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Ivysaur

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Ivysaur (フシギソウ, Fushigisou) is a Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16 and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Ivysaur's appearance is very similar to that of its pre-evolved form, Bulbasaur. It still retains the turquoise skin and spots, along with its red eyes. Ivysaur's top fangs are now larger and are visible outside of its mouth. Also, its ears are now darkened to black in the center. Carrying the weight of the bud on its back makes Ivysaur's legs stronger. The most notable change is that the bulb is starting to bloom, with pink petals visible, and large leaves on the bloom bottom.

Characteristics[]

Its blossom on its back grows larger in the sunlight. As the blossom grows, Ivysaur loses the ability to stand on its hind legs. The blossom produces a pleasant smell when it is ready to bloom, it means Ivysaur is ready to evolve into Venusaur.

Game data[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Bulbasaur None
Yellow Evolve Bulbasaur None
Gold and Silver Trade None
Crystal Trade None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Bulbasaur None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Pal Park None
Platinum Pal Park None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Bulbasaur None
Black and White Poké Transfer or Dream World None
Black 2 and White 2 Trade None
X and Y Evolve Bulbasaur, Friend Safari None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Evolve Bulbasaur None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Evolve Bulbasaur None
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Isle of Armor 		Evolve Bulbasaur None


Spin-off game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 2
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Western Cave (19F-27F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F)
Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Pokémon Rumble Quiet Forest


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

  • Yellow

    The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.

  • Gold

    Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

  • Silver

    If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.

  • Crystal

    The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.

  • Ruby

    There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.

  • Sapphire

    There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.

  • FireRed

    There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.

  • LeafGreen

    When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

  • Emerald

    To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.

  • Diamond

    When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

  • Pearl

    When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

  • Platinum

    When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

  • HeartGold

    Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

  • SoulSilver

    If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.

  • Black

    When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

  • White

    When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

  • Black 2

    When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

  • White 2

    When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

  • X

    There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.

  • Y

    When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

  • Omega Ruby

    There is a bud on this Pokémon’s back. To support its weight, Ivysaur’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    There is a bud on this Pokémon’s back. To support its weight, Ivysaur’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.

  • Sun

    This Pokémon did not appear in Sun and Moon.

  • Moon

    This Pokémon did not appear in Sun and Moon.

  • Ultra Sun

    This Pokémon did not appear in Sun and Moon.

  • Ultra Moon

    This Pokémon did not appear in Sun and Moon.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.

  • Sword

    When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

  • Shield

    Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

Stats[]

Base Stats
HP
60
Attack
62
Defense
63
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
80
Speed
60
Total
405

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Leveling Generation VIII
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
1 Vine Whip 45 100% 25 Grass Physical
1 Growth — —% 20 Normal Status
9 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status
12 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 Grass Physical
15 Poison Powder — 75% 35 Poison Status
15 Sleep Powder — 75% 15 Grass Status
20 Seed Bomb 80 100% 15 Grass Physical
25 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
30 Sweet Scent — 100% 20 Normal Status
35 Synthesis — —% 10 Grass Status
40 Worry Seed — 100% 10 Grass Status
45 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
50 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Leveling Generation VII
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
1 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status
3 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
7 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status
9 Vine Whip 35 100% 25 Grass Physical
13 PoisonPowder — 75% 35 Poison Status
13 Sleep Powder — 75% 15 Grass Status
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
20 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 Grass Physical
23 Sweet Scent — 100% 20 Normal Status
28 Growth — —% 40 Normal Status
31 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
36 Worry Seed — 100% 10 Grass Status
39 Synthesis — —% 5 Grass Status
44 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Leveling Generation VI
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
3 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
7 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
9 Vine Whip 35 100% 10 Grass Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
13 PoisonPowder — 75% 35 Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Sleep Powder — 75% 15 Grass Status Clever 1 ♥ 3 ♥
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical Clever 6 ♥ 0 ♥
20 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 Grass Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
23 Sweet Scent — 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
28 Growth — —% 40 Normal Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
31 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
36 Worry Seed — 100% 10 Grass Status Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
39 Synthesis — —% 5 Grass Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
44 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Leveling Generation V
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical
1 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
1 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status
3 Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
7 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status
9 Vine Whip 35 100% 10 Grass Physical
13 PoisonPowder — 75% 35 Poison Status
13 Sleep Powder — 75% 15 Grass Status
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
20 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 Grass Physical
23 Sweet Scent — 100% 20 Normal Status
28 Growth — —% 40 Normal Status
31 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
36 Worry Seed — 100% 10 Grass Status
39 Synthesis — —% 5 Grass Status
44 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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Leveling Generation IV
Level Move Power Acc. PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
20 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 Grass Physical Cool 3 ♥

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Sprites[]

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Battle animation sprites[]

File:Ivysaur XY AttackAnimation Sprite.gif File:Ivysaur XY EffectAnimation Sprite.gif

Appearances[]

File:Shauna Ivysaur.png

Shauna's Ivysaur.

Anime[]

Ivysaur first appeared in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden.

May owns an Ivysaur after her Bulbasaur evolved sometimes after The Right Place and the Right Mime and later evolved into Venusaur prior to Pruning a Passel of Pals!.

Shauna also owns an Ivysaur after her Bulbasaur evolved offscreen prior to Tag Team Battle Inspiration!.

Main[]

  • May's Ivysaur

Supporting[]

  • Shauna's Ivysaur

Minor[]

  • Ivysaur (TB051)
  • Exam instructor's Ivysaur
  • Assunta's Ivysaur
  • Crystal's Ivysaur
  • Jimmy's Ivysaur

In other games[]

Ivysaur is a playable character in both Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as one of the three Pokémon usable by the Pokémon Trainer, with the others being Charizard and Squirtle. Ivysaur is surprisingly agile in the game, being able to jump to a great height and attack with great speed. Its moves, based upon Template:Type-type moves in the Pokémon games, are Solar Beam, Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, and Bullet Seed.

Petting Spots[]

  • Favored Spot: Its ears.
  • Disfavored Spot: The top of its bulb.

Trivia[]

  • It is a member of the only Starter Pokémon family to have the same type as its whole evolutionary line, the others being its evolutionary family.
  • Interestingly, all of the Pokémon the Pokémon Trainer uses in Super Smash Bros. Brawl have been used by Ash, including Ivysaur if you count his pre-evolution.
  • Ivysaur was the only Template:Type-type starter's first evolution that has a second type until Dartrix was introduced in Generation 7.
  • Ivysaur is also the only Pokémon with a name that starts with an "i" in Generation I.
  • Ivysaur is the lightest Template:Type-type mid-evolution starter Pokémon.

Origin[]

Ivysaur was confirmed to be based on frogs by Ken Sugimori in a Japanese interview, where he described the Bulbasaur line to be "a creature that is something like a frog."[1][2]

Additionally, Ivysaur's large, rounded snout; wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadruped-like movements are vaguely similar to those of certain amphibians, such as the common toad. Unlike Bulbasaur, Ivysaur's "ears" do have hollows, indicating that they are, in fact, ears and not glands, as seen in many species of frogs and toads.

The bulb on its back now resembles the bud of a genus of parasitic flowering plants known as Rafflesia.

Etymology[]

"Ivysaur" is derived from "ivy" and "dinosaur".

Names in other languages[]

  • Japanese: フシギソウ (Fushigisou in Romaji) from the Japanese words "Fushigi" (Template:Ruby) which means strange and "Sou” (Template:Ruby) which means herb.
  • Korean: 이상해풀 (Issanghaepul) from the Korean words "Issanghada" (이상하다) which means strange and "pul" (풀) which means herb.
  • French: "Herbizarre", combination of the French words "herbe" (herb) and "bizarre".
  • German: "Bisaknosp", combination of "bi" (two), "saurier" (dinosaur) and "knospe" (bulb).

References[]

  1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html
  2. ↑ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/

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