Super Smash Bros. Fighters - Pokémon series - 05-03 Ivysaur

Debut
In the Pokémon series: Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green (1996)
In the Super Smash Bros. series: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)

Boxing Ring Title: Wants to Be the Very Best

Theme Song: Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (Brawl)

Ivysaur: the Seed Pokémon. Grass and Poison Type. #002 in the Pokédex. As a species, Ivysaur tend to live in the plains, where it spends most of its time sunbathing, both to help itself and the bud on its back to grow strong. Speaking of which, said bud is a bit heavy. While some Ivysaur can still stand and even walk on their front and hind legs, it won't be long before the bud gets too heavy, causing Ivysaur to remain walking on all four. Ivysaur have a higher chance of being male than female. While female Ivysaur have no differences from their male counterparts, once it evolves into Venusaur, females will have a noticeable seed on top of its flower compared to males.

In Pokémon Red & Blue, Ivysaur's prior form, Bulbasaur, serves as one of the player's three potential Starter Pokémon. Bulbasaur would have an easy time against the first gym and second gyms, while having a resistence to the third one, making it the easy difficulty option. Bulbasaur would evolve into Ivysaur upon reaching Level 16, and Ivysaur would evolve into Venusaur at level 32.

If the player picked Squirtle, then their rival would pick Bulbasaur as his starter. In their remakes, Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, Venusaur would be able to learn the absurdly powerful Frenzy Plant move from an elderly woman living at Cape Brink. 

In Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, a Bulbasaur is under the care of a girl named Melanie in Cerulean City. He was badly injured until she took him in and nursed him back to health. She's now looking for a good Trainer to take him in. When she notices how much the player's Pikachu likes his trainer, she decides you would be the perfect partner for Bulbasaur, and gives him to you. Bulbasaur retains this role in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

In Pokémon X & Y, Venusaur would be able to Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur if the user found its Mega Stone. It would obtain the Thick Fat ability, which allowed it to resist Fire and Ice moves better.

Notable Ivysaur in the Pokémon games would be Pokémon Trainer Red's Ivysaur, though he's a Venusaur now. Not much of his personality is known, though.

Another notable Ivysaur would be Leaf's, though like Red's, her's is a Venusar now. While the series was initially rather vague on which of the three Starter Pokémon Leaf picked, Pokémon Masters EX pairs her with Venusaur. From what is known, Leaf's Venusaur is a kindhearted individual who looks out for her trainer and her teammates. If they're injured, she'll do her best to heal them, and if they're pushing themselves too far, she'll use her pleasant-smelling Sweet Scent move to inform them to take a break.

In the animated adaption, Pokémon the Series, the show's protagonist, Ash Ketchum, has never been seen owning an Ivysaur, but he does have its pre-evolution Bulbasaur. Ash's Bulbasaur makes his debut in the tenth episode "Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village", where he first encounters Ash and friends by interrupting Misty's attempts to try and catch a nearby Oddish. Ash tries to capture Bulbasaur by having his Butterfree use Sleep Powder, but Bulbasaur manages to blow it back at Butterfree and escape with Oddish. Later on, Bulbsaur would find Ash, Pikachu, and Misty caught in one of the village's nearby traps, after which he decides to leave them there.

After getting rescued by Brock, Ash and friends would make it to the Hidden Village, which is run by a young girl named Melanie. She's been taking care of injured and abandoned Pokémon that live or wander there, and Bulbasaur has been acting as the Pokémon's protector and leader. Here it's revealed Bulbasaur has an intense distrust of Pokémon Trainers and wants Ash and friends to leave. Before they can comply, the Team Rocket Trio arrive and use a massive vacuum-like machine to try and capture all of the Pokémon there. Bulbasaur tries to rescue the Oddish from before, only for Ash to rush in and help the two of them get back to the safety of Melanie's house. This small act causes Bulbasaur's opinions on Pokémon Trainers to change. Once everyone is safely inside, Bulbasaur uses Vine Whip to smack the hose around, while Ash's Pidgeotto whips up a tornado that sends Team Rocket and their machine to go flying away.

After all of that, Melanie suggests to Bulbasaur that he should journey with Ash, as she feels the village is hampering his growth. Bulbasaur agrees, but only after having a battle with Ash's Pikachu. Pikachu would emerge victorious, and Bulbasaur joins the group.

Personality-wise, Ash's Bulbasaur was the most mature member of the group. He's also tended to be a bit cynical, as shown when he nonchalantly assumed that Ash had abandoned him, Pikachu, Charmander, and Squirtle when they all ended up getting split from each other in the episode "Island of the Giant Pokémon." Despite this, Bulbasaur still remained loyal to Ash and friends. Ash's Bulbasaur had the opportunity to become an Ivysaur during the episode "Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden," but he refused. In the episode "Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!" Bulbasaur would be sent to live at Professor Oak's lab, where he would serve as the leader and caretaker for the other members of Ash's team, as well as acting as a peacekeeper between most of the Pokémon living there. Occasionally, Ash would call upon Bulbasaur for his help now and then.

An Ivysaur named Saur would also be a major character in the ongoing manga, Pokémon Adventures. He makes his debut as a Bulbasaur in the chapter "Bulbasaur, Come Home!" Here, he was living at Professor Oak's lab until Red accidentally released him, along with the other Pokémon Oak had on him. Saur decided to hide out in Viridian Gym, with Red chasing after him after obtaining the other Pokémon for Oak. A Machoke tried to attack the two intruders, but thanks to some quick-thinking by Red, Saur manages to defeat him using Solar Beam. Seeing how the two have become fast friends, Oak allows Saur to tag along with Red.

During "Wartortle Wars," Saur would evolve into Ivysaur after defeating a Primeape. In "Winged Legends," Saur assists Blue's Charizard and Green's Blastoise in their battle against the merged form of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, during which he evolves into Venusaur.

Personality-wise, Saur was initially a timid Pokémon who would attack others out of fear due to only hanging around Oak. However, after being rescued by Red, he begins opening up to others and forms a tight bond with his trainer, so much so that they're able to come up with strategies without using words.

In Super Smash Bros., Ivysaur isn't as strong as Charizard, but isn't as light as Squirtle. He's the all-around member of the team, and a Pokémon you can rely on in battle!

Special Moves

Neutral Special: Bullet Seed

Ivysaur rapid-fires some seeds above him. The very beginning of the move will fling any nearby opponents above Ivysaur to trap them in the seed barrage, and the final hit will fling the foes away from him. The move will last for a total of 2 seconds if you hold the Special Button.

Inspired by the move, Bullet Seed, introduced in "Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire." Bullet Seed is a Physical Grass Type move with a power of 10 (in Gens 3 and 4) or 25 (in Gen 5 and onwards) that can hit the opponent 2-5 times.

Ivysaur can learn this move through the use of a TM.

Side Special: Razor Leaf

Ivysaur fires a sharp leaf-blade in front of him. How far it travels depends on whether you input the move like a Smash Attack. Razor Leaf is stronger up close and weaker the farther it goes, and may also sometimes fly slightly upwards or downwards.

Inspired by the move, Razor Leaf, in "Pokémon & Blue." It is a Physical Grass Type move with a power of 55 and an accuracy of 95%. Despite being somewhat weak, it has a high chance of scoring a Critical Hit, and it can hit every opposing opponent in a Double and Triple Battle.

Ivysaur tends to learn this move at low levels.

Up Special: Vine Whip

Ivysaur flings one of his vines above him. Anyone hit will get flung away. Those who get hit by the very tip of the vine will take extra damage and knockback!

Ivysaur can also use the move to grab on to ledges to recover should he get flung from the stage.

Inspired by the move, Vine Whip, introduced in "Pokémon Red & Blue." Vine Whip is a Physical Grass Type move with a power of 35 (in Gens 1-5) or 45. (in Gens 6 and onward) In some media, such as "Pokémon the Series," Pokémon - such as Ivysaur - are shown using Vine Whip to grab or manipulate objects, making the move act like a second pair of hands.

Ivysaur tends to learn this move at low levels. 

Final Smash: Triple Finish - Solar Beam 

Ivysaur begins absorbing sunlight as Pokémon Trainer sends out Squirtle and Charizard to help out.

Ivysaur then fires a beam of solar energy from his bulb! Said beam stretches out pretty far, and anyone hit by it will have trouble escaping, if they even can. They'll also get hit by Charizard's attacks as well.

Inspired by the move, Solar Beam, introduced in "Pokémon Red & Blue." Solar Beam is a Special Grass Type move with a power of 120, though it takes 2 turns to use it; the first turn to charge it up, and the second turn to fire it. This can be avoided if Harsh Sunlight is in effect, or if the Pokémon is holding a Power Herb. The power of the move will be halved if used in other weather conditions, such as Rain, Sandstorm, or Hail.

Ivysaur tends to learn this move at later levels.

Additional Notes 

Ivysaur is noticeably able to stand on his hind legs when he's initiating Razor Leaf. He can also stand on his front legs during one of his taunts, as well as when he's using Solar Beam during Triple Finish. This would suggest that either Ivysaur is still pretty young - thus the bulb on his back hasn't gotten too heavy yet - or he has stronger legs than most Ivysaur.

One of Ivysaur's alternate colors resembles his Shiny form.