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No. 0001 · Generation I · Kanto

Bulbasaur

The Seed Pokémon

TL;DR. Bulbasaur is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 318. A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.

Grass Poison

A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.

Height0.7 m
Weight6.9 kg
AbilitiesOvergrow
HiddenChlorophyll
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 318. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45
Attack 49
Defense 49
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 45
Total318
318 base stat total, the 787th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 147th among Grass-types.
65 base Special Attack, Bulbasaur's strongest stat, ranking 95th of 196 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Bulbasaur reaches 1,115 CP at level 40 and 1,275 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack118
GO Defense111
GO Stamina128
Max CP (L40)1,115
Max CP (L50)1,260
Best buddy (L51)1,275
Raid catch CP 590–637 (L20). Weather boosted 737–796 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Competitive

Bulbasaur in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Bulbasaur across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1002 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #1002 59.8 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Bulbasaur.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bulbasaur, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Bulbasaur?

Bulbasaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Bulbasaur weak to?

Bulbasaur takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Bulbasaur resistant to?

Bulbasaur resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.

How does Bulbasaur evolve?

Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur (Level 16).

What generation is Bulbasaur from?

Bulbasaur was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0001.

What are Bulbasaur's base stats?

Bulbasaur has HP 45, Attack 49, Defense 49, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 65, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 318.

What are Bulbasaur's abilities?

Bulbasaur can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Chlorophyll.

Is Bulbasaur legendary or mythical?

No. Bulbasaur is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Bulbasaur's best stat?

Bulbasaur's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 95th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Bulbasaur good?

Bulbasaur has a base stat total of 318, the 787th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 147th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Bulbasaur →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Bulbasaur as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Bulbasaur in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Bulbasaur in Gold
Gen II Gold
Bulbasaur in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Bulbasaur in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Bulbasaur in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Bulbasaur in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Bulbasaur in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Bulbasaur 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Bulbasaur is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Flying Psychic
½× Resists
Water Electric Fighting Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
Comparison

Bulbasaur vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Bulbasaur Grass avg Difference
HP 45 66 -21
Attack 49 74 -25
Defense 49 70 -21
Special Attack 65 70 -5
Special Defense 65 71 -6
Speed 45 64 -19
Total 318 415 -97
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Game appearances

Bulbasaur appears in 34 games.

Every mainline release where Bulbasaur is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Bulbasaur in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.

Yellow
Cerulean City
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee
Cerulean CityViridian Forest
Red, Blue, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, red-japan, green-japan
Pallet Town
X, Y
Lumiose City
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 2 Main
Pokémon anime

Bulbasaur appears in 162 episodes.

From EP001 (1997-04-01) through JN147 (2023-03-24).

+ 150 more episodes
Browse all 162 on /anime →

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Bulbasaur partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Bulbasaur partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type

Bulbasaur has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Bulbasaur sleeps as a Dozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

7 Bulbasaur cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.