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It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Ivysaur}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Venusaur}} starting at level 32.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Ivysaur}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Venusaur}} starting at level 32.


Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Kanto]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]].
Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur is one of the three [[first partner Pokémon]] of [[Kanto]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon that has blue-green skin with darker patches. It has red eyes with white pupils, pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head, and a short, blunt snout with a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.
[[File:Art Life 20230116 Bulbasaur.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur using its vines to climb a tree]]
Bulbasaur is a small, quadrupedal {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has blue-green skin with darker patches. It has red eyes with white pupils, pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head, and a short, blunt snout with a wide mouth. A pair of small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On Bulbasaur's back is a green plant bulb that conceals two slender, tentacle-like vines, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb also provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.


As mentioned [[AG025|in the anime]], starter Pokémon are raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}}s to be distributed to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. [[EP102|It is known]] to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. [[PK01|Bulbasaur has also shown]] itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks it in the air.
First partner Pokémon are raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}}s to be distributed to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.<ref>''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''</ref> Having been raised by humans from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. It is known to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment.<ref>''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]''</ref> Bulbasaur have demonstrated a nurturing instinct towards younger, weaker Pokémon, one individual even using its vines to pick up a crying Pokémon, gently rocking it back and forth through the air while singing a "Bulba-by".<ref>''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''</ref> Its vines are long and strong enough to allow Bulbasaur to grab the branches of trees and pull itself up to reach berries.<ref>[[Bulbasaur (SWSH Promo 303)]]</ref> Bulbasaur can survive for days without even eating a single morsel.<ref>{{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE}} [[Pokédex]] entries</ref> As shown in {{g|Sleep}}, Bulbasaur is known to sleep in sunny spots.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref>


It is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests throughout the Kanto region. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. [[EP051|It has been observed]] that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur. Bulbasaur and its evolved forms are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning {{m|Vine Whip}} in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
It is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests throughout the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. However, due to Bulbasaur's status as first partner Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. It has been recently seen living in the [[Terarium]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]. A Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation.<ref>''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''</ref> Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur.
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==In the anime==
===Evolution===
===In the main series===
Bulbasaur evolves into {{p|Ivysaur}}, which evolves into {{p|Venusaur}}.
[[File:Shauna Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]], thus also marking the species' physical debut. Though initially wary of Ash, the two eventually warmed up to one another, and Bulbasaur challenged him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Using {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash won the battle, and Bulbasaur was {{pkmn2|caught}}. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were caught in the two episodes following that of Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur remained in Ash's [[party]] for most of his {{pkmn|journey}} through [[Johto]] until ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', when Ash sent him to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] to work as an ambassador between otherwise argumentative groups of Pokémon.


=====[[May's Bulbasaur]]=====
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
Much later on, while Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], {{an|May}} caught her own Bulbasaur after being separated from the group in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]''. She remained with her throughout the rest of her journey in Hoenn, helping her to win the {{ci|Purika}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and place Top 8 in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival|regional]] [[Grand Festival]]. When she traveled to [[Kanto]] to continue her journey with Ash in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', May, too, left her Bulbasaur at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to learn from Ash's while she, Ash, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} traveled throughout the Kanto region. May retrieved her during her travels in [[Johto]], where she evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.
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=====[[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]=====
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{{an|Shauna}}'s starter Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from [[Professor Sycamore]]. It first appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', and it was revealed to have evolved into Ivysaur by ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''
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In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Bulbasaur was cloned from Ash's own Bulbasaur. It then participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Bulbasaur reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
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In ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'', a Bulbasaur was abandoned by the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]] during his childhood when it wouldn't evolve into Ivysaur. Since then, it grew to a very large size in the sewers. Aided by {{an|Misty}} and {{Tracey}}, Ash found the abandoned Bulbasaur while searching for his own, which had been taken by the giant Bulbasaur. After defeating the arrogant mayor and his personal SWAT team, Ash and his friends left the Bulbasaur with [[Nurse Joy]].
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In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} was supposed to start his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] with one of the three Kanto [[starter Pokémon]], but they were scared off by [[Ash's Tauros]], forcing Gilbert to set out to find them with {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{Delia}}. Bulbasaur was the last one to be found, having been stuck in a tree that was surrounded by a group of {{p|Primeape}}. In the end, Bulbasaur was chosen by Gilbert as his starter Pokémon.
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In ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', a Bulbasaur went with Professor Oak on his trip to [[Hoenn]] along with a {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}.
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In ''[[AG133|The Right Place and The Right Mime]]'', another Bulbasaur was seen in Professor Oak's possession, along with another Charmander and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}.
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In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', multiple Bulbasaur and Ivysaur traveled to a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} that was under construction in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and [[Goh]], who were investigating the outbreak, followed them to the Gym and realized the horde had gone there so the Bulbasaur could absorb the sunlight necessary to evolve into new Ivysaur.
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====Minor appearances====
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In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreamed about picking Bulbasaur as his starter.
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In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', multiple Bulbasaur were aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].
 
In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Bulbasaur was on [[Scissor Street]].
 
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
 
In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bulbasaur appeared during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
 
A starter Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.
 
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Bulbasaur to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
 
A Bulbasaur appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', a Trainer's Bulbasaur competed in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
 
In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Bulbasaur watched {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.
 
In ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', a Bulbasaur was part of Professor Oak's demonstration of the Kanto starters at the [[Kanto Fair]].
 
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Another was revealed to have been chosen by {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} as her [[starter Pokémon]] in a flashback.
 
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
 
Two Trainers' Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
 
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Bulbasaur joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.
 
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''.
 
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.
 
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', [[Professor Cerise]] offered a Bulbasaur to [[Goh]] to be his starter, but it was rejected.
 
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in [[JN016]].
 
====Pokédex entries====
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{{Animedexbody|EP010|Bulbasaur|Ash's Pokédex|Bulbasaur. It bears the seed of a plant on its back from birth. The seed slowly develops. Researchers are unsure whether to classify Bulbasaur as a plant or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely tough and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
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[[File:Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red Bulbasaur PG.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
 
===In Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Bulbasaur was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while another was one of the Pokémon that Oak was giving away.
 
===In Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', {{ga|Red}}'s Bulbasaur was sent out to battle a wild {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which Red successfully caught.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''.
 
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur debuts in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Bulbasaur's capture is not shown; it is simply stated when it first appears from its {{i|Poké Ball}} that "{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has been busy since the last comic".
 
In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', Ash and Misty travel to a town inhabited by many Bulbasaur, {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Venusaur}}. There is a local legend that a giant Venusaur saved the townsfolk in battle.
 
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
{{main|Bulbasaur (MPJ)}}
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Pistachio]]'s {{MPJ|Bulbasaur}} has a crush on him and is extremely jealous whenever she sees him talking to other females.
 
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}, and {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.
 
A Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]], under the ownership of {{an|Professor Oak}}.
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Saur}}
In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', {{adv|Red}} receives a Bulbasaur from {{adv|Professor Oak}} after helping capture all of the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur, now [[nickname]]d Saur, has since evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, and then into {{p|Venusaur}}. It has also been shown in the {{pkmn|manga}} that Bulbasaur has the ability to suck in large amounts of air through his bulb, as seen in ''[[PS014|That Awful Arbok!]]'', where he sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]], as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.
 
A Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.
 
[[Professor Sycamore]] owns a Bulbasaur, as seen in ''[[PAXY04|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''.
 
===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.
 
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
A Bulbasaur appeared in [[GDZ34]].
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' as one of the starter Pokémon {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} had to choose from.
 
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
Bulbasaur appeared as one of the starter Pokémon [[Professor Oak]] was giving away in [[PZ01]].
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Bulbasaur (TCG)}}
 
==In the TFG==
One Bulbasaur figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Bulbasaur|3}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:Bulbasaur Detective Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'']]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.
 
====Melee trophy information====
''"Bulbasaur is a cute Pokémon born with a large seed firmly affixed to its back; the seed grows in size as the Pokémon does. Along with Squirtle and Charmander, Bulbasaur is one of the three Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Red and Blue. It evolves into Ivysaur."''
 
====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''
 
===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. After {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} was injured in the garden of {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Torterra}}, they and a group of {{p|Morelull}} escorted [[Tim Goodman|Tim]], [[Lucy Stevens|Lucy]], and Pikachu to {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}, who healed it.


==Game data==
==Game data==
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] after defeating {{ga|Red}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon (HeartGold and SoulSilver)#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] after defeating {{ga|Red}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area={{pkmn|Global Link}} {{pkmn2|event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area={{pkmn|Global Link}} [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
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|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Professor Sycamore]] in [[Lumiose City]] after defeating him}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon (X and Y)#Bulbasaur|Received]] from [[Professor Sycamore]] in [[Lumiose City]] after defeating him}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
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|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|2|Alola}} ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|2|Alola}} ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]<br />[[Cerulean City]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Bulbasaur|only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]<br />[[Cerulean City]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)#Bulbasaur|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{g|HOME}}<br>[[Max Raid Battle]] ([[Wild Area News]]; {{DL|Wild Area News|February 27 to March 1, 2020}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Wild Area News]], [[Pokémon HOME]] [[#In events|Event]]<br>[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.2.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Master Dojo]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Bulbasaur|Only one]]; <small>'''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}'''</small>)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Grand Underground]] - [[Grassland Cave]], [[Sunlit Cavern]], [[Swampy Cave]], [[Riverbank Cave]], [[Still-Water Cavern]], [[Bogsunk Cavern]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 3.0.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Coastal Biome]], [[Torchlit Labyrinth]] (after {{DL|League Club Room|Terarium Club|boosting biodiversity}} in the Coastal Biome)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Springleaf Field|Bus Stop]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Springleaf Field|Bus Stop]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|1|Phobos Train}}, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|1|Phobos Train}}, Endless level 16, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Kisara Plains]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Kisara Plain]]}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), [[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Mystifying Forest]] (B1-B13), {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} (B1-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] <small>(Normal Mode C & A)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] <small>(Normal Mode C & A)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Meadow Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Meadow Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 1|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 1|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Puerto Blanco|Puerto Blanco: Stage 2]]<br>[[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 424]]<br>Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Special Daily Pokémon (First release)|Special Daily Pokémon}}'' <small>(First release; Winking)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Old-Growth Woods|Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Old-Growth Woods|Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Baram Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 8]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 8]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Quest|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Quest|color={{orange color}}|area=[[First partner Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=Tutorial, [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2019</sup>, [[Gengar Sea]], [[Castform Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2020</sup> and [[Bulbasaur Sea]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=Tutorial, [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2019</sup>, [[Gengar Sea]], [[Castform Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2020</sup>, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Pokémon Egg]] ([[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]]'s)}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=HOME|color={{Green color light}}|link=Pokémon HOME|area=Gift at start (mobile)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD DX|1|color={{MD Red color}}|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)<br/>Fainted Pokémon: [[Sky Tower]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Buried Relic]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD DX|1|color={{MD Red color}}|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}<!--, [[Joyous Tower]] (1F-5F)-->}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Elsewhere Forest]]}}
|}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Puerto Blanco|Puerto Blanco: Stage 2]]<br>[[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 424]]<br>Event: ''{{DL|Daily Pokémon|Special Daily Pokémon (first release)|Special Daily Pokémon}}'' <small>(First release; Winking)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Bulbasaur}}<br>[[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 100: {{sync|Professor Sycamore|Bulbasaur}}}}
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;<br/>January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;<br/>January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto First Partner Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto First Partner Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto Starter Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto First Partner Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Bulbasaur|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Bulbasaur|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Pokémon HOME Gigantamax Factor Bulbasaur|All|Online|14|June 17 to 30, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Bulbasaur}}
|}
|}


=====In-game events=====
=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Grass|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=Grass|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation I)#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation I)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation I)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation I)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation I)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation I)#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Bulbasaur|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Bulbasaur|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Gigantamax Factor Bulbasaur|Worldwide|hide|14|June 17 to 30, 2021|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Bulbasaur}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Grass|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40|February 27 to March 1, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#February 27 to March 1, 2020}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
|type=Grass|type2=Poison
 
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
|stad1=Normal Box|stad1type=None|stad1image=no|stad1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
|stad2=Gorgeous Box|stad2type=None|stad2image=no|stad2rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
|event1=Venusaurite|event1type=None|event1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Stadium|gcolor=000|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Stadium (English)}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Normal Box|100|Gorgeous Box|100|availNote1=From Round 1:&#32;|availNote2=From Round 2:&#32;|image1=None.png|image2=None.png}}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
Bulbasaur is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|3|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|6|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|18|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|27|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60||20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status||100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|||25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—||10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—||5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM50|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special||100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR59|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR71|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status||90|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR72|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special||100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}<br>{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0842|Appletun}}{{MSP/H|0946|Bramblin}}{{MSP/H|0947|Brambleghast}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}<br>{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|755|Morelull}}{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/H|0754|Lurantis}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/H|0930|Arboliva}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}<br>{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0757|Salandit}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|757|Salandit}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Scratch}}
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff" | {{m|Bite}}
| {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
| [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Bite}}
| [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Lunge}}
| [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Present}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Present}}
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====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
| style="background:#fff;" | {{m|Dig}}
! Type
| style="background:#{{Ground color}}" align=center | {{typecolor|Ground}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
| style="background:#fff;" | ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Dig}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Whirlwind}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Whirlwind}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" align=center | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''
|}
|}
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|rate=8.2
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Mew}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Seeds are full of nutrition!
|P2=Oh, this is so hard…
|protag=1
}}
}}
|-
|-
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|def=2
|def=2
|speed=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|walk=1.55
|hp=46
|attack=69
|defense=50
|speed=60
}}
}}
|-
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
|Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
}}
}}
|-
|-
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|defense=111
|defense=111
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Power Whip}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt||As Purified Pokémon}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt||As Shadow Pokémon}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Power Whip}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
}}
|-
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Grass|ranks=1
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Grass|ranks=1
|item=Miracle Seed
|item=Miracle Seed
|unlock=Beat the Luxary League
|unlock=Beat the Luxury League
|skill=Recovers a League Play
|skill=Recovers a League Play
|recoverytime=4 hours
|recoverytime=4 hours
|rank1desc=Recovers a League Play
|rank1desc=Recovers a League Play
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001|pdex=070
|dex=When Bulbasaur is born, it lives for a while via {{m|Synthesis|photosynthesis}} and the nutrients in the seed on its back. Until it grows bigger, it depends on other Pokémon to survive.}}
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|+ '''Costumes in {{g|GO}}'''
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{poison color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO001Fall2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO001Jan2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO001Spring2020.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:GO001F19.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:GO001P20.png|100px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Shedinja costume
| Shedinja costume
| Party hat (2020)
| Party hat
| Pikachu visor
|}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|pictype=art
|no1=001
|no1=0001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=002
|no2=0002
|name2=Ivysaur
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=003
|no3=0003
|name3=Venusaur
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type1-3=Grass
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{{Spritebox/4|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=001|crop=52}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=001|crop=51|PEcrop=97}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=001|crop=78}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|001|Bulbasaur}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|001|Bulbasaur}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]], thus also marking the species' physical debut. Though initially wary of Ash, the two eventually warmed up to one another, and Bulbasaur challenged him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Using {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash won the battle, and Bulbasaur was {{pkmn2|caught}}. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were caught in the two episodes following that of Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur remained in Ash's [[party]] for most of his {{pkmn|journey}} through [[Johto]] until ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', when Ash sent him to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] to work as an ambassador between otherwise argumentative groups of Pokémon.
=====[[May's Bulbasaur]]=====
Much later on, while Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], {{an|May}} caught her own Bulbasaur after being separated from the group in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]''. She remained with her throughout the rest of her journey in Hoenn, helping her to win the {{ci|Purika}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and place Top 8 in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival|regional]] [[Grand Festival]]. When she traveled to [[Kanto]] to continue her journey with Ash in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', May, too, left her Bulbasaur at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to learn from Ash's while she, Ash, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} traveled throughout the Kanto region. May retrieved her during her travels in [[Johto]], where she evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.
=====[[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s first partner Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from [[Professor Sycamore]]. It first appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', and it was revealed to have evolved into Ivysaur by ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''
=====Other=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Bulbasaur was cloned from Ash's own Bulbasaur. The cloned Bulbasaur participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Bulbasaur reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
In ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'', a Bulbasaur was abandoned by the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]] during his childhood when it wouldn't evolve into Ivysaur. Since then, it grew to a very large size in the sewers. Aided by {{an|Misty}} and {{Tracey}}, Ash found the abandoned Bulbasaur while searching for his own, which had been taken by the giant Bulbasaur. After defeating the arrogant mayor and his personal SWAT team, Ash and his friends left the Bulbasaur with [[Nurse Joy]].
In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} was supposed to start his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] with one of the three Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]], but they were scared off by [[Ash's Tauros]], forcing Gilbert to set out to find them with {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{Delia}}. Bulbasaur was the last one to be found, having been stuck in a tree that was surrounded by a group of {{p|Primeape}}. In the end, Bulbasaur was chosen by Gilbert as his first partner Pokémon.
In ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', a Bulbasaur went with Professor Oak on his trip to [[Hoenn]] along with a {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}.
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', where it was one of the [[first partner Pokémon]] seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', multiple Bulbasaur and Ivysaur traveled to a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} that was under construction in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and [[Goh]], who were investigating the outbreak, followed them to the Gym and realized the horde had gone there so the Bulbasaur could absorb the sunlight necessary to evolve into new Ivysaur. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.
====Minor appearances====
Bulbasaur made its debut in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where Ash dreamed about one as his prospective first partner Pokémon.
In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', multiple Bulbasaur were aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].
In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Bulbasaur was on [[Scissor Street]].
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bulbasaur appeared during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
A first partner Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Bulbasaur to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
A Bulbasaur appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.
In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', a Trainer's Bulbasaur competed in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Bulbasaur watched {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.
In ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', a Bulbasaur was part of Professor Oak's demonstration of the Kanto first partner Pokémon at the [[Kanto Fair]].
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Another was revealed to have been chosen by {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} as her [[first partner Pokémon]] in a flashback.
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
Two Trainers' Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Bulbasaur joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''.
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', [[Professor Cerise]] offered a Bulbasaur to [[Goh]] to be his first partner Pokémon, but it was rejected.
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''.
A Bulbasaur appeared in a fantasy alongside the other [[first partner Pokémon]] in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN087|Breaking the Ice!]]''.
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. Another two appeared under the ownership of students of [[Indigo Academy]].
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP010|Bulbasaur|Ash's Pokédex|Bulbasaur. It bears the seed of a plant on its back from birth. The seed slowly develops. Researchers are unsure whether to classify Bulbasaur as a plant or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely tough and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Bulbasaur|Serena's Pokédex|Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. A young Bulbasaur uses the nutrients from its seed for the energy it needs to grow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Bulbasaur was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while another was one of the Pokémon that Oak was giving away.
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Red Bulbasaur PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', {{ga|Red}}'s Bulbasaur was sent out to battle a wild {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which Red successfully caught.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of {{gal|Honey}}.
===GOTCHA!===
A Bulbasaur briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
===POKÉTOON===
Two Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Bulbasaur briefly appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', inside [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. It was seen playing with its fellow [[first partner Pokémon]].
==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''.
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur debuts in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Bulbasaur's capture is not shown; it is simply stated when it first appears from its {{i|Poké Ball}} that "{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has been busy since the last comic".
In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', Ash and Misty travel to a town inhabited by many Bulbasaur, {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Venusaur}}. There is a local legend that a giant Venusaur saved the townsfolk in battle.
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Bulbasaur (MPJ)}}
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Pistachio]]'s {{MPJ|Bulbasaur}} has a crush on him and is extremely jealous whenever she sees him talking to other females.
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}, and {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.
A Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]], under the ownership of {{an|Professor Oak}}.
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
{{main|Saur}}
In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', {{adv|Red}} received a Bulbasaur from {{adv|Professor Oak}} after helping capture all of the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur, now [[nickname]]d Saur, has since evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, and then into {{p|Venusaur}}. It has the ability to suck in large amounts of air through his bulb, as seen in ''[[PS014|That Awful Arbok!]]'', where he sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]], as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.
A Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
[[Professor Sycamore]] owns a Bulbasaur, as seen in ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Bulbasaur appeared in [[GDZ34]].
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' as one of the first partner Pokémon {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} had to choose from.
===Pokémon Zensho===
Bulbasaur appeared as one of the first partner Pokémon [[Professor Oak]] was giving away in [[PZ01]].
==In the TCG==
{{main|Bulbasaur (TCG)}}
==In the TFG==
One Bulbasaur figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Bulbasaur|3}}
==Other appearances==
[[File:Bulbasaur Detective Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in {{DetPikMov}}]]
[[File:Bulbasaur Celestial.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in the music video for Celestial]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.
====Melee trophy information====
''"Bulbasaur is a cute Pokémon born with a large seed firmly affixed to its back; the seed grows in size as the Pokémon does. Along with Squirtle and Charmander, Bulbasaur is one of the three Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Red and Blue. It evolves into Ivysaur."''
====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. After {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} was injured in the garden of {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Torterra}}, they and a group of {{p|Morelull}} escorted [[Tim Goodman|Tim]], [[Lucy Stevens|Lucy]], and Pikachu to {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}, who healed it.
===Celestial===
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and Japanese {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Professor Oak]] classifies Bulbasaur as the "plant Pokémon" (Japanese: しょくぶつポケモン) when the player is about to choose it as their {{pkmn2|starter}}, using the term while referring to its {{t|Grass|type}}. In the English versions of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he calls it the "grass Pokémon".
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and the Japanese {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Professor Oak]] classifies Bulbasaur as the "plant Pokémon" (Japanese: しょくぶつポケモン) when the player is about to choose it as their [[first partner Pokémon]], using the term while referring to its {{t|Grass|type}}. In the English versions of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he calls it the "grass Pokémon".
** This also occurs in the [[PO01|first episode]] of [[Pokémon Origins]].
** This also occurs in the [[PO01|first episode]] of [[Pokémon Origins]].
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* Bulbasaur's evolution family is the only first partner Pokémon family to have the {{type|Poison}}.
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
** Bulbasaur's evolution family is also the only first partner line to have each member appear at least once in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]].
* Bulbasaur's evolution family is the only starter Pokémon evolution family to have each member appear at least once in the Super Smash Bros. series.
* Bulbasaur shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its evolved forms and {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
* Bulbasaur shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its evolved forms and {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
* Bulbasaur's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 001.
* Bulbasaur's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 001.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], a Bulbasaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* Due to [[List of censored words (Generation V)|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], a Bulbasaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Charm}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no other Pokémon in the {{egg|Grass}} or {{egg2|Monster}}s can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}}, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from {{p|Shroomish}} by chain breeding; in Generation V on, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from {{p|Cottonee}}.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Charm}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no other Pokémon in the {{egg|Grass}} or {{egg2|Monster}}s can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}}, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from {{p|Shroomish}} by chain breeding. In [[Generation V]] onwards, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from {{p|Cottonee}}.
* Bulbasaur may be part of the [[List_of_references_to_Pokémon_in_popular_culture|inspiration for the naming]] of ''{{wp|Bulbasaurus}}'', a genus of dicynodonts.<ref>https://www.inverse.com/article/27179-bulbasaurus-dicynodont-pokemon-dinosaur</ref>
* In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Bulbasaur could learn Vine Whip at level 7 instead of Leech Seed. This oversight was later fixed in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
 
===Real life===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
====Science====
* While Bulbasaur is not considered to be part of the [[List of references to Pokémon in science|inspiration for the naming]] of ''{{wp|Bulbasaurus}}'', a genus of {{wp|dicynodont}}s, it has been noted that the similarities "may not be entirely coincidental".<ref>Sloat, Sarah. (February 1, 2017). "[https://www.inverse.com/article/27179-bulbasaurus-dicynodont-pokemon-dinosaur Scientists Who Discovered Bulbasaurus Didn’t Name It After a Pokémon]." ''Inverse''.</ref>
 
====Cultural impact====
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Bulbasaur is based on a {{wp|frog}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Interview with Jun'ichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori about ''Pokémon Black and White Versions'' (archived - Japanese text)]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu]</ref> According to [[Ken Sugimori]] and [[Atsuko Nishida]], the latter designed Bulbasaur working backward from Venusaur, meaning Bulbasaur was the last of its evolutionary family to have been designed and was also directly based on Venusaur.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/ The Origin Story of Pikachu]</ref> Its design incorporates elements of various other animals, such as its {{wp|cat}}-like ears and fangs and its {{wp|reptile}}-like claws.
Bulbasaur is based on a {{wp|frog}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Interview with Jun'ichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori about ''Pokémon Black and White Versions'' (archived - Japanese text)]</ref><ref name=CreatorsOfPikachu>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokémon.com] (archived)</ref> In particular, its short legs, stout appearance, and ear-like protrusions on its head make it resemble {{wp|Ceratophrys|horned frogs}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]] and [[Atsuko Nishida]], the latter designed Bulbasaur working backward from Venusaur, meaning Bulbasaur was the last of its evolutionary family to have been designed and was also directly based on Venusaur.<ref name=CreatorsOfPikachu /> The bulb on its back resembles a {{wp|Lilium|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.
 
The bulb on its back resembles a {{wp|Lilium|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Bulbasaur may be a combination of ''{{wp|bulb}}'' (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family) and σαῦρος ''saur'' (Ancient Greek for ''{{wp|lizard}}''), commonly used for the names of lizards and dinosaurs.
Bulbasaur is a combination of ''{{wp|bulb}}'' (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants) and ''{{wp|dinosaur}}''.<ref>(November 15, 2019). "[https://www.4gamer.net/games/451/G045125/20191112090/ 「ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド」インタビュー。「最強」をテーマに,子供たちが楽しめるものを目指して]." ''4Gamer.net''.</ref> It may also derive from the word "bulbous" in reference to the bulb on its back.


Fushigidane may be a combination of 不思議 ''fushigi'' (mysterious) and 種 ''dane'' (seed). It literally means "''isn't it strange?''" (''fushigi, da ne?'').
Fushigidane may be a combination of 不思議 ''fushigi'' (strange; mysterious) and 種 ''tane'' (seed), as well as a pun of the phrase 不思議だね ''Fushigi da ne?'' ("Isn't it strange?").


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=From {{tt|不思議な ''fushigina''|strange, mysterious}} and {{tt|種 ''tane''|seed}} or {{tt|だね ''dane''|Isn't it?}}
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=From {{tt|不思議 ''fushigi''|strange, mysterious}} and {{tt|種 ''tane''|seed}}, as well as a pun of {{tt|不思議だね ''Fushigi, da ne?''|Isn't it strange?}}
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbe|bulb}}'' and ''bizarre''
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Bi|two; as in plant and animal}}'', ''{{tt|Saurier|from dinosaur}}'' and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''{{tt|bizarr|bizarre}}'', ''{{tt|Saurier|saurian}}'', and ''{{tt|Samen|seed}}''
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghessi''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|씨 ''ssi''|seed}}
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghessi''|komeaning=From {{tt|이상하다 ''isanghada''|to be strange or abnormal}} and {{tt|씨 ''ssi''|seed}}
|zh_yue=妙蛙種子 ''Miuhwājúngjí''<br>奇異種子 ''Kèihyihjúngjí'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|奇妙 ''kèihmiuh''|wonderful}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|種子 ''júngjí''|seed}}<br>From {{tt|奇異 ''kèihyih''|strange}} and {{tt|種子 ''júngjí''|seed}}
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|妙 ''miào''|wonderful}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|種子 / 种子 ''zhǒngzǐ''|seed}}
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|奇妙 ''qímiào''|wonderful}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|種子 / 种子 ''zhǒngzǐ''|seed}}
|zh_yue=妙蛙種子 ''Miuhwājúngjí''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>奇異種子 ''Kèihyihjúngjí''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|''miuh''|wonderful}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|種子 ''júngjí''|seed}}<br>From {{tt|奇異 ''kèihyih''|strange}} and {{tt|種子 ''júngjí''|seed}}
|ar=بولباصور ''Bulbasaur''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|bg=Бълбазор ''Bŭlbazor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|bg=Бълбазор ''Bŭlbazor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|ar=بلباسور ''Bulbasaur''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=בלבאזור ''Balbasor''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=בלבאזור ''Balbasor''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=बल्बसौर ''Bulbasaur''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi={{tt|बल्बासॉर|Balbāsŏr}}  ''Bulbasaur''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Balbazauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|lt=Balbazauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|pt_br=Bulbassauro|pt_brmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbo|bulb}}'' and ''{{tt|dinossauro|dinosaur}}''
|pt_br=Bulbassauro{{tt|*|Anime}}|pt_brmeaning=From ''{{tt|bulbo|bulb}}'' and ''{{tt|dinossauro|dinosaur}}''
|ru=Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟุชิกิดาเนะ ''Fushigidane''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ฟุชิกิดาเนะ ''Fuchikidane''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}
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==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Bulbasaur (MPJ)]]
* [[Bulbasaur (MPJ)]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]
* [[Venusaur (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]


==Notes==
==References==
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