Chikorita: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk4962–11192–216

Def6576–128121–251

SpA4962–11192–216

SpD6576–128121–251

Spe4558–10685–207

Total318Higher than 23% 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 SpD.

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Type matchups

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 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Chikorita outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
Everything about Overgrow →
Other Pokémon with Overgrow 28
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Bayleef Meganium Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Turtwig Grotle Torterra Snivy Servine Serperior Pansage Simisage Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada
If Sun is active, this Pokémon cannot be statused and Rest will fail for it.
Everything about Leaf Guard →
Other Pokémon with Leaf Guard 19
Tangela Bayleef 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 SinglesLC

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25

9Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

12SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5

17ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

20Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20

23Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

28Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20

31Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

34Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

39SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

42Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

45Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 33

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpec80100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM190Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhys125100%10

TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20

EggFlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

EggHeal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

EggIngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20

EggVine WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

Biology

Chikorita is a quadruped reptilian Pokémon. It has a large leaf on the top of its head, which it uses as a means to measure the humidity and temperature of its surroundings. Bayleef is the evolution of Chikorita.

Design & origin

Chikorita's name may be a combination of the chicory plant, as well as the Spanish suffix for something that is small, "-ita".

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

Pokédex entries

: Leaf Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#001Updated Johto#001Blueberry#173Lumiose#001

Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
SoulSilver
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sunrays.
HeartGold · X
It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It waves its leaf around to keep foes at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, creating a friendly atmosphere that becalms the battlers.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Crystal
Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
Silver · FireRed
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Chikorita
Japanese: チコリータ
Japanese (romaji): Chicorita
Korean: 치코리타
Chinese (Traditional): 菊草葉
Chinese (Simplified): 菊草叶
French: Germignon
German: Endivie
Spanish: Chikorita
Italian: Chikorita

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 1 SpD
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 64
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Moon 1 area

Route 2Island Scan · Lv 10

Sun 1 area

Route 2Island Scan · Lv 10

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Omega Ruby 1 area

Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5

XD 1 area

Mt. Battle LobbyReceive as a gift · Lv 5

SoulSilver 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

HeartGold 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Emerald 1 area

Littleroot TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Crystal 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Silver 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Gold 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

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.