Where can I find Ivysaur in SoulGold?

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

What type is Ivysaur?

Ivysaur is a grass/poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Ivysaur learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Ivysaurin Pokémon SoulGold

grasspoison

Pokédex Entry

Seed Pokémon

To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassPoison

Dex

#002

Abilities

Overgrow(Primary)

Ups Grass moves in a pinch.

Chlorophyll(Secondary)

Raises Speed in sunshine.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, grass

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

142

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack1 SpecialDefense

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

Bulbasaur

Base form

→

Ivysaur

Level up Bulbasaur to Lv. 16

→

Venusaur

Level up Ivysaur to Lv. 32

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How to Obtain

Ivysaur isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vine WhipLevel: 1Vine Whip	grass	0	100	10
1	Vine WhipLevel: 1Vine Whip	Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	0	0	0
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
9	Leech SeedLevel: 9Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
9	Leech SeedLevel: 9Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
12	Razor LeafLevel: 12Razor Leaf	grass	55	95	25
12	Razor LeafLevel: 12Razor Leaf	Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
15	Poison PowderLevel: 15Poison Powder	poison	0	75	35
15	Poison PowderLevel: 15Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
15	Sleep PowderLevel: 15Sleep Powder	grass	0	75	15
15	Sleep PowderLevel: 15Sleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
20	Seed BombLevel: 20Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15
20	Seed BombLevel: 20Seed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
25	Take DownLevel: 25Take Down	normal	90	85	20
25	Take DownLevel: 25Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
30	Sweet ScentLevel: 30Sweet Scent	normal	0	100	20
30	Sweet ScentLevel: 30Sweet Scent	Allures the foes to harshly reduce evasiveness.Allures the foes to reduce evasiveness.
35	SynthesisLevel: 35Synthesis	grass	0	0	5
35	SynthesisLevel: 35Synthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
40	Worry SeedLevel: 40Worry Seed	grass	0	100	10
40	Worry SeedLevel: 40Worry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
45	Power WhipLevel: 45Power Whip	grass	120	85	10
45	Power WhipLevel: 45Power Whip	Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.
50	Solar BeamLevel: 50Solar Beam	grass	120	100	10
50	Solar BeamLevel: 50Solar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.

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Egg Moves (15)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Skull BashSkull Bash	normal	0	100	0
Skull BashSkull Bash	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
Petal DancePetal Dance	grass	70	100	0
Petal DancePetal Dance	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	grass	60	0	20
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	0	55	15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
IngrainIngrain	grass	0	0	20
IngrainIngrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	0	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	grass	0	90	5
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
Power WhipPower Whip	grass	120	85	10
Power WhipPower Whip	Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.
SludgeSludge	poison	65	100	20
SludgeSludge	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	grass	0	0	10
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.