Pokémon type
Grass
Poison
Boosted in Sunny / Clear and Cloudy weather
Bulbasaur weaknesses
Bulbasaur is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice-type moves.
Bulbasaur
#1 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Bulbasaur
The best moves for Bulbasaur are Vine Whip and Power Whip when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
14.4DPS
43.2DPS
Defending
14.4DPS
43.2DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.16DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Bulbasaur family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur for 25 Candy, then into Venusaur for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Venusaur costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Bulbasaur for 22 Candy, Ivysaur for 90 Candy.
Game images
Bulbasaur, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
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13th Feb 2027
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23rd Jan 2027
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7th Nov
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10th Oct
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12th Sep
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21st Jul
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6th Jul
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2nd Jun
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10th Mar
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3rd Mar
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23rd Feb
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In person
10th Jan
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31st Dec 2025
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In person
22nd Dec 2025
Summary
Bulbasaur is a Grass & Poison Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves. Bulbasaur's best moveset is Vine Whip & Power Whip and it has a Max CP of 1,260. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur.
About
"Bulbasaur 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Vine Whip | 6 | 14.4 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Seed Bomb | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Overgrowth from Vine Whip | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Strike from Tackle | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Power Whip
43.2 DPS
|
7.7 | 100% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
7.5 | 97% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Seed Bomb
33 DPS
|
7 | 90% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Power Whip
43.2 DPS
|
6.9 | 89% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
6.7 | 86% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.6 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Seed Bomb
33 DPS
|
6.2 | 80% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.5 | 71% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.2 | 67% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.9 | 51% |
Counters & Raids
Top Bulbasaur counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Bulbasaur Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
118 |
| Defense |
|
111 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
| Level 50 | 120 |
Average size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 6.9 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
477 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
637 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
955 |
|
Level 40 |
1,115 |
|
Level 50 |
1,260 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 796 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,035 |
Costumes
Bulbasaur costumes
Bulbasaur (Party Hat)
- Can't evolve.
Bulbasaur (Pikachu Visor)
- Can't evolve.
Bulbasaur (Shedinja Costume)
- Can't evolve.
