceive as a gift · Lv 12
- Viridian ForestRare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–6
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
- Cerulean CityReceive as a gift · Lv 12
- Viridian ForestRare spawn in grass with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–6
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Route 2Island Scan · Lv 10
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Route 2Island Scan · Lv 10
Y 1 area
- Lumiose CityReceive as a gift · Lv 10
X 1 area
- Lumiose CityReceive as a gift · Lv 10
SoulSilver 1 area
- Pallet TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
HeartGold 1 area
- Pallet TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
LeafGreen 1 area
- Pallet TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
FireRed 1 area
- Pallet TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Yellow 1 area
- Cerulean CityReceive as a gift · Lv 10
Blue 1 area
- Pallet TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Red 1 area
- Pallet TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.