Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur
Pokémon character
Bulbasaur artwork by Ken Sugimori
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Created by	Atsuko Nishida[1]
Designed by	Atsuko Nishida[1] Ken Sugimori (finalized)[2]
Voiced by	Tara Sands[3] Michele Knotz[4]
In-universe information
Species	Pokémon
Type	Grass and Poison

Bulbasaur (/ˈbʊlbəsɔːr/ ^ⓘ), known as Fushigidane (Japanese: フシギダネ) in Japan, is a fictional Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. First introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue, it was created by Atsuko Nishida with the design finalized by Ken Sugimori. Since Bulbasaur's debut, it has appeared in multiple games including Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise. In media related to the franchise, Raichu has been voiced by various voice actors, including Tara Sands and Michele Knotz.

Classified as a Grass- and Poison-type Pokémon, it was introduced in the games as a starter Pokémon, one players are able to select at the game's beginning. It is a quadrapedal green creature resembling a dinosaur, with a large plant bulb on its back. Bulbasaur is a central character in the Pokémon anime, being one of Ash Ketchum's main Pokémon for the first season, with a different one later being obtained by supporting character May. It is featured in various manga and is owned by protagonist Red in Pokémon Adventures.

Bulbasaur has generally been received positively and has overall been considered one of the best Pokémon and best starter Pokémon, including by series producer Junichi Masuda. Its role in the anime has been suggested to have played a factor into its popularity.