Bayleef
#153 in the National Pokédex • Leaf Pokémon
This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.
Pokédex entries
Ruby
BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
Sapphire
BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
62
116
245
Defense
80
148
284
Sp. Atk
63
117
247
Sp. Def
80
148
284
Speed
60
112
240
Total
405
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
| EV yield | 1 Def, 1 SpD |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 141 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Chikorita #152 | Level 16 |  Bayleef #153 |
Bayleef #153 | Level 32 |  Meganium #154 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full-body tackle. |
| Start | Growl | |  Status | - | 100 | 40 | Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK. |
| Start | Razor Leaf | |  Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | Cuts the enemy with leaves. High critical-hit ratio. |
| Start | Reflect |  | Status | - | - | 20 | Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. |
| 8 | Razor Leaf | | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | Cuts the enemy with leaves. High critical-hit ratio. |
| 12 | Reflect | | Status | - | - | 20 | Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. |
| 15 | Poison Powder |  | Status | - | 75 | 35 | Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe. |
| 23 | Synthesis | | Status | - | - | 5 | Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. |
| 31 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| 39 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. |
| 47 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | A mystical force prevents all status problems. |
| 55 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | | Special | 10 | 100 | 30 | Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | A mystical force prevents all status problems. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | | Status | - | - | 20 | Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM05 | Flash | | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Traits
Overgrow
Ups GRASS moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
