Bulbasaur

HP

90

Physical ATK

×0.97

Special ATK

×1.06

Defense

49

Special defense

65

Speed

97

Physical and special attacks use different attack factors. Defense and special defense affect the matching incoming damage category; they are not flat percentages of damage blocked. Speed is the game’s base movement value.

A useful starter if you commit to a damage route

We like Bulbasaur for learning spacing with Vine Whip, then choosing between physical Grass and special Poison. The default is workable without paying for another opening.

The 1.06 special factor is higher than 0.97 physical, but that small gap does not make an unlevelled special attack better than an upgraded whip. Dual typing adds choices, not a single-type bonus.

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These are priorities and alternatives, not three attacks you receive or fire together. The selected slot keeps casting; existing projectiles, placed fields and temporary buffs can remain after switching. Bonds let several moves keep casting from one selected group.

A buff cast adds a stack rather than instantly granting the maximum bonus. Refresh it, return to damage before it expires, or combine it with damage in a Bond. It affects your player, not the whole team. Do not pass up a useful damage upgrade just to complete this list.

Build first

Vine Whip

physical · Grass

Work the edge of a crowd. Range upgrades make that easier, and Power is the stat card for Power Whip.

Power WhipLv. 5 Vine Whip + Power

Special alternative

Sludge

special · Poison

We would try Sludge when a projectile suits the run better than a melee arc. It uses the stronger special factor and applies poison.

Sludge BombLv. 5 Sludge + Power

Later scaling

Nasty Plot

buff · Normal

This fits Sludge, not Vine Whip. Activate the temporary special buff, then return to damage unless they share an active Bond.

Upgrade order

1. Raise Vine Whip before filling every attack slot.
2. Take Power so the opening has its evolution requirement covered.
3. If pivoting to Sludge, invest in that attack and special scaling together.

If the cards do not cooperate: Without Sludge, keep the whip. Razor Leaf is a physical alternative that fits the same damage direction, but evolves with Reflexes rather than Power.

We would pair close clearing with range or control. Bulbasaur does not need to be assigned a tank role, and we would not rely on it holding enemy attention.

Charmander

Consider Ember →

Charmander can keep a projectile active while Bulbasaur works a close edge. Leave separate escape lanes.

Squirtle

Consider Bubble →

Squirtle can choose a slowing spread while Bulbasaur concentrates on damage. Each player must keep the intended move active.

Kanto pairings to try, not an all-roster co-op ranking or a tested best team. Each player manages their own active slot and buffs. A partner knowing a move does not mean it keeps casting throughout the run.

1. Use the outside edge

   Let enemies enter the whip arc instead of walking through the crowd to reach them.

2. Match the buff

   Swords Dance helps physical attacks; Nasty Plot helps special attacks. Choose for the attack you actually use.

3. Finish the evolution

   Maximum move level and Power make the evolution eligible. You still need to select its card when offered.

These are the cards this partner can learn, including its default attack. They are choices, not a loadout you receive at once. An evolution requires the base move at its maximum level and the listed stat card; attack names alone do not imply extra effects such as healing.

Physical attacks 10

Tackle

Normal · Melee

Charges in an arc at everything in front of you.

Take DownLv. 5 Tackle + Vigor

Quick Attack

Normal · Dash

You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way.

Extreme SpeedLv. 5 Quick Attack + Sprint

Vine WhipDEFAULT

Grass · Melee

Long-range whips in a wide arc.

Power WhipLv. 5 Vine Whip + Power

Razor Leaf

Grass · Boomerang

Two leaves that fly out and back, cutting both ways.

Leaf StormLv. 5 Razor Leaf + Reflexes

Body Slam

Normal · Melee

A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal.

Giga ImpactLv. 5 Body Slam + Power

Poison Sting

Poison · Projectile

A quick poisonous sting.

Poison JabLv. 5 Poison Sting + Sprint

Toxic Spikes

Poison · Mines

Poison spikes that badly poison when they burst.

Gunk ShotLv. 5 Toxic Spikes + Synthesis

Substitute

Normal · Turret

A decoy that stays behind shooting for you.

Double TeamLv. 5 Substitute + Armor

Rapid Spin

Normal · Spin

You spin in place, hitting everything around you several times.

Tri AttackLv. 5 Rapid Spin + Sprint

Seed Bomb

Grass · Bounce

A seed that bounces from enemy to enemy.

Wood HammerLv. 5 Seed Bomb + Power

Special attacks 9

Petal Blizzard

Grass · Orbit

A cyclone of leaves spins widely around you.

Petal DanceLv. 5 Petal Blizzard + Synthesis

Grass Knot

Grass · Aura

Roots that snare and pound everything near you.

Frenzy PlantLv. 5 Grass Knot + Vigor

Sludge

Poison · Projectile

Toxic sludge that poisons on impact.

Sludge BombLv. 5 Sludge + Power

Hyper Voice

Normal · Burst

A sound wave that spreads in every direction.

UproarLv. 5 Hyper Voice + Reflexes

Toxic

Poison · Trail

You leave pools of poison that badly poison whoever steps on them.

Poison GasLv. 5 Toxic + Synthesis

Hyper Beam

Normal · Charge

Charges for a moment and fires a huge beam that pierces everything.

Prismatic LaserLv. 5 Hyper Beam + Power

Energy Ball

Grass · Homing

A ball of energy that chases the enemy.

Giga DrainLv. 5 Energy Ball + Synthesis

Solar Beam

Grass · Charge

Absorbs light for a moment and releases it as a huge beam.

Solar BladeLv. 5 Solar Beam + Reflexes

Acid Spray

Poison · Bounce

An acid spray that jumps between enemies and poisons them.

Sludge WaveLv. 5 Acid Spray + Synthesis

Buff cards 4

Swords Dance

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds (physical) ATTACK while active.

Nasty Plot

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds SPECIAL ATTACK while active.

Agility

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active.

Harden

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active.

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