Stats & Training
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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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 |
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Zapdos builds →Fly 2x84-100%KO U-turn 2x44-52% Pluck 2x59-69% Aerial Ace 2x59-69% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Kyurem builds →Blizzard 2x139-164%KO Ice Beam 2x115-136%KO Fly 2x76-90% Glaciate 2x83-98% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x159-187%KO Fire Blast 2x136-160%KO Heat Wave 2x117-138%KO Flamethrower 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Nihilego builds →Sludge Wave 2x119-140%KO Sludge Bomb 2x113-133%KO Poison Jab 2x50-60% Venoshock 2x83-98% | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x107-127%KO Ice Beam 2x88-104%KO Fly 2x81-96% Freeze-Dry 2x70-82% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tentacruel's Sludge Bomb hits Bayleef for 75-89%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain20-23% | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Tentacruel builds →Scald16-20% Rapid Spin11-13% Sludge Bomb 2x75-89% | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Gliscor builds →Earthquake24-28% | ||
 Victini PsychicFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVictorystar ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Victini builds →U Turn 2x59-70% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bayleef View Weavile builds →Knock Off70-82% Ice Shard 2x87-102%KO Pursuit43-51% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Bayleef Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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, 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 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 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.
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.
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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