Chikorita sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Meganium as fast as possible. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Leaf Pokemon.
You won't find a real weakness in Chikorita's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Leaf Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun’s rays.
Chikorita Weakness
FragileChikorita is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Chikorita kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Bayleef all the way to Meganium. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 207 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Chikorita easily with 35 breeding partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Counter, Flail and 5 more to offspring.
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Breeding opens up real options for Chikorita. Ancient Power and Counter come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Solar Beam and Giga Drain and Normal and Steel coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Chikorita doesn't appear in FireRed & LeafGreen. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Chikorita is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Receive as a gift in:
Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen.
Also found in:
At 318 BST, Chikorita is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Bayleef before bringing it to any serious fight.
Chikorita evolves into Bayleef at level 16. Chikorita is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Overgrow is the go-to ability for Chikorita. It strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Leaf Guard can work in specific setups.
Chikorita is a special attacker with base 49 Sp. Atk. But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Chikorita appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Chikorita appears in 17 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A