
Bulbasaur
#1 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Bulbasaur)
Offense
Defense
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Bulbasaur family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Venusaur costing 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Venusaur costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
No evolutions:

Forms
There are 2 different forms of Bulbasaur:
Standard game images
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
Quick move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Vine Whip | 6 | 14.4 |
Tackle | 5 | 10 |
Main move | Damage | DPS |
---|---|---|
Seed Bomb | 55 | 33 |
Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
Power Whip | 90 | 43.2 |
Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
---|---|---|---|
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Power Whip
43.2 dps
|
23.9 | 100% |
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
23.1 | 97% |
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Seed Bomb
33 dps
|
21.2 | 89% |
Tackle
10 dps
|
Power Whip
43.2 dps
|
20.9 | 88% |
Tackle
10 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
20.1 | 84% |
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.1 | 80% |
Tackle
10 dps
|
Seed Bomb
33 dps
|
18.4 | 77% |
Tackle
10 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.3 | 64% |
Vine Whip
14.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
14.4 | 60% |
Tackle
10 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
10 | 42% |
Counters & Raids
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Bulbasaur.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Bulbasaur Raid Guide
Bulbasaur has previously been a Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Boss HP | 123 |
Caught CP range | 123 |
Caught CP (boosted) | 12 - 32 |
Minimum IVs | 10 / 10 / 10 |
Stats & IVs
Base stats
Attack |
|
118 |
Defense |
|
111 |
Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
Level 40 | 113 |
Size
Height | 0.7 m |
Weight | 6.9 kg |
Other
Base capture rate | 0% |
Base flee rate | 0% |
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 |