TL;DR. Ivysaur is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 405. When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Ivysaur 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, Ivysaur reaches 1,699 CP at level 40 and 1,943 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Bulbasaur family appeared on March 25, 2018.
- Bulbasaur
- Venusaur by encounter; Mega Venusaur
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Venusaur
- Ivysaur by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 4, 2017 to Feb 9, 2018, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2017 to Feb 9, 2018 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Ivysaur in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Ivysaur across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #791 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Ivysaur.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ivysaur, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Ivysaur?
Ivysaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Ivysaur weak to?
Ivysaur takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Ivysaur resistant to?
Ivysaur resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Ivysaur evolve?
Ivysaur evolves from Bulbasaur (Level 16). Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur (Level 32).
What generation is Ivysaur from?
Ivysaur was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0002.
What are Ivysaur's base stats?
Ivysaur has HP 60, Attack 62, Defense 63, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 80, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Ivysaur's abilities?
Ivysaur can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Chlorophyll.
Is Ivysaur legendary or mythical?
No. Ivysaur is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Ivysaur's best stat?
Ivysaur's highest base stat is Special Attack at 80, which ranks 64th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Ivysaur good?
Ivysaur has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 106th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Ivysaur as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Ivysaur is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Ivysaur vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Ivysaur | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 66 | -6 |
| Attack | 62 | 74 | -12 |
| Defense | 63 | 70 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 71 | +9 |
| Speed | 60 | 64 | -4 |
| Total | 405 | 415 | -10 |
Ivysaur appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Ivysaur is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Ivysaur.
Every main-series game Ivysaur is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- EventWild Area News
- EventEvolve Pokémon HOME event Bulbasaur
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveBulbasaur (Level 16)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveBulbasaur (Level 16)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Grass) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveBulbasaur (Level 16)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveBulbasaur (Level 16)
Generation IITransfer only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalTransfer only
- TransferTime Capsule
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveBulbasaur (Level 16)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Ivysaur appears in 18 episodes.
From EP047 (1998-06-04) through JN003 (2019-12-01).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Ivysaur has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Ivysaur sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Ivysaur in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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