Bulbasaur (#0001) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk4948–11192–216

Def4948–11192–216

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe4545–10685–207

Total318Higher than 23% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Bulbasaur outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Grass¼×Electric½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllHidden ability
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.21% of teams · rank #84 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest
EVs: 236 SpA / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Weather Ball
Sunny Day
Giga Drain
Growth

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.42%
Rated 1500+0.77%
Rated 1630+0.21%
Rated 1760+0.04%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.21%

Moves

Weather Ball87.9%
Sunny Day79.3%
Giga Drain78.8%
Growth59.4%
Sludge Bomb34.5%
Knock Off19.1%
Solar Beam18.8%
Sleep Powder9.9%
Leech Seed3.2%
Synthesis2.6%

Items

Eviolite96.4%
Life Orb2.6%
Leftovers0.9%
Quick Claw0.1%
Cell Battery0%
Weakness Policy0%

Abilities

91.2%
8.8%

EV spreads

Modest 236 SpA / 236 Spe52.4%
Modest 44 Def / 236 SpA / 156 Spe17.9%
Modest 44 Atk / 44 Def / 236 SpA / 156 Spe10.5%
Quiet 236 SpA / 236 SpD6.4%
Modest 36 HP / 236 SpA / 236 Spe5.9%

Tera types

Fire63.5%
Grass24.3%
Poison5.9%
Ground2.6%

Common teammates

Mienfoo54.9%
Gible51.4%
Numel50.8%
Impidimp49.8%
Chewtle42.7%
Mudbray31.1%
Vullaby23.2%
Axew19.6%

Evolution

#0001BulbasaurGrassPoison
1. Level 16#0002IvysaurGrassPoison
  1. Level 32#0003VenusaurGrassPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

3Vine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

6GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

9Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

12Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

15Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

15Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15

18Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

21Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

24Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

27SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

30Worry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

33Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

36Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggIngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

EggPetal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

EggToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Seed Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#001Original Johto#226Updated Johto#231Central Kalos#080Let’s Go Kanto#001Isle of Armor#068Blueberry#164Lumiose#148

While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.
Shield
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
FireRed · Sword
BULBASAUR can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
Crystal
It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
Silver · SoulSilver
The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
Gold · HeartGold
It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X