Bulbasaur vs Squirtle: Which Is Better?

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

Bulbasaur
#001
Bulbasaur
Grass Poison
Seed Pokémon
Squirtle
#007
Squirtle
Water
Tiny Turtle Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

45 HP 44
49 Attack 48
49 Defense 65
65 Sp. Atk 50
65 Sp. Def 64
45 Speed 43
318 Total (BST) 314

Bulbasaur wins 5 stats, Squirtle wins 1 stat.

Bulbasaur attacking Squirtle

2x

Super effective!

Squirtle attacking Bulbasaur

0.5x

Not very effective

Physical Attributes

 BulbasaurSquirtle
Height0.7m0.5m
Weight6.9kg9.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Bulbasaur

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

  • Bulbasaur has a higher base stat total (318 vs 314).
  • Bulbasaur wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Bulbasaur hits Squirtle for 2x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Bulbasaur is faster (45 vs 43 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 Squirtle — FAQ

Is Bulbasaur better than Squirtle?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Bulbasaur is the better overall pick. Bulbasaur has a higher base stat total (318 vs 314); Bulbasaur wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Bulbasaur or Squirtle?

Bulbasaur has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Bulbasaur is faster (45 vs 43 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Bulbasaur or Squirtle have better stats?

Bulbasaur has the higher base stat total (318 vs 314). Squirtle is bulkier, while Bulbasaur hits harder.

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