Ivysaur Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Ivysaur cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Bulbasaur and Venusaur.
2024-01-12
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Popularity Rank: #228
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #276
2019 survey: #152
#228 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0002
Height
1.0 m
Weight
13.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Green
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Quadruped
Why people love Ivysaur
Quick read on why Ivysaur clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Starter Pokémon nostalgia is real — Ivysaur triggers that "my first team" warmth instantly.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Ivysaur feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Soft nature vibes — Ivysaur feels like it belongs in a botanical-themed spread.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Ivysaur from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Crimson Blaze
Two Diamond
Mega Evolution
Illustration rare
Mega Evolution
Common
Celestial Guardians
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
My First Battle
None
151
Illustration rare
151
Uncommon
Shining Legends
Common
Dark Explorers
Uncommon
Supreme Victors
Uncommon
Secret Wonders
Uncommon
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Ivysaur
Spread layout for Ivysaur, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Ivysaur #2 (Shining Legends) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Ivysaur binder page.
Ivysaur #134 (Mega Evolution) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Ivysaur #2 (My First Battle) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Ivysaur mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Ivysaur chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Shining Legends
Common
Mega Evolution
Illustration rare
My First Battle
None
Crimson Blaze
Two Diamond
Mega Evolution
Common
Celestial Guardians
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
Right page
151
Illustration rare
151
Uncommon
Dark Explorers
Uncommon
Supreme Victors
Uncommon
Secret Wonders
Uncommon
POP Series 3
Common
POP Series 2
Uncommon
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Ivysaur cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- If you're building for 🐸 Amphibians & Reptiles, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Ivysaur's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Ivysaur duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Reserve one sleeve for Trainer cameos or duos with Bulbasaur, Venusaur, and Arbok; vignette cards routinely outperform sterile solo placeholders in flat lays.
Ivysaur on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Ivysaur — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
60
Attack
62
Defense
63
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
80
Speed
60
Total: 405
Players file Ivysaur around tier "NFE" while Ability Overgrow (Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Solar Beam — Charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Grass/Poison typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Ivysaur — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Ivysaur, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
A second dex beat (Platinum) frames Ivysaur as when the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Ivysaur shows up in Ruby lore as there is a bud on this pokémon’s back.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Bisaknosp
Spanish
Ivysaur
French
Herbizarre
Italian
Ivysaur
Japanese
フシギソウ
Japanese (Romaji)
Fushigisou
Korean
이상해풀
Chinese (Simplified)
妙蛙草
Chinese (Traditional)
妙蛙草
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