Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Bayleef

Bayleef

GRASS

Leaf Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Bayleef is a Grass Type Leaf Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Bayleef can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Defense, 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 405 combined Base Stats.

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Bayleef Stats and Abilities

Based on Bayleef Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Bayleef Highest IV Stat is Defense 80 and the Lowest being Speed 60.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	60	230	324
E	Attack	62	116	245
E	Defense	80	148	284
E	Special Attack	63	117	247
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
E	Speed	60	112	240
D	Total	405

Best Held Items	Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Rose Incense
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Defense, 1 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Overgrow Ability 1	Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Leaf Guard Hidden Ability	Leaf Guard prevents the bearer from succumbing to major status ailments (sleep, burns, poisoning, paralysis or freezing) during sunny weather.

How To Evolve Bayleef in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Chikorita requires (Level 16) to evolve into Bayleef and then (Level 32) to evolve into Meganium.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Chikorita	Level 16 →	Bayleef	Level 32 →	Meganium

Where To Find Bayleef in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Bayleef has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Chikorita, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern
Still-Water Cavern	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
Riverbank Cave	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Bayleef Weakness

Bayleef is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Bayleef to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Bayleef Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Bayleef Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING
S	Salamence DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Bayleef Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND

Best Bayleef Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Bayleef Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
54	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
40	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
22	Magical Leaf	Special	90	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
6	Razor Leaf	Physical	82.5	95	25	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Bayleef TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM96	Strength	Physical	80	100	15

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Bayleef Lv Up Moves

Bayleef TM Moves

Bayleef Level Up Moves

List of Moves Bayleef can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
6	Razor Leaf GRASS	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
9	Poison Powder POISON	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 35 Status Poisons opponent.
12	Synthesis GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
18	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
22	Magical Leaf GRASS	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
26	Nature Power NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
32	Sweet Scent NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
36	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
40	Body Slam NORMAL	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
46	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
50	Aromatherapy GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Cures all status problems in your party.
54	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.

Bayleef TM Moves

List of Moves Bayleef can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM09	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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