Ivysaur (#0002) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk6260–125116–245

Def6361–126117–247

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe6058–123112–240

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Ivysaur outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Grass¼×Electric½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
ChlorophyllHidden ability
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0001BulbasaurGrassPoison
1. Level 16#0002IvysaurGrassPoison
  1. Level 32#0003VenusaurGrassPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Vine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

9Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

12Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

15Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

15Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15

20Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

25Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

30Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

35SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

40Worry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

45Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

50Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggIngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

EggPetal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

EggToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Seed Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#002Original Johto#227Updated Johto#232Central Kalos#081Let’s Go Kanto#002Isle of Armor#069Blueberry#165Lumiose#149

The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
FireRed · X
To support its bulb, IVYSAUR’s legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
Crystal
If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
Silver · SoulSilver
Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
Gold · HeartGold · Shield
The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
Yellow
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Sword