No. 0002

Ivysaur

Seed Pokémon

Official art

Ivysaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice, with a base stat total of 405. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass Poison

Height: 1 m 3′03″
Weight: 13 kg 28.7 lbs
Base stat total: 405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen I Red & Green (JP)

Abilities

Pokédex entryHeartGold / Shield

Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk6273–125116–245

Def6374–126117–247

SpA8090–145148–284

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe6072–123112–240

Total405Higher than 39% of Pokémon

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, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

GrassPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FireFlyingIcePsychic

Resists

½×

ElectricFairyFightingWater

¼×

Grass

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

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 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Ivysaur outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Ivysaur against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123		Ivysaur · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Ivysaur · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		Ivysaur · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · 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 →
Other Pokémon with Overgrow 28
Bulbasaur Venusaur Chikorita Bayleef Meganium Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Turtwig Grotle Torterra Snivy Servine Serperior Pansage Simisage Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada
If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Chlorophyll →
Other Pokémon with Chlorophyll 36
Bulbasaur Venusaur Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Exeggcute Exeggutor Tangela Bellossom Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Sunkern Sunflora Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Tropius Cherubi Tangrowth Leafeon Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Maractus Deerling Sawsbuck Capsakid Scovillain

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0001BulbasaurGrassPoison
1. Level 16
  #0002IvysaurGrassPoison
  1. Level 32
    #0003VenusaurGrassPoison
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Venusaurite
      #0003Mega VenusaurGrassPoison

Moves

Level up 15


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Vine WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	45	100%	25
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
20	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
25	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
30	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
35	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
40	Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
45	Power WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	120	85%	10
50	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 35


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
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
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

Biology

Its bulb has grown into a bud, which it uses to convert sunlight into power. The bud is heavy, to the point of rendering Ivysaur unable to move properly if it has stored enough nutrients, so its hind legs have grown stronger to counter the weight.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#477 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

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

Kanto#002Original Johto#227Updated Johto#232Central Kalos#081Let’s Go Kanto#002Isle of Armor#069Blueberry#165Lumiose#149

The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
FireRed · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
Crystal
If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Silver · SoulSilver
Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Gold · HeartGold · Shield
The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Yellow
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Sword

Names around the world

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

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, 1 SpD
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 142
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: MonsterGrass
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Bulbasaur: Level 16.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

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.