Ash's Bulbasaur: Difference between revisions

=====Orange Archipelago=====

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Bulbasaur was used in the second round of Ash's Gym challenge against [[Danny]]. It attempted to help Pikachu carve a frozen geyser into an ice sled, but was unable to keep up with Danny's team until {{AP|Charizard}} completed it in a few short {{m|Flamethrower}}s. Bulbasaur was later used again in the final round, where it helped Ash, Pikachu, and {{AP|Squirtle}} in the sled race down the cliff, using its vines to steer. Thanks to everyone's cooperation, Ash was able to cross the finish line first, winning Ash the challenge and earning him the {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

=====Johto=====

[[File:Ash Squirtle Bulbasaur.png|thumb|220px|left|Bulbasaur and Squirtle]]

Bulbasaur joined Ash in Johto, where it first met {{AP|Heracross}} in ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''. This began the recurring joke of Heracross wanting to suck the pollen from Bulbasaur's bulb. Throughout the Johto journeys, Bulbasaur's oldest team members Charizard and Squirtle both went into training with others, leaving Bulbasaur as Ash's only remaining Kanto starter. In ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]'', Bulbasaur was used to battle against a {{AP|Chikorita}} that Ash had interest in catching. It was recalled after being hurt by the small Grass-type Pokémon and was congratulated by Ash for its effort. Bulbasaur was used in ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]'', where Ash ordered it to find Chikorita. It would again be irritated by Heracross, who after getting deployed by Ash against Team Rocket, wasted no time in trying to suck the pollen out of Bulbasaur's bulb. Bulbasaur scolded its teammate and hit Heracross with its vines.

It bid a solemn farewell to Squirtle in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. Bulbasaur fought for Ash against Misty for the second time in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''. It seemingly defeated {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}} with a Razor Leaf, but Poliwag evolved into {{p|Poliwhirl}} and fought back with a powerful {{m|Body Slam}}. After taking damage from Bubble, Bulbasaur flattened Poliwhirl with Solar Beam, winning the match for Ash.

Bulbasaur reappeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', where it reunited with Ash after trying to stop two groups of Grass-type Pokémon from feuding with each other.

{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Bulbasaur}}

[[File:Professor Oak Laboratory Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel.png|thumb|left|250px|Bulbasaur keeping the peace]]

Unlike its closest friend, the boisterous and immature {{AP|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur was cautious bordering on cynical of all Trainers when it joined Ash's team, going so far as to physically attack {{an|Misty}} when it thought she was trying to take an Oddish away. In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', it alone assumed that Ash had abandoned them. Its views on Trainers were presumably colored by all the abandoned Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]]. Over time, Bulbasaur grew to trust its new Trainer, but it retained a stubborn, surly, and eager-to-battle demeanor. For example, in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', it dodged Ash's call to return and insisted on finishing the battle. This hard personality was briefly softened during a visit to a garden full of exotic plants run by [[Florinda Showers]], where Bulbasaur developed a certain affection for her {{p|Gloom}}, but nothing apparently came of it.

Although Bulbasaur is one of Ash's most mature Pokémon, it has succumbed to fits of immaturity when Squirtle is involved. This is seen multiple times in disagreements or quarrels between the two. In ''[[PK02|Christmas Night]]'', after Squirtle accidentally eats Bulbasaur's Bulbasaur-shaped cookie, despite being apologetic, Bulbasaur still chases and attacks Squirtle. In ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]'', Pikachu, Togepi, and a baby Kangaskhan ride past Bulbasaur and Squirtle on a sled. Eager to join in, Bulbasaur flips Squirtle onto its back and uses Squirtle as an involuntary makeshift sled.

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