Ivysaur
Ivysaur is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0002 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Poison | 
| Species | Seed Pokémon | 
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) | 
| Weight | 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Chlorophyll (hidden ability)  | 
	
| Local № | 0002 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0227 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0002 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0232 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0081 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0002 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0069 (The Isle of Armor) 0165 (The Indigo Disk)  | 
	
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Sp. Def | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 142 | 
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Grass, Monster | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female | 
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 62 | 116 | 245 | |
| Defense | 63 | 117 | 247 | |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 405 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Ivysaur changes
- In Generation 1, Ivysaur has a base Special stat of 80.
 - In Generations 1-4, Ivysaur has a base experience yield of 141.
 - In Generations 2-7, Ivysaur has a base Friendship value of 70.
 
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue  | 
	When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. | 
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| 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 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 Pearl 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 White Black 2 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 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. | 
| Let's Go Pikachu 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. | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl  | 
	When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom. | 
Moves learned by Ivysaur
- In other generations
 - 1
 - 2
 - 3
 - 4
 - 5
 - 6
 - 7
 - 8
 - 9
 
Moves learnt by level up
Ivysaur learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | 45 | 100 | |
| 9 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 12 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| 15 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 15 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 20 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 25 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 30 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 35 | Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
| 40 | Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 | |
| 50 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | 
Egg moves
Ivysaur does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Ivysaur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 02 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 13 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 33 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 45 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 146 | Grass Pledge | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 159 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 175 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 194 | Grassy Glide | Grass | 55 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | 
Moves learnt by level up
Ivysaur learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | 45 | 100 | |
| 9 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 12 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| 15 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 15 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 20 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 25 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 30 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 35 | Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
| 40 | Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 50 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | 
Egg moves
Ivysaur learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ivysaur gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Ivysaur is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | 
- In other generations
 - 1
 - 2
 - 3
 - 4
 - 5
 - 6
 - 7
 - 8
 - 9
 
Ivysaur sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 | 
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Where to find Ivysaur
| Red Blue Yellow  | 
					Evolve Bulbasaur | 
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| Gold Silver Crystal  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Ruby Sapphire  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| FireRed LeafGreen  | 
					Evolve Bulbasaur | 
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| HeartGold SoulSilver  | 
					Evolve Bulbasaur | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| X Y  | 
					Evolve Bulbasaur | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Sun Moon  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee  | 
					Evolve Bulbasaur | 
| Sword Shield  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl  | 
					Evolve Bulbasaur | 
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | 
| Scarlet Violet  | 
					Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Ivysaur questions
- We don't have any Ivysaur questions yet!
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Other languages
| English | Ivysaur | 
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| Japanese | フシギソウ (Fushigisou) | 
| German | Bisaknosp | 
| French | Herbizarre | 
| Italian | Ivysaur | 
| Spanish | Ivysaur | 
| Korean | 이상해풀 (isanghaepul) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 妙蛙草 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 妙蛙草 | 
| English | 
																	Seed Pokémon | 
						
|---|---|
| Japanese | たねポケモン | 
| German | Samen-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Graine | 
| Italian | Pokémon Seme | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Semilla | 
| Korean | 씨앗포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 种子宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 種子寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- ivy
 - a plant
 - -saur
 - Greek suffix meaning ‘lizard’
 



