Chikorita sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Meganium as fast as possible. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Leaf Pokemon.
You won't find a real weakness in Chikorita's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Leaf Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It uses the leaf on its head to determine the air’s temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Chikorita Weakness
FragileChikorita is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
Chikorita kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Bayleef all the way to Meganium. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 207 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Chikorita easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups.
Eviolite makes Chikorita bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. A spread EV build EVs with Brave nature handle the stat profile. The remaining moves keeps it from being passive.
Best Build
Best Chikorita Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Most of Chikorita's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Blade, but Normal and Ground and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Chikorita learns Solar Beam and Leaf Storm naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Fairy coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Breeding opens up real options for Chikorita. Ancient Power and Aromatherapy come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam and Normal and Steel coverage and more.
Breeding opens up real options for Chikorita. Ancient Power and Aromatherapy come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam and Normal and Rock coverage and more.
Chikorita doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Chikorita doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
moderate rates for Chikorita across 8 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Chikorita, check which of the 8 spots belong to your version. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl each have different walking encounters at Lv. 58-63.
No wild encounters for Chikorita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Chikorita is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Also found in:
At 318 BST, Chikorita is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Bayleef before bringing it to any serious fight.
Chikorita evolves into Bayleef at level 16. Chikorita is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Overgrow is the go-to ability for Chikorita. It strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Leaf Guard can work in specific setups.
Chikorita is leaning toward the physical side (base 49 Attack). But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Chikorita appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Chikorita appears in 17 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A