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
- 142
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA, 1 SpD
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 13.0 kg (28.7 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
The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Generation VIII
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Generation II
Exposure to sun light adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
Generation III
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.
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.
There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Generation IV
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.
Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Generation V
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.
Generation VI
There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.
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.
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 | Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 22 | Poison Powder | poi | N | — | 75% | 35 |
| 25 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 30 | Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | Razor LeafSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 39 | Growth | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 40 | Worry Seed | gra | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 46 | Sleep Powder | gra | N | — | 75% | 15 |
| 47 | Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| 48 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 56 | Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
37 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 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 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
4 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ingrain | gra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Petal DanceSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 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 Ivysaur
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Ivysaur
Ivysaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. Ivysaur stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Ivysaur Base Stats
Ivysaur has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 80 (good), while its lowest is HP at 60 (average). Ivysaur is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Ivysaur Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Grass and Poison-type, Ivysaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Ivysaur 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Ivysaur Abilities
Ivysaur'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.
Ivysaur Moves & Learnset
Ivysaur can learn 70 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 4 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, Ivysaur can learn Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Body Slam (Normal).
Training Ivysaur
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Ivysaur can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Ivysaur yields 1 Sp. Attack, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ivysaur belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups. Ivysaur 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 Ivysaur. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ivysaur, or use the team builder to see how Ivysaur fits into your squad.