Bulbasaur is a dual-type Grass/Poison starter Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Type: Grass / Poison
Abilities:
- Overgrow: Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
- Hidden Ability: Chlorophyll - Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
Physical Characteristics:
- Blue-green body with darker blue-green spots.
- Has a plant bulb on its back, which grows as it evolves.
- Reddish-pink eyes.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Mainly docile and can often be found soaking up the sun.
- Inhabits grasslands and forests.
In Battle:
- Can use Solar Beam, a powerful Grass-type move that takes one turn to charge.
- Can support its team through moves such as Leech Seed and Sleep Powder.
Evolution:
- Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16, which evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.
Interesting Facts:
- Bulbasaur is the only starter Pokémon with a dual type in its basic stage.
- The bulb on Bulbasaur's back is said to have been planted when it was born.
- Bulbasaur's number in the Pokémon Pokedex is #001.