Bulbasaur

Official artwork of BulbasaurGrass Poison Shiny Pokémon icon

Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1260 in Pokémon GO. Bulbasaur's best moveset is Vine Whip and Power Whip. It is weather boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Bulbasaur is available in Pokémon GO.

Bulbasaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Grass-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1260 CP
Attack118 ATK
Defense111 DEF
Stamina128 STA
Weather Boost
  • sunnySunny
  • cloudyCloudy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedBulbasaur can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#1
Height0.7 m
Weight6.9 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
15 Mega Energy

Bulbasaur type chart

Takes increased damage
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
Takes decreased damage
GrassGrass39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Bulbasaur's best moves and movesets

Moves

Bulbasaur's best moveset is Vine Whip and Power Whip, with 9.36 DPS (damage per second) and 117.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.

Best Bulbasaur moves
DPS9.36
TDO117.05
Score10.9
Weather Boost
  • sunny
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Bulbasaur with its best moveset, we recommend to use Vine Whip/Sludge Bomb. You will lose around 2.2% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Bulbasaur's strongest moveset (Vine Whip/Power Whip).

Bulbasaur moves comparison

The following chart shows Bulbasaur's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Bulbasaur's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 9.36117.010.9
      2.GrassVine Whip PoisonSludge Bomb 9.16114.510.7
      3.NormalTackle GrassPower Whip 8.80110.110.3
      4.NormalTackle PoisonSludge Bomb 8.57107.110.0
      5.GrassVine Whip GrassSeed Bomb 8.40105.19.8
      6.NormalTackle GrassSeed Bomb 7.9299.19.2

      Fast Attacks

      • GrassVine Whip7Damage6Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Vine Whip
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage7
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Vine Whip has no special effects.
        See Vine Whip details page ↗
      • NormalTackle5Damage5Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • GrassSeed Bomb55Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Seed Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.1s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Seed Bomb has no special effects.
        See Seed Bomb details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge Bomb80Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.3s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      • GrassPower Whip90Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Power Whip
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.6s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Power Whip has no special effects.
        See Power Whip details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Bulbasaur has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Bulbasaur Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Bulbasaur's Max CP is at Level 50. Bulbasaur Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1260 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch442 CP - 477 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs590 CP - 637 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids590 CP - 637 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • sunnySunny
      • cloudyCloudy
      737 CP - 796 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Bulbasaur Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Bulbasaur Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      115 CP249 CP383 CP
      4116 CP5150 CP6184 CP
      7217 CP8251 CP9285 CP
      10318 CP11350 CP12382 CP
      13414 CP14446 CP15477 CP
      16509 CP17541 CP18573 CP
      19605 CP20637 CP21669 CP
      22700 CP23732 CP24764 CP
      25796 CP26828 CP27860 CP
      28892 CP29923 CP30955 CP
      31971 CP32987 CP331003 CP
      341019 CP351035 CP361051 CP
      371067 CP381083 CP391099 CP
      401115 CP411129 CP421143 CP
      431157 CP441172 CP451186 CP
      461201 CP471215 CP481230 CP
      491245 CP501260 CP

      Bulbasaur evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of BulbasaurBulbasaur
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of IvysaurIvysaur
      Thumbnail image of IvysaurIvysaur
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Thumbnail image of VenusaurVenusaur
      Thumbnail image of VenusaurVenusaur
      • Mega Evolution Icon200 / 40 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
      • Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur which costs 25 Candy.
      • Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur which costs 100 Candy.
      • Venusaur can Mega evolve into Mega Venusaur. Evolving Mega Venusaur costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Bulbasaur

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Bulbasaur's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Bulbasaur.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
      GrassPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
      BugPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega Gengar
      GhostPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega Sceptile
      GrassDragon
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AbomasnowMega Pokémon iconMega Abomasnow
      GrassIce
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Bulbasaur Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Bulbasaur, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Bulbasaur high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Bulbasaur. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Bulbasaur Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueA strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
                YellowIt can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
                GoldThe seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
                SilverIt carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
                CrystalWhile it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.
                Ruby, SapphireBULBASAUR can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
                EmeraldBULBASAUR can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
                FireRedThere is a plant seed on its back right from the day this POKéMON is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
                LeafGreenA strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
                HeartGoldThe seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.
                SoulSilverIt carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.
                XA strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
                YFor some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireBulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.
                SwordThere is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.
                ShieldWhile it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.