Ivysaur 5/18
Set: Southern Islands
Released: Jul 31, 2001
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About Ivysaur
A sure sign spring is on its way is when the seed on this Pokémon's back flowers.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #2
- Card Number 5/18
- IllustratorKeiko Fukuyama
- Release Date31/07/2001
- SeriesOther
- Expansion Southern Islands
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Grass 
Fire ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Strange Scent
Each player flips a coin. Each player who gets heads chooses a total of 3 damage counters from among his or her Pokémon and removes them. (If the player's Pokémon have fewer total damage counters than that, he or she removes all of them.)
- Razor Leaf30
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Ivysaur standing firmly amidst lush, green foliage, with its distinctive budding flower blossoming atop its back, as vibrant leaves and nature surround it in a colorful, lively forest scene.
Playability Overview
Ivysaur's ability to heal damage counters with a coin flip offers strategic resilience, but its moderate HP and retreat cost limit it to a supportive evolutionary role rather than a primary attacker.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Garden GrowthThis Ivysaur is a solid fit for a nature or forest-themed page. Use it as a middle-stage evolution centerpiece, placed between Bulbasaur and Venusaur cards or alongside other Grass-types with leafy, botanical backgrounds. It brings a fresh, classic vibe to the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Green / Evolution Line / Botanical
