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Height
3'03″ Imperial
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1.0 m Metric
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3'03″/1.0 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
28.7 lbs. Imperial
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13.0 kg Metric
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28.7 lbs./13.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 1
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Sp.Def 1
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 141
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Battle Exp.: 1411*
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Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.
It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16, and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.
Biology
Physiology
Ivysaur, like its pre-evolved form Bulbasaur, resembles a toad or a dinosaur, though the patches in its skin cause it to more closely resemble a dinosaur. After evolving from Bulbasaur, Ivysaur grows small fangs, and has visible ear insides and pupils. Ivysaur's skin is also a little bit more blue than Bulbasaur's. The most notable difference in Ivysaur's appearance however, is that its bulb has changed into a pink flower bud with leaves extending. This flower bud is heavy, thus making its back legs grow strong and sturdy to support it, at the expense of no longer being able to rise on its hind legs.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Much like its previous form, most of Ivysaur's abilities originate from the plant on its back. Naturally, these attacks are stronger than Bulbasaur's.
Its abilities are such like petals, powders, and scents than vines and leaves, most likely because of the larger flower on its back.
In the anime, Ivysaur are shown to manipulate nature.
Behavior
Being much more commonly found in captivity then in the wild, Ivysaur's natural behavior is largely unknown, but it can be theorized that they are more aggressive than Bulbasaur, although it is still very loyal to its trainer. When its plant is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct, strong sweet-smelling aroma and starts swelling. Ivysaur will also start spending more time in sunlight in preparation for its upcoming evolution. Like its plant, exposure to sunlight adds to Ivysaur's strength.
Habitat
Ivysaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water but can be found in forests and jungles. However, they are rare, as many are in captivity. They are normally native to Kanto.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Like its pre-evolved form Bulbasaur, Ivysaur can last many days without eating, because it can absorb the sun's energy through the flower on its back.
In the animeIn the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer. 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 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 Template:Type2 attacks. It uses SolarBeam in Red's Final Smash, Triple Finish.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
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Blue
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Yellow
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The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
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Stadium
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The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
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Silver
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If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
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Crystal
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The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
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Stadium 2
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Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
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LeafGreen
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When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
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Pearl
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When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
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Platinum
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When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
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HeartGold
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Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
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SoulSilver
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If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 405
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- 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.
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Side game data
Evolution
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Trivia
- Like Bulbasaur and Venusaur, Ivysaur has been seen to have several differing colorations; in Generation I and Generation II, Ivysaur was seen to have a completely green body, aside from its bulb, when in fact it really has a blueish hue to its head. This was due to the limitations of the Game Boy Color, as only two colors could be used per Pokémon.
- Ivysaur is the first evolved Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
- Its Red and Blue sprite shows Ivysaur standing on its hind legs, despite the Pokédex entries stating that it loses that ability upon evolution. This was corrected in future games.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Ivysaur is the only Pokémon that Pokémon Trainer uses that doesn't use an HM move as Squirtle uses Waterfall, and Charizard uses Rock Smash and Fly.
- Additionally, Ivysaur is the only playable quadrupedal character in the Super Smash Bros. series (although both Pikachu and Pichu will be on four legs when running).
- Ivysaur's number in the National Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 002. This makes it and its evolution family one of only five families of Pokémon (comprising thirteen Pokémon altogether) to have the same numbers in more than one Pokédex-like listing.
- Ivysaur is the only second stage Grass/Poison Pokémon that does not require an evolution stone to reach its final form.
- Ivysaur is the only second stage form of the Kanto starters to not be directly seen under the ownership of a main character in the anime. May owns a Venusaur that she evolved from a Bulbasaur but it was never seen onscreen as an Ivysaur.
- Ivysaur is currently the only second stage Grass type starter that's dual-typed.
Origin
Bulbasaur appears to be based on some form of Dicynodont, mammal-like reptiles from the Permian period, though it also has features from toads and frogs as well as other reptiles. Its also has visible ears, which are not seen in reptiles but are in mammals. Its bulb has now become a bud that resembles the Rafflesia.
Name origin
Ivysaur's name is a combination of the words ivy and saur, which is Greek for lizard. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean it seems strange, or 不思議 草 fushigi sou strange grass.
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