Chikorita

#152 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.

Normal

Shiny

Mew Bayleef

Pokédex entries

Ruby

In battle, CHIKORITA waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, becalming the battling Pokémon and creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere all around.

Sapphire

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 SpD
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	64

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Monster Grass
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Chikorita #152	Level 16	Bayleef #153
Bayleef #153	Level 32	Meganium #154

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		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.
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.
22	Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
29	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
36	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
43	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	A mystical force prevents all status problems.
50	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			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.
HM05	Flash		Status	-	70	20	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Ancient Power	Physical	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Grass Whistle	Status	-	55	15	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
Ingrain	Status	-	-	20	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Nature Power	Status	-	-	20	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Vine Whip	Special	35	100	10	Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Overgrow

Ups GRASS moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

#151

Mew

#153

Bayleef

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