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Chikorita
Leaf Pokémon
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.
Chikorita Profile
- Height
- 0.9 m
- Weight
- 6.4 kg
- Abilities
- Overgrow, Leaf Guard (hidden)
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth rate
- Medium slow
- Catch rate
- 45 / 255 (18%)
- Gender
- 87.5% ♂ / 12.5% ♀
- Introduced
- Generation II
Chikorita Base Stats
Base stats are the starting point — a real Chikorita's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.
Attacking Chikorita?
Chikorita Weaknesses
Attack Chikorita with these types for extra damage
Chikorita Resistances
Avoid these — Chikorita is strong against these attack types
See the full Chikorita weakness guide — best counters included →
Chikorita Evolutions
Lv. 16
Where to Catch Chikorita
In Gold, Chikorita can be found at 1 location — highlighted on the Johto map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.
Chikorita Moves
Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.
| ★ | Move | Type | Category | Learn | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growl | Normal | Status | Lv. 1 | — | 100% | 40 | |
| Tackle | Normal | Physical | Lv. 1 | 40 | 100% | 35 | |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | Lv. 6 | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Poison Powder | Poison | Status | Lv. 9 | — | 75% | 35 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | Lv. 12 | — | — | 5 | |
| Reflect | Psychic | Status | Lv. 17 | — | — | 20 | |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | Lv. 20 | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Status | Lv. 23 | — | 90% | 10 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | Lv. 28 | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Status | Lv. 31 | — | — | 30 | |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | Lv. 34 | 85 | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | Lv. 39 | — | — | 25 | |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | Lv. 42 | 75 | 100% | 10 | |
| Solar Beam | Grass | Special | Lv. 45 | 120 | 100% | 10 | |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | TM / HM | 25 | 100% | 30 | |
| Charm | Fairy | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | TM / HM | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| Encore | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 5 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Energy Ball | Grass | Special | TM / HM | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Facade | Normal | Physical | TM / HM | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
| Fake Tears | Dark | Status | TM / HM | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Grass Knot | Grass | Special | TM / HM | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Grass Pledge | Grass | Special | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 10 | |
| Grassy Glide | Grass | Physical | TM / HM | 55 | 100% | 20 | |
| Grassy Terrain | Grass | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 20 | |
| Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | TM / HM | 130 | 90% | 5 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | TM / HM | 20 | 100% | 10 | |
| Protect | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Rest | Psychic | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 5 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Solar Blade | Grass | Physical | TM / HM | 125 | 100% | 10 | |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 10 | |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 5 | |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | TM / HM | — | — | 20 | |
| Take Down | Normal | Physical | TM / HM | 90 | 85% | 20 | |
| Tera Blast | Normal | Special | TM / HM | 80 | 100% | 10 | |
| Trailblaze | Grass | Physical | TM / HM | 50 | 100% | 20 | |
| Ancient Power | Rock | Special | Egg | 60 | 100% | 5 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | Egg | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | Egg | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | Status | Egg | — | — | 10 | |
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | Egg | — | — | 20 | |
| Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | Egg | 45 | 100% | 25 |
Chikorita Questions & Answers
- What is Chikorita weak to?
- Chikorita takes extra damage from Flying (2×), Poison (2×), Bug (2×), Fire (2×), and Ice (2×) type attacks.
- What is Chikorita resistant to?
- Chikorita takes reduced damage from Ground (½×), Water (½×), Grass (½×), and Electric (½×) type attacks.
- What is Chikorita strong against?
- Chikorita's Grass type attacks are super effective against Ground, Rock, and Water Pokémon.
- What type is Chikorita?
- Chikorita is a Grass-type Pokémon.
- What does Chikorita evolve into?
- Chikorita evolves into Bayleef.
- What are Chikorita's base stats?
- Chikorita has a base stat total of 318 — HP 45, Attack 49, Defense 65, Sp. Atk 49, Sp. Def 65, Speed 45.