Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Chikorita

Chikorita

Leaf Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Chikorita is a Grass Type Leaf Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Chikorita can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 318 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Chikorita Stats & Abilities
Chikorita Evolutions
Chikorita Locations
Chikorita Weakness
Chikorita Best Moves
Chikorita Level Up Moves
Chikorita TM Moves
Chikorita Egg Moves
Pokemon Similar to Chikorita

Chikorita Stats and Abilities

Based on Chikorita Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Chikorita Highest IV Stat is Defense 65 and the Lowest being Speed 45.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	45	200	294
F	Attack	49	92	216
F	Defense	65	121	251
F	Special Attack	49	92	216
F	Special Defense	65	121	251
F	Speed	45	85	207
F	Total	318


Chikorita	Detail
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	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)


Abilities	Description
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 Chikorita in BDSP

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


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Chikorita	Level 16 →	Bayleef	Level 32 →	Meganium

Where To Find Chikorita in BDSP

Chikorita has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

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	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Chikorita Weakness

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

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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 Chikorita Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Chikorita Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp

Best Moves Chikorita in BDSP

Best Moveset for Chikorita Lv Up Moves based on Power.


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

Best Moveset for Chikorita 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.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.

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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Chikorita Lv Up Moves

Chikorita TM Moves

Chikorita Egg Moves

Chikorita Level Up Moves

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


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
6	Razor Leaf	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
9	Poison Powder	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 35 Status Poisons opponent.
12	Synthesis	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
17	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
20	Magical Leaf	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
23	Nature Power	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
28	Sweet Scent	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
31	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
34	Body Slam	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
39	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
42	Aromatherapy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Cures all status problems in your party.
45	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.

Chikorita TM Moves

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


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

Chikorita Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Chikorita can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Vine Whip	Power: 67.5 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical
Leech Seed	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Nature Power	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
Ingrain	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
Leaf Storm	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
Aromatherapy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Cures all status problems in your party.
Body Slam	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Heal Pulse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores half the target's max HP.
Grassy Terrain	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.

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