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| name = Bulbasaur |
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| caption = '''[[List of Pokémon|National Pokédex]]'''<br>''' Bulbasaur (#001)''' - [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Ivysaur|Ivysaur]] |
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| series = [[Pokémon (video game series)|''Pokémon'' series]] |
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| firstgame = [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] |
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| artist = [[Ken Sugimori]] |
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| voiceactor = [[Tara Jayne]] (1st season-8th season, movies and video games), [[Michelle Knotz]] (9th season-11th season) |
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| japanactor = [[Megumi Hayashibara]] ([[Ash Ketchum]]'s), [[Miyako Itō]] ([[List of characters in the Pokémon anime series#May|May]]'s) |
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{{nihongo|'''Bulbasaur'''|フシギダネ|Fushigidane|}}<ref name=fushi>{{cite book|title=Communication Yearbook 27|first=Pamela|last=Kalbfleisch|isbn=0805848193|url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=IGrbK6_3KeEC|pages=173|publisher=International Communication Association|accessdate=2009-04-20}}</ref> is one of the [[List of Pokémon|fictional species]] of [[Pokémon]] creatures from the multi-billion-dollar<ref name=sev>{{cite web|url=http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20051004/LATU06404102005-1.html|title=Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold|publisher=[[PR Newswire]]|accessdate=2006-02-28}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon]]'' [[media franchise]]—a collection of [[video game]]s, [[anime]], [[manga]], [[book]]s, [[trading card]]s, and other media created by [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. As all Pokémon, Bulbasaur fight other Pokémon in battles central to the anime, manga, and games of the series.<ref name="ign">{{citeweb|url=http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/389/389660p1.html|title=''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Pokémon Sapphire'' Review (page 1)|publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=2006-06-01}}</ref> They are numbered one in the 493 fictional species of creatures, and are a [[Pokémon#Generations|first generation Pokémon]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Dictionary of Toys and Games in American Popular Culture|first=Frederick|last=Augustyn|isbn=0789015048|year=2004|url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=syVQ9wjPnYIC|publisher=Haworth Press|accessdate=2009-04-20}}</ref><ref name="pokemon.com pokédex">{{cite web|title=Pokémon.com Pokédex|accessdate=2008-09-15|url=http://www.pokemon.com/Pokedex/flash.asp|publisher=Nintendo/Gamefreak}}</ref> |
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Bulbasaur first appeared in 1996 among the first [[Pokémon (video game series)|''Pokémon'' video games]], as one of three [[Pokémon game mechanics#Starter Pokémon|starter Pokémon]] the player can choose from at the beginning of the games.<ref name="MacDonald">MacDonald, Mark; Brokaw, Brian; Arnold; J. Douglas; Elies, Mark. Pokémon Trainer's Guide. Sandwich Islands Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9. (pg 192–195)</ref> In the ''Pokémon'' franchise, Bulbasaur can often be seen napping in bright sunlight. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed on their backs grow progressively larger. As they undergo [[Pokémon evolution]], the seed starts to flower. |
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== Conception and creation == |
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The design and art direction for Bulbasaur was provided by [[Ken Sugimori]], a friend of the creator of the [[Pokemon video game series|''Pokémon'' games]], [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=91965 |title=Game Freak on Pokémon! |author=Stuart Bishop |publisher=CVG |date=2003-05-30 |accessdate=2008-02-07|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5VSJaR6xT|archivedate=2008-02-08}}</ref> The species first appeared as one of three [[starter Pokémon]] the player could choose from at the beginning of the initial [[Game Boy]] games, ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue]]'', released in [[Japan]] in 1996.<ref name="MacDonald"/> The species in the early ''Pokémon'' video games was portrayed by a [[Sprite (computer graphics)#Hardware sprites|two-dimensional sprite]], although in later releases the Bulbasaur appearance has been conveyed by [[Sprite (computer graphics)#Move to 3D|3D computer graphics]]. Throughout, the species has been portrayed with no spoken dialogue. In the [[Pokémon (anime)|''Pokémon'' anime]], they use facial expressions, body language and makes noises that repeat [[syllables]] of their name, using different pitches and tones. |
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Its Japanese name, ''Fushigidane'', is a combination of the [[Japanese language|Japanese]] words for {{nihongo|''mystery'' or ''miracle'' || fushigi|}} and {{nihongo|''seed'' || tane}}.<ref>{{cite book |title=Anime Explosion!: The What? Why? & Wow! of Japanese Animation |last=Drazen |first=Patrick |year=2003 |publisher=Stone Bridge Press, LLC |location= St. Paul, MN |isbn=1880656728 |pages=321 }}</ref> In translating the game for [[English language|English speaking]] audiences, [[Nintendo]] gave the Pokémon "cleverly descriptive names" related to their appearance or features as a means to make the characters more relatable to American children; thus ''Bulbasaur'', relating to both its dinosaur appearance and the large garlic-shaped bulb on its back.<ref name="Time">{{cite web|url=http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html|title=PokéMania|last=Chua-Euan|first=Howard|date=November 22, 1999|publisher=TIME|accessdate=2008-09-15}}</ref> [[French language|French]], [[Korean language|Korean]], [[Taiwanese Minnan|Taiwan]] and [[Chinese language]] counterparts used names relating closer to the original name: ''Bulbizarre'',<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/fr/gamemode/various/various36_list.html Liste des trophées -- Smash Bros. DOJO], ''Nintendo'', [[2008]]-[[05-13]].</ref> ''Isanghaessi'' (이상해씨 "Strange Seed"), ''Mìao Wa Chóng Zí'' (妙蛙種子 "Strange Frog Seed") and ''Qí Yì Chóng Zí'' (奇異種子 "Very Strange Seed"), respectively. [[German language|German]] versions used a name closer to the American counterpart, ''Bisasam''; a combination of ''bisamratte'' ([[musk rat]]) and ''samen'' (seed).<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/de/gamemode/various/various36_list.html Liste aller Trophäen -- Smash Bros. DOJO], ''Nintendo'', [[2008]]-[[05-13]].</ref> |
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== Characteristics == |
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In the ''Pokémon'' franchise, Bulbasaur are small, squat, vaguely [[Reptile|reptilian]] Pokémon that move on all four legs, and have light blue-green bodies with darker blue-green spots. As a Bulbasaur undergoes [[Pokémon evolution|evolution]] into [[List of Pokémon (1–20)#Ivysaur|Ivysaur]] and then later into [[List of Pokémon (1–20)#Venusaur|Venusaur]], the bulb on its back blossoms into a flower.<ref name="pokemon.com pokédex"/> In the ''Pokémon'' video game series, the [[Pokédex]], a fictional Pokémon encyclopedia, says that the seed on a Bulbasaur's back is planted at birth , and then sprouts and grows larger as the Bulbasaur grows.<ref>'''Pokédex:''' A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Red and Blue|developer=[[Game Freak]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=1996 |platform=[[Game Boy]] |language=English}}</ref> The Pokédex also states that the bulb absorbs [[sunlight]] which makes it grow. For this reason, Bulbasaur enjoy soaking up the sun's rays,<ref>'''Pokédex:''' Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|developer=[[Game Freak]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2002 |platform=[[Game Boy]] |language=English}}</ref> and can survive for days without eating because the bulb stores energy.<ref>'''Pokédex:''' It can go for days without a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Yellow|developer=[[Game Freak]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=1998 |platform=[[Game Boy]] |language=English}}</ref> As the Bulbasaur evolve, they become stronger and more powerful. In the ''Pokémon'' anime, the character [[Ash Ketchum]] has a Bulbasaur who is portrayed as being brave but also stubborn. |
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== Appearances == |
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=== In the video games === |
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[[Image:Bulbasaur pokemon red.png|thumb|200px|A Bulbasaur in a [[Gameplay of Pokémon#Pokémon battles|Pokémon battle]] against a [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Charmander|Charmander]] in ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red]]''.]] |
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Bulbasaur made its video game debut on February 27, 1996, in the Japanese-language games {{nihongo|''Pocket Monsters Aka''|ポケットモンスター 赤|Poketto Monsutā Aka|"Pocket Monsters Red"}} and {{nihongo|''Pocket Monsters Midori''|ポケットモンスター 緑|Poketto Monsutā Midori|"Pocket Monsters Green"}} (which was replaced in other countries by ''Pokémon Blue'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pokemon.co.jp&sl=ja&tl=en&history_state0=|title=Official Japanese Pokémon website|accessdate=2007-05-24}}</ref> Along with a [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Charmander|Charmander]] and a [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Squirtle|Squirtle]], Bulbasaur is a starter Pokémon the player can choose from at the beginning of the two games.<ref name="allison"/> Bulbasaur's [[Pokémon types#Grass type|grass type]] is in contrast to Charmander's [[Pokémon types#Fire type|fire type]] and Squirtle's [[Pokémon types#Water type|water type]].<ref name="allison"> |
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{{cite book| last = Allison| first = Anne| title = Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination|year = 2006| publisher = [[University of California Press]]| isbn = 0520221486| pages = 294–295| quote = A player must first find Professor Oak—the world's foremost expert on ''Pokémon''ology—who offers three choices for starter ''Pokémon'': Bulbasaur (grass type), Charmander (fire type), or Squirtle (water type).}}</ref> |
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Bulbasaur and the other starters from ''Red'' and ''Blue'' are replaced by [[Pikachu]] in ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]'', the only starter available in it. Instead, they are obtained throughout the game from several trainers.<ref name="allison"/> In [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']] and ''[[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]'', Bulbasaur cannot be obtained without in-game trading. In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'']], Bulbasaur is nonexistent unless traded to the games. In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']], remakes of ''Red'' and ''Blue'', Bulbasaur is selectable as a starter Pokémon once again, along with Charmander and Squirtle. In ''[[Pokémon Emerald]]'' and [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'']], Bulbasaur is unobtainable, but can be fought in the [[Battle Frontier]] and the [[Sinnoh#Battle Zone|Battle Tower]] respectively. The [[Nintendo 64]] spin-off ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'', and other spin-offs such as ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]'', give the player a choice of a Bulbasaur (among fifteen other Pokémon), and in ''[[Pokémon Snap]]'', Bulbasaur are one of the Pokémon that the player can photograph.<ref name="MacDonald"/> Bulbasaur also appears in ''[[Hey You, Pikachu!]]'' as a supporting character who lives in the Ochre Woods and makes the five recipes with Pikachu's help.<ref>[http://www.parentpreviews.com/games/hey.shtml Parents Video Game Reviews for Families- Hey You, Pikachu!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', a Bulbasaur appears as one of the trophies in a playable lottery.<ref>“[http://guides.ign.com/guides/16387/page_54.html Guides:Super Smash Bros. Melee],” ''IGN.com''. URL accessed on [[2005]]-[[12-29]].</ref> A Bulbasaur trophy is also obtainable in the sequel, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.<ref>"[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/various/various36_list.html Super Smash Bros. Trophy List]," ''smashbros.com'' URL accessed on [[2009]]-[[July 12|7-12]] </ref> |
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=== In the anime === |
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Scenes from the ''Pokémon'' anime have depicted both the characters Ash and [[List of characters in the Pokémon anime series#May|May]] training a Bulbasaur at different times, with Ash's Bulbasaur garnering more prominence within the storylines.<ref>''Pokémon - Seaside Pikachu!'' Viz Video., [[1999]]-[[07-20]]. ISBN 6305466858.</ref><ref>''Pokémon - Pikachu Party (Vol. 12)'' Viz Video., [[1999]]-[[11-23]]. ASIN B000021Y6R.</ref> Ash’s Bulbasaur has remained with Ash longer than all of his other Pokémon, with the exception of his [[Pikachu]]. Before joining Ash's team, it lived with a girl named Melanie, who took care of abandoned Pokémon.<ref name="dvd"/> Bulbasaur was given to Ash, but it was pessimistic about him. However, its loyalties began to improve and it eventually became one of Ash's most faithful Pokémon.<ref name="dvd">''Pokemon - Seaside Pikachu!'' Viz Video., [[July 20]], [[1999]]. ASIN 6305466866.</ref><ref>''Pokemon - Pikachu Party (Vol. 12)'' Viz Video., [[November 23]], [[1999]]. ASIN B000021Y6R.</ref> May catches a Bulbasaur while traveling in a grass-type Pokémon [[nature reserve]] during her journey in [[Hoenn]]. Bulbasaur defends her from the other grass Pokémon in the forest, who see her as a threat, and when May leaves, Bulbasaur decides to go with her.<ref name="Grass Hysteria!">{{cite episode| title = Grass Hysteria! | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) | network = Various | airdate = April 9, 2005 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Advanced Challenge episodes|Advanced Challenge]]|number = 73}}</ref> She later makes a guest appearance on the series and it is revealed that her Bulbasaur has fully evolved into a Venusaur.<ref name="Pruning a Passel of Pals!">{{cite episode| title = Pruning a Passel of Pals! | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Shinzō Fujita (writer) | network = Various | airdate = September 27, 2008 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension episodes|Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension]]|number = 78}}</ref> |
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In the original Japanese version the two Bulbasaur are each played by separate [[seiyū]], Ash's Bulbasaur by [[Megumi Hayashibara]] and May's by [[Miyako Itō]]. In the English [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dub]], they are both [[Voice acting|voiced]] by [[Tara Jayne]] until [[Michelle Knotz]] took over the job for the 9th season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=270 |title=Pokémon (TV) |accessdate=2007-07-31 |format= |work=Anime News Network}}</ref> |
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=== In other ''Pokémon'' media === |
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Bulbasaur is also featured in an eclectic range of different [[Pokémon (manga)|''Pokémon'' manga]] series. In ''[[Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back]]'', ''[[Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo|Electric Pikachu Boogaloo]]'', and ''[[Pokémon: Surf’s Up, Pikachu!|Surf’s Up, Pikachu!]]'', which loosely parallel the storyline of the anime, Pikachu is separated from Ash temporarily, and travels with a Bulbasaur to a secret Pokémon village in the mountains. Later, Ash finds Pikachu and catches the Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur accompanies Ash throughout his journeys in the [[Orange Islands]], and eventually fights in the final showdown with [[List of Orange Islands Gym Leaders#Drake|Drake]], the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader. In ''[[Magical Pokémon Journey]]'', a character named Pistachio has a female Bulbasaur (nicknamed Danerina in the Japanese version), who is infatuated by him.<ref>{{jp icon}} [http://maco.cha.to/pokemon/pipipi/chara03.html ''Pokémon: Magical Journey'' character bios] ''Maco.cha.to''. [[2006]]-[[07-26]].</ref> |
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In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', a manga based on the plot of the ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'' games, the character [[Red (Pokémon)|Red]] receives a Bulbasaur from [[Pokémon Professors#Professor Oak|Professor Oak]], which he nicknames Saur.<ref>Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 1: Desperado Pikachu'', [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], [[2000]]-[[07-06]]. ISBN 1-56931-507-8.</ref> In Chapter 15, "Wartortle Wars", it evolves into an Ivysaur after battling a wild [[List of Pokémon (41-60)#Mankey|Mankey]].<ref> Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures: Legendary Pokémon, Vol. 2''; Chapter 33, Chapter 15, "Wartortle Wars", (pg 7–20) [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], [[2001]]-[[12-06]]. ISBN 1-56931-508-6.</ref> In Chapter 30, "Zap, Zap, Zapdos!", Red uses Saur to defeat [[List of Kanto Gym Leaders#Lt. Surge|Lt. Surge]]'s [[List of Pokémon (141-160)#Zapdos|Zapdos]].<ref>Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege''; Chapter 31, "The Art of Articuno" (pg 33–46) [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], [[2001]]-[[08-05]]. ISBN 1-56931-560-4</ref> In Chapter 33, "The Winged Legends", Red's Ivysaur evolves into a Venusaur to team up with [[Blue (Pokémon)|Blue]]'s [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Charizard|Charizard]] and [[Green (Pokémon)|Green]]'s [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Blastoise|Blastoise]], to defeat [[List of Kanto Gym Leaders#Sabrina|Sabrina]]'s Zapmolcuno (a merged form of Zapdos, [[List of Pokémon (141-160)#Moltres|Moltres]] and [[List of Pokémon (141-160)#Articuno|Articuno]]) and destroy Team Rocket's control on [[Kanto (Pokémon)#Saffron City|Saffron City]], splitting the three birds in the process.<ref>Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege''; Chapter 33, "The Winged Legends" (pp 77–95) [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], [[2001]]-[[08-05]]. ISBN 1-56931-560-4</ref> |
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Collectible cards featuring Bulbasaur have appeared since the initial ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]'' was released in October 1996. Bulbasaur cards have appeared in many different sets, including the Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection, Gym Challenge (as [[List of Kanto Gym Leaders#Erika|Erika]]'s Bulbasaur), Expedition (two cards), EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua, and EX FireRed & LeafGreen (two cards). They are generally to be found with relative ease.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Pokémon TCG site|url=http://www.pokemon-tcg.com/p_cards/cards.jsp|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070524001659/http://www.pokemon-tcg.com/p_cards/cards.jsp|archivedate=2007-05-24|accessdate=2007-05-24}}</ref> |
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Bulbasaur is the main character of two ''Pokémon'' [[Children's literature|children's books]], ''Pokémon Tales Volume 3: Bulbasaur’s Trouble'' and ''Bulbasaur’s Bad Day'', published in 1999 and 2000 respectively by [[Sagebrush Corporation|Sagebrush]].<ref name="book1"/><ref name="book2"/> In ''Pokémon Tales Volume 3: Bulbasaur’s Trouble'', Bulbasaur resolves an argument between two other Pokémon.<ref name="book2">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569313857|title=Pokemon Tales Volume 3: Bulbasaur's Trouble |publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=2008-09-19}}</ref> In ''Bulbasaur’s Bad Day'', [[List of Pokémon (41-60)#Meowth|Meowth]] traps Bulbasaur in a pit and it has to outwit Team Rocket (the [[antagonist]]s of the ''Pokémon'' anime) to escape.<ref name="book1">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0613244370|title=Bulbasaur's Bad Day |publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=2008-09-19}}</ref> |
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== Cultural impact == |
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=== Promotion and merchandising === |
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Bulbasaur has been depicted in [[phthalate]]-softened{{Fact|date=February 2009}} [[Polyvinyl chloride|PVC]] [[action figure]]s sold by [[Hasbro]] in the United States, while [[Tomy]] in Japan sold extensive merchandise of the character, including vinyl dolls, wind-up model kits, and terry cloth bean bags.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allgame.com/character.php?id=3141|title=allgame ((( Bulbasaur > Overview )))|publisher=Allgame|first=Jason|last=White|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> |
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It has also been used in promotional merchandising at fast-food chains such as [[McDonald's]] and [[Burger King]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Pojo - TCG Set Lists McDonald's Campaign Expansion Set|url=http://www.pojo.com/priceguide/jpMcD.html|accessdate=2008-01-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Fastfoodtoys.Net Pokémon 2000 Toys|url=http://www.fastfoodtoys.net/burger%20king%20pokemon%20power%20cards.htm|accessdate=2008-01-28}}</ref> |
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Bulbasaur has also been featured in various versions of the Pokémon painting on [[All Nippon Airways|ANA]] Boeing 747s.<ref>[https://www.ana.co.jp/eng/flights/pokemonjet/design.html Pokémon Jet: Design]</ref> |
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Jockey Craig Newitt rode a horse name Bulbasaur to a win at the [[Caulfield Racecourse|Caulfield Christmas Stakes]] in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/news/sport/horse-racing/newitt-chases-christmas-cheer-on-cocinero/2008/12/25/1229998661611.html|publisher=WAToday.com.au|accessdate=2009-09-12|title=Newitt chases Christmas cheer on Cocinero}}</ref> |
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The island nation of [[Niue]] issued a commemorative coin with a legal tender value of one [[Crown (British coin)|crown]] which has a Bulbasaur on the reverse side.<ref>{{citation |title=2004 standard catalog of world coins |page=1532 |author=Chester L. Krause, Clifford Mishler |year=2003}}</ref> |
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=== Critical reception === |
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[[CNN]] reporter Dennis Michael described Bulbasaur as one of the "lead critters" of the games and "perhaps the [[Carmen Miranda]] of Pokémon figures."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/TV/9910/05/pokemon/ |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071123025805/http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/TV/9910/05/pokemon/ |archivedate=2007-11-23 |title=Pokémon banished from another playground |accessdate=2008-05-02 |last=Michael |first=Dennis |date=1999-10-05 |publisher=CNN}}</ref> [[Joyce Millman]]'s impression of a Bulbasaur was that it looked like "a dinosaur thingy with what looks like a large garlic bulb growing out of its back."<ref name="millman"/> She did not know how it defeated its opponents but speculated that "perhaps [it] overpowers them with a strong batch of pesto."<ref name="millman">{{cite web |url=http://www.salon.com/ent/col/mill/1999/07/06/pikachu/print.html |title=The secret world of Pokémon |accessdate=2008-05-02 |last=Millman |first=Joyce |date=1999-07-06 |publisher=Salon}}</ref> |
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Bulbasaur was selected as one of the top ten Pokémon by fans who voted at Pokemon.com.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://presszoom.com/story_119009.html |title=VIZ Media Announces New Pokémon Products for 2006 Holiday Season |accessdate=2008-05-02 |date=2006-10-12 |publisher=PressZoom}}</ref> According to a panel of 5 - 8 year olds assembled by the ''[[Honolulu Star-Bulletin]]'' in 1999, Bulbasaur was one of the children's three favorite Pokémon.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/04/26/features/story1.html |
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|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/19990508192305/http://starbulletin.com/1999/04/26/features/story1.html |archivedate=1999-05-08 |title=Pokémon An Adult's Guide from a Kid's Perspective |accessdate=2008-05-02 |last=Shimabukuro |first=Betty |date=1999-04-26 |publisher=Honolulu Star-Bulletin}}</ref> A writer for the [[University of Notre Dame]]'s ''The Observer'' noted that Bulbasaur was the the third most popular Pokemon to pick after Charizard, who was "was sleek, powerful, and utterly destructive", and Squirtle, who "would evolve into Blastoise, a tank of a turtle with huge water cannons on its back." Next was Bulbasaur, "which would become Venusaur, a clumsy-looking lout with a giant flower growing on its back." He speculated that the people who chose Bulbasaur were ones who "knew how it felt to be picked last in gym class."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.www.ndsmcobserver.com/media/storage/paper660/news/2009/02/24/Viewpoint/Pondering.Pokemon-3645348.shtml|title=Pondering Pokemon|date=February 24, 2009|work=The Observer|accessdate=2009-02-28}}</ref> In a The Ohio State Sentinel [[debate|point-counterpoint]], Matthew Thomas Gross felt that Charmander is superior to Bulbasaur, saying Bulbasaur has "shown evidence of sloth and laziness," and has lower speed rating than Charmander. In contrast, Clark Helmsley feels that Bulbasaur is superior, noting that it is higher in four of the six main Pokemon statistics (HP, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense). Helmsley also feels that Bulbasaur's loyalty is more important than Charmander's ability to evolve into the powerful Charizard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.www.osusentinel.com/media/storage/paper1151/news/2007/04/18/Commentary/Pokemon.War.PointCounterpoint-2850392.shtml|title=Pokemon War! Point-Counterpoint|last=Gross|first=Matthew Thomas |coauthors=Clark Helmsley|date=April 18, 2007|work=The Ohio State Sentinel|accessdate=2009-02-28}}</ref> |
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== Footnotes == |
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== References == |
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* The following games and their instruction manuals: ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''; ''Pokémon Yellow''; ''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'' and ''Crystal''; ''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', and ''Emerald''; ''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen''; ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Stadium#Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]''; ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'' and ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]'' and ''[[Hey You, Pikachu!]]''. |
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* ''Pokémon, Vol. 15: Charizard!!'', Viz Video., February 2000. ASIN B00004DS9J |
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* ''Pokémon, Vol. 18: Water Blast!'', Viz Video., May 2000. ASIN 6305844674 |
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* ''Pokémon - The First Movie'', Warner Home Video., October 2000. ASIN B00004WIB2 |
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* ''Pokémon, Vol. 26: Friends and Rivals!'', Viz Video., January 2001. ASIN B0000541UG |
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* ''Pokémon The Movie 2000'', Warner Home Video., May 2001. ASIN B00005A3O6 |
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* ''Pokémon 3: The Movie '', Warner Home Video., October 2001. ASIN B00005NMW3 |
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* ''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns'', Warner Home Video., December 2001. ASIN B00005OW0I |
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* ''Pokémon Master Quest 2: Quest 2'', Viz Video., February 2005. ASIN B0002IQD2Y |
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* ''Pokémon 10th Anniversary, Vol. 7 - Bulbasaur'', Viz Video., October 2006. ASIN B000HDR8D2 |
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; '''Publications''' |
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* Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9 |
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* Loe, Casey, ed. ''Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide''. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1 |
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* Nintendo, ''et al.'' ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Snap Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. [[Amazon Standard Identification Number|ASIN]] B000CDZP9G |
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* Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X |
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; '''Manga volumes''' |
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* Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back Graphic Novel''. [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], December 6, 1999. ISBN 1-56931-411-X |
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* Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel''. [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], April 5, 2000. ISBN 1-56931-436-5 |
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* Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Surf’s Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel''. [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], June 2000. ISBN 1-56931-494-2 |
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* Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 1: Desperado Pikachu''. [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], July 6, 2000. ISBN 1-56931-507-8 |
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* Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 2: Legendary Pokémon''. [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], December 6, 2000. ISBN 1-56931-508-6 |
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* Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege''. [[Viz Media|VIZ Media LLC]], August 5, 2001. ISBN 1-56931-560-4 |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.pokemon.com/ Official Pokémon website] |
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* [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbasaur_(Pokémon) Bulbapedia article about Bulbasaur] |
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* [http://www.psypokes.com/dex/pokedex.php?id=1&view=general PsyPoke Pokédex entry] |
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