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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ball=Poké
|nickname=Ivysaur
|jnickname=フシギソウ
|tmnickname=Fushigisou
|image=[[File:Ivysaur SSBU.png|200px]]
|caption=Ivysaur in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|pokemonname=Ivysaur
|epnum=Super Smash Bros. Brawl
|epname=Super Smash Bros. Brawl
|location={{sbw|The Ruins}} <small>(''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''; {{sbw|Subspace Emissary}})</small>
|current=[[Party|With Pokémon Trainer]]
|prevonum=002
|java1=[[Tomoko Kawakami]] (''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]'')<br>[[Inuko Inuyama]] (''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|SSBU]]'')
|enva1=[[Craig Blair]] (''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]'')<br>[[Justin Anselmi]] (''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|SSBU]]'')
}}

'''Ivysaur''' (Japanese: '''フシギソウ''' ''Fushigisou'') is a playable character in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, and one of the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon. It is playable in  ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]''.

==[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]==
[[File:Ivysaur SSBB.png|left|thumb|200px|Artwork of Ivysaur in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Ivysaur is playable as a member of Pokémon Trainer's [[party]], along with {{SSB|Squirtle}} and {{SSB|Charizard}}; the three Pokémon act as one "fighter" that is unlocked from the start. In many ways, Ivysaur is the balance between the heavyweight, hard-hitting {{p|Charizard}} and the lightweight, agile {{p|Squirtle}}. Despite this, it lacks the heavy-hitting moves of Charizard and the fast attack rate of Squirtle. It is very good at racking up damage percentages with its attacks, but has a very hard time KOing its opponent since its strongest finishing moves are too slow to pose a threat. Ivysaur especially suffers in aerial combat and recovery. Despite these flaws, Ivysaur can be used to irritate its foes and rack up damage with its attacks (especially Bullet Seed). Its throws are decent, as its forward and down throws can leave the opponent vulnerable to combos. It uses mostly [[physical move|physical]] {{type|Grass}} attacks, such as {{m|Bullet Seed}}, a rapidly upward-hitting move, and {{m|Vine Whip}}, a tether recovery move that shoots vines out to latch onto edges of a stage and pull Ivysaur up. Like all tether recoveries, however, Vine Whip can be {{sbw|edgehogging|edgehogged}}, sending Ivysaur to its doom. It also uses the projectile attack {{m|Razor Leaf}}. 

As a member of Pokémon Trainer's team, Ivysaur is bound by the mechanics of {{DL|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)|Pokémon Change}}, which was implemented to encourage the player to switch the Trainer's active Pokémon periodically. This effectively prevents the player from relying on using any one team member exclusively.

Its [[Final Smash]] in Brawl, which it shares with Squirtle and Charizard, is {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}, in which Pokémon Trainer sends out all three of his Pokémon and has them unleash their strongest attacks on the opponent. In Ivysaur's case, it unleashes a powerful {{m|Solar Beam}}.

{{SmashMoves|type=Grass|type2=Poison|game=Brawl|Spe=Bullet Seed|SpeM=yes|SpeS=Razor Leaf|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Vine Whip|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Pokémon Change|FS=Triple Finish|FS2=Solar Beam}}

===Subspace Emissary===
Ivysaur is not in Pokémon Trainer's party from the start. The Trainer travels to find and [[Caught Pokémon|catch]] both Ivysaur and Charizard to add them to his team while helping {{wb|Lucas}} find {{wb|Ness}}, who had sacrificed himself so the blond psychic could escape from {{smw|Wario}}. Pokémon Trainer eventually finds the two Pokémon, defeats them in battle, and captures their {{sw|Trophy|trophies}} in his Poké Balls. Ivysaur itself does not play a role in the story after this point.

===[[wp:Metal Gear|Codec]] information (on {{sbw|Shadow Moses Island}})===
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)#Codec information (on Shadow Moses Island)|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.) → Codec information (on Shadow Moses Island)}}

===Trophy information===
[[File:Triple Finish.png|thumb|200px|Ivysaur and company's Final Smash in Brawl]]
====Ivysaur====
''A [[Pokémon category|Seed Pokémon]] that is the evolved form of {{p|Bulbasaur}}. It has a flower bulb on its back, the weight of which has made it develop strong legs and hips. If the blossom gets too big, the Pokémon can't stand on two legs alone. At a certain [[level]], it evolves into {{p|Venusaur}}. When this happens, the bulb absorbs nutrients and blossoms into a large-petaled flower.''

====Triple Finish====
''The Final Smash of the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}. {{SSB|Squirtle}}, Ivysaur, and {{SSB|Charizard}} join forces to simultaneously use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|SolarBeam}}, and {{m|Fire Blast}}. This is the only time all three of them appear on the screen together, so this move boasts the strength of three in one. A window will appear on the screen, but don't worry about it.''
{{-}}

==[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]==
While Ivysaur is not a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, it makes an appearance in the game as a trophy in both versions of the game.

===Trophy information===
'''NA''': ''Watching your [[first partner Pokémon|starter Pokémon]] [[evolution|evolve]] is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happened when {{p|Bulbasaur}} became Ivysaur. It might be difficult to say good-bye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, as it turns into a fully grown {{p|Venusaur}}!''

'''PAL''': ''Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happens when watching Bulbasaur become Ivysaur. It might be difficult for them to say goodbye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, when it turns into a fully-grown Venusaur!''

==[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]==
[[File:002Ivysaur Dream 2.png|150px|thumb|Alternate Fighter Spirit artwork of Ivysaur in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
Ivysaur receives a small buff in its dash and a large buff in its air speed. Combined with a handful of buffs to its aerial attacks, it is more viable in aerial combat. Though its Vine Whip's hitbox is more precise and can no longer be used after an {{sbw|airdodge}}, it can now be aimed directly upwards, and no longer leaves it {{sbw|helplessness|helpless}} in midair. Combined with the removal of {{sbw|edgehogging}}, Ivysaur's recoveries are more reliable.

{{SmashMoves|type=Grass|type2=Poison|game=Ultimate|Spe=Bullet Seed|SpeM=yes|SpeS=Razor Leaf|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Vine Whip|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Pokémon Change|FS=Triple Finish|FS2=Solar Beam}}

===Classic Mode===
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)#Classic Mode|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.) → Classic Mode}}

===World of Light===
{{main|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)#World of Light|Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.) → World of Light}}

==={{sbw|Palutena's Guidance}} information (at {{sbw|Skyworld}})===
:'''{{ip|Pit}}:''' That's {{p|Bulbasaur}}! ...Or is it {{p|Venusaur}}?
:'''{{ip|Viridi}}:''' It's Ivysaur. The Pokémon's form before it evolves into Venusaur.
:'''Pit:''' I know I'm supposed to fight it, but I gotta say, it's pretty stinkin' cute.
:'''Viridi:''' Cute and deadly! Ivysaur's {{m|Vine Whip}} is as versatile as it is dangerous. It can be used like a whip as the name implies, but it can also grab opponents. It can even be used to grab onto ledges in a pinch!
:'''Pit:''' I see. Hey, I'm really grateful for all the info, Viridi, but where's Lady {{ip|Palutena}}?
:'''Viridi:''' Who cares? Palutena doesn't know squat about plants! This is where I shine! Where was I? Oh, the Vine Whip has a deceptively long reach. And don't forget about {{m|Bullet Seed}} as well!

==Palette swaps==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color}}; text-align: center"
! Game
! Image
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''<br>(with {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}})
| [[File:SSBB Pokemon Trainer palette.png|500px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]''<br>(with {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}})
| [[File:SSBU Pokemon Trainer palette.png|500px]]
|}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{grass color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color}}
|ja=川上とも子 ''[[Tomoko Kawakami]]'' (''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]'')<br>犬山イヌコ ''[[Inuko Inuyama]]'' (''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|SSBU]]'')
|en=[[Craig Blair]] (''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]'')<br>[[Justin Anselmi]] (''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|SSBU]]'')
|fr_eu=Unknown (''SSBB'')<br>Jean-Marc Delhausse (''SSBU'')
|de=Unknown (''SSBB'')<br>Unknown (''SSBU'')
|ko=차명화 ''Cha Myung-Hwa'' (''SSBB'')
}}

==Trivia==
* If Ivysaur is grabbed, the opposing character grabs its bulb rather than its whole body, even when grabbing in front of it.

==External links==
* {{yt|dYpf9FoPN_M|Ivysaur in Pokémon Trainer's character trailer for Ultimate}}
* {{sbw|Ivysaur|At SmashWiki}}
** {{sbw|Ivysaur (SSBB)}}
** {{sbw|Ivysaur (SSBU)}}
* {{sbw|Pokémon Trainer|Pokémon Trainer at SmashWiki}}
** {{sbw|Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)}}
** {{sbw|Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)}}

==Related articles==
*For more information on this Pokémon's species, see {{p|Ivysaur}}.
* [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)]]
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