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
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
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