Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Bulbasaur [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Grass/Poison-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.25x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
2x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Bulbasaur? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Bulbasaur, a notable Pokémon ready to dominate with its Grass and Poison typing! Bulbasaur is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Bulbasaur's strategies.
When it comes to single battles, Bulbasaur shines as a phenomenal Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using potent special power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Bulbasaur's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Bulbasaur's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Razor Leaf is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Petal Dance is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Bulbasaur afterwards). ◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Bulbasaur by a weather-dependent amount). ◆ Growth is a status move (raises your Bulbasaur's special attack by 1 stage). ◆ Sleep Powder is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Bulbasaur? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
In double battles, Bulbasaur is known as a notable Special Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using forceful special power. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Bulbasaur's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Bulbasaur's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Razor Leaf is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Petal Dance is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Bulbasaur afterwards). ◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Bulbasaur by a weather-dependent amount). ◆ Growth is a status move (raises your Bulbasaur's special attack by 1 stage). ◆ Sleep Powder is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Bulbasaur can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Bulbasaur.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Bulbasaur can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Bulbasaur
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Sunny day + Growth
Moves: Safeguard + Petal dance
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Sleep Powder, Toxic
Moves that boost Bulbasaur's stats
Curse
Defense Curl
Growth
Skull Bash
Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Bulbasaur
Hidden Power
Light Screen
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Bulbasaur in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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