Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur

GRASS

POISON

Seed Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison Type Seed Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Bulbasaur can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Quiet Nature, based on 318 combined Base Stats.

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Bulbasaur Stats and Abilities

Based on Bulbasaur Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Bulbasaur Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 65 and the Lowest being Speed 45.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	45	200	294
F	Attack	49	92	216
F	Defense	49	92	216
E	Special Attack	65	121	251
F	Special Defense	65	121	251
F	Speed	45	85	207
F	Total	318

Best Held Items	Black Sludge Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Poison Barb Rose Incense Toxic Orb Toxic Plate
Best Nature	Quiet ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Overgrow Ability 1	Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Chlorophyll Hidden Ability	Chlorophyll doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during bright sunshine.

How To Evolve Bulbasaur in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Bulbasaur requires (Level 16) to evolve into Ivysaur and then (Level 32) to evolve into Venusaur.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Bulbasaur	Level 16 →	Ivysaur	Level 32 →	Venusaur

Where To Find Bulbasaur in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Bulbasaur has 6 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Bulbasaur, within the Bogsunk Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Swampy Cave
Swampy Cave	National	Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	National	Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern
Still-Water Cavern	National	Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
Riverbank Cave	National	Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	National	Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Bulbasaur Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Bulbasaur Weakness

Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Bulbasaur to take More Damage from Flying, Fire, Ice, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Bulbasaur Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Fire Ice Psychic
0.5x Less Damage	Water Electric Fighting Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Grass
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Bulbasaur Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Bulbasaur Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Manaphy WATER
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING

Best Bulbasaur Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Bulbasaur Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
33	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
36	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
21	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
18	Seed Bomb	Physical	120	100	15

Best Moveset for Bulbasaur TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	135	100	10	May poison opponent.
TM96	Strength	Physical	80	100	15

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Bulbasaur Lv Up Moves

Bulbasaur TM Moves

Bulbasaur Egg Moves

Bulbasaur Level Up Moves

List of Moves Bulbasaur can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
3	Vine Whip GRASS	Power: 67.5 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical
6	Growth NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
9	Leech Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
12	Razor Leaf GRASS	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
15	Poison Powder POISON	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 35 Status Poisons opponent.
15	Sleep Powder GRASS	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 15 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
18	Seed Bomb GRASS	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
21	Take Down NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
24	Sweet Scent NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
27	Synthesis GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
30	Worry Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Changes the opponent's Ability to Insomnia.
33	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
36	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.

Bulbasaur TM Moves

List of Moves Bulbasaur can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM06	Toxic POISON	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
TM09	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM54	False Swipe NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Bulbasaur Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Bulbasaur can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Skull Bash NORMAL	Power: 130 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second.
Petal Dance GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Ingrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
Nature Power NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
Charm FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
Magical Leaf GRASS	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Amnesia PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
Leaf Storm GRASS	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
Power Whip GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical
Sludge POISON	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May poison opponent.
Grassy Terrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.

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