According to the Pokédex, Ivysaurs have the ability to manipulate surrounding nature.
Ivysaur is often overlooked among the Pokémon community.
While people tend to focus on the three iconic Gen I starters and their evolutions, Ivysaur is a powerful second-stage starter Pokémon.
It shares the same base stat total as Haunter, a renowned second stage Pokémon.
Here are 29 interesting facts about Ivysaur:
Ivysaur appears at number 002 in both the National Pokédex and Pokémon Ranger’s Fiore Browser.
Ivysaur’s first appearance in the Pokémon anime was in Episode 47, A Chansey Operation.
When attempting to catch Ivysaur in the wild, the catch rate is 45, which translates to a 5.9% chance of capture with a regular Pokéball.
In Pokémon GO, Ivysaur has a capture rate of 10%.
Ivysaur is the only second-stage Grass/Poison Pokémon that doesn’t require an evolutionary stone to reach its final form.
Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur at Level 16.
Ivysaur is the only second-stage Gen I starter that evolves at Level 32. Both Charmeleon and Wartortle evolve at Level 36.
Ivysaur is categorized as a Seed Pokémon, along with Bulbasaur, Venusaur, and Sunkern.
Ivysaur belongs to two Egg Groups: Monster and Grass.
Ivysaurs are exactly 1 meter tall (3 feet, 3 inches) and weigh 13 kilograms (28.7 lbs).
The gender ratio of hatched Ivysaurs is 87.5% male to 12.5% female. This means that male Ivysaurs are seven times more common than females.
It takes between 5,140 and 5,396 steps to hatch an Ivysaur egg.
The weight of the plant growing on Ivysaur’s back prevents it from standing upright like Bulbasaur. As a result, it has strong legs.
When the flower on an Ivysaur’s back is ready to bloom, the Ivysaur is about to evolve into a Venusaur. The plant on its back will give off a sweet aroma and start to swell, and the Ivysaur will spend more time in the sunlight to gain strength for its upcoming evolution.
Ivysaur’s natural habitat is plains, which is unusual for a grass Pokémon with a large plant growing on its back!
According to Pokédex entries, Ivysaurs have the ability to manipulate surrounding nature.
Ivysaur’s total base stats are 405, with its highest base stats being 80 for both Special Defense and Special Attack.
Ivysaur has no immunities to any Pokémon types, but it is resistant to Fighting, Water, Electric, Fairy, and Grass types.
It is particularly weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Ice type moves.
An Ivysaur’s skin is a bright green color when it is shiny, unlike the regular turquoise color, and the bulb on its back is golden instead of pink. Ivysaur has made an appearance in three Super Smash Bros. games, namely Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Ivysaur is the only Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer that does not use an HM move. Squirtle uses Waterfall, while Charizard uses Rock Smash and Fly. Interestingly, an Ivysaur with an English name cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname on Pokémon Black and White due to censorship that blocks Pokémon with offensive nicknames. Ken Sugimori, the designer of many Pokémon designs, confirmed in a Japanese interview that Ivysaur and its evolutionary branch are based on frogs. The bulb on Ivysaur’s back is based on Rafflesia, a parasitic flowering plant. In English, the name Ivysaur is derived from “ivy,” a climbing or trailing plant genus, and “saur,” Ancient Greek for “lizard,” even though Ivysaur is based more on a frog or toad than a lizard. In Japanese, Ivysaur’s name is Fushigisou, which can be translated as “it seems strange” or “strange grass.”
FAQ
1. What is Ivysaur?
Ivysaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation I. It is the evolved form of Bulbasaur and evolves into Venusaur at level 32.
2. How does Ivysaur defend itself?
Ivysaur is known for its ability to release a sweet fragrance that can lull its opponents to sleep. Its vines are also used for defense and can be whipped around to keep enemies at bay.
3. What are Ivysaur’s special abilities?
Ivysaur has access to a variety of special abilities, including Chlorophyll, which boosts its speed in sunny weather, and Overgrow, which increases the power of its Grass-type moves when its HP is low.
4. What is Ivysaur’s average size and weight?
Ivysaur is a medium-sized Pokémon, standing at around 3 feet tall on average and weighing around 28 pounds.
5. What is Ivysaur’s signature move?
Ivysaur’s signature move is called Solar Beam. It is a powerful Grass-type move that requires a turn to charge up, but deals massive damage to opponents.
6. What is Ivysaur’s role in competitive play?
Ivysaur is often used as a defensive pivot in competitive play, thanks to its ability to take hits and its access to moves like Leech Seed and Synthesis. It can also be used as an offensive threat with its high Special Attack stat and decent movepool.
7. What is Ivysaur’s role in the Pokémon anime?
In the Pokémon anime, Ivysaur has appeared as a companion to various trainers, including Ash and May. It is often shown using its vines to perform various tasks and battles alongside its trainer.
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