Bulbasaur in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Bulbasaur’s X/Y locations, Grass/Poison typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Bulbasaur is Kalos Central #080 and National #001. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Grass / Poison.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 49 |
| Defense | 49 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 45 |
| Total | 318 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Choose Bulbasaur from Professor Sycamore in Lumiose City at level 10. After the Mega Ring, Venusaurite lets Venusaur Mega Evolve.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumiose City | X and Y | Gift | 10 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur | Ivysaur | Level 16 |
| Ivysaur | Venusaur | Level 32 |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Overgrow | Regular ability |
| Chlorophyll | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 12.5% female / 87.5% male |
| Egg group(s) | Monster / Grass |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Sp. Atk +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.7 m / 6.9 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 3 | Growl |
| 7 | Leech Seed |
| 9 | Vine Whip |
| 13 | Poison Powder |
| 13 | Sleep Powder |
| 15 | Take Down |
| 19 | Razor Leaf |
| 21 | Sweet Scent |
| 25 | Growth |
| 27 | Double-Edge |
| 31 | Worry Seed |
| 33 | Synthesis |
| 37 | Seed Bomb |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | Special |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Amnesia, Charm, Curse, Endure, Giga Drain, Grass Whistle, Grassy Terrain, Ingrain, Leaf Storm, Magical Leaf, Nature Power, Petal Dance, Power Whip, Skull Bash, Sludge.
Move tutors: Grass Pledge.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Bulbasaur’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.