The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 1

Pokémon Name: Bulbasaur
Type: Grass / Poison
Classification: Seed Pokemon
Pokédex Number: 001
Ability: Overgrow – Increases power of Grass-type moves by 1.5 if Pokemon has less than 1/3 HP remaining
Dream World ability: Chlorophyll – Speed doubles during sunny weather
Useful Attacks: Vine Whip
Location Found:
D/P/P: Kanto starter - transfer from FireRed or LeafGreen
HG/SS: Receive from Prof. Oak after defeating Red (post-National 'dex)
B/W: Poke Transfer

The very first starter of the very first game. Pokemon 001 didn’t become popular just for being the first, however, as its move set and evolutions make it a constant favorite. This little guy's been made into countless forms of merchandise, from plastic toys to overgrown plush dolls straight from the county fair. He's also the fastest-evolving Kanto starter, moving into his final stage four levels sooner than the others.

Evolution: To Ivysaur at 16

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