About Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur (Pokédex #0001) is a Grass/Poison-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Seed Pokémon. A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
As a Grass/Poison-type POKEMON, Bulbasaur has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic moves. It resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Bulbasaur's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 318 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 45 · ATK 49 · DEF 49 · SP.ATK 65 · SP.DEF 65 · SPD 45. Its standout stat is SP.ATK (65), which makes it best suited for special offense roles. Its abilities are Overgrow, Chlorophyll, with Chlorophyll as its hidden ability.
Bulbasaur stands 0.7 m (28") tall and weighs 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs). It is typically found in Grassland environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Plant.
Bulbasaur is part of the Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur evolution line (3-stage). Bulbasaur is the base form and can evolve into Ivysaur via Level 16.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Ivysaur and Venusaur. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.