Ivysaur
Ivysaur
Seed Pokémon
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Ivysaur is No. 0002 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Grass and Poison-type Seed Pokémon. When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Ivysaur first belongs to Generation I. Ivysaur does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Overgrow and Chlorophyll, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Ivysaur at a glance
- Type
- GRASSPOISON
- Weak to
- FIRE2×ICE2×PSYCHIC2×
- Best base stat
- Special Attack — 80
- Abilities
- Overgrow, Chlorophyll (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Venusaur — Level 32
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Weight
- 13.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Ivysaur is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Based on Grass / Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
Exposure to sun light adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Leech Seed | GRASS | — | 90 |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 10 | Vine Whip | GRASS | 45 | 100 |
| 15 | Poison Powder | POISON | — | 75 |
| 15 | Sleep Powder | GRASS | — | 75 |
| 22 | Razor Leaf | GRASS | 55 | 95 |
| 29 | Sweet Scent | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 38 | Growth | NORMAL | — | — |
| 47 | Synthesis | GRASS | — | — |
| 56 | Solar Beam | GRASS | 120 | 100 |