Stats
Type Chart
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Vine Whip (12 DPS), while Tackle generates energy the fastest (10 EPS).
Raid Guide
Bulbasaur as Raid Boss
1-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableBulbasaur is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Bulbasaur from raids will have 637 CP at level 20, or 796 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Bulbasaur can currently be hatched from 1km eggs, and the hatched Bulbasaur has a chance to be shiny.
Bulbasaur is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (637 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (796 CP).
A Shadow version of Bulbasaur is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Bulbasaur knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Bulbasaur as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Bulbasaur, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Bulbasaur's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Bulbasaur as your buddy (15 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Bulbasaur Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Bulbasaur in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Bulbasaur from raids or eggs will show 637 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Bulbasaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 357. With its bulk spread of 111 Defense and 128 Stamina, Bulbasaur has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Bulbasaur. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Bulbasaur's performance.
Bulbasaur's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Bulbasaur much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Bulbasaur?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Collector's Pick
Bulbasaur is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with base stats of 118/111/128 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 1,260. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Bulbasaur may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Bulbasaur deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.