

Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to become Ivysaur in a ceremony led by a Venusaur.īulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16, which evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32. If it does not want to evolve, it struggles to resist the transformation. It has been observed that a Bulbasaur's bulb will flash blue when it is ready to evolve.

However, due to Bulbasaur's status as starter Pokémon, it is hard to come by in the wild and generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. It is found in grasslands and forests throughout the Kanto region. Bulbasaur has also shown itself to be an excellent caretaker, even having a special technique called the "Bulba-by." To perform this technique, Bulbasaur uses its vines to pick up a young Pokémon and soothingly rocks the young one in the air. It is known to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment. Having been domesticated from birth, Bulbasaur is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. The bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis as well as from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.Īs mentioned in the anime, starter Pokémon are raised by Breeders to be distributed to new Trainers. On its back is a green plant bulb, which is grown from a seed planted there at birth.

Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. A pair of small, pointed teeth visible in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Its snout is short and blunt, and it has a wide mouth. It has red eyes with white pupils and sclera and pointed, ear-like structure on top of its head. Bulbasaur is a small, quadruped Pokémon with green to bluish-green skin and darker green patches.
