[[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 one of three starter Pokémon of the Kanto Region. This Pokémon is a starter Pokémon for games Red, Blue and Green.
Etymology
Bulbasaur got its name from the words "Bulb" and the word "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 sharp teeth. 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 Pokédex states was planted on it at birth.
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 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 Pokémon Center. You can obtain a Bulbasaur in Gold, Silver and Crystal by trading it from Red, Blue, Green or Yellow, or in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire 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 |
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 |
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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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 (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.
- 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.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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