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Ivysaur (フシギソウ, Fushigisou) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. Ivysaur appears as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Ivysaur, like its pre-evolved form, is a reptilian creature with strains of amphibian features. Following the evolution Ivysaur has grown in size, but it retains its body shape, with only minor differences. The skin color has gotten a bluer tint and the ears have developed a visible black inside. The fangs and claws also seems to have grown. The most notable difference to Bulbasaur is the flower bulb, which now has opened up revealing a pink bulb inside. The outer leaves now extend out on the sides of the bulb. Ivysaur also seems to have had an attitude change. Rather than the happy eyes and smile, Ivysaur gives a battle-ready impression. Currently, no gender differences have been found between male and female Ivysaur.
The bulbs' greater size results in more weight, which causes Ivysaurs to lose their ability to stand on their hind legs. When it is nearing time for blooming, Ivysaurs instinctively spend more time in the sun, and the bulbs start to release an aroma. Ivysaurs seems to be almost non-existent in the wild. A few can be found in the areas free from Pokémon trainers, but even here the number is very limited. The few that lives freely appears in forests, jungles and plains, among fellow Bulbasaurs.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
As the evolution of a first partner Pokémon, Ivysaur has relatively few appearances in the main series. In all of the first generation games; Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow, it can be gotten by evolving Bulbasaur. It is consequently also available in the third generation games Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, which are remakes of the very first games. Ivysaur can also be gotten in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, where the player may choose a second starter after defeating Red.
Other Pokémon games[]
In the side games Ivysaur is a more common encounter. It can be found in both sets of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games and in both Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Sign. It has also been featured as a toy in Pokémon Rumble and a type of block in Pokémon Trozei!.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Ivysaur's artwork in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Ivysaur is featured in the Super Smash Bros. series as one of the three playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer. It was first in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and returned in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It uses the attacks Bullet Seed, Razor Leaf and Vine Whip, along with SolarBeam during the Final Smash Triple Finish. Ivysaur appears as a Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, despite being removed in the game.
Trophy descriptions[]
Ivysaur (Brawl)
- A Seed Pokémon that is the evolved form of Bulbasaur. It has a flower bulb on its back, the weight of which has made it develop strong legs and hips. If the blossom gets too big, the Pokémon can't stand on two legs alone. At a certain level, it evolves into Venusaur. When this happens, the bulb absorbs nutrients and blossoms into a large-petaled flower.
- Game Boy - Pokémon Red / Blue
- Game Boy Advance - Pokémon FireRed / LeafGreen
Ivysaur (Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/ Wii U)
- Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happened when Bulbasaur became Ivysaur. It might be difficult to say good-bye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, as it turns into a fully grown Venusaur!
- Game Boy - Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue - 09/1998
- Game Boy Advance - Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen - 09/2004
In the anime[]
Ivysaur's anime appearance
Ivysaur has appeared several times in the anime, though it has yet to be owned by any main character. Most notably, in one episode several Bulbasaurs evolved into Ivysaurs, at which time Ash's Bulbasaur decided not to evolve.
Origin and inspiration[]
Ivysaur does not seem to have any single specific source of inspiration. The relationship between Ivysaur and the bulb on its back might however be based on the concept of symbiosis. The seed acts as en energy reserve for its host and supplied it with nutrients when it was young. In turn Ivysaur acts a mean of protection. Based on its habit of napping in the sunlight, it may thus also guarantee the plant to be in the direct sunlight, so that it can store energy and grow. Ivysaur's appearance seems to be inspired by several different types of animals. It shares traits with reptiles, amphibians as well as mammals.
Ivysaur's name is a mixture of ivy, a kind of plant, and dinosaur, or possibly saur which means lizard in Greek. Its Japanese name comes from strange and grass.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Pokémon Yellow | The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. |
| Pokémon Stadium | The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
| Pokémon Silver | If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. |
| Pokémon Crystal | The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. |
| Pokémon Emerald | To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower. |
| Pokémon FireRed | There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Pokémon Pearl | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Pokémon Platinum | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Pokémon White | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Pokémon White 2 | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower. |
| Pokémon Y | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | There is a bud on this Pokémon’s back. To support its weight, Ivysaur’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | There is a bud on this Pokémon’s back. To support its weight, Ivysaur’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Pokémon Shield | Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | The more sunlight Ivysaur bathes in, the more strength wells up within it, allowing the bud on its back to grow larger. |
| Pokémon Violet | The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms. |
Game locations[]
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 62 |
| Defense | 63 |
| Sp. Attack | 80 |
| Sp. Defense | 80 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 405 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
| Main article: Ivysaur/gallery |
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Ivysaur is the only Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Super Smash Bros.
- Ivysaur is one of the two middle stage Pokémon to be playable in Super Smash Bros., alongside Pikachu.
- Ivysaur is the only one of the Pokemon Trainer's Pokémon that was never owned by Ash Ketchum in the anime. However, Ash owned a Bulbasaur, its pre-evolved form.
- Ivysaur is never seen losing a battle on-screen in any animated media.
| Super Smash Bros. | |
|---|---|
| Games | |
| Super Smash Bros. • Melee • Brawl • Nintendo 3DS and Wii U • Ultimate | |
| Playable characters | |
| Debuted in Smash Bros. | Mario • Donkey Kong • Link • Samus • Yoshi • Kirby • Fox • Pikachu • Luigi • Ness • Captain Falcon • Jigglypuff |
| Debuted in Melee | Peach • Bowser • Ice Climbers • Sheik • Zelda • Dr. Mario • Pichu • Falco • Marth • Young Link • Ganondorf • Mewtwo • Roy • Mr. Game & Watch |
| Debuted in Brawl | Meta Knight • Pit • Zero Suit Samus • Wario • Snake • Ike • Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Diddy Kong • Lucas • Sonic the Hedgehog • King Dedede • Olimar (Alph) • Lucario • R.O.B. • Toon Link • Wolf |
| Debuted in 3DS/Wii U | Lucina • Dark Pit • Villager • Mega Man • Wii Fit Trainer • Rosalina & Luma • Little Mac • Greninja • Mii (Brawler • Swordfighter • Gunner) • Palutena • Pac-Man • Robin • Shulk • Bowser Jr. (Koopalings (Larry/Roy/ Wendy / Iggy / Morton/Lemmy/Ludwig) • Duck Hunt • Ryu • Cloud Strife • Corrin • Bayonetta |
| Debuted in Ultimate | Dark Samus • Daisy • Chrom • Ken • Inkling • Ridley • Simon • Richter • King K. Rool • Isabelle • Incineroar • Piranha Plant • Joker • Hero (Erdrick/Solo/Eight) • Banjo & Kazooie • Terry • Byleth • Min Min • Steve (Alex/Zombie/Enderman) • Sephiroth• Pyra and Mythra • Kazuya • Sora |