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.
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
Stat spread.
Total of 318. 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.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Bulbasaur first appeared on March 25, 2018, during Bulbasaur Community Day.
- Bulbasaur
- Venusaur by encounter; Mega Venusaur
- Shadow
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Venusaur
- Ivysaur by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 28 to Jul 29, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 to Jul 29, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 28 to Jul 3, 2024 | 1-starParty hat (red) | Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Party |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2024 | 1-starParty hat (red) | New Year's 2024 |
| Jul 6 to Jul 12, 2023 | 1-starParty hat | 7th Anniversary Party |
| Jan 1 to Jan 5, 2023 | 1-starParty hat | New Year's 2023 |
| Jul 7 to Jul 14, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Bulbasaur is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Bulbasaur appears in 34 games.
Every mainline release where Bulbasaur 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
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Bulbasaur.
Every main-series game Bulbasaur is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCoastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (after boosting biodiversity in the Coastal Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- GiftVert District: Pokémon Research Lab (Received from Mable during Side Mission 22) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 3★ Grass-type wild zones, 1★, 3★, & 5★ Poison-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- EventWild Area News
- EventPokémon HOME Event
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- One-time encounterMaster Dojo (Only one) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Isle of Armor; cannot be Shiny)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 2 (Island Scan) (Fridays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildViridian Forest
- One-time encounterCerulean City (Only one)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- GiftReceived from Professor Sycamore at the Sycamore Pokémon Lab in Lumiose City
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VEvent only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- EventGlobal Link Event
- Black 2 · White 2Event only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- GiftReceived from Professor Oak in Pallet Town after defeating Red
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Generation IIEvent only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalEvent only
- TransferTime Capsule
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
- YellowObtainable
- GiftReceived from a girl in Cerulean City if the partner Pikachu's friendship is 147 or higher
- 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.
Bulbasaur appears in 162 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through HZ041 (2024-03-01).
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
Bulbasaur in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Bulbasaur
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.