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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
3′03″ Imperial
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1.0 m Metric
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3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
28.7 lbs. Imperial
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13.0 kg Metric
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28.7 lbs./13.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 141
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Battle Exp.: 1411*
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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
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.
Other appearances
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.
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Generation I
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Red
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When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
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Blue
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Yellow
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The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
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Stadium
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The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
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Silver
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If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
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Crystal
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The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
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Stadium 2
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Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
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LeafGreen
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When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
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Pearl
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When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 400.
Learnset
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By leveling up
In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:
In Pokémon Emerald Only:
Side game data
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Evolution
Sprites
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
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