'''Bulbasaur''' (Japanese: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is the {{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Poison}}-[[Types|type]] Seed [[Starter Pokémon]] of the [[Kanto]] region and is the initial Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]], numbered #001 (other than the unofficial [[Missingno]], which is #000).
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== Appearance ==
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[[File:Old_bulbasaur.jpg|frame|Bulbasaur's Red, Blue, & Green artwork]]
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Known as the Seed Pokémon, Bulbasaur resembles a small, squatting dinosaur that walks on four legs and has a large plant bulb on its back that is able to shoot seeds out of. It also has large red eyes and has very sharp teeth. Its skin is a light turquoise color with dark green spots. It has three nails on all its four legs. Its most notable feature, however, is the aforementioned bulb on its back, which as the [[Pokédex]] states, was planted on it at birth.
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=== Habitat ===
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As Bulbasaur is a starter Pokémon, it is hard to locate, however, it could be found near streams.
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== Special abilities ==
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Bulbasaurs have "bulbs" on their backs that grow steadily larger as the Bulbasaur matures. This bulb contains a seed which uses photosynthesis to supply Bulbasaur with energy. Its bulb is also used to store the energy which the seed absorbs, which can be used when it is necessary. It is assumed that when a Bulbasaur collects enough energy in its bulb, it will [[evolution|evolve]] into an [[Ivysaur]].
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==Appearances==
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===In the anime===
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Bulbasaur's debut in the [[Pokémon Anime|anime]] was in the first episode, ''[[IL001: Pokémon - I Choose You!|Pokémon - I Choose You]], where it can be seen on [[Ash Ketchum]]'s television in his room and his dream about which starter Pokémon he will select the next day.''
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====Ash's Bulbasaur====
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{{Main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
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====May's Bulbasaur====
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{{Main|May's Venusaur}}
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===In the manga===
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In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Red chose Bulbasaur, which he nicknamed Saur, as his Starter Pokémon.
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== Evolution ==
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Bulbasaur [[Evolution|evolves]] into [[Ivysaur]] at level 16 and then [[Venusaur]] at level 32.
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== Game info ==
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Bulbasaur is a starter in [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']], [[Pokémon Green|''Pocket Monsters Green'']], and, more recently, ''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen''. In [[Pokémon Yellow]], which is based upon the anime series, Bulbasaur is received as a gift in [[Cerulean City]] from a girl in the house next to the [[Pokémon Center]]. In the following games, Bulbasaur can be received via [[Trading]].
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=== Locations ===
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{{Game Locations
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|border = {{Poison}}
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|backcolor = {{Grass}}
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|pokemon = Bulbasaur
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|redblue = [[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]
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|rbrarity = One
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|yellow = Received from a girl in [[Cerulean City]] if [[Pikachu|Pikachu's]] [[Happiness]] is high enough
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|yrarity = One
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|goldsilver = [[Time Capsule]]
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|gsrarity = None
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|crystal = [[Time Capsule]]
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|crarity = None
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|rubysapphire = [[Trade]]
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|rsrarity = None
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|emerald = [[Trade]]
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|erarity = None
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|fireredleafgreen = [[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]
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|frlgrarity = One
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|diamondpearl = [[Pal Park]]
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|dprarity = None
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|platinum = [[Pal Park]]
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|ptrarity = None
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|heartgoldsoulsilver = Reward from [[Professor Oak]] after defeating [[Red (game)|Red]]
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|hgssrarity = One
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|blackwhite = [[Poké Transfer]] or [[Dream World]]
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|bwrarity = None
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}}
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=== Spin-off game locations ===
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{{Side Game Locations
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|border = {{Poison}}
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|backcolor = {{Grass}}
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|Pokemon = Bulbasaur
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|Snap = River<br>Cave {{XXS|([[Ditto]] in [[Transform|disguise]])}}
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|Channel = Bus Stop
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|Trozei = Phobos Train<br>Endless level 16<br>Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
|redblue = A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
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|yellow = It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
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|gold = The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
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|silver = It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
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|crystal = While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
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|ruby = Bulbasaur 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.
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|sapphire = Bulbasaur 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.
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|emerald = Bulbasaur 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.
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|firered = There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
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|leafgreen = A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
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|diamond = For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
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|pearl = For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
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|platinum = For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
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|heartgold = The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
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|soulsilver = It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
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|black = For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
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|white = For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
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|black 2 = For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
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|white 2 = For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Bulbasaur lab.jpg|Bulbasaur and Heracross at Professor Oak's outdoor lab
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bulb dex.jpg|Bulbasaur's Pokédex entry in the anime
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== Origins ==
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Bulbasaur's appearance is based upon a small dinosaur with a plant growing off its back.
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=== Name Origin ===
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* '''Japanese:''': ''フシギダネ'' (''Fushigidane'' in Romaji) from the Japanese words ''Fushigi'' (不思議), which means strange and ''Tane'' (種), which means seed.
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* '''French:''': Bulbizarre from the French words ''bulbe''(bulb) and ''bizarre ''(bizarre).
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* '''German:''': Bisasam from the German words ''Bisamratte'' (muskrat) and ''Samen'' (seed).
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* '''English''': Bulbasaur is a portmanteau of the words "bulb", a plant term referring to the large bulb on its back, and "dinosaur".
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== Trivia ==
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* Bulbasaur uses the bulb on its back to store extra energy. This makes it possible for Bulbasaur to survive for days without eating.
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* Bulbasaur and its evolutions are the only {{type|Poison}} type starter Pokémon. Because of this, it is the only basic stage starter to be dual-typed.
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* Bulbasaur and its evolutions have the same species as [[Sunkern]]: they are both Seed Pokémon.
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* Although Bulbasaur is a quadrupedal Pokémon, it has the ability to stand on its two hind legs until it evolves into Ivysaur.
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* Bulbasaur is the first grass type starter.
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* Bulbasaur is known to be the first Pokémon introduced in the [[National Pokédex]] Order.
Known as the Seed Pokémon, Bulbasaur resembles a small, squatting dinosaur that walks on four legs and has a large plant bulb on its back that is able to shoot seeds out of. It also has large red eyes and has very sharp teeth. Its skin is a light turquoise color with dark green spots. It has three nails on all its four legs. Its most notable feature, however, is the aforementioned bulb on its back, which as the Pokédex states, was planted on it at birth.
Habitat
As Bulbasaur is a starter Pokémon, it is hard to locate, however, it could be found near streams.
Special abilities
Bulbasaurs have "bulbs" on their backs that grow steadily larger as the Bulbasaur matures. This bulb contains a seed which uses photosynthesis to supply Bulbasaur with energy. Its bulb is also used to store the energy which the seed absorbs, which can be used when it is necessary. It is assumed that when a Bulbasaur collects enough energy in its bulb, it will evolve into an Ivysaur.
Appearances
In the anime
Bulbasaur's debut in the anime was in the first episode, Pokémon - I Choose You, where it can be seen on Ash Ketchum's television in his room and his dream about which starter Pokémon he will select the next day.
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