The Essentials on Ivysaur
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Grass · ×½ Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 405 · top stat: Special Attack (80) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 149 in the Lumiose Pokédex
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 165 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Herbizarre in French · フシギソウ, Fushigisou in Japanese · Bisaknosp in German All Languages
Overview
Ivysaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon, No. 2 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Seed Pokémon. Height: 1 m, weight: 13 kg.
Ivysaur evolves from Bulbasaur and evolves into Venusaur (Lv. 32).
Ability: Overgrow. Hidden Ability: Chlorophyll. Ivysaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#002
National Pokédex
Category
Seed Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
60
255
Attack
62
255
Defense
63
255
Special Attack
80
255
Special Defense
80
255
Speed
60
255
Total
405
Min HP (Lv. 100)
230
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
324
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Grass / Poison). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 4 types
Fire
×2
Ice
×2
Flying
×2
Psychic
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Water
×½
Electric
×½
Fighting
×½
Fairy
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 1 type
Grass
×¼
Abilities
Ability 1
Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
Ivysaur Evolution
#001
Bulbasaur
Grass
Poison
Level 16
→
#002
Ivysaur
Grass
Poison
Level 32
→
#003
Venusaur
Grass
Poison
Ivysaur Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Grass · Poison
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Ivysaur Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Growth
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
1
Vine Whip
Grass
Phys.
100%
45
25
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
9
Leech Seed
Grass
Stat
90%
—
10
12
Razor Leaf
Grass
Phys.
95%
55
25
15
Sleep Powder
Grass
Stat
75%
—
15
15
Poison Powder
Poison
Stat
75%
—
35
20
Seed Bomb
Grass
Phys.
100%
80
15
25
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
30
Sweet Scent
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
35
Synthesis
Grass
Stat
—
—
5
40
Worry Seed
Grass
Stat
100%
—
10
45
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
45
Power Whip
Grass
Phys.
85%
120
10
50
Solar Beam
Grass
Spec.
100%
120
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Grass · Monster
Gender
♂ 87.5 / ♀ 12.5%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Ivysaur
Available in 6 games, 6 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
X
Y
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Ivysaur in Pokémon GO
- 1,699Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 970Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 100 🍬to evolve into Venusaur
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.”
Blue
“When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.”
Yellow
“The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.”
Gold
“Exposure to sun light 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
“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
“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.”
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.”
Diamond
“When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.”
Pearl
“When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.”
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
“When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.”
White
“When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.”
Black 2
“When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.”
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
“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
“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!
“The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Herbizarre
🇬🇧 English
Ivysaur
🇯🇵 漢字
フシギソウ
🇯🇵 Kana
フシギソウ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Fushigisou
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Bisaknosp
🇪🇸 Español
Ivysaur
🇮🇹 Italiano
Ivysaur
🇰🇷 한국어
이상해풀
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
妙蛙草
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
妙蛙草
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Graine
🇬🇧 EN
Seed Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
たねポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Samen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Ivysaur
What type is Ivysaur?
Ivysaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Ivysaur?
Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur (Lv. 32).
What are Ivysaur's weaknesses?
Ivysaur is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Ivysaur's Hidden Ability?
Ivysaur's Hidden Ability is Chlorophyll. Its regular Ability is Overgrow.
Can you get a Shiny Ivysaur in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Ivysaur is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
