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Bulbasaur.

national dex #001 · gen I
BST 318 · grass / poison
Bulbasaur official artwork
grasspoison
#001 · gen I
Profile
HP
45
ATK
49
DEF
49
SPA
65
SPD
65
SPE
45
BST 318 · best Sp. Atk 65 · worst HP 45 · meters scale to 200

Bulbasaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Fairy.

Typinggrasspoison
AbilitiesOvergrow, Chlorophyll
Height, weight0.7 m / 6.9 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Plant
Previous
start of dex
Dex position
#001 of 1025
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Next
#002ivysaur

Bulbasaur base stats

BST 318 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk4992216
Def4992216
SpA65121251
SpD65121251
Spe4585207
BST318bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA

Bulbasaur weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Grass / Poison dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra¼
ice2
fig½
poi1
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
Resists
Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Bulbasaur abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
OvergrowStrengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllhiddenDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Bulbasaur evolution line

3 stages

Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur: level it up to 16 or higher. How to evolve Bulbasaur, every game

Best Bulbasaur moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassLeaf StormSPEC130
grassPower WhipPHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
grassEnergy BallSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90
normalBody SlamPHYS85
normalTera BlastSPEC80

Bulbasaur moves

gen 9 · 76 moves · 16 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 11 egg · 13 tutor
48 moves · Bulbasaur appears in 15 games
TackleL1GrowlL4Leech SeedL9Vine WhipL13Poison PowderL20Take DownL21Sweet ScentL25Razor LeafL27Worry SeedL31Double EdgeL33Power WhipL33GrowthL34Seed BombL37SynthesisL39Sleep PowderL41Solar BeamL48Acid SprayTMBody SlamTMBullet SeedTMCharmeggCurseeggEndureeggEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFalse SwipeTMGiga DraineggGrass KnotTMGrass PledgeTMGrassy GlideTMGrassy TerraineggHelping HandTMIngraineggKnock OffTMLeaf StormeggMagical LeafeggPetal DanceeggProtectTMRestTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMTera BlastTMToxiceggTrailblazeTMVenoshockTMWeather BallTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 4
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Level 9
Vine WhipSTABgrassPHYS45100%25Level 13
Poison PowderpoisonSTAT-75%35Level 20
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 21
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20Level 25
Razor LeafSTABgrassPHYS5595%25Level 27
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Level 31
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 33
Power WhipSTABgrassPHYS12085%10Level 33
GrowthnormalSTAT--20Level 34
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Level 37
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Level 39
Sleep PowdergrassSTAT-75%15Level 41
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 48
Acid SpraySTABpoisonSPEC40100%20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grass PledgeSTABgrassSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
Power WhipSTABgrassPHYS12085%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
TrailblazeSTABgrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20Egg
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Egg
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10Egg
IngraingrassSTAT--20Egg
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5Egg
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20Egg
Petal DanceSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Egg
Power WhipSTABgrassPHYS12085%10Egg
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Grass PledgeSTABgrassSPEC80100%10Tutor
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Tutor
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Tutor

Bulbasaur Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.

Shield

While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.

Generation VI3 entries
X

A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.

Y

For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.

HeartGold

The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.

SoulSilver

It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.

Generation III3 entries
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

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.

FireRed

There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this POKéMON is born. The seed slowly grows larger.

LeafGreen

A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.

Silver

It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.

Crystal

While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.

Yellow

It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.

Bulbasaur species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorGreen
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height0.7 m (2'04")
Weight6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Plant
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience64
EV yield1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#001
Kanto#001
Johto#226
Johto (HGSS)#231
Kalos Central#080
Let's Go Kanto#001
Isle of Armor#068
Blueberry#164
Lumiose City#148
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread49 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 65average
Speed tier45 Speslow
Defensive load4 weak / 5 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Bulbasaur base stats

Bulbasaur has a base stat total of 318, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Bulbasaur
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