Pokémon Claude Red
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Bulbasaur (#001) is a Grass/Poison-type Seed Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Bulbasaur isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: choose it as your first Pokémon from Professor Oak. It evolves into Ivysaur at level 16. Its best stat is Special (65), and its base stat total of 253 ranks #129 of 151.
Bulbasaur hatches with a mysterious seed lodged on its back. Over the years, the seed sprouts and grows steadily in step with the Pokémon itself.
Where to find Bulbasaur in Pokémon Red
- Oaks Lab: choose it as your first Pokémon from Professor Oak (Lv 5).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | #111 of 151 | |
| Attack | 49 | #121 of 151 | |
| Defense | 49 | #117 of 151 | |
| Special | 65 | #73 of 151 | |
| Speed | 45 | #114 of 151 | |
| Total | 253 | #129 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Bulbasaur
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Bug |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Ice Flying Psychic |
| ½× (resists) | Water Electric Fighting |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Grass |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Start | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 7 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Vine Whip | Grass | 35 | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75% | 35 |
| 27 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 34 | Growth | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 41 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75% | 15 |
| 48 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Bulbasaur in Pokémon Red?
Bulbasaur isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: choose it as your first Pokémon from Professor Oak.
What type is Bulbasaur?
Bulbasaur is Grass/Poison type. It takes double damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic.
What level does Bulbasaur evolve?
Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur at level 16.
What moves does Bulbasaur learn?
Bulbasaur starts with Tackle and Growl and learns Leech Seed (Lv 7), Vine Whip (Lv 13), Poison Powder (Lv 20), Razor Leaf (Lv 27), Growth (Lv 34), Sleep Powder (Lv 41), and Solar Beam (Lv 48) by leveling up. It can learn 15 TMs and HMs.
What are Bulbasaur's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 49, Defense 49, Special 65, Speed 45, for a total of 253.