Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur (フシギダネ) is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves into Ivysaur starting at level 16. It is one of the three Starter Pokémon that can be chosen in the Kanto region.

Physiology
Bulbasaur resembles a small, squatting dinosaur that walks on four legs, but bears three claws on each of its feet and has no tail. It also has large, red eyes and very sharp teeth. Its skin is a light, turquoise color with dark, green spots. It has three claws on all four of its legs. Its most notable feature, however, is the aforementioned bulb on its back, which according to its entry in the Pokédex, was planted there at birth.

Characteristics
Bulbasaur has a "bulb" on its back that grows steadily larger as it matures. This bulb contains a seed which uses photosynthesis to supply Bulbasaur with energy. Its bulb is also used to store the energy that 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.

Behavior
Bulbasaur often rests in bright places so its bulb can absorb sunlight. It can be seen napping in bright sunlight. While it sleeps, the seed on its back catches the rays and uses the energy to grow.

Personality
Bulbasaur is generally seen by others as a “goodie goodie”. Despite this, it isn’t afraid to stick up for itself or what it believes in. Shying away from a challenge is not in its nature. It wants to protect its pride, but friends and family come first. It is a soothing Pokémon, calming others with ease and creating a friendly atmosphere.

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Anime


Ash's Bulbasaur is exceptionally the strongest Grass-type starter Pokémon and becomes a peacemaker of both Grass and Water-type Pokémon in Professor Oak's lab. He strikes up his friendship with May's Bulbasaur when they are searching for the missing Poké Balls and he was also the one who teaches May's as they stay in the lab until she evolves twice in her evolutionary stages. In the XY series, It was later followed by Shauna's Bulbasaur and like May's Bulbasaur was used for the Pokémon Contests, Shauna's Bulbasaur was used for the Pokémon Showcase until it evolves into Ivysaur.
 * Nurse Joy's Bulbasaur
 * May's Bulbasaur
 * Gilbert's Bulbasaur
 * Shauna's Bulbasaur

Known trainers with a Bulbasaur

 * Ash Ketchum
 * May (formerly)
 * Gilbert
 * Shauna (formerly)

Pokémon Adventures

 * Saur

Trivia

 * Bulbasaur has two main distinctions:
 * Bulbasaur is known to be the first Pokémon introduced in the National Pokédex Order that is a genuine Pokémon.
 * Bulbasaur and its evolutions are the only -type starter Pokémon and it was the only basic stage starter to be dual-typed until Rowlet was introduced in Generation VII, with /. All other basic stage starters are single typed (although some become dual-typed after evolution).
 * Bulbasaur and its evolutions have the same species as Sunkern: they are all classified as Seed Pokémon.
 * Bulbasaur's shiny was originally an olive green color with a darker bulb color. In Generation VI, its olive green coloring was toned down to more of a light green.
 * A Bulbasaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White Because of the censor.
 * If a hack is used where you can transfer Pokémon from Generation VII to Pokémon XY or Pokémon ORAS, that Pokémon will turn into a Bulbasaur with a random Pokémon's cry.

Etymology
"Bulbasaur" comes from "bulb" and "dinosaur".

Origin
Bulbasaur resembles a small squatting dinosaur with a bulb on its back, but also strongly resembles a toad.

Names in other languages

 * 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.
 * Korean: 이상해씨 (Isanghessi in Romaja) from the Korean words Isanghada (이상하다), which means strange and ssi (씨), 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).

Gallery
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