Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.

It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16, and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.

Ivysaur, like its pre-evolved form Bulbasaur, resembles a toad or a dinosaur, though the patches in its skin cause it to more closely resemble a dinosaur. After evolving from Bulbasaur, Ivysaur grows small fangs. Ivysaur's skin is also a little bit more blue than Bulbasaur's. When its plant is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct aroma and starts swelling. Ivysaur will also start spending more time in sunlight in preparation for its upcoming evolution. Its plant is also an indicator of its overall health as when it grows, Ivysaur absorbs more nutrients.

Unlike its previous form, Bulbasaur, Ivysaur can no longer stand on its hind legs due to the bulb getting larger and heavier and its legs have grown thicker and stronger.

Gender differences
None.

Special abilities

Much like its previous form, most of Ivysaur's abilities originate from the plant on its back. Naturally, these attacks are stronger than Bulbasaur's. Its abilities are such like petals, powders, and scents than vines and leaves, most likely because of the larger flower on its back. In the anime, Ivysaur are shown to manipulate nature.
Behavior

Being much more commonly found in captivity then in the wild, Ivysaur's natural behavior is largely unknown, but it can be theorized that they are more aggressive then Bulbasaur, although it is still very loyal to its trainer.

When Ivysaur is ready to evolve, it starts spending more time in the sun to absorb more nutrients. It also releases a strong sweet-smelling odor.

Habitat
Grassland Pokémon

Ivysaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water but can be found in forests and jungles. However, they are rare, as many are in captivity.
Diet


Like its pre-evolved form, Bulbasaur, Ivysaur can last many days without eating, because it can absorb the sun's energy through the flower on its back.

In the Anime
****Ivysaur in the anime****
Major appearances

Ivysaur first appeared in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. Numerous Bulbasaur were seen evolving into Ivysaur, except for Ash's Bulbasaur, who refused to.
May's Ivysaur

May's Bulbasaur evolved into an Ivysaur at some point after Home is Where the Start Is. Before she was seen again in Staging a Heroes Welcome, she had already become a Venusaur.
Other

An Ivysaur was under the ownership of Crystal in Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl.

Ivysaur appeared under the ownership of a teenager named Jimmy in Judgement Day.

Minor appearances

In The Ultimate Test, Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.

A Trainer named Assunta used an Ivysaur to battle and defeat Ritchie in Friends to the End.

Jeremy's Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in Weekend Warrior.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer. It can use the moves Bullet Seed as a rapid aerial striking move and Vine Whip as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto edges of a stage and pulled back up again. It also uses the projectile attack Razor Leaf. Ivysaur is a Middleweight and uses mostly physical Grass-type attacks. It uses SolarBeam in Red's Final Smash, Triple Finish.


****Ivysaur using Vine Whip to hold onto the edge in Super Smash Bros. Brawl****

Pokedex Entries

I Red When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
I Blue When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
I Yellow The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
I 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.

II Gold Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
II Silver If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
II Crystal The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
II Stadium 2 Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

III 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.

III 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.

III Emerald 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.

III FireRed There is a plant bulb
on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.

III LeafGreen When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

IV Diamond When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

IV Pearl When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

IV Platinum When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.


I Red & Blue & Yellow Evolve Bulbasaur
II Gold/Silver/Crystal Trade