#0001 Bulbasaur

Artwork: PokéAPI.

GrassPoison

Abilities

OvergrowActivates when HP falls below 1/2.ChlorophyllSharply boosts Speed in sunshine.

Hidden ability

Thick FatUps resistance to Fire- and Ice-type moves.

Capture

Hard catch

Gender

12.5% female

Egg groups

Monster / Grass

Growth

Medium Slow

EV yield

1 Sp. Atk

Bulbasaur’s base stats

HP	45
Attack	49
Defense	49
Sp. Atk	65
Sp. Def	65
Speed	45
Total	318

Where to find it

• Gift (Lv. 15): Route 5 House.

  Requires: Pikachu starter only.

  After the Cascade Badge, intervene in the Route 5 shelter raid and win, then accept the rescued Pokémon inside the house. Refusing the rescue loses it. Complete the raid before making Sabrina laugh in Pokémon Tower. Leave a free party slot. Quest guide.

• Starter choice (Lv. 5): Pallet Oak's Lab.

  Choose this Pokémon as your initial starter at Professor Oak’s Lab. You receive only one of Bulbasaur, Charmander or Pikachu.

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions

• Morning: 4:00–9:59
• Day: 10:00–19:59
• Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Bulbasaur in the wild

Location	Method / conditions	Level	Chance
Fuchsia City, Koga's forest preserve	Grass/cave, day	5	1%

See the quest guide: Route 11: the Swablu from the shelter.

Evolution

Evolves into Ivysaur at Lv 16.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Bulbasaur’s level-up moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Attack by 1 stage.
3	Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	45	100	25	The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
6	Growth	Normal	Status	—	—	20	The user’s body grows all at once. Raises Attack and Sp. Atk by 1 stage, or 2 in harsh sunlight.
9	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	—	90	10	A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
12	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95	25	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
15	Poison Powder	Poison	Status	—	75	35	A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
15	Sleep Powder	Grass	Status	—	75	15	The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the foe.
18	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
21	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
24	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	—	100	20	A sweet scent lowers the foe’s evasiveness by 2 stages. It also lures wild Pokémon in grass.
27	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
30	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.
33	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
36	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Bulbasaur can learn

TM / HM	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100	30	The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe 2 to 5 times in rapid succession.
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—	5	The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—	30	A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	—	—	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM22	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	var.	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100	10	The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—	5	The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100	15	The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100	10	The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100	20	The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves.
TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	var.	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	85	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	Sprays the target with toxic fluid. Power doubles if the target is poisoned.
TM107	Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	—	—	10	Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger.
HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	60	100	15	Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Bulbasaur can learn from tutors

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes	Tutor location, cost and requirements
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.	Route 12 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute) the fat man on Route 12
Charm	Fairy	Status	—	100	20	The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.	National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1 Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras the National Park
Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—	10	Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.	Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town
Grass Whistle	Grass	Status	—	50	15	Plays a soothing tune that puts the target to sleep.	One Island, Island Restaurant and houses · Cost: Rare Candy ×1 Requirements: One Island: the Island Restaurant's battle meals (repeatable) One Island
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90	5	A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.	Ilex Forest · Cost: Leaf Stone ×1 Requirements: Ilex Forest: Bugsy's bug hunt with Honey (story; the more you catch, the better the reward); Ilex Forest: Koume, the Kimono Girl who lost her way (blocks the exit to Route 34); Ilex Forest: small extras Ilex Forest
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	—	90	10	A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.	Cherrygrove Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1 Cherrygrove City
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—	20	The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.	Route 5 House · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 5: the Pokémon shelter raid (after the Cascade Badge) Route 5 cottage: the old lady teaches it after you save the girl
Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100	15	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	Viridian Forest · Cost: Honey ×1 Requirements: Viridian Forest: the flower garden and the Spearow (missable); Viridian Forest: the Honey tree (weekday Bug Pokémon)
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above.	Celadon Gym · Cost: Free taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym
Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.	Cherrygrove Southwest house · Cost: TM75 Swords Dance ×1 Cherrygrove City
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100	10	An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.	Route 25 · Cost: Free Route 25

Egg moves

Bulbasaur’s egg moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—	20	The user empties its mind to forget its concerns. Raises its Sp. Def by 2 stages.
Charm	Fairy	Status	—	100	20	The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.
Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—	10	Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	—	—	10	Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger.
Ingrain	Grass	Status	—	—	20	The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90	5	A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—	20	The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.
Nature Power	Normal	Status	—	—	20	An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Petal Dance	Grass	Special	100	100	15	Scatters petals to attack. Has a 30% chance to confuse the target.
Power Whip	Grass	Physical	120	90	10	Viciously swings vines or tentacles to slam the target.
Skull Bash	Steel	Physical	120	100	10	Lowers its head and strikes with a powerful headbutt. After attacking, has a 50% chance to raise Defense by one stage. Can also hit airborne targets.
Sludge	Poison	Special	65	100	20	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.

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