How to Draw Bulbasaur: Easy 10-Step Pokémon Guide

Bring your favorite Grass-type Pokémon to life with this beginner-friendly drawing tutorial. Designed for ages 5 and up, this guide requires only a pencil, paper, and an eraser. Follow these simple steps to build confidence in your character sketching skills while creating a perfect Bulbasaur.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Colorful, finished drawing of Bulbasaur standing in a friendly pose, perfect for Pokémon fans.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head Base

Light pencil oval sketch representing the initial head shape of Bulbasaur on a white background.

Draw a light, horizontal oval to serve as the foundation for Bulbasaur’s head. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil strokes very faint so you can easily erase them later once the final outline is complete.

Step 2: Defining the Ears and Jaw

Outline sketch showing the addition of rounded triangular ears and a curved jawline to the head shape.

Add two small, rounded triangles on top of the head for the ears, and use a curved line to define the jawline. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the ear tips are soft and rounded rather than sharp to maintain Bulbasaur's friendly look.

Step 3: Forming the Body

Sketch showing the connection of the head to a large, rounded body shape.

Draw a short, curved line at the back of the head, then enclose a large, rounded shape beneath it to form the main body. Teacher's Tip: Think of the body as a soft, squashed bean shape to get the proportions just right.

Step 4: Drawing the Front Legs

Drawing of two front legs with rounded triangular claws attached to the main body.

Extend two pairs of curved lines from the upper body for the front legs, finishing them with small, rounded triangles for claws. Teacher's Tip: Keep the legs short and stout to capture Bulbasaur's sturdy, squat appearance.

Step 5: Adding the Rear Legs

Sketch showing the addition of two squat, rounded rear legs to the body.

Sketch the rear legs using curved lines, ensuring they look tucked in. Add the same rounded triangle claws as you did for the front. Teacher's Tip: Since Bulbasaur is sitting, make these legs look slightly wider and more compact.

Step 6: Cleaning the Outline

Cleaned line art of the Bulbasaur body with all internal guide lines removed.

Carefully erase the overlapping guide lines where the head meets the body. Teacher's Tip: Use a soft eraser and gentle pressure to avoid smudging your drawing or tearing the paper.

Step 7: Drawing the Back Plant

Drawing of the characteristic plant bulb on Bulbasaur's back using curved and V-shaped lines.

Extend two curved lines from the back to create a semicircle, then connect them with 'V' shaped lines to form the plant bulb. Teacher's Tip: Use light, rhythmic strokes to create the 'V' shapes to make the plant look organic and textured.

Step 8: Adding Body Spots

Detailed sketch showing diamond and triangular spots added to the head, body, and legs.

Add spots to the forehead, legs, and back. Use a mix of large, rounded diamond shapes and smaller triangles. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry about making them perfectly symmetrical; nature is irregular, and it adds character!

Step 9: Final Facial Details

Detailed facial features including eyes, mouth, tongue, and nostrils added to the Bulbasaur sketch.

Draw the smiling mouth with a tongue, teardrop-shaped eyes, and small lines for eyebrows and nostrils. Teacher's Tip: Focus on the eyes—adding a small oval for the pupil gives your Bulbasaur a lively, expressive look.

Step 10: Bringing It to Life with Color

Fully colored Bulbasaur illustration featuring turquoise skin, green spots, and a green plant bulb.

Color your Bulbasaur using turquoise or bluish-green for the body, and vibrant green for the spots and plant bulb. Use pink for the tongue. Teacher's Tip: Try using light pressure with your colored pencils to create smooth, even shading.