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Bulbasaurin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

grasspoison

Pokédex Entry

Seed Pokémon

There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.

Bulbasaur in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Bulbasaur is #1 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its grass/poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.

Type
GrassPoison
Dex
#001
Abilities
Overgrow(Primary)

Ups Grass moves by 50% at 1/3 HP or less.

Chlorophyll(Secondary)

Raises Speed by 1 stage in Sunshine.

Growth Rate
mediumslow
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male, 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
monster, grass
Hatch Rate
Slowest (40 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
pokeball
Poké Ball5.3%
greatball
Great Ball7.5%
ultraball
Ultra Ball8.9%
Base Exp
64
EV Yield
1 SpecialAttack
Weak To
fire ×2ice ×2flying ×2psychic ×2
Resists
water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.25fighting ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Base form
Level up Bulbasaur to Lv. 16
Level up Ivysaur to Lv. 32

How to Obtain

You can catch Bulbasaur in Ilex Forest (very rare). Expect to find it at level five. Gifts are available in Cerulean City and Pewter City.

LocationLevelMethodFormHeld ItemPrerequisite
Cerulean CityLv. 5gift---
Pewter CityLv. 5gift---

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (17)

TackleLevel: 1normal
PWR40ACC100PP35
A physical attack in which the user charges, full body, into the foe.
GrowlLevel: 3normal
PWR0ACC100PP40
The user growls in a cute way, making the foe lower its Attack stat.
AbsorbLevel: 5grass
PWR30ACC100PP25
An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Leech SeedLevel: 7grass
PWR0ACC90PP10
A seed is planted on the foe to steal some HP for the user on every turn.
Vine WhipLevel: 9grass
PWR35ACC100PP15
The foe is struck with slender, whip- like vines.
PoisonPowderLevel: 12poison
PWR0ACC75PP35
A cloud of toxic dust is scattered. It may poison the foe.
Sleep PowderLevel: 12grass
PWR0ACC75PP15
A sleep-inducing dust is scattered in high volume around a foe.
Take DownLevel: 14normal
PWR90ACC85PP20
A reckless, full- body charge attack that also hurts the user a little.
Razor LeafLevel: 17grass
PWR55ACC95PP25
The foe is hit with a cutting leaf. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Sweet ScentLevel: 20normal
PWR0ACC100PP20
Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon.
GrowthLevel: 22normal
PWR0ACC0PP40
The user's body is forced to grow which raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
VenoshockLevel: 25poison
PWR65ACC100PP10
The foe is soaked by a special acid. Its power doubles if the foe is poisoned.
AncientpowerLevel: 28rock
PWR60ACC100PP5
An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats.
Worry SeedLevel: 31grass
PWR0ACC100PP10
A worrying seed is planted on the foe, making its ability Insomnia.
SynthesisLevel: 34grass
PWR0ACC0PP5
Restores the user's HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Seed BombLevel: 38grass
PWR80ACC100PP15
The user shoots a barrage of hard seeds at the foe.
Sludge BombLevel: 42poison
PWR90ACC100PP10
Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.

Egg Moves (15)

Amnesiapsychic
PWR0ACC0PP20
Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Charmfairy
PWR0ACC100PP20
The foe is charmed by the user's cute appeals, sharply cutting its Attack.
Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Grasswhistlegrass
PWR0ACC55PP15
A pleasant melody is played to lull the foe into a deep sleep.
Ingraingrass
PWR0ACC0PP20
The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. It can't switch out.
Leaf Stormgrass
PWR140ACC90PP5
An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Light Screenpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP30
A wall of light cuts damage from Special attacks for five turns.
Magical Leafgrass
PWR60ACC0PP20
The foe is attacked with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Nature Powernormal
PWR0ACC0PP20
An attack that changes type depending on the user's location.
Petal Dancegrass
PWR120ACC100PP20
The user attacks with petals for two to three turns, then gets confused.
Power Whipgrass
PWR120ACC85PP10
The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to lash the foe.
Reflectpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP20
A wall of light cuts damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Safeguardnormal
PWR0ACC0PP25
It protects the user's party from all status problems for five turns.
Skull Bashnormal
PWR100ACC100PP15
The user raises its Defense in the 1st turn, then attacks in the 2nd turn.
Sludgepoison
PWR65ACC100PP20
Toxic sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Headbuttnormal
PWR70ACC100PP15TM02
The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC85PP10TM06
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden Powertypeless
PWR60ACC100PP15TM10
An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Sweet Scentnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20TM12
Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Giga Draingrass
PWR75ACC100PP10TM19
A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Solarbeamgrass
PWR120ACC100PP10TM22
A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swaggernormal
PWR0ACC90PP15TM34
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Sludge Bombpoison
PWR90ACC100PP10TM36
Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
Defense Curlnormal
PWR0ACC0PP40TM40
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP10TM44
The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Fury Cutterbug
PWR20ACC95PP20TM49
An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
Cutgrass
PWR60ACC95PP30HM01
A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
Strengthrock
PWR95ACC100PP15HM04
The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.
Flashnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20HM05
A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.
Rock Smashfighting
PWR55ACC100PP15HM06
An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Grass Knot(National Park, New Bark Town)grass
PWR1ACC100PP20Tutor
Grass snares and trips the foe. It does more damage to heavier foes.
Poison Jab(Safari Zone)poison
PWR80ACC100PP20Tutor
The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
False Swipe(Ruins Of Alph)normal
PWR40ACC100PP40Tutor
A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Mud-Slap(Violet City)ground
PWR20ACC100PP10Tutor
Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Attract(Goldenrod City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP15Tutor
If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Work Up(Underwater Sevii, Viridian City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP30Tutor
The user rouses itself to raise its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Energy Ball(Celadon City)grass
PWR80ACC100PP10Tutor
The foe is blasted with natural energy. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)psychic
PWR0ACC0PP20Tutor
Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)normal
PWR70ACC100PP20Tutor
An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)normal
PWR85ACC100PP15Tutor
The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Outrage(Celadon Dept.)dragon
PWR120ACC100PP15Tutor
The user thrashes about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
Swords Dance(Battle Tower)normal
PWR0ACC0PP30Tutor
A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
Magical Leaf(Battle Tower, The Bug Catching Contest)grass
PWR60ACC0PP20Tutor
The foe is attacked with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Charm(Goldenrod Dept.)fairy
PWR0ACC100PP20Tutor
The foe is charmed by the user's cute appeals, sharply cutting its Attack.

Type Summary

4
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
10
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Bulbasaur. Use these types to counter it effectively.

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Bulbasaur resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Base Stats

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