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Ivysaur (フシギソウ Fushigisou)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#002
		Evolves From:	Bulbasaur
		Evolves Into:	Venusaur
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:	$EYE-vee-sore$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	60	Species:	Seed Pokémon
Attack:	62	Type(s):	Grass/Poison
Defense:	63	Height:	3'03"
Special Atk:	80	Weight:	28.7 lbs.
Special Def:	80	Abilities:	Overgrow Chlorophyll (Dream World)
Speed:	60	Pokédex Color:	Green
Stat Total:	405	Gender:	12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂
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Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is the Grass/Poison-type Starter Pokémon of the Kanto region, evolved from Bulbasaur.

Appearance

Ivysaur's appearance is very similar to that of its pre-evolved form, Bulbasaur. It still retains the turquoise skin and spots, along with its red eyes. Ivysaur's top fangs are now larger and are visible outside of the mouth. Also, its ears are now darkened to black in the center. The most notable change is that the bulb is starting to bloom, with pink petals visible, and large leaves on the bottom.

Special abilities

Ivysaur's ability is Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

The bud that it carred on its back as a Bulbasaur has grown into a full blossom when it had evolved and can grow larger in sunlight. As the blossom grows, Ivysaur loses the ability to stand on its hind legs. The blossom produces a pleasant smell when it is ready to bloom, and Ivysaur is ready to evolve into Venusaur.

In the anime

Ivysaur first debuted in the episode Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. During the episode, many Bulbasaur gathered to a secret location for an Evolution Ceremony, where they possibly evolved into Ivysaur.

An Ivysaur was in the episode The Ultimate Test, which was used by the entrance exam teacher.

Crystal was shown to own an Ivysaur, seen in the episode Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl.

Evolution

Ivysaur will evolve from Bulbasaur at level 16 and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

Game info

Ivysaur is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, as one of the three Pokémon usable by the Pokémon Trainer, or Red. Ivysaur is surprisingly agile in the game, being able to jump to a great height and attack with great speed. Its moves, based upon Grass-type moves in the Pokémon games, are SolarBeam, Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, and Bullet Seed.

Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Ivysaur Locations
Red/Blue	Evolve Bulbasaur	None
Yellow	Evolve Bulbasaur	None
Gold/Silver	Trade	None
Crystal	Trade	None
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Trade	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Bulbasaur	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Pal Park	None
Platinum	Pal Park	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Evolve Bulbasaur	None
Black/White	Trade	None

Spin-off game locations

Game(s)	Location
Ivysaur Locations
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 2 Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Western Cave (19F-27F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F) Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Rumble	Quiet Forest

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Yellow
The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Gold
Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Silver
If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Crystal
The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
Ruby
There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
Sapphire
There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
Emerald
To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.
FireRed
There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
LeafGreen
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Diamond
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
Pearl
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
Platinum
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
HeartGold
Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
SoulSilver
If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Black
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
White
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
Black 2
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
White 2
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Ivysaur/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	35	95%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
1	Leech Seed	—	90%	10	Grass	Status
3	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
7	Leech Seed	—	90%	10	Grass	Status
9	Vine Whip	35	100%	10	Grass	Physical
13	PoisonPowder	—	75%	35	Poison	Status
13	Sleep Powder	—	75%	15	Grass	Status
15	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
20	Razor Leaf	55	95%	25	Grass	Physical
23	Sweet Scent	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
28	Growth	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
31	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
36	Worry Seed	—	100%	10	Grass	Status
39	Synthesis	—	—%	5	Grass	Status
44	SolarBeam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back

Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back


Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back


Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back


Black	White				Back

Origin

Similar to Bulbasaur, it appears that Ivysaur's design is based on an flower that has yet to bloom with a small dinosaur below it.

Name Origin

Japanese: フシギソウ (Fushigisou in Romaji) from the Japanese words Fushigi (不思議) which means strange and Sou (草) which means herb.
English: "Ivysaur" is likely a combination of the English word "Ivy" and the Greek word "Sauros", meaning lizard.
French: "Herbizarre", combination of the French words "herbe" (herb) and "bizarre" .

Trivia

It is a member of the only Starter Pokémon family to have the same type as its whole evolutionary line, the others being Bulbasaur and Venusaur.
Interestingly, all of the Pokémon the Pokémon Trainer uses in Super Smash Bros. Brawl have been used by Ash, including Ivysaur if you count his pre-evolution.
Ivysaur is the first starter Pokémon to have "Ivy" in its name, the second being Snivy.
Ivysaur is the only Grass-type starter's first evolution that has a second type.

References