Bulbasaur

🎯 Best Counters Against Bulbasaur

Top Pokémon to use when battling Bulbasaur in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
9	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
10	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673

📖 Complete Bulbasaur Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Bulbasaur (#001) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,275 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Bulbasaur has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Bulbasaur in 2026.

📊 Bulbasaur Stats Analysis

Bulbasaur's Attack stat is 118 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Bulbasaur may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 111 Defense (Average) and 128 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 357. Trainers should be mindful of Bulbasaur's limited bulk. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Bulbasaur's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Bulbasaur Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Bulbasaur depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Vine Whip (Fast) with Sludge Bomb (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Bulbasaur has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Bulbasaur PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Bulbasaur can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Water, Electric-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Flying types.

Master League

In Master League, Bulbasaur faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Bulbasaur Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Bulbasaur's effectiveness depends on its typing and 118 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Bulbasaur use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO

Bulbasaur can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Bulbasaur Evolution Guide

Bulbasaur is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Bulbasaur (#001) ← current
• Ivysaur (#002) — 25 Candy
• Venusaur (#003) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Bulbasaur

Shadow Bulbasaur is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Bulbasaur's effective Attack becomes ~142. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO

Shiny Bulbasaur is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Bulbasaur gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (737 - 796 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Bulbasaur

📚 Related Guides

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.