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The starter Pokemon from Gen 1 to Gen 8 are compatible withPokemon Scarlet & Violet, and as of the 3.0.0 update, they can be caught in the setting of Indigo Disk, the second part 2Scarlet/Violet’s expansion pass: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Among these Pokemon is Bulbasaur, the first Pokemon in the Pokedex.
There are several ways to get a Bulbasaur inPokemon Scarlet/Violet, but if you intend to catch one in the wild, you’ll need the Indigo Disk DLC. The Seed Pokemon will spawn in Indigo Disk’s Terarium, but only if you meet the requirements. Even if you don’t intend to use Bulbasaur or its evolutions in battle, you’ll need to catch them if you want to fill out the Blueberry Pokedex.
Where to Find Bulbasaur in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Coastal Biome in Terarium
If you’ve bought the expansion pass, then you will gain access to Indigo Disk after you’ve completed the following:
However, since Bulbasaur will only appear if you’ve expanded theCoastal Biome, you will need to haveaccess to the League Club at Blueberry Academy. You will unlock this after completing “The Way Home” story and starting the postgame. Meet up with Carmine at theCentral Plaza, and defeat her in battle so that you may meet Drayton, one of the Blueberry Academy’s Elite Four. He will then invite you to the League Club where you will learn aboutcontributing Blueberry Points (BP)to other clubs.
Blueberry Points area currency exclusive to Blueberry Academythat can be sent to other clubs to unlock various features. You will need to send3000BPto theCoastal Biomeenvironment club toget Bulbasaur to appear in the wild. Without this, Bulbasaur cannot spawn.
BPs are gained by completing Blueberry Quests (BBQs), which are assigned to you three at a time. Some quests are as easy as catching a Pokemon while others require you to “sneak up and battle a Pokemon” or “clear a Tera Raid in Terarium.”
Once you send over 3000BP and expand the Coastal Biome, you may find Bulbasaur in thewest side of the Coastal Biome. Some will spawnnear the shorelines of the Coastal Biomes, but they’ll never spawninthe water itself. A good place to start looking isnear the Coastal Rest Area.
How to Get Bulbasaur without Inidgo Disk DLC
How to Transfer with Pokemon HOME
Without the expansion pass, your only way of getting Bulbasaur is to get one from a trade, or transferring a Bulbasaur you caught inanothergame. Bulbasaur can be caught in the following:
Trading requires a Nintendo Online Membership, which will allow you to access theUnion CircleinScarlet/Violet(X-button -> L-button (connect to internet) -> Poke Portal -> Union Circle -> Form or Join Group).
If you’re transferring, you will needPokemon HOMEon the Switch and (if transferring fromPokemon GO) your mobile device. You will need tolink your primary Nintendo Account toHOMEto useHOME’s features.
How to Evolve Bulbasaur & Ivysaur into Venusaur
What Level Does Bulbasaur Evolve?
The Bulbasaur you catch in Terarium will bearound level 58 (or higher), so you will only need tolevel it up onceto evolve it into Ivysaur. Then, level up Ivysaur (also once) to evolve it into Venusaur.
If you’re evolving Bulbasaur that you transferred from another game or one that you transferred fromGO, then you will need tolevel up Bulbasaur to level 16to evolve it into Ivysaur. Then, level up Ivysaur tolevel 32to get Venusaur.
