Pokédex - Bulbasaur (HeartGold Version)
![[Picture of Bulbasaur]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/1.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #001 |
| Johto | #231 |
| Height | 0.7 m (2'4") |
| Weight | 6.9 kg (15.2 lb) |
| Type | GRASS / POISON |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Bulbasaur]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAJUlEQVQ4jWNgGAXEgP+UaPqPhEky7D8ePFIMwGUIyYAizSMFAACr6CnXJsfFvgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Green |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 64 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 12.5% female, 87.5% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Monster, Grass |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Overgrow |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Bulbasaur
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 49 |
| Defense | 49 |
| Speed | 45 |
| Special Attack | 65 |
| Special Defense | 65 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Bulbasaur - Seed Pokémon
The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
French
Bulbizarre - Pokémon Graine
Au matin de sa vie, la graine sur son dos lui fournit les éléments dont il a besoin pour grandir.
German
Bisasam - Samen
Nach der Geburt nimmt es für eine Weile Nährstoffe über den Samen auf seinem Rücken auf.
Spanish
Bulbasaur - Pokémon Semilla
Después de nacer, crece alimentándose de la semilla de su lomo.
Italian
Bulbasaur - Pokémon Seme
Dopo la nascita, cresce traendo nutrimento dal seme piantato sul suo dorso.
Japanese
フシギダネ (FUSHIGIDANE) - たねポケモン (TanePOKEMON)
うまれてからしばらくのあいだは せなかのタネからえいようを もらっておおきくそだつ。 (Umaretekarashibarakunoaidaha senakanoTANEkaraeiyouwo moratteookikusodatsu. )
Evolutions (When Bulbasaur Evolves)
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Bulbasaur)
Special method: Receive from Professor Oak
Moves Learned
HeartGold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 3 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 7 | Leech Seed | GRASS | Status | 0 | 90 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 9 | Vine Whip | GRASS | Physical | 35 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 13 | PoisonPowder | POISON | Status | 0 | 75 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 13 | Sleep Powder | GRASS | Status | 0 | 75 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 15 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 19 | Razor Leaf | GRASS | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bef |
| 21 | Sweet Scent | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 25 | Growth | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 27 | Double-Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 31 | Worry Seed | GRASS | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 33 | Synthesis | GRASS | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | User | d |
| 37 | Seed Bomb | GRASS | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Bulbasaur learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Bulbasaur can learn the following moves:
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Bullet SeedTM09
CaptivateTM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 27
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Energy BallTM53
FacadeTM42
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Giga DrainRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
Grass KnotTM86
Growl
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 4
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 3
Growth
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 32
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Knock OffPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Leech SeedRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 7
Light ScreenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Natural GiftTM83
Nature PowerDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Petal DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
PoisonPowder
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 15
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
Power WhipHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Razor Leaf
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 20
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Secret PowerTM43
Seed Bomb
- Level 37
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Skull BashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Sleep Powder
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 15
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Sludge BombRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SolarBeam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 46
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
String ShotHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Sweet Scent
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
Swords Dance
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
Synthesis
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 39
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Take DownDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Vine Whip
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 10
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
Worry Seed
- Level 31
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor