Bulbasaur vs Lucario: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Lucario is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Bulbasaur
#001
Bulbasaur
Grass Poison
Seed Pokémon
Lucario
#448
Lucario
Fighting Steel
Aura Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

45 HP 70
49 Attack 110
49 Defense 70
65 Sp. Atk 115
65 Sp. Def 70
45 Speed 90
318 Total (BST) 525

Bulbasaur wins 0 stats, Lucario wins 6 stats.

Bulbasaur attacking Lucario

0.5x

Not very effective

Lucario attacking Bulbasaur

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 BulbasaurLucario
Height0.7m1.2m
Weight6.9kg54.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Lucario

Lucario is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Lucario has a higher base stat total (525 vs 318).
  • Lucario wins 6 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).
  • Lucario hits Bulbasaur for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Lucario is faster (90 vs 45 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Bulbasaur vs Lucario — FAQ

Is Bulbasaur better than Lucario?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Lucario is the better overall pick. Lucario has a higher base stat total (525 vs 318); Lucario wins 6 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).

Who would win a battle, Bulbasaur or Lucario?

Lucario has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Lucario is faster (90 vs 45 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Bulbasaur or Lucario have better stats?

Lucario has the higher base stat total (525 vs 318). Lucario is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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