Ivysaur (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ivysaur (disambiguation).
Ivysaur
Seed Pokémon
フシギソウ
Fushigisou
#0002
Ivysaur



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Poison
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Overgrow Cacophony
Cacophony
Chlorophyll
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Grass
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
Ivysaur
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Weight
28.7 lbs. 13.0 kg
Ivysaur
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
141
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
142
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Ivysaur
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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HP
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Atk
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Def
0
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0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
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Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16 and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

Biology

Ivysaur is a quadrupedal amphibian Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker patches. On top of its head are pointed ears with black insides and it has narrow red eyes. Ivysaur has a short, rounded snout with a wide mouth and two pointed teeth in its upper jaw. Each of its feet has three claws on them. The bulb on its back has bloomed into a large pink bud. A short brown trunk surrounded by leafy green fronds supports the bud.

The weight of the plant prevents Ivysaur from running fast and standing on its hind legs, forcing its legs to grow sturdy. When its flower is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct, sweet-smelling aroma and starts swelling. Ivysaur will also start spending more time in sunlight in preparation for its upcoming evolution. Exposure to sunlight adds to the strength of both Ivysaur and its plant. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Ivysaur is known to sleep in sunny spots while undergoing its photosynthesis process. Researchers cannot decide if Ivysaur is awake or asleep during this process.[1] Ivysaur are typically found in plains.

Evolution

Ivysaur evolves from Bulbasaur and evolves into Venusaur.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Bulbasaur
 Grass  Poison 

 
First evolution
Ivysaur
 Grass  Poison 

 
Second evolution
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 


In the anime

Main series

 
Ivysaur in the anime

Major appearances

Shauna's Ivysaur

Shauna's Bulbasaur was revealed to have evolved into an Ivysaur in Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.

Other

In Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden, multiple Ivysaur evolved from a group of Bulbasaur during an evolution ceremony.

In Friends to the End, Assunta's Ivysaur battled and defeated Ritchie in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

In Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!, Crystal's Ivysaur was used to attack Butch, Cassidy, and their Pokémon as they were trying to steal an Aerodactyl on Sayda Island. With Ivysaur's assistance, Aerodactyl was able to send Butch and Cassidy blasting off.

In Judgment Day!, Jimmy's Ivysaur was targeted by Team Rocket in one of their schemes, but it was rescued by Jimmy's newly-evolved Blastoise.

In Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, multiple Ivysaur and Bulbasaur traveled to a Gym that was under construction in Vermilion City. Ash and Goh, who were investigating the outbreak, followed them to the Gym and realized the Ivysaur needed to go there to absorb the sunlight necessary to evolve into Venusaur. The Seed Pokémon eventually accomplished this task. They reappeared in a flashback in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

Minor appearances

Ivysaur made its debut in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

In The Ultimate Test, James used a rental Ivysaur during the Pokémon League Admissions Exam.

An Ivysaur appeared in The Power of One, where it was among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

Multiple Ivysaur appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

An Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in Weekend Warrior, under the ownership of Jeremy. It is now a Venusaur.

A Coordinator's Ivysaur appeared in Playing the Performance Encore!, where it was participating in the Battle Stage of the Daybreak Contest along with a Togetic.

In I Choose You!, Pikachu met a Trainer's Ivysaur at a Pokémon Center while Ash was calling to his mother. Pikachu proceeded to make faces at it.

In A Dream Encounter!, an Ivysaur starred in a video advertising Aether Paradise, where it resides and is studied. It reappeared in Deceiving Appearances! and Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.

A Trainer's Ivysaur appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP051 Ivysaur Ash's Pokédex The Seed Pokémon, Ivysaur, Bulbasaur's evolved form. The bulb on its back absorbs nourishment and blooms into a large flower.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY090 Ivysaur Serena's Pokédex Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. As Ivysaur takes in nutrients, a large flower blooms from the bulb on its back.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN003 Ivysaur Goh's Rotom Phone Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. A Grass and Poison type. The stronger the sunlight it absorbs, the stronger this Pokémon becomes and the larger its flower bud grows.

Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, an Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In I'm Your Venusaur, Ash's Bulbasaur and Pikachu befriend a wild Ivysaur who tells them the legend of a 300-year-old Venusaur, who is the local guardian. Together they search for the Venusaur and defeat Team Rocket, who attempted to steal it.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

Main article: Saur

Red had an Ivysaur nicknamed Saur that evolved from his Bulbasaur upon his arrival at Celadon City in Wartortle Wars. He evolved into Venusaur during a battle with the legendary bird hybrid at Silph Co. in The Winged Legends.

Emerald arc

In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, Emerald rented an Ivysaur during his Battle Factory challenge.

The Battle Factory rented an Ivysaur, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

In Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow, an Ivysaur was a rental Pokémon for the Battle Factory.

Platinum arc

In Interrupting Ivysaur, an Ivysaur under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder named Leonardo appeared during Platinum's challenge at the Battle Arcade.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

An Ivysaur appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.

In the TCG

Main article: Ivysaur (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

 
Ivysaur using Vine Whip to hold onto the edge in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer alongside Squirtle and Charizard. It can use the moves Bullet Seed as a rapid aerial striking move and Vine Whip as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto the edges of a stage and pulled back up again. It also uses the projectile attack Razor Leaf. Ivysaur is a Middleweight and uses mostly physical Grass-type attacks. It uses SolarBeam in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, Triple Finish.

Standard Special Move Side Special Move Up Special Move Down Special Move Final Smash

Bullet Seed

Razor Leaf

Vine Whip

Pokémon Change

Triple Finish
(SolarBeam)

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Trophy information

"A Seed Pokémon that is the evolved form of Bulbasaur. It has a flower bulb on its back, the weight of which has made it develop strong legs and hips. If the blossom gets too big, it can't stand on two legs alone. At a certain level, it evolves into Venusaur. When this happens, the bulb absorbs nutrients and blossoms into a large-petaled flower."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

 
Ivysaur trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Ivysaur does not appear as a playable character in either version in the game, relegated to a trophy appearance in both versions.

Trophy information

NA: Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happened when Bulbasaur became Ivysaur. It might be difficult to say good-bye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, as it turns into a fully grown Venusaur!

PAL: Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happens when watching Bulbasaur become Ivysaur. It might be difficult for them to say goodbye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, when it turns into a fully-grown Venusaur!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

 
Ivysaur from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ivysaur appears once again as a playable Pokémon fighter used by the Pokémon Trainer.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#002
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Blue
Yellow The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Stadium The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.
Generation II Johto
#227
Gold Exposure to sunlight 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.
Stadium 2 Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#002
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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 IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#232
Diamond When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
Pearl
Platinum
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 V Unova
#—
Black When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
White
Black 2 When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #081
Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#002
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #069
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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.
Brilliant Diamond When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#165
Scarlet The more sunlight Ivysaur bathes in, the more strength wells up within it, allowing the bud on its back to grow larger.
Violet The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.


 
Ivysaur in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Bulbasaur
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Bulbasaur
Yellow
Evolve Bulbasaur
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule
Crystal
Time Capsule
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Bulbasaur
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Bulbasaur
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Grass)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Bulbasaur
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Bulbasaur
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Wild Area News, Evolve Pokémon HOME event Bulbasaur
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Bulbasaur
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Evolve Bulbasaur


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Bulbasaur
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Secret Storage 2, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Western Cave (B19F-B27F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Kisara Plain
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Sky Peak (1st Station Pass 1F-6th Station Pass 3F), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode C & A)
Ranger: GS
Hinder Cape, Forest Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Model Train Room: All Aboard!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019, Gengar Sea, Castform Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Evolve Bulbasaur
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Rainbow Park: Stage 59
Blau Salon: Stage 436
Masters EX
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & BulbasaurEgg


In events

Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 50 February 27 to March 1, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17, 30 June 4 to 6, 2021

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Yellow

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
62
60 - 125 116 - 245
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
405
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
13/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Ivysaur is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25
011 Growth Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
099 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
1212 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
1515 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000 07575% 35
1515 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000 07575% 15
2020 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100100% 15
2525 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3030 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
3535 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 00——% 5
4040 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000 100100% 10
4545 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 08585% 10
5050 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM013  TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM033  TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM045  TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM056  TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM057  TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071  TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM081  TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM111  TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM119  TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM137  TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM146  TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM148  TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM159  TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM175  TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM193  TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM194  TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20
Petal Dance Grass Special 120 100% 10
Toxic Poison Status 90% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ivysaur
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ivysaur
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Stomp Ivysaur (T Promo 10)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My big flower is ready to bloom!
26%-50% HP My HP is down to half.
1%-25% HP I'm ready to keel over...
Level up My level went up! The bud is getting bigger, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Escort to open the locked door at Sunny Spot Hill
Connected to: Spiritomb
Connection Orb Set: 2

Phrases
Normal Large bulbs inspire happiness!
Low HP (< 50%) I…need help!
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:  
Grass
Field move:  
(Cross ×1)
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50
Browser entry R-002
Ivysaur's powerful vines can be used to lasso a Post and cross a gap.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Grass
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Grass
Field move:
(past)
 
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-015/N-005
It attacks by shooting seeds.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Grass
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#002
 

Vitality Drain
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 151 Base Defense: 143
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   100
Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Vine Whip
Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Power Whip, Return , Frustration 

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Bulbasaur
 Grass  Poison 
 
Level 16
 
First evolution
Ivysaur
 Grass  Poison 
 
Level 32
 
Second evolution
Venusaur
 Grass  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Ivysaur images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Ivysaur's evolutionary family is inspired by frogs.[2] In particular, its short legs, stout appearance, and ear-like protrusions on its head make it resemble horned frogs. Of its evolutionary family, Ivysaur was the first to be created, years before Bulbasaur, Venusaur or the concept of evolution was conceived, as it was one of the original monsters created for the Capsule Monsters pitch.[3] Venusaur and Bulbasaur's designs were created afterward; the latter was created by Atsuko Nishida by basing it off of Venusaur.[2]

The bud on its back resembles a Rafflesia flower, and the leaves around the bud resemble palms.

Name origin

Ivysaur may be a combination of ivy (woody climbing or trailing plant genus) and dinosaur, and may also incorporate poison ivy (referring to its Grass/Poison-type designation).

Fushigisou may be a combination of 不思議 fushigi (strange; mysterious) and 草 (grass), as well as a pun of the phrase 不思議そう Fushigi sō ("It seems strange").

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese フシギソウ Fushigisou From 不思議 fushigi and , as well as a pun of 不思議そう Fushigi sō
  French Herbizarre From herbe and bizarre, as well as a pun of air bizarre
  Spanish Ivysaur Same as English name
  German Bisaknosp From bizarr, Saurier, and Knospe
  Italian Ivysaur Same as English name
  Korean 이상해풀 Isanghepul From 이상하다 isanghada and pul
  Mandarin Chinese 妙蛙草 Miàowācǎo From miào, , and cǎo
  Cantonese Chinese 妙蛙草 Miuhwāchóu*
奇異草 Kèihyihchóu*
From miuh, , and chóu
From 奇異 kèihyih and chóu


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