Mixed
Balanced
DTier
60Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

You won't find a real weakness in Ivysaur's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Seed Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP60
C
Attack62
C
Defense63
C
Sp. Atk80
C
Sp. Def80
C
Speed60
C
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.0 m
3'03"Small
Weight13.0 kg
28.7 lbsFeather
Base XP142
Average
Abilities
Overgrow
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllHANot in game
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+1SpD+1Spe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

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.

Ivysaur Weakness

Type-wise, Ivysaur takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. The Grass/Poison typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.

Ivysaur Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Fighting
0.25x (Resist)Grass
Type ChartVulnerable
4Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-3
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireIceFlyingPsychic
½xResist
WaterElectricFighting
¼xResist
Grass
0xImmune
None
STAB (4)
WaterGroundRockGrass
How to Beat Ivysaur in Ruby & Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Ruby & Sapphire, Charizard can KO Ivysaur with Fire Blast (148-174%). Gyarados's Earthquake hits Ivysaur for 65-77%. Regice's Ice Beam also KOs at 115-136%.

Charizard
Charizard
FireFlying
B
Recommended Build
AbilityBlaze
ItemLeftovers
NatureHasty
Moves
  • Fire Blast
  • Hidden Power Grass
  • SubstituteUtility
  • Focus Punch
Damage vs Ivysaur
Fire Blast 2x
148-174%KO
View Charizard builds →

Ruby & Sapphire Evolution

Ivysaur sits between Bulbasaur and Venusaur in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 120 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Bulbasaur
#001Bulbasaur
16
Level 16
Ivysaur
#002Ivysaur
32
Level 32
Venusaur
#003Venusaur
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Bulbasaur
GrassPoison
Ivysaur
GrassPoison
Venusaur
GrassPoison
HP
45
60+15
80+20
ATK
49
62+13
82+20
DEF
49
63+14
83+20
SP.ATK
65
80+15
100+20
SP.DEF
65
80+15
100+20
SPE
45
60+15
80+20
BST
318C-Tier
405D-Tier+87
525B-Tier+120
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Utility
Special
Mixed

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Ivysaur to get Bulbasaur eggs easily using 35 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Charm, Curse, Grass Whistle and 5 more.

Egg Groups
PlantMonster
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
venusaurmeganiumcharizardblastoisenidokingferaligatrampharossceptileswampertludicoloshiftryslowbro
12 of 35·

Ruby & Sapphire Ivysaur Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.

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Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Charm and Curse aren't available any other way for Ivysaur, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Solar Beam and Petal Dance for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Leech Seed
C—9010Grass
Lv 1
Tackle
—3510035Normal
Lv 4
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 7
Leech Seed
C—9010Grass
Lv 10
Vine Whip
—4510025Grass
Lv 15
Poison Powder
——7535Poison
Lv 15
Sleep Powder
C—7515Grass
Lv 22
Razor Leaf
—559525Grass
Lv 29
Sweet Scent
——10020Normal
Lv 38
Growth
D——20Normal
Lv 47
Synthesis
D——5Grass
Lv 56
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
——10015Normal
TM09
Bullet Seed
—1010030Grass
HM01
Cut
—509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
——7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
——10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
C751005Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
—2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
C9010010Poison
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
—8010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM06
Toxic
C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Charm
——10020Normal
Egg
Curse
C——10Ghost
Egg
Grass Whistle
——5515Grass
Egg
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
Egg
Magical Leaf
—60—20Grass
Egg
Petal Dance
—12010020Grass
Egg
Safeguard
D——25Normal
Egg
Skull Bash
—10010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Ivysaur can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Ivysaur in Ruby & Sapphire

Ivysaur can't be caught in Ruby & Sapphire. Transfer Bulbasaur from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Ivysaur in Ruby & Sapphire

  1. Bulbasaur
    Step 1Obtain Bulbasaur

    Receive as a gift in:

    FireRedGift · Pallet Town · Starter Pokémon

    Then trade to Ruby & Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.

    Also found in:

    RedYellowHeartGoldXUltra SunLet's Go Pikachu
  2. Ivysaur
    Step 2Ivysaur ✓

Ivysaur Guide

  • At 405 BST, Ivysaur is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Venusaur before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • In Ruby & Sapphire, Ivysaur's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Dodrio (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.

  • In Ruby & Sapphire, Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur at level 16. Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur at level 32. Ivysaur is a middle-stage evolution in the Bulbasaur line.

  • Ivysaur gets Chlorophyll and Overgrow. But Chlorophyll is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

  • In Ruby & Sapphire, Chlorophyll is the hidden ability. It doubles Speed during strong sunlight. Worth hunting for if you want Ivysaur to compete at a higher level.

Game Availability

Present since Red & Blue, Ivysaur appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Ivysaur have the longest track record of availability in the series.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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