The Essentials on Chikorita
- Type
- Grass
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 318 · top stat: Defense (65) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 1 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 20 Wild Zone
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 173 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Germignon in French · チコリータ, Chicorita in Japanese · Endivie in German All Languages
Overview
Chikorita is a Grass-type Pokémon, No. 152 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Leaf Pokémon. Height: 0.9 m, weight: 6.4 kg.
Chikorita evolves into Bayleef (Lv. 16).
Ability: Overgrow. Hidden Ability: Leaf Guard. Chikorita is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#152
National Pokédex
Category
Leaf Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
45
255
Attack
49
255
Defense
65
255
Special Attack
49
255
Special Defense
65
255
Speed
45
255
Total
318
Min HP (Lv. 100)
200
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
294
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Grass). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 5 types
Fire
×2
Ice
×2
Poison
×2
Flying
×2
Bug
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Fighting
×1
Psychic
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Water
×½
Electric
×½
Grass
×½
Ground
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Prevents status conditions in harsh sunlight.
Chikorita Evolution
Chikorita Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Grass
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Chikorita Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
6
Razor Leaf
Grass
Phys.
95%
55
25
9
Poison Powder
Poison
Stat
75%
—
35
12
Synthesis
Grass
Stat
—
—
5
17
Reflect
Psychic
Stat
—
—
20
20
Magical Leaf
Grass
Spec.
—
60
20
23
Natural Gift
Normal
Phys.
100%
—
15
23
Nature Power
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
23
Leech Seed
Grass
Stat
90%
—
10
28
Sweet Scent
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
31
Light Screen
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
34
Body Slam
Normal
Phys.
100%
85
15
39
Safeguard
Normal
Stat
—
—
25
42
Aromatherapy
Grass
Stat
—
—
5
42
Giga Drain
Grass
Spec.
100%
75
10
45
Solar Beam
Grass
Spec.
100%
120
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Grass · Monster
Gender
♂ 87.5 / ♀ 12.5%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Chikorita
Available in 13 games, 23 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Gold
Silver
Emerald
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby
Moon
Sun
Scarlet
Violet
Generation II
Crystal 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Gold 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Silver 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Generation III
Emerald 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Littleroot Town
Lv. 5 100%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Mt. Battle
Lv. 5 100%
Generation IV
HeartGold 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
SoulSilver 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Generation VI
Alpha Sapphire 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Route 101
Lv. 5 100%
Omega Ruby 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Route 101
Lv. 5 100%
Generation VII
Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Island scan
(1)
Route 2
Lv. 10 100%
Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Island scan
(1)
Route 2
Lv. 10 100%
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Omega Ruby
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Alpha Sapphire
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Chikorita in Pokémon GO
- 935Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 534Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 25 🍬to evolve into Bayleef
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Gold
“A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.”
Silver
“Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the hu midity and tem perature.”
Crystal
“It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.”
Ruby
“In battle, CHIKORITA waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, becalming the battling POKéMON and creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere all around.”
Sapphire
“In battle, CHIKORITA waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, becalming the battling POKéMON and creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere all around.”
Emerald
“It waves its leaf around to keep foes at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, creating a friendly atmosphere that becalms the battlers.”
FireRed
“Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.”
LeafGreen
“A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun’s rays.”
Diamond
“It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”
Pearl
“It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”
Platinum
“It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”
HeartGold
“A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sunrays.”
SoulSilver
“Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.”
Black
“It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”
White
“It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”
Black 2
“It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”
White 2
“It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”
X
“A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays.”
Y
“It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.”
Omega Ruby
“In battle, Chikorita waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, becalming the battling Pokémon and creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere all around.”
Alpha Sapphire
“In battle, Chikorita waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, becalming the battling Pokémon and creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere all around.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Germignon
🇬🇧 English
Chikorita
🇯🇵 漢字
チコリータ
🇯🇵 Kana
チコリータ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Chicorita
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Endivie
🇪🇸 Español
Chikorita
🇮🇹 Italiano
Chikorita
🇰🇷 한국어
치코리타
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
菊草叶
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
菊草葉
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Feuille
🇬🇧 EN
Leaf Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
はっぱポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Laub
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Chikorita
What type is Chikorita?
Chikorita is a Grass-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Chikorita?
Chikorita evolves into Bayleef (Lv. 16).
What are Chikorita's weaknesses?
Chikorita is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Chikorita's Hidden Ability?
Chikorita's Hidden Ability is Leaf Guard. Its regular Ability is Overgrow.
Where to find Chikorita in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Chikorita appears in the wild in Wild Zone 20 (Lv. 54-55). Lumiose Pokédex number: 1. All Wild Zones
Can you get a Shiny Chikorita in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Chikorita is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
