Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur — the loyal Grass/Poison-type starter. 14x12 pattern with 6 colors.

14x12 gridMedium168 beads6 colors

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168 beads total · 6 colors

Background: Bulbasaur

Bulbasaur is a dual Grass/Poison-type Pokémon and Pokédex #001 — the very first entry in the Kanto Pokédex. One of the three original starters from Pokémon Red & Green (1996), Bulbasaur is unique for the bulb planted on its back at birth, which grows into a large flower as it evolves through Ivysaur (level 16) and Venusaur (level 32). In the anime, Ash's Bulbasaur was the wise, stoic leader of the group — often refusing to evolve despite being ready. Bulbasaur has a special place in fans' hearts as the original #001.

Design Notes: 14×12 Pixel Composition

This 14×12 grid (168 beads) renders Bulbasaur in a wider format to accommodate the bulb on its back. Teal-turquoise skin, dark green bulb, bright green accent spots, red eyes, and black details make up the 6-color palette. The bulb is the most distinctive element — it should sit high on the back with a visible seam where it meets the body. The red eyes give Bulbasaur a more determined expression than other cute starters.

FAQ

Why is Bulbasaur Pokédex #001?▼

In the original Kanto Pokédex created for Pokémon Red & Green, Bulbasaur was placed as #001 because its bulb represents the beginning of plant life — a thematic choice by Game Freak's designers.

Which starter should I choose: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle?▼

For fuse bead crafting, all three are medium difficulty with 6 colors each. Bulbasaur is slightly wider (14×12 vs 12×14). Choose your favorite Pokémon — all make great display pieces!