PokéShiny Finds
Bulbasaur
While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.
Origin & trivia
- Name origin
- From bulb + the suffix -saur (Greek sauros, “lizard”).
- Design origin
- An amphibian/reptile with a plant bulb on its back — part frog, part seed.
Fact-checked — source
Evolution line+ forms
Master set
Tomy34
TOMY 1st edition (Auldey Asian license) · Set B. Contents: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur. Extracted from the "Pokémon AULDEY-TOMY complete blister collection" PDF (Fumazza Von Moofy/DMR).
TOMY 1st edition (Auldey Asian license) · Master Ball MB-3. Contents: Bulbasaur. Extracted from the "Pokémon AULDEY-TOMY complete blister collection" PDF (Fumazza Von Moofy/DMR).
American red-lettering «Pokémon Figure Collection» blister card, with the dex number on the back. ©2001, «Distributed by Pokémon USA, Inc. Manufactured by Tomy». Sold at US retail (K·B Toys price sticker) and as singles on pokemoncenter.com at $3.95-4.95. Carries a Tomy JAN barcode, not a Pokémon USA UPC.
White stripe box (1-151, different manufacturing run). Recolor documented between manufacturing runs (tomydatabase catalogs it as a "color-tone variant"). The white stripe corresponds to one of those runs — the exact paint difference is a contribution from the physical collection (the website catalogs the existence, not the detail).
Pokémon Figure Collection — Western re-release of MonColle by TPCi. NOT listed on Bulbapedia or PokéCentral IT: confirmed via eBay barcode sweep (item 703-04294, UPC 0-820650-04294-2, ©2012, black hex box; listing 298504644115, vision-verified 2026-07-21). Barcode CONFIRMED (PokéFig sweep 2026-07-22): item 703-04294, UPC 0820650042942.
Double figure: Bulbasaur and Ivysaur
Pokémon 30th Anniversary MonColle starter trio, Kanto. Official Takara Tomy page: JAN 4904810996347, ¥2,145 incl. tax, announced.
Boxed set from TOMY 1st edition (Set B: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur). Dimension documented via reference from Fumazza Von Moofy (image WITH PERMISSION from Fumazza, 2026-07-04).
Boxed set from TOMY 1st edition (Master Ball Set MB-3: Bulbasaur). Documented via the Fumazza Von Moofy PDF parse (image with permission, 2026-07-04).
MonColle mold repackaged by TOMY International (US master licensee 2013-2017). 2" figure + collectible Poké Ball.
MonColle mold repackaged by TOMY International (US master licensee 2013-2017). Single Trainer's Choice Series 1 ($6.99, asst. T18014).
Zukan2
Pokémon Zukan XY01 capsule 4: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle on a single base (Takara Tomy ARTS, Nov 2013).
Bandai20
Gashapon Bandai フルカラースタジアム Part 1 (1998) · interlocking hexagonal base
Gashapon Bandai フルカラースタジアム Part 12 (1999-07) · interlocking hexagonal base
Attack: とっしん · Gashapon Bandai フルカラースタジアム Part 15 (1999-12) · interlocking hexagonal base
Hasbro9
Sealed Hasbro blister — Hasbro pack: Bulbasaur + Ivysaur + Venusaur.
Hasbro Combat Figures (Master Quest era, 2000-01). Came with battle disc / launcher.
Hasbro, electronic figure with light/sound/voice. 6th release of the line.
Card of 3 figures with a rolling ball in the base: Bulbasaur, Psyduck and Clefairy. Asst. 54640.
Scale World1
Bandai Scale World 1/20 · Kanto Set (Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Charmeleon, Eevee, Wartortle, Mew, Ivysaur, Mewtwo, Red)
Wicked Cool1
Jazwares26
Kaiyodo2
Furuta (Choco Egg)1
Applause3
Re-Ment15
Piece #2 of "Candy & Snack" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Released 2017.
Piece #3 of "Desktop Figure" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Released 2017-01.
Piece #7 of "Diorama Desktop" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Also includes: Oddish. Released 2018.
Piece #1 of "Journey with You! 30th — The First Adventure" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Also includes: Charmander, Squirtle. Release 2026-11. Note: wave 1 of 3 (Kanto/Johto/Hoenn); starter trios in diorama. VERIFIED 2026-07-16 (toy-people, itsukijapan, essential-japan) — these were 3 products, not 1 set of 9.
Piece #2 of "Nearby? Figure" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Released 2017.
Piece #3 of "Petite Fleur trois" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Released 2020.
Piece #3 of "Pocket Botanical" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Released 2020.
Piece #3 of "Pokémon Camping" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Also includes: Weedle, Chansey, Mew. Released 2017-09.
Piece #1 of "Pokémon Frame 深緑の森" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Official code r20831. Release 2024-09.
Piece #4 of "Terrarium Collection 1" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no repeats). Official code r20337.
Piece #2 of "Terrarium Collection 10" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no repeats). Also includes: Oddish. Official code r20663.
Piece #2 of "Terrarium Collection 10 (30th Anniversary Ver.)" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no repeats). Also includes: Oddish.
Piece #2 of "Utatane Basket" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Released 2020.
Piece #3 of "Welcome to Pikachu Room!" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Also includes: Charmander. Released 2016-12. Note: 1st set of the Pokémon brand.
Piece #1 of "Windowsill Collection" (Re-Ment, blind box; 1 BOX = complete set with no duplicates). Release 2026-10.
Takara Tomy A.R.T.S1
Good Smile1
Pokémon Center2
Pokémon Center Original finger puppet keychain, open-mouth for "acting out" scenes. US$19.99, ~6in.
Bandai Spirits (PokePla)2
Kotobukiya (ARTFX J)2
Kyodo (Metal Collection)1
Funko13
Funko Pop! Games, standard ~3.75in vinyl in window box. US$12.99.
Funko Pop! Games, glitter "Diamond Collection" finish, exclusive edition. US$25.00.
Funko Pop! Games, metallic silver finish, exclusive edition. US$18.99.
Funism7
Pokémon Fit (Sitting Cuties)1
Pokémon Fit plush (ポケモンフィット), Pokémon Fit Kanto wave (JP Jul+Nov 2018 · US "Sitting Cuties" Nov 2018→Feb 2019). First wave of the line; all 151 complete.
Mega Construx9
Blokees1
Format: construction set. Blokees is a separate line from MEGA/Mattel Construx: its own license with The Pokémon Company International, distributed EXCLUSIVELY in several Asian countries (announced dec-2024) — not officially sold in the US/Europe/Latin America, only available there via resale/import.
Keeppley2
LEGO1
Official LEGO set #72155, 240 pieces, includes Bulbasaur and Bidoof. Launch of the LEGO×Pokémon line, Aug 1 2026. Official LEGO price for the full set.
TPCi (Gallery Figures)1
Basic Fun1
Kitan Club1
Topps1
🖼️ Reference images: PDF "Pokémon AULDEY-TOMY complete blister collection" (Fumazza Von Moofy/DMR) · TomyDatabase (tomydatabase.weebly.com) · Foto oficial Takara Tomy · sourced · Foto oficial Tomy (archivo 2001, vía Wayback) · · render JP compartido con otra cartela: la pintura puede no ser la de esta fila · Bulbapedia · CC BY-NC-SA · PDF "Pokémon TOMY 1st edition complete blister collection (1998-2001)" — Fumazza Von Moofy (DMR), feb-2023 · Bulbapedia · Pokémon Central Wiki (wiki.pokemoncentral.it) · Pokémon Central Wiki (wiki.pokemoncentral.it) · Foto oficial Takara Tomy (archivo 2015, vía Wayback) · HobbyLink Japan · Foto de tienda · HobbyLink Japan (TOM96784) · Foto de anuncio de Mercari · Fumazza Von Moofy (DMR) — “TOMY 1st edition complete blister collection”, con permiso (2026-07-04) · PDF "Pokémon TOMY 1st edition complete blister collection" (Fumazza Von Moofy/DMR) · Foto de anuncio de eBay · Foto de anuncio de eBay · Bulbapedia · · CC BY-NC-SA · Bulbapedia · · CC BY-NC-SA · Cowork (miniatura 256px) · pkmncollectors · CC BY-SA (foto grupal del set (pasteboard wiki)) · Mercari · Yahoo! Auctions JP · Munchcollector (munchcollector.weebly.com) — foto de Tim (Munchcollector), con permiso · Munchcollector (munchcollector.weebly.com) — foto de Tim, con permiso · PokéVault · Bulbapedia · Pokemon Throwback · bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net · eBay · Reddit r/pokemoncardcollectors · Misty 2.0 Rival Battle Pack (sellado) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Bulbagarden Archives · MyFigureCollection (usuario citado) · MyFigureCollection (referencia) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · listado de eBay (referencia, reemplazable) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Pokémon Center Online · Bulbapedia · CC BY-SA · Re-Ment · Re-Ment (imagen oficial de producto) · Re-Ment (web oficial de producto) · Bulbagarden Archives · comunidad () · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · Jazwares Pokémon Figure Wiki (Fandom) · toywiz.com · freaktoyz.com · agesthreeandup.ca · Bulbagarden Archives · comunidad () · MyFigureCollection (user-contributed; verify license) · brickset.com · pokevault.com · Bulbagarden Archives · comunidad () · Wikidex. Credit to the source.
Comes in these sets
MonColle AG · Box SetsモンスターコレクションAG 20体セット — Advanced Generation 20 Piece Set (裂空の訪問者 デオキシス, 2004)With:
Torchic
Combusken
Blaziken
Mudkip
Marshtomp
Swampert
Treecko
Grovyle
Plusle
Minun
Deoxys
Aggron
Rayquaza
Skitty
Kirlia
Bulbasaur
Munchlax
Poochyena
Funko Pop! Games · 4-Packs4-Pack Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander y SquirtleWith:
PikachuBulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle