An unusually even spread gives Bulbasaur flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV.
For some time after its birth, it grows by taking nourishment from the seed on its back.
For some time after its birth, it grows by taking nourishment from the seed on its back.
Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves hit Bulbasaur for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Grass/Poison typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
Espeon can KO Bulbasaur with Psyshock (108-127%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (123-145%). Weavile deals 47-56% with Ice Shard.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bulbasaur View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x108-127%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Bulbasaur View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x123-145%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bulbasaur View Weavile builds →Knock Off37-44% Ice Shard 2x47-56% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bulbasaur View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed29-34% Flare Blitz 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bulbasaur View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x120-142%KO | ||
Three stages ahead. Bulbasaur grows into Ivysaur, then pushes on to Venusaur. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 207 total stats over Bulbasaur. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bulbasaur easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups.
Eviolite turns Bulbasaur into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Chlorophyll and Modest nature stack with spread EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Bulbasaur best EVs are Sp. Atk and Defense
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Sunny Day
- Weather Ball
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Sludge Bomb
- Leech Seed
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Sludge Bomb
- Leech Seed
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Toxic
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Toxic
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Bulbasaur. TMs unlock Normal and Dark coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Leaf Storm and Power Whip into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Bulbasaur picks up Take Down and Sludge Wave along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Don't skip the egg moves. Bulbasaur picks up Amnesia and Charm only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam while Normal and Fighting coverage adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Bulbasaur picks up Curse and Ingrain only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam while Normal coverage adds range.
No wild encounters for Bulbasaur in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Bulbasaur can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
12 encounter spots for Bulbasaur at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Bulbasaur in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
12 spots to find Bulbasaur at Lv. 58-63 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl versions, so filter by your copy below.
No wild encounters for Bulbasaur in Sword & Shield. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Level 16 gets you Ivysaur. Quick enough that Bulbasaur barely slows you down.
You can run Bulbasaur through the first few routes without issues. 318 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ivysaur as fast as you can.
You won't have trouble finding Bulbasaur. It's been around since Legends: Z-A and appears in 21 games total. Latest appearances: Yellow and Red & Blue.
One of the original 151, Bulbasaur has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves