[[Category:Grass/Poison-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Green Pokémon]]Bulbasaur (フシギダネ Fushigidane) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon and is numbered 001 in the National Pokédex, making Bulbasaur the first Pokémon listed. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur at level 16. It is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon in the Generation I games and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Etymology
Bulbasaur got its name from the words "Bulb" and "Saur" meaning lizard in Greek.
Appearance
Known as the Seed Pokémon, Bulbasaur resembles a small, squat dinosaur that walks on four legs and has a large plant bulb on its back. It also has large red eyes and very sharp teeth. Its skin is a light turquoise color, and it is spotted with some bits of dark green. Its most notable feature, however, is the large bulb on its back, which as the Pokédex states was planted on it at birth. Template:I
Habitat
Since Bulbasaur is a starter Pokémon, it is hard to find in the wild, but can be found living near streams.
Special Abilities
Bulbasaurs have "bulbs" on their back which grows 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.
In Anime
Ash's Bulbasaur
Main article: Ash's Bulbasaur
Ash's Bulbasaur was his first Kanto starter Pokémon, who he met in a hidden village. Bulbasaur attacked Misty when he thought she was going to steal an Oddish, but she was really only trying to capture it, not knowing about the forest. He had a chance to evolve, but refused to because he didn't want to. He also learned SolarBeam by not evolving. He has saved Ash's other Pokémon in various instances. For example, when Snorlax fell, it nearly crushed Totodile, but Bulbasaur saved the big jaw Pokémon.
He is voiced by Megumi Hayashibara in Japanese, and by Tara Jayne and Michelle Knotz in English.
May's Bulbasaur
Main article: May's Venusaur
May caught a Bulbasaur in the episode Grass Hysteria. This Bulbasaur had a unique feature, as she had heart-shaped spots on its head. As she is female, she had apparently developed feelings for Ash's Bulbasaur.
Game Info
Bulbasaur is a starter in Red, Blue, Pocket Monsters Green, and, more recently, FireRed and LeafGreen. You also receive Bulbasaur as a gift in Pokémon Yellow in Cerulean City, from a girl in the house next to the Pokémon Center. You can obtain a Bulbasaur in Gold, Silver and Crystal by trading it from Red, Blue, Green or Yellow. Similarly, in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Bulbasaur is obtainable via trading it from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Red and Blue | Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town | One |
| Yellow | Received from a girl in Cerulean City if Pikachu's Happiness is high enough | One |
| Gold and Silver | Time Capsule | None |
| Crystal | Time Capsule | None |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town | One |
| Emerald | Trade | None |
| Diamond and Pearl | Pal Park | None |
| Platinum | Pal Park | None |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Reward from Professor Oak after defeating Red | One |
| Black and White | Poké Transfer or Dream World | None |
Side Game Locations
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Snap | River, Cave (Ditto in disguise) |
| Pokémon Channel | Bus Stop |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Train, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Starter Pokémon, Joyous Tower (1F-5F) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Starter Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
| Pokémon Rumble | Quiet Forest |
| PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Meadow Zone |
Pokédex Entries
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Pokédex Number
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Learnset
Generation I
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation I
Generation II
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation II
Generation III
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation III
Generation IV
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation IV
Generation V
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation V
Sprites
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Gallery
Main article: Bulbasaur/Gallery
Origins
Bulbasaur's appearance looks like it is based off of a sprout that has a small dinosaur below it.
Name Origin
- 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.
- French: Bulbizarre from the French words bulbe(bulb) and bizarre (bizarre).
- German: Bisasam from the German words Bisamratte (muskrat) and Samen (seed).
- English: Bulbasaur from the words bulb(a plant term and it has one on its back hence the first part of it's name) and dinosaur.
Trivia
- Bulbasaur uses its bulb to store extra energy. This makes it possible for Bulbasaur to survive for days without eating.
- Bulbasaur and its evolutions are the only Poison type Starters.
- Because of this, it's the only basic stage starter to have more than one type.
- Bulbasaur and its evolutions have the same species as Sunkern. They are both the Seed Pokémon.
- Bulbasaur is the only starter that has two types.
- Apperantly, both Bulbasaur and Turtwig look alike even when they evolve, the only difference is that Bulbasaur has a seed while Turtwig has a little tree sprout.
- Although it usually stands on 4 legs, it has the ability to stand on 2 legs instead until it evolves into Ivysaur.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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