Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Plant
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 64
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA
- Height
- 0.7 m (2'04")
- Weight
- 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Poison dual typing.
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Generation VII
It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
Generation VIII
There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
Generation II
The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
Generation III
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.
There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this POKéMON is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
Generation IV
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
Generation V
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Generation VI
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
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.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Vine WhipSTAB | gra | P | 45 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Poison Powder | poi | N | — | 75% | 35 |
| 21 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 25 | Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | Razor LeafSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 31 | Worry Seed | gra | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 33 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 33 | Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 34 | Growth | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 37 | Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| 41 | Sleep Powder | gra | N | — | 75% | 15 |
| 48 | Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
36 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grass PledgeSTAB | gra | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| TrailblazeSTAB | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
Egg Moves
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ingrain | gra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Petal DanceSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
Move Tutor
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grass PledgeSTAB | gra | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| Worry Seed | gra | N | — | 100% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Bulbasaur
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger. Bulbasaur stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Bulbasaur Base Stats
Bulbasaur has a base stat total of 318, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 65 (average), while its lowest is HP at 45 (below average). Bulbasaur is slow with a base Speed of 45.
Bulbasaur Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Grass and Poison-type, Bulbasaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Bulbasaur 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Bulbasaur Abilities
Bulbasaur's abilities include Overgrow, Chlorophyll. Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Chlorophyll, which doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Bulbasaur Moves & Learnset
Bulbasaur can learn 76 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 36 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Power Whip (Grass, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Bulbasaur can learn Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Body Slam (Normal).
Training Bulbasaur
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Bulbasaur can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Bulbasaur yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Bulbasaur belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups. Bulbasaur is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Bulbasaur. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Bulbasaur, or use the team builder to see how Bulbasaur fits into your squad.