Ivysaur (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ivysaur (disambiguation).

Ivysaur フシギソウ Fushigisou #002 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Chlorophyll Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Grass Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 3'03″ 1.0 m Ivysaur 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 28.7 lbs. 13.0 kg Ivysaur 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 141 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Ivysaur 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
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 dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.

It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16 and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

Biology

Ivysaur is a dinosaur-like, quadruped Pokémon. It has blue-green skin with darker patches. Two pointed teeth protrude from its upper jaw, and it has narrow red to purple eyes. Each of its feet have three claws on them. The bulb on its back has bloomed into a large pink bud supported by a short brown trunk surrounded by leafy green fronds. The weight of this bud prevents Ivysaur from standing on its hind legs and forces its legs to grow sturdy. When its plant is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct, strong sweet-smelling aroma and starts swelling. Ivysaur will also start spending more time in sunlight in preparation for its upcoming evolution. Exposure to sunlight adds to the strength of both Ivysaur and its plant. Ivysaur's natural habitat is plains. However, it is rare, as many are in captivity.

In the anime

Ivysaur in the anime

Major appearances

In Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden, numerous Bulbasaur were seen evolving into Ivysaur, during which Ash's Bulbasaur decided it was too early to evolve.

A Trainer named Assunta used an Ivysaur to battle and defeat Ritchie in Friends to the End.

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

Ivysaur appeared under the ownership of a teenager named Jimmy in Judgment Day.

Minor appearances

Ivysaur first appeared in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

In The Ultimate Test, an Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.

Ivysaur was among the numerous Pokémon who moved closer to the sea as it sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III in the second movie, The Power of One.

Multiple Ivysaur appeared in the intro of Destiny Deoxys.

May's Bulbasaur evolved into an Ivysaur sometime after The Right Place and the Right Mime, which further evolved into a Venusaur prior to Pruning a Passel of Pals!.

Jeremy's Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in Weekend Warrior.

An Ivysaur owned by an unnamed Coordinator appeared in Playing the Performance Encore!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP051 Ivysaur Ash's Pokédex The Seed Pokémon, Ivysaur, Bulbasaur's evolved form. The bulb on its back absorbs nourishment and blooms into a large flower.

In the manga

Ivysaur in Pokémon Adventures

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

In I'm Your Venusaur, Ash's Bulbasaur and Pikachu befriend a wild Ivysaur who tells them the legend of a 300-year-old Venusaur, who is the local guardian. Together they search for the Venusaur and defeat Team Rocket, who attempted to steal it.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Saur

In Pokémon Adventures, Red had an Ivysaur named Saur that evolved from his Bulbasaur upon his arrival at Celadon City in Wartortle Wars. It evolved into Venusaur during a battle with the legendary bird hybrid at Silph Co.

Emerald rented an Ivysaur during his Battle Factory challenge.

In the TCG

Main article: Ivysaur (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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

Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer. It can use the moves Bullet Seed as a rapid aerial striking move and Vine Whip as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto the edges of a stage and pulled back up again. It also uses the projectile attack Razor Leaf. Ivysaur is a Middleweight and uses mostly physical Grass-type attacks. It uses SolarBeam in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, Triple Finish.

Standard Special Move	Side Special Move	Up Special Move	Down Special Move	Final Smash
Bullet Seed	Razor Leaf	Vine Whip	Pokémon Change	Triple Finish (SolarBeam)
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Trophy Information

"A Seed Pokémon that is the evolved form of 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, it can't stand on two legs alone. At a certain level, it evolves into Venusaur. When this happens, the bulb absorbs nutrients and blossoms into a large-petaled flower."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Ivysaur appears as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game.

Trophy information

NA: Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happened when 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 Venusaur!

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) 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 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 Platinum 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.

Generation V Black When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. White Black 2 When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. White 2

Generation VI 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

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Bulbasaur Blue (Japan) Evolve Bulbasaur Yellow Evolve Bulbasaur

Generation II Gold Silver Time Capsule Crystal Time Capsule

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Bulbasaur Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Bulbasaur Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Grass)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Bulbasaur
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 2 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Western Cave (19F-27F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Hinder Cape Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest C & A
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Everspring Valley

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 4×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   00Start Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   033 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   077 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   099 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1313 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1313 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000— 07575% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   2020 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   2323 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   2828 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   3131 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   3636 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   3939 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   4444 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM09 TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ Grass Whistle Grass Status — 55% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Ingrain Grass Status — —% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   Nature Power Normal Status — —% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Petal Dance Grass Special 120 100% 10 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Power Whip Grass Physical 120 85% 10 Tough 1 ♥ 0   Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 100 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Sludge* Poison Special 65 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ivysaur in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ivysaur in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Bind Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ivysaur can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ivysaur cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations:
	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 002.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My big flower is ready to bloom! 26%-50% HP My HP is down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm ready to keel over... Level up My level went up! The bud is getting bigger, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level went up! The bud is getting bigger, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: (Cross ×1) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50 Browser entry   Ivysaur's powerful vines can be used to lasso a Post and cross a gap.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by shooting seeds.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Bulbasaur  Grass  Poison

Level 16 →

First Evolution Ivysaur  Grass  Poison

Level 32 →

Second Evolution Venusaur  Grass  Poison

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Ivysaur is the only Pokémon that Pokémon Trainer uses that does not use an HM move. Squirtle uses Waterfall, while Charizard uses Rock Smash and Fly.
• Ivysaur's numbers in the National Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 002.
• Ivysaur is the only second stage Grass/Poison Pokémon that does not require an evolutionary stone to reach its final form.
• Ivysaur is the only second stage form of the Kanto starter Pokémon to not be directly seen under the ownership of a main character in the anime. May owns a Venusaur that she evolved from a Bulbasaur, but it was never seen onscreen as an Ivysaur.
• Ivysaur is the only second stage dual-type Grass-type starter Pokémon.
• Ivysaur is the only second stage form of Generation I starter Pokémon that evolves at level 32. Charmeleon and Wartortle evolve at level 36.
• Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS, an English language Ivysaur cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White.
• Ivysaur shares its species name with Bulbasaur, Venusaur, and Sunkern. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.

Origin

Ivysaur appears to be based primarily on some form of reptile, specifically mammal-like reptiles known as Dicynodonts from the Permian period. Along with visible ears and no genuine metamorphosis stage (evolution aside), Ivysaur appears to have more in common with mammals than amphibians like frogs and toads, which metamorphose from one definite creature into another as they mature as opposed to just growing into a larger adult version of itself the way that Bulbasaur does. Alternatively, Ivysaur's large rounded snout, wide mouth, wide-set eyes, blotch-patterned skin, and quadraped-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.

Name origin

Ivysaur is a combination of the words ivy (woody climbing or trailing plant genus) and the Greek saur (lizard).

Fushigisou can be taken to mean "it seems strange" or 不思議 草 fushigi sou (strange grass).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese フシギソウ Fushigisou Mysterious grass/It seems strange French Herbizarre From herbe and bizarre; also sounds like air bizarre, "strange look" Spanish Ivysaur Same as English name German Bisaknosp From Bisamratte and Knospe Italian Ivysaur Same as English name Korean 이상해풀 Isanghaepul From 이상하다 isanghada and 풀 pul Mandarin Chinese 妙蛙草 Mìaowācăo Literally "Wonderful frog grass" Cantonese Chinese 奇異草 Gēiyihchóu Literally "Unusual grass"

More languages Brazilian Portuguese Ivyssauro From "Ivy" and "Dinosaur" Thai ฟุชิงิโซ Fushigisou Same as Japanese name

Related articles

• May's Ivysaur
• Saur
• Ivysaur (Super Smash Bros.)

External links

• Snapshots of Ivysaur from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
• Article on Wikipedia

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