Chikorita
#1 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Leaf Pokémon
Chikorita
#1 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Leaf Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
45
200
294
Attack
49
92
216
Defense
65
121
251
Sp. Atk
49
92
216
Sp. Def
65
121
251
Speed
45
85
207
Total
318
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #1 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 64 |
Lore
HeartGold
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sunrays.
SoulSilver
Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Chikorita #1 | Level 16 |  Bayleef #2 |
Bayleef #2 | Level 32 |  Meganium #3 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New Bark Town | Receive as a gift | 5 | 100% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New Bark Town | Receive as a gift | 5 | 100% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| Start | Growl | |  Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| 6 | Razor Leaf |  | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 9 | Poison Powder |  | Status | - | 75 | 35 | A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. |
| 12 | Synthesis | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 17 | Reflect |  | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| 20 | Magical Leaf | |  Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss. |
| 23 | Natural Gift | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| 28 | Sweet Scent | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| 31 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| 34 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. |
| 39 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| 42 | Aromatherapy | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party. |
| 45 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | | Physical | 10 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM58 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM78 | Captivate | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power |  | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Fury Cutter |  | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Magic Coat | | Status | - | - | 15 | A barrier reflects back to the foe moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Mud-Slap |  | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Seed Bomb | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above. |
| Snore | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Synthesis | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Worry Seed | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Aromatherapy | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party. |
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. |
| Counter |  | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Grass Whistle | | Status | - | 55 | 15 | The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the foe into a deep sleep. |
| Ingrain | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| Leaf Storm | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Leech Seed | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. |
| Nature Power | | Status | - | - | 20 | An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| Vine Whip | | Physical | 35 | 100 | 15 | The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage. |
| Wring Out | | Special | - | 100 | 5 | The user powerfully wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack’s power. |
Traits
Overgrow
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
