Ivysaur (Pokémon)

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Ivysaur フシギソウ Fushigisou #002
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Grass Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Seed Pokémon
Ability Overgrow Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #002 Johto #227 Hoenn #204 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 28.7 lbs. Imperial 13.0 kg Metric 28.7 lbs./13.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Plant groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 141 Battle Exp.: 1411*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon.

Ivysaur comes with the Ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

Ivysaur evolves from Bulbasaur starting at Level 16 and evolves into Venusaur starting at Level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Ivysaur, like its younger form Bulbasaur, resembles a toad or a dinosaur, though the patches in its skin make it look more like a dinosaur. It has lost the ability to stand on two legs since the bulb on its back has blossomed. After evolving from Bulbasaur, Ivysaur grows small fangs. When its plant is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct aroma.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Much like its previous form, most of Ivysaur's abilities originate from the plant on it's back. Naturally, these attacks are stronger than Bulbasaur's. In the anime Ivysaur are shown to manipulate nature

Behavior

Being much more commonly found in captivity then in the wild, Ivysaur's natural behaviour is still largely unknown, but it can be theorized that they are a bit more aggressive then Bulbasaur, although it is still very loyal to it's trainer.

Habitat

Ivysaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:IvysaurAnime.jpg

Ivysaur in the anime

Ivysaur first appeared in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. Numerous Bulbasaur were seen evolving into them.

A trainer named Asunta used an Ivysaur to battle and defeat Ritchie in Friends to the End.

Ivysaur also appears under the ownership of a teenager named Jimmy in Judgement Day.

An Ivysaur was under the ownership of Crystal in Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Red had an Ivysaur. It has since evolved into Venusaur.

In the TCG

Eight Ivysaur cards have been released.

• Base Set: Ivysaur
• Gym Challenge: Erika's Ivysaur
• Expedition Base Set: Ivysaur
• EX FireRed and LeafGreen: Ivysaur
• POP Series 2: Ivysaur
• POP Series 3: Ivysaur
• EX Crystal Guardians: Ivysaur
• EX Crystal Guardians: Ivysaur

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

File:Ivysaur in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.jpg

Ivysaur using Vine Whip to hold onto the edge in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by Red. It has been confirmed that it can use the moves Bullet Seed as a rapid aerial striking move & Vine Whip as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto edges & pulled back up again.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. Blue Yellow The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. Stadium The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.
Generation II 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. Stadium 2 Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Generation III 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. 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. 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.
Generation IV 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Bulbasaur Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Bulbasaur
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Bulbasaur Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 2 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Western Cave (19F-27F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Defense: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 400.

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Previous	Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip	Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip Poisonpowder Sleep Powder	Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip Poisonpowder Sleep Powder	Tackle Growl Leech Seed Vine Whip Poisonpowder Sleep Powder Take Down
20				Razor Leaf
22	Poisonpowder	Razor Leaf	Razor Leaf
23				Sweet Scent
28				Growth
29		Sweet Scent	Sweet Scent
30	Razor Leaf
31				Double Edge
36				Worry Seed
38	Growth	Growth	Growth
39				Synthesis
44				Solarbeam
46	Sleep Powder
47		Synthesis	Synthesis
54	Solarbeam
56		Solarbeam	Solarbeam

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03	Swords Dance	Curse
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Body Slam
TM09	Take Down		Bullet Seed	Bullet Seed
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12		Sweet Scent
TM13		Snore
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM19		Giga Drain	Giga Drain	Giga Drain
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21	Mega Drain	Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam	Solarbeam	Solarbeam	Solarbeam
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM31	Mimic	Mud-Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk
TM36			Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb
TM40		Defense Curl
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM49		Fury Cutter
TM50	Substitute
TM53				Energy Ball
TM58				Endure
TM70				Flash
TM75				Swords Dance
TM78				Captivate
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM86				Grass Knot
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM01	Cut	Cut	Cut	Cut
HM04			Strength	Strength
HM05		Flash	Flash
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Amnesia
• Charm
• Curse
• Grasswhistle
• Ingrain
• Leaf Storm
• Light Screen
• Magical Leaf
• Nature Power
• Petal Dance
• Safeguard
• Skull Bash

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

• Body Slam
• Double-Edge
• Mimic
• Substitute
• Swords Dance

In Pokémon Emerald Only:

• Defense Curl
• Endure
• Fury Cutter
• Mud-Slap
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Ivysaur images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Although the Pokédex says it cannot go on its back legs, its Pokédex image in Pokémon Red and Blue shows it standing upright.

Origin

Ivysaur appears to be similar to a dinosaur and may be based off of one. The saur in its English name supports this, since dinosaur names often have saur suffixed.

Name origin

Ivysaur's name is a combination of the words ivy and saur, which is Greek for lizard. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean it seems strange, or 不思議 草 fushigi sou strange grass.

In other languages

• German: Bisaknosp - Derives from Bisamratte (musk rat) and Knospe, (bulb).
• French: Herbizarre - A combination of herb or more probably grass, and bizzare sharing likeness with lizard.
• Korean: 이상해플 Isanghaepul - Strange Grass
• Chinese (Taiwan): 妙蛙草 Mìao Wa Câo ("strange frog grass")
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 奇異草 Qí Yì Câo ("very strange grass")

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Vine Whip, the fanlisting for Ivysaur at The Anime Fanlistings Network

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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