Bayleef's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
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The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Bayleef for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Bayleef for 52-62%. Braviary's U-turn hits Bayleef for 37-44%. Delphox deals 67-79% with Flamethrower.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x16-19% Draco Meteor52-62% | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Braviary builds →U Turn 2x37-44% Close Combat31-37% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x67-79% Psyshock30-35% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Galvantula builds →Thunder18-21% | ||
Bayleef is the middle stage between Chikorita and Meganium. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+15 from Chikorita). The final form adds another 120 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Bayleef to get Chikorita eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Bayleef's Eviolite bulk with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Overgrow adds passive value. Giga Drain gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Bayleef best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Ancient Power
- Energy Ball
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Ancient Power
- Energy Ball
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Iron Tail
- Aromatherapy
- Magical Leaf
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Without TMs, Bayleef's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Dark coverage on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Blade for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Bayleef's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Blade for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Don't skip the egg moves. Bayleef picks up Ancient Power and Aromatherapy only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam while Normal and Steel coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Bayleef picks up Ancient Power and Aromatherapy only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam while Normal and Rock coverage and more adds range.
No wild encounters for Bayleef in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Chikorita over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Bayleef in Legends: Z-A. Bring Chikorita over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Bayleef. The 2-stage line runs through Chikorita, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 16 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Bayleef in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Bayleef, start by catching Chikorita through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ChikoritaGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Bayleef ✓
Bayleef isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Chikorita from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Chikorita to Bayleef is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Bayleef in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain ChikoritaCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Bayleef ✓
Bayleef isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Meganium to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Bayleef. Leaf Guard is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Bayleef fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 63 Sp. Atk). At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Bayleef first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves