Is Chikorita Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Island Scan catch. Grass-type that struggles against most of the Kahuna lineup. Meganium has bulk but no offensive edge. One of the weaker Island Scan investments.
Chikorita has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Chikorita trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Chikorita has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's team hits Chikorita's weaknesses hard.
Mallow's team hits Chikorita's weaknesses hard.
Chikorita has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Chikorita here.
Chikorita trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Chikorita trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Chikorita trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Chikorita has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Chikorita here.
Chikorita has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Chikorita trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's Pokemon outpace and outclass Chikorita here.
Kukui's team hits Chikorita's weaknesses hard.
Chikorita 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.
How to Get Chikorita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Chikorita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Chikorita over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Chikorita in USUM
- Step 1Chikorita ✓CARTRIDGE 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 2Evolve into Bayleef
Step 3Evolve into Meganium
Chikorita Weakness
Chikorita is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Chikorita Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Chikorita
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Salamence builds →Fly 2x151-180%KO Fire Fang 2x76-89% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x67-80% Gust 2x56-67% | ||
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Salamence builds →Fly 2x149-176%KO Fire Fang 2x71-86% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x81-95% Infestation 2x32-38% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Salamence builds →Fly 2x154-182%KO Fire Fang 2x76-90% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x154-182%KO Flame Charge 2x52-62% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x100-118%KO Venoshock 2x61-72% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x190-224%KO Venoshock 2x97-114%KO Leech Life 2x52-62% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x161-190%KO Venoshock 2x54-64% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x187-221%KO Smog 2x31-37% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x137-162%KO Fly 2x102-121%KO U-turn 2x54-64% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x155-183%KO Overheat 2x93-110%KO U-turn 2x74-87% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x219-258%KO Bug Buzz 2x152-179%KO Hurricane 2x123-146%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x183-216%KO Air Slash 2x107-126%KO | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x157-185%KO Venoshock 2x53-64% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x185-219%KO Sludge Bomb 2x128-151%KO Leech Life 2x49-58% Acrobatics 2x35-41% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x183-216%KO Aerial Ace 2x62-73% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x219-258%KO Bug Buzz 2x152-179%KO Hurricane 2x123-146%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x233-274%KO Smog 2x36-43% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x245-288%KO X-Scissor 2x66-78% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x181-214%KO Venoshock 2x53-64% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x184-216%KO Air Slash 2x106-126%KO | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x171-202%KO Overheat 2x164-193%KO Ice Beam 2x114-135%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x225-265%KO Bug Buzz 2x156-184%KO Hurricane 2x127-150%KO Poison Jab 2x48-58% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x240-282%KO Smog 2x37-44% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x248-292%KO X-Scissor 2x67-80% Poison Jab 2x67-80% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x186-220%KO Venoshock 2x54-64% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Blaziken can KO Chikorita with Flare Blitz (133-157%). Salazzle's Fire Blast hits Chikorita for 72-85%. Genesect deals 53-62% with U-turn.
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick72-85% Flare Blitz 2x133-157%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x59-69% Fire Blast 2x72-85% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x53-62% Flamethrower 2x41-49% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Lapras builds →Surf13-16% Hydro Pump16-19% Ice Beam 2x54-64% | ||
Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chikorita View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x94-111%KO | ||
Chikorita Evolutions
Chikorita kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Bayleef all the way to Meganium. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 207 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Chikorita easily with 67 breeding partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Aromatherapy, Body Slam and 12 more to offspring.
USUM Chikorita Best Moveset
Grass at 49 offenses with AbilityOvergrow boosting Grass at low HP and AbilityLeaf Guard blocking status in sun as a hidden ability. The moveset does nothing at pre-evolution stats. Meganium two evolutions away adds 83/100/100 but remains outclassed.
Best Build
Chikorita best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Synthesis
- Aromatherapy
- Leech Seed
Moves List
Breeding opens up real options for Chikorita. Ancient Power and Aromatherapy come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam and Normal and Rock coverage and more.
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
Chikorita Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, For a casual playthrough, Chikorita works as a placeholder. Grass coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Bayleef. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Chikorita appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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