Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur (フシギダネ Fushigidane) is a /-type Pokémon and is numbered 001 in the National Pokédex, making Bulbasaur the first Pokémon listed. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur at level 16. It is the -type Starter Pokémon in the Generation I games and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Etymology
Bulbasaur got its name from the words "Bulb" and "Saur" meaning lizard in Greek.

Appearance
Known as the Seed Pokémon, Bulbasaur resembles a small, squat dinosaur that walks on four legs and has a large plant bulb on its back. It also has large red eyes and very sharp teeth. Its skin is a light turquoise color, and it is spotted with some bits of dark green. Its most notable feature, however, is the large bulb on its back, which as the Pokédex states was planted on it at birth.

Habitat
Since Bulbasaur is a starter Pokémon, it is hard to find in the wild, but can be found living near streams.

Special Abilities
Bulbasaurs have "bulbs" on their back which grows steadily larger as the Bulbasaur matures. This bulb contains a seed which uses photosynthesis to supply Bulbasaur with energy. Its bulb is also used to store the energy which the seed absorbs, which can be used when it is necessary. It is assumed that when a Bulbasaur collects enough energy in its bulb, it will evolve into an Ivysaur.

In IL001
In IL001 Bulbasaur made a minor appearance on Ash's TV in his room and in Ash's dream.

Game Info
Bulbasaur is a starter in Red, Blue, Pocket Monsters Green, and, more recently, FireRed and LeafGreen. You also receive Bulbasaur as a gift in Pokémon Yellow in Cerulean City, from a girl in the house next to the Pokémon Center. You can obtain a Bulbasaur in Gold, Silver and Crystal by trading it from Red, Blue, Green or Yellow. Similarly, in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Bulbasaur is obtainable via trading it from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Generation I
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation I

Generation II
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation II

Generation III
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV
Main article: Bulbasaur/Learnset Generation IV

Gallery
Main article: Bulbasaur/Gallery

Origins
Bulbasaur's appearance looks like it is based off of a sprout that has a small dinosaur below it.

Name Origin

 * Japanese: フシギダネ (Fushigidane in Romaji) from the Japanese words Fushigi (不思議) which means strange and Tane (種) which means seed.
 * French: Bulbizarre from the French words bulbe(bulb) and bizarre (bizarre).
 * German: Bisasam from the German words Bisamratte (muskrat) and Samen (seed).
 * English: Bulbasaur from the words bulb(a plant term and it has one on its back hence the first part of it's name) and dinosaur.

Trivia

 * Bulbasaur uses its bulb to store extra energy. This makes it possible for Bulbasaur to survive for days without eating.
 * Bulbasaur and its evolutions are the only type Starters.
 * Because of this, it's the only basic stage starter to have more than one type.
 * Bulbasaur and its evolutions have the same species as Sunkern. They are both the Seed Pokémon.
 * Bulbasaur is the only starter that has two types.
 * Apperantly, both Bulbasaur and Turtwig look alike even when they evolve, the only difference is that Bulbasaur has a seed while Turtwig has a little tree sprout.
 * Although it usually stands on 4 legs, it has the ability to stand on 2 legs instead until it evolves into Ivysaur.
 * Bulbasaur is the first Pokemon in the national Pokedex and the Kanto Pokedex.
 * Bulbasaur also bears a resemblance to Squirtle, considering they both look similar to turtles and evolve twice.

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