Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Vine Whip Power Whip
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Power Whip costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Bulbasaur takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 357
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 637 CP
Bulbasaur moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Seed Bomb STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Bulbasaur raid guide
Best counters against Bulbasaur
How to get Bulbasaur
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Bulbasaur knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 25 | 963 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 25 | 1,043 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 605 | 653 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 752 | 812 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 605 | 653 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 457 | 493 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 605 | 653 |
Is Bulbasaur good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Bulbasaur has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (111 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Bulbasaur deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 49 |
| Lv 3 | 83 |
| Lv 4 | 116 |
| Lv 5 | 150 |
| Lv 6 | 184 |
| Lv 7 | 217 |
| Lv 8 | 251 |
| Lv 9 | 285 |
| Lv 10 | 318 |
| Lv 11 | 350 |
| Lv 12 | 382 |
| Lv 13 | 414 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 446 |
| Lv 15 | 477 |
| Lv 16 | 509 |
| Lv 17 | 541 |
| Lv 18 | 573 |
| Lv 19 | 605 |
| Lv 20 | 637 |
| Lv 21 | 669 |
| Lv 22 | 700 |
| Lv 23 | 732 |
| Lv 24 | 764 |
| Lv 25 | 796 |
| Lv 26 | 828 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 860 |
| Lv 28 | 892 |
| Lv 29 | 923 |
| Lv 30 | 955 |
| Lv 31 | 971 |
| Lv 32 | 987 |
| Lv 33 | 1,003 |
| Lv 34 | 1,019 |
| Lv 35 | 1,035 |
| Lv 36 | 1,051 |
| Lv 37 | 1,067 |
| Lv 38 | 1,083 |
| Lv 39 | 1,099 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,115 |
| Lv 41 | 1,129 |
| Lv 42 | 1,143 |
| Lv 43 | 1,157 |
| Lv 44 | 1,172 |
| Lv 45 | 1,186 |
| Lv 46 | 1,201 |
| Lv 47 | 1,215 |
| Lv 48 | 1,230 |
| Lv 49 | 1,245 |
| Lv 50 | 1,260 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0001
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 6.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0001_POKEMON_BULBASAUR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Bulbasaur in Pokemon GO?
Bulbasaur's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Power Whip (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Bulbasaur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Bulbasaur takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Bulbasaur's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Bulbasaur reaches 1,260 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,115 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Bulbasaur?
A perfect 15/15/15 Bulbasaur shows 637 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 796 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Bulbasaur better than regular Bulbasaur?
Shadow Bulbasaur deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Bulbasaur in Pokemon GO?
Bulbasaur spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 1 km eggs. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Bulbasaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Bulbasaur is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.