Where can I find Bulbasaur in Polished Crystal?

Bulbasaur cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Bulbasaur?

Bulbasaur is a grass/poison-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Bulbasaur learn in Polished Crystal?

Bulbasaur can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Bulbasaurin Pokémon Polished Crystal

grasspoison

Pokédex Entry

Seed Pokémon

While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassPoison

Dex

#264 Johto Dex · #001 National

Abilities

Overgrow(Primary)

Boosts Grass moves in a pinch.

Chlorophyll(Secondary)

Boosts its Speed in sunshine.

Effect Spore(Hidden)

Contact may cause Par, Psn, or Slp.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, plant

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2flying ×2psychic ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.25fighting ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Bulbasaur

Base form

→

Ivysaur

Level up Bulbasaur to Lv. 16

→

Venusaur

Level up Ivysaur to Lv. 32

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Gifts are available in Indigo Plateau Pokecenter 1F and Oaks Lab and other places.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Indigo Plateau Pokecenter 1F	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-
Oaks Lab	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-
Shamouti Poke Center 1F	Lv. 10	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
3	GrowlLevel: 3Growl	normal	0	100	40
3	GrowlLevel: 3Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
7	Leech SeedLevel: 7Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
7	Leech SeedLevel: 7Leech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
9	Vine WhipLevel: 9Vine Whip	grass	45	100	25
9	Vine WhipLevel: 9Vine Whip	Whips the foe with slender vines.
13	PoisonpowderLevel: 13Poisonpowder	poison	0	75	35
13	PoisonpowderLevel: 13Poisonpowder	A move that may poison the foe.
13	Sleep PowderLevel: 13Sleep Powder	grass	0	75	15
13	Sleep PowderLevel: 13Sleep Powder	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
15	Mud SlapLevel: 15Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
15	Mud SlapLevel: 15Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
19	Razor LeafLevel: 19Razor Leaf	grass	55	95	25
19	Razor LeafLevel: 19Razor Leaf	Has a high critical hit ratio.
21	Take DownLevel: 21Take Down	normal	90	100	15
21	Take DownLevel: 21Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
25	GrowthLevel: 25Growth	normal	0	100	20
25	GrowthLevel: 25Growth	Raises the user's Atk and Sp.Atk.
27	Double EdgeLevel: 27Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
27	Double EdgeLevel: 27Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
31	AncientpowerLevel: 31Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
31	AncientpowerLevel: 31Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
33	HealinglightLevel: 33Healinglight	normal	0	100	5
33	HealinglightLevel: 33Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
37	Seed BombLevel: 37Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15
37	Seed BombLevel: 37Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
43	Sludge BombLevel: 43Sludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10
43	Sludge BombLevel: 43Sludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Petal DancePetal Dance	grass	120	100	10
Petal DancePetal Dance	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Power WhipPower Whip	grass	120	85	10
Power WhipPower Whip	A violent lash attack.

Related Guides

TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.