No. 0153

Bayleef

Leaf Pokémon

Official art

Bayleef is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 405. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass

Height: 1.2 m 3′11″
Weight: 15.8 kg 34.8 lbs
Base stat total: 405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Overgrow Leaf Guard

Pokédex entryOmega Ruby / Alpha 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.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk6273–125116–245

Def8090–145148–284

SpA6374–126117–247

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe6072–123112–240

Total405Higher than 39% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassGroundWater

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72

Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Bayleef outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Bayleef against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123		Bayleef · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Bayleef · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		Bayleef · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Overgrow
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
Other Pokémon with Overgrow 28
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Chikorita Meganium Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Turtwig Grotle Torterra Snivy Servine Serperior Pansage Simisage Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada
Leaf Guard, hidden ability
If Sun is active, this Pokémon cannot be statused and Rest will fail for it.
Other Pokémon with Leaf Guard 19
Tangela Chikorita Meganium Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Roselia Budew Tangrowth Leafeon Swadloon Petilil Lilligant Fomantis Lurantis Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Zarude

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0152ChikoritaGrass
1. Level 16
  #0153BayleefGrass
  1. Level 32
    #0154MeganiumGrass
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Meganiumite
      #0154Mega MeganiumGrassFairy

Moves

Level up 14


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Poison PowderPoisons the target.	Poison	Status	—	75%	35
1	Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Grass	Physical	55	95%	25
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
12	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
18	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
22	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Special	60	—	20
26	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
32	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
36	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
40	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
46	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25
50	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
54	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 35


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Special	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM146	Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.	Grass	Special	80	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Special	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM190	Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Physical	125	100%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Physical	55	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 6


Egg	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Egg	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
Egg	Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
Egg	IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.	Grass	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Vine WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	45	100%	25

Biology

Bayleef is the evolution of Chikorita, and evolves into Meganium.

Design & origin

Bayleef may be based on a brontosaurus. Its name may originate from the bay leaf, a part of the bay laurel. In the Spaceworld demo, it was discovered that Bayleef was originally a Pokémon called Hanamogura, meaning "plant mole" in Japanese. The design itself features a large flower, resembling a lotus blossom.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#251 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Leaf Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#002Updated Johto#002Blueberry#174Lumiose#002

The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
A BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each leaf is a small tree shoot. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.
Crystal
A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

English: Bayleef
Japanese: ベイリーフ
Japanese (romaji): Bayleaf
Korean: 베이리프
Chinese (Traditional): 月桂葉
Chinese (Simplified): 月桂叶
French: Macronium
German: Lorblatt
Spanish: Bayleef
Italian: Bayleef

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

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Generation V

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Generation III

Generation II

Training

EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 142
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterGrass
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Chikorita: Level 16.

Colosseum 3 areas

Phenac City (West Exit)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30
Shadow Pokémon Lab B2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 30
Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 30

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.