Bulbasaur

**Bulbasaur** (フシギダネ *Fushigidane*) is a Grass/Poison-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.

## Biology

### 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.

## Game data

### Locations

#### Spin-off game locations

 Pokémon Channel
 Pokémon Trozei!
Endless level 16
 Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team
 Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F),
 Pokémon Rumble
 PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

### Learnset

#### By tutoring

 **Bold** indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
*Italic* indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

## TMNT X Pokemon

Bulbasaur is one of the main starters that a player can choose from in the Kanto lineup.

## 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 Poison-type starter Pokémon and it was the only basic stage starter to be dual-typed until Rowlet was introduced in Generation VII, with Grass/flying. 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 color was toned down to more of a light green.

### 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.
* **English**: Bulbasaur is a portmanteau of the words "bulb", a plant term referring to the large bulb on its back, and "dinosaur".
* **French**: Bulbizarre from the French words *bulbe* (bulb) and *bizarre* (bizarre).
* **German**: Bisasam from the German words *Bisamratte* (muskrat) and *Samen* (seed).