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Bulbasaur overview

Bulbasaur is a dual Grass and Poison type Seed Pokémon and holds number #1 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.7 m tall and weighs 6.9 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow. There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger. It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.

Bulbasaur base stats

Across six base stats Bulbasaur totals 318 points, led by Sp. Attack at 65.

Low Speed means it usually moves second, so it relies on bulk and special power rather than outpacing opponents.

Bulbasaur base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	45
Attack	49
Defense	49
Sp. Attack	65
Sp. Defense	65
Speed	45
Total	318

Bulbasaur abilities

Bulbasaur's standard ability is Overgrow.

Its hidden ability, Chlorophyll, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Bulbasaur type matchups

Defensively, Bulbasaur takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Ice and Psychic moves.

It resists Grass, Water, Electric, Fighting and Fairy attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Flying	×2
Fire	×2
Ice	×2
Psychic	×2
Grass	×0.25
Water	×0.5
Electric	×0.5
Fighting	×0.5
Fairy	×0.5

Bulbasaur evolution

Bulbasaur belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Bulbasaur → Ivysaur (Level 16) → Venusaur (Level 32).

Bulbasaur training and breeding

With a capture rate of 45, Bulbasaur is hard to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Growl, Tackle and Vine Whip, and it can learn 86 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Growl
1	Tackle
3	Vine Whip
6	Growth
7	Leech Seed
12	Razor Leaf
13	Poison Powder
13	Sleep Powder
15	Take Down
18	Seed Bomb
21	Sweet Scent
27	Double Edge

Frequently asked questions about Bulbasaur