Is Bayleef Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Middle stage between Chikorita and Meganium. Nothing special on its own.
Chikorita has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Meganium has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Meganium resists most of Lana's coverage and hits back hard.
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Kiawe's team hits Bayleef's weaknesses hard.
Mallow's team hits Bayleef's weaknesses hard.
Bayleef has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Bayleef's weaknesses hard.
Meganium trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Meganium has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Meganium trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Meganium resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Meganium's weaknesses hard.
Meganium has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Meganium has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Meganium's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Meganium's weaknesses hard.
Bayleef cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 16.
How to Get Bayleef in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Bayleef isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Chikorita from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Chikorita to Bayleef is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Bayleef in USUM
Step 1Obtain ChikoritaCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 2 · Island Scan; Friday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · New Bark Town. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Littleroot Town · Gift from Professor Birch (complete Hoenn Pokédex). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Grassland Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Bayleef ✓
Step 3Evolve into Meganium
Bayleef Weakness
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 |
What is Bayleef Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Bayleef
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Salamence builds →Fly 2x116-138%KO Fire Fang 2x56-68% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x50-60% Gust 2x40-48% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Salamence builds →Fly 2x112-134%KO Fire Fang 2x54-65% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x58-69% Gust 2x38-46% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Salamence builds →Fly 2x122-145%KO Fire Fang 2x58-70% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x63-75% Gust 2x42-50% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Salamence builds →Fly 2x116-137%KO Fire Fang 2x57-69% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x61-73% Infestation 2x24-30% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Salamence builds →Fly 2x118-139%KO Fire Fang 2x56-68% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x118-139%KO Flame Charge 2x40-48% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x64-75% Infestation 2x25-30% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x146-173%KO Venoshock 2x75-90% Leech Life 2x40-47% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x144-170%KO Smog 2x24-29% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x105-124%KO Fly 2x81-96% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x126-148%KO Venoshock 2x43-52% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x131-155%KO Smog 2x23-27% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x165-195%KO Bug Buzz 2x114-135%KO Hurricane 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x138-163%KO Air Slash 2x80-95% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x140-165%KO Sludge Bomb 2x98-115%KO Leech Life 2x38-45% Acrobatics 2x27-32% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x138-163%KO Sludge Bomb 2x65-77% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x165-194%KO Bug Buzz 2x116-137%KO Hurricane 2x94-110%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x176-207%KO Smog 2x28-33% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x137-161%KO Air Slash 2x81-95% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x184-217%KO X-Scissor 2x50-59% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x148-174%KO Smog 2x19-23% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x168-198%KO Bug Buzz 2x118-139%KO Hurricane 2x95-112%KO Poison Jab 2x36-43% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x128-151%KO Overheat 2x124-146%KO Ice Beam 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Altaria builds →Sky Attack 2x150-177%KO Fire Blast 2x55-66% Ice Beam 2x46-54% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x180-212%KO Smog 2x28-34% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x187-220%KO Poison Jab 2x51-60% X-Scissor 2x51-60% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Bayleef for 47-56%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain7-9% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Weavile builds →Knock Off38-44% Ice Shard 2x47-56% Pursuit23-28% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball23-27% Focus Blast23-27% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Salamence builds →Earthquake14-16% Outrage50-59% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch27-32% U Turn 2x94-111%KO Knock Off29-34% | ||
Bayleef Evolutions
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 67 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Aromatherapy, Body Slam and 12 more.
USUM Bayleef Best Moveset
Mid-stage Grass at 63 Sp. Atk and 80/80 defenses with AbilityOvergrow and AbilityLeaf Guard as a hidden ability. The moveset at mid-stage power lacks offensive presence. Meganium one evolution away adds 100 Defense and 100 Sp. Def but the same offensive ceiling.
Best Build
Bayleef best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Synthesis
- Toxic
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Bayleef Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Bayleef fills the support role. It's a special attacker with 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Bayleef does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Meganium before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves