[[Category:Grass/Poison-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Green Pokémon]]
Bulbasaur (フシギダネ Fushigidane) is a Grass/Poison-type PokTemplate:Emon and is numbered 001 in the National Pokédex, making it the first PokTemplate:Emon listed. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16. Then, evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32. It is one of three starter pokTemplate:Emon of the Kanto Region.
Etymology
Bulbasaur got its name from the words "Bulb" and the word "Saur" meaning lizard in Italian.
Appearance
Bulbasaur is a small PokTemplate:Emon that looks like a frog and an onion put together with small sharp teeth, which usually walks on all four legs. Its skin is a light turquoise color, and it is spotted with bits of dark green. Its most notable feature, however, is the large bulb on its back, which as the PokTemplate:Edex states was planted on it at birth.
Habitat
Since Bulbasaur is a starter PokTemplate:Emon, 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 that he acquired. He found it in a hidden village. He attacked Misty when he thought she was going to steal an Oddish. He had a chance to evolve but refused to because he didn't want to. He also learned Solarbeam by not evolving. He is also a Pokémon that can save Ash's other Pokémon. 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
May caught a Bulbasaur in the episode Grass Hysteria. It had a unique feature as a Bulbasaur, as it had heart-shaped spots on its head. As it was a female Bulbasaur it 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 PokTemplate:Emon Center. You can obtain a Bulbasaur in Gold, Silver and Crystal by trading it from Red, Blue, Green or Yellow, or in PokTemplate:Emon Ruby and Sapphire via trading it from PokTemplate:Emon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Locations
| Bulbasaur Locations | ||
| Version(s) | Location | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Red/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/Silver | Time Capsule | None |
| Crystal | Time Capsule | None |
| Ruby/ Sapphire | Trade | None |
| Emerald | Trade | None |
| FireRed/ LeafGreen | Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town | One |
| Diamond/ Pearl | Pal Park | None |
| Platinum | Pal Park | None |
| HeartGold/ SoulSilver | Reward from Professor Oak after defeating Red | One |
Side Game Locations
| Bulbasaur Locations | ||
| Game(s) | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Snap | River, Cave (Ditto in disguise) | |
| Pokémon Channel | Bus Stop | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Train, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (1F-5F) | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Starter Pokémon Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F) Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) | |
| Pokémon Rumble | Quiet Forest | |
Pokédex Entries
Template:GenIPokédex
Learnset
Generation I
Leveling
| Leveling | |||||
| Move | Type | Level | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Normal | Start | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Growl | Normal | Start | — | 100% | 40 |
| Leech Seed | Grass | 7 | — | 90% | 10 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 13 | 35 | 100% | 10 |
| PoisonPowder | Poison | 20 | — | 75% | 35 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 27 | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| Growth | Normal | 34 | — | —% | 40 |
| Sleep Powder | Grass | 41 | — | 75% | 15 |
| SolarBeam | Grass | 48 | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | |||||
TMs/HMs
| TMs/HMs | |||||
| Move | Type | # | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | TM03 | — | —% | 30 |
| Toxic | Poison | TM06 | — | 85% | 10 |
| Body Slam | Normal | TM08 | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Take Down | Normal | TM09 | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Double-Edge | Normal | TM10 | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| Rage | Normal | TM20 | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Drain | Grass | TM21 | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| SolarBeam | Grass | TM22 | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Mimic | Normal | TM31 | — | —% | 10 |
| Double Team | Normal | TM32 | — | —% | 15 |
| Reflect | Psychic | TM33 | — | —% | 20 |
| Bide | Normal | TM34 | — | —% | 10 |
| Rest | Psychic | TM44 | — | —% | 10 |
| Substitute | Normal | TM50 | — | —% | 10 |
| Cut | Normal | HM01 | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | |||||
Generation II
Leveling
| Leveling | |||||
| Move | Type | Level | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Normal | Start | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Growl | Normal | 4 | — | 100% | 40 |
| Leech Seed | Grass | 7 | — | 90% | 10 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 10 | 35 | 100% | 10 |
| PoisonPowder | Poison | 15 | — | 75% | 35 |
| Sleep Powder | Grass | 15 | — | 75% | 15 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 20 | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | 25 | — | 100% | 20 |
| Growth | Normal | 32 | — | —% | 40 |
| Synthesis | Grass | 39 | — | —% | 5 |
| SolarBeam | Grass | 46 | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | |||||
TMs/HMs
| TMs/HMs | |||||
| Move | Type | # | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | TM02 | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Curse | ??? | TM03 | — | —% | 10 |
| Toxic | Poison | TM06 | — | 85% | 10 |
| Hidden Power | Normal | TM10 | — | 100% | 15 |
| Sunny Day | Fire | TM11 | — | —% | 5 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | TM12 | — | 100% | 20 |
| Snore | Normal | TM13 | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Protect | Normal | TM17 | — | —% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | TM19 | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Frustration | Normal | TM21 | — | 100% | 20 |
| SolarBeam | Grass | TM22 | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Return | Normal | TM27 | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | TM31 | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | Normal | TM32 | — | —% | 15 |
| Swagger | Normal | TM34 | — | 90% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | TM35 | — | —% | 10 |
| Defense Curl | Normal | TM40 | — | —% | 40 |
| Rest | Psychic | TM44 | — | —% | 10 |
| Attract | Normal | TM45 | — | 100% | 15 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | TM49 | 10 | 95% | 20 |
| Cut | Normal | HM01 | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Flash | Normal | HM05 | — | 70% | 20 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | |||||
Breeding
| Breeding | ||||
| Move | Type | Pwr. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Screen | Psychic | — | —% | 30 |
| Petal Dance | Grass | 90 | 100% | 20 |
| Razor Wind | Normal | 80 | 75% | 10 |
| Safeguard | Normal | — | —% | 25 |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | ||||
Generation III
Leveling
| Leveling | ||||||||
| Move | Type | Level | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | Jam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Normal | Start | 35 | 95% | 35 | Tough | 4 | 0 |
| Growl | Normal | 4 | — | 100% | 40 | Cute | 2 | 0 |
| Leech Seed | Grass | 7 | — | 90% | 10 | Smart | 2 | 2 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 10 | 35 | 100% | 10 | Cool | 4 | 0 |
| PoisonPowder | Poison | 15 | — | 75% | 35 | Smart | 3 | 0 |
| Sleep Powder | Grass | 15 | — | 75% | 15 | Smart | 1 | 3 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 20 | 55 | 95% | 25 | Cool | 3 | 0 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | 25 | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 1 | 3 |
| Growth | Normal | 32 | — | —% | 40 | Beauty | 1 | 0 |
| Synthesis | Grass | 39 | — | —% | 5 | Smart | 1 | 0 |
| SolarBeam | Grass | 46 | 120 | 100% | 10 | Cool | 4 | 0 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | ||||||||
TMs/HMs
| TMs/HMs | ||||||||
| Move | Type | # | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | Jam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxic | Poison | TM06 | — | 85% | 10 | Smart | 3 | 0 |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | TM09 | 10 | 100% | 30 | Cool | 2 | 1 |
| Hidden Power | Normal | TM10 | — | 100% | 15 | Smart | 3 | 0 |
| Sunny Day | Fire | TM11 | — | —% | 5 | Beauty | 1 | 0 |
| Protect | Normal | TM17 | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 1 | 0 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | TM19 | 60 | 100% | 5 | Smart | 2 | 1 |
| Frustration | Normal | TM21 | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 1 | 0 |
| SolarBeam | Grass | TM22 | 120 | 100% | 10 | Cool | 4 | 0 |
| Return | Normal | TM27 | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 1 | 0 |
| Double Team | Normal | TM32 | — | —% | 15 | Cool | 2 | 0 |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | TM36 | 90 | 100% | 10 | Tough | 2 | 1 |
| Facade | Normal | TM42 | 70 | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 | 0 |
| Secret Power | Normal | TM43 | 70 | 100% | 20 | Smart | 1 | 0 |
| Rest | Psychic | TM44 | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 2 | 0 |
| Attract | Normal | TM45 | — | 100% | 15 | Cute | 2 | 0 |
| Cut | Normal | HM01 | 50 | 95% | 30 | Cool | 2 | 1 |
| Strength | Normal | HM04 | 80 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 2 | 1 |
| Flash | Normal | HM05 | — | 70% | 20 | Beauty | 3 | 0 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | HM06 | 20 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 1 | 0 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | ||||||||
Breeding
| Breeding | |||||||
| Move | Type | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | Jam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Normal | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 | 1 |
| Curse | ??? | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 3 | 0 |
| GrassWhistle | Grass | — | 55% | 15 | Smart | 1 | 3 |
| Light Screen | Psychic | — | —% | 30 | Beauty | 1 | 0 |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | —% | 20 | Beauty | 2 | 0 |
| Petal Dance | Grass | 90 | 100% | 20 | Beauty | 4 | 4 |
| Safeguard | Normal | — | —% | 25 | Beauty | 1 | 0 |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 100 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 1 | 4 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | |||||||
Tutoring
| Tutoring | |||||||
| Move | Type | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | Jam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 1 | 4 |
| Defense Curl(E) | Normal | — | —% | 40 | Cute | 2 | 0 |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 6 | 0 |
| Endure(E) | Normal | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 | 0 |
| Fury Cutter(E) | Bug | 10 | 95% | 20 | Cool | 3 | 0 |
| Mimic | Normal | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 1 | 0 |
| Mud-Slap(E) | Ground | 20 | 100% | 10 | Cute | 2 | 1 |
| Sleep Talk(E) | Normal | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 3 | 0 |
| Snore(E) | Normal | 40 | 100% | 15 | Cute | 4 | 0 |
| Substitute | Normal | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 2 | 0 |
| Swagger(E) | Normal | — | 90% | 15 | Cute | 2 | 0 |
| Swords Dance | Normal | — | —% | 30 | Beauty | 1 | 0 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | |||||||
Generation IV
Leveling
| Leveling | ||||||||
| Move | Type | Cat. | Level | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | SC | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Normal | Physical | Start | 35 | 95% | 35 | Tough | 3 |
| Growl | Normal | Status | 3 | — | 100% | 40 | Cute | 2 |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Status | 7 | — | 90% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 9 | 35 | 100% | 10 | Cool | 3 |
| PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | 13 | — | 75% | 35 | Smart | 2 |
| Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | 13 | — | 75% | 15 | Smart | 2 |
| Take Down | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 85% | 20 | Tough | 3 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 19 | 55 | 95% | 25 | Cool | 3 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | 21 | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 |
| Growth | Normal | Status | 25 | — | —% | 40 | Beauty | 0 |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 27 | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0 |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | 31 | — | 100% | 10 | Beauty | 2 |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | 33 | — | —% | 5 | Smart | 0 |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 37 | 80 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 3 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | ||||||||
TMs/HMs
| TMs/HMs | ||||||||
| Move | Type | Cat. | # | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | SC | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxic | Poison | Physical | TM06 | — | 85% | 10 | Smart | 2 |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | TM09 | 10 | 100% | 30 | Cool | 2 |
| Hidden Power | Normal | Special | TM10 | — | 100% | 15 | Smart | 1 |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Status | TM11 | — | —% | 5 | Beauty | 2 |
| Protect | Normal | Status | TM17 | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | TM19 | 60 | 100% | 5 | Smart | 1 |
| Frustration | Normal | Physical | TM21 | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 |
| SolarBeam | Grass | Special | TM22 | 120 | 100% | 10 | Cool | 1 |
| Return | Normal | Physical | TM27 | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 |
| Double Team | Normal | Status | TM32 | — | —% | 15 | Cool | 2 |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | TM36 | 90 | 100% | 10 | Tough | 2 |
| Facade | Normal | Physical | TM42 | 70 | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 |
| Secret Power | Normal | Physical | TM43 | 70 | 100% | 20 | Smart | 2 |
| Rest | Psychic | Status | TM44 | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0 |
| Attract | Normal | Status | TM45 | — | 100% | 15 | Cute | 2 |
| Energy Ball | Grass | Special | TM53 | 80 | 100% | 10 | Beauty | 2 |
| Endure | Normal | Status | TM58 | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 |
| Flash | Normal | Status | TM70 | — | 70% | 20 | Beauty | 2 |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | TM75 | — | —% | 30 | Beauty | 0 |
| Captivate | Normal | Status | TM78 | — | 100% | 20 | Beauty | 2 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | TM82 | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 3 |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | TM83 | — | 100% | 15 | Cool | 2 |
| Grass Knot | Grass | Special | TM86 | — | 100% | 20 | Smart | 2 |
| Swagger | Normal | Status | TM87 | — | 90% | 15 | Cute | 2 |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | TM90 | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 1 |
| Cut | Normal | Physical | HM01 | 50 | 95% | 30 | Cool | 3 |
| Strength | Normal | Physical | HM04 | 80 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 3 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | HM06 | 20 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 2 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | ||||||||
Breeding
| Breeding | |||||||
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | SC | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 20 | Cute | 0 |
| Charm | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Cute | 2 |
| Curse | ??? | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 0 |
| GrassWhistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | Smart | 2 |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | —% | 20 | Smart | 0 |
| Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 140 | 90% | 50 | Cute | 2 |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 30 | Beauty | 2 |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | —% | 20 | Beauty | 2 |
| Natural Power | Normal | Special | — | —% | 20 | Beauty | 2 |
| Petal Dance | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 20 | Beauty | 0 |
| Power Whip(HGSS) | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85% | 10 | Beauty | 3 |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | —% | 25 | Beauty | 2 |
| Skull Bash | Normal | Physical | 100 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 1 |
| Sludge(HGSS) | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | Tough | 2 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | |||||||
Tutoring
| Tutoring | |||||||
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | SC | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter(PtHGSS) | Bug | Physical | 10 | 95% | 20 | Cool | 2 |
| Headbutt(HGSS) | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 3 |
| Knock Off(PtHGSS) | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | Smart | 3 |
| Mud-Slap(PtHGSS) | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | Cute | 3 |
| Seed Bomb(PtHGSS) | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 3 |
| Snore(PtHGSS) | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 3 |
| String Shot(HGSS) | Bug | Status | — | 95% | 40 | Smart | 2 |
| Synthesis(PtHGSS) | Grass | Status | — | —% | 5 | Smart | 0 |
| Worry Seed(HGSS) | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 | Beauty | 2 |
| *Bold indicates a move which receives STAB | |||||||
Origins
Bulbasaur's appearance looks like it is based off a small dinosaur.
Name Origin
- Japanese: フシギダネ (Fushigidane in Romaji) from the Japanese words Fushigi (strange) and Tane (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 and dinosaur.
Trivia
- Bulbasaur uses its bulb to store extra energy. This makes it possible for Bulbasaur to survive for days without eating.