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Ivysaur.

national dex #002 · gen I
BST 405 · grass / poison
Ivysaur official artwork
grasspoison
#002 · gen I
Profile
HP
60
ATK
62
DEF
63
SPA
80
SPD
80
SPE
60
BST 405 · best Sp. Atk 80 · worst HP 60 · meters scale to 200

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

Typinggrasspoison
AbilitiesOvergrow, Chlorophyll
Height, weight1.0 m / 13.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Plant
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#001bulbasaur
Dex position
#002 of 1025
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#003venusaur

Ivysaur base stats

BST 405 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk62116245
Def63117247
SpA80148284
SpD80148284
Spe60112240
BST405bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA, 1 SpD

Ivysaur 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

Ivysaur 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.

Ivysaur evolution line

3 stages

Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur: level it up to 32 or higher. How to evolve Ivysaur, every game

Best Ivysaur 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

Ivysaur moves

gen 9 · 68 moves · 16 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 2 egg · 13 tutor
47 moves · Ivysaur appears in 15 games
TackleL1GrowlL4Leech SeedL9Vine WhipL13Seed BombL20Poison PowderL22Take DownL25Sweet ScentL30Razor LeafL31GrowthL39Worry SeedL40Power WhipL45Sleep PowderL46SynthesisL47Double EdgeL48Solar BeamL56Acid SprayTMBody SlamTMBullet SeedTMCharmTMCurseeggEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFalse SwipeTMGiga DrainTMGrass KnotTMGrass PledgeTMGrassy GlideTMGrassy TerrainTMHelping HandTMKnock OffTMLeaf StormTMMagical LeafTMProtectTMRestTMRoarTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMTera BlastTMToxiceggTrailblazeTMVenoshockTMWeather BallTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 4
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Level 9
Vine WhipSTABgrassPHYS45100%25Level 13
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Level 20
Poison PowderpoisonSTAT-75%35Level 22
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 25
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20Level 30
Razor LeafSTABgrassPHYS5595%25Level 31
GrowthnormalSTAT--20Level 39
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Level 40
Power WhipSTABgrassPHYS12085%10Level 45
Sleep PowdergrassSTAT-75%15Level 46
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Level 47
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 48
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 56
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
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / 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
CurseghostSTAT--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

Ivysaur Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

Shield

Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

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

The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.

Generation VI3 entries
X

There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.

Y

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.

Omega Ruby, Alpha 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.

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

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, 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.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, 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.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

Exposure to sun­ light 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.

Generation I2 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.

Ivysaur species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorGreen
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight13.0 kg (28.7 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 experience142
EV yield1 SpA, 1 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#002
Kanto#002
Johto#227
Johto (HGSS)#232
Kalos Central#081
Let's Go Kanto#002
Isle of Armor#069
Blueberry#165
Lumiose City#149
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread62 Atk / 80 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 80good
Speed tier60 Speaverage speed
Defensive load4 weak / 5 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Ivysaur

Ivysaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Ivysaur base stats

Ivysaur has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. 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 and 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 and learnset

Ivysaur can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 2 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Ivysaur
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