Ivysaur (#002)
Ivysaur (#002) is a Grass/Poison-type Seed Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Ivysaur isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Bulbasaur at level 16. It evolves into Venusaur at level 32. Its best stat is Special (80), and its base stat total of 325 ranks #84 of 151.

As the bud on IVYSAUR's back grows larger and heavier, the Pokémon starts to have real trouble standing upright on its hind legs.
Where to find Ivysaur in Pokémon Red
Ivysaur isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Bulbasaur at level 16.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | #73 of 151 | |
| Attack | 62 | #96 of 151 | |
| Defense | 63 | #82 of 151 | |
| Special | 80 | #49 of 151 | |
| Speed | 60 | #86 of 151 | |
| Total | 325 | #84 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Ivysaur
| 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 |
| Start | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90% | 10 |
| 7 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Vine Whip | Grass | 35 | 100% | 10 |
| 22 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75% | 35 |
| 30 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 38 | Growth | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 46 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75% | 15 |
| 54 | 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 Ivysaur in Pokémon Red?
Ivysaur isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Bulbasaur at level 16.
What type is Ivysaur?
Ivysaur is Grass/Poison type. It takes double damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic.
What level does Ivysaur evolve?
Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur at level 32.
What moves does Ivysaur learn?
Ivysaur starts with Tackle, Growl, and Leech Seed and learns Leech Seed (Lv 7), Vine Whip (Lv 13), Poison Powder (Lv 22), Razor Leaf (Lv 30), Growth (Lv 38), Sleep Powder (Lv 46), and Solar Beam (Lv 54) by leveling up. It can learn 15 TMs and HMs.
What are Ivysaur's base stats?
HP 60, Attack 62, Defense 63, Special 80, Speed 60, for a total of 325.