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Bulbasaur | Pokémon guide

As the inaugural entry in the Pokédex, this Grass/Poison-type creature captivates trainers with its seedling-bearing back. Originating from Kanto’s starter trio in early game editions, this dual-type specimen progresses through a straightforward evolutionary path. Our analysis covers its biological traits, growth patterns, and strategic advantages.

Essential characteristics include:

EV yield One sp. attack point
Egg groups Monster and grass
Catch rate 45
Gender ratio Male – 88.14%
Female – 11.86%
Hidden ability Chlorophyll
Abilities Overgrow
Type Grass/poison
National Pokédex # 001

bulbasaur pokemon guide - Bulbasaur's evolution chain

Developmental Stages

Through cumulative battle experience, this seed Pokémon undergoes metamorphosis twice. Initial transformation occurs at level 16 into Ivysaur, with final maturation into Venusaur commencing at level 32.

Habitat Distribution

Regional availability across game generations:

Gen 9 locations

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Coastal Biome or Torchlit Labyrinth
Scarlet / Violet Trade from The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero or transfer via Pokémon HOME

Gen 8 locations

Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl Grand Underground
Isle of Armor A gift from the Master Dojo
Sword / Shield Transfer from Pokémon HOME

Gen 7 locations

Let’s Go Pikachu / Let’s Go Eevee Viridian Forest & Cerulean City gift (catch 30+ Pokémon)
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Route 2 – Island Scan on Friday
Sun / Moon Trade from Ultra editions

Gen 6 locations

Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire Trade from X & Y
X / Y Professor Sycamore’s post-battle gift

Gen 5 locations

Black 2 / White 2 PokéTransfer/Dream World
Black / White PokéTransfer/Dream World

Gen 4 locations

HeartGold / SoulSilver Professor Oak’s reward after defeating Red
Platinum Trade
Diamond / Pearl Trade

Gen 3 locations

XD Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed / LeafGreen Pallet Town starter
Colosseum
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Ruby / Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen

Gen 2 locations

Crystal Trade from original games
Gold / Silver Trade from original games

Gen 1 locations

Yellow Cerulean City gift (Pikachu friendship ≥147)
Red / Blue Pallet Town starter
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Core Attributes

Base stat distribution:

  • HP – 45
  • Attack – 49
  • Defense – 49
  • Sp. atk – 65
  • Sp. def – 65
  • Speed – 45

Type Interactions

Immune –
Resistant Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Water
Weak Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic
Normal damage Bug, Dark, Dragon, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel

Combat Techniques

  • Curse Ghost By TM
    Double-Edge Normal By TM
    Grassy Glide Grass By TM
    Weather Ball Normal By TM
    Knock Of Dark By TM
    Toxic Poison By TM
    Tera Blast Normal By TM
    Solar Beam Grass By TM
    Leaf Storm Grass By TM
    Sludge Bomb Poison By TM
    Grass Pledge Grass By TM
    Grassy Terrain Grass By TM
    Helping Hand Normal By TM
    Energy Ball Grass By TM
    Giga Drain Grass By TM
    Substitute Normal By TM
    Swords Dance Normal By TM
    Rest Psychic By TM
    Grass Knot Grass By TM
    Seed Bomb Grass By TM
    Sleep Talk Normal By TM
    Body Slam Normal By TM
    False Swipe Normal By TM
    Bullet Seed Grass By TM
    Sunny Day Fire By TM
    Endure Normal By TM
    Venoshock Poison By TM
    Magical Leaf Grass By TM
    Facade Normal By TM
    Trailblaze Grass By TM
    Acid Spray Poison By TM
    Protect Normal By TM
    Charm Fairy By TM
    Take Down Normal By TM
    Solar Beam Grass By leveling up
    Power Whip Grass By leveling up
    Worry Seed Grass By leveling up