Chikorita

#0152 in the National Pokédex • Leaf Pokémon

Chikorita

#0152 in the National Pokédex • Leaf Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

200

294

Attack

216

Defense

121

251

Sp. Atk

216

Sp. Def

121

251

Speed

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.

Mew

Bayleef

Normal

Shiny

Chikorita

Leaf Pokémon

#0152

Grass

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

6.4 kg (14.1 lbs)

Abilities

Overgrow Leaf GuardHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Chikorita takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

2×

Ice

2×

Poison

2×

Flying

2×

Bug

2×

Resists

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Chikorita #0152	Level 16	Bayleef #0153
Bayleef #0153	Level 32	Meganium #0154
Meganium #0154	Mega Evolution	Mega Meganium #0154

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100	40	Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
8	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95	25	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
12	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
15	Poison Powder	Poison	Status	-	75	35	A move that may poison the foe.
20	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	-	20	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
22	Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-	5	Restores HP (varies by time).
23	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
29	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
36	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.
42	Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	-	-	5	Heals all status problems with a soothing scent.
43	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-	25	Prevents all status problems.
50	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Reduces the foe's evasiveness.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100	30	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Ancient Power	Rock	Special	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Grass Whistle	Grass	Status	-	55	15	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	-	-	10	The user turns the ground under everyone’s feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.
Heal Pulse	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	The user emits a healing pulse which restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-	20	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can’t switch out.
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90	5	A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90	10	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	45	100	25	Whips the foe with slender vines.
Wring Out	Normal	Special	-	100	5	The user powerfully wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack’s power.