Chikorita • Generation VIII Pokédex

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Chikorita
Pokédex Page for Chikorita

This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Chikorita, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Chikorita is not available in Pokémon Sword or Shield and cannot be used in or sent to those versions.

Chikorita

Chikorita
Sprite of Chikorita in Pokémon HOME

Chikorita's Type

GRASS

Chikorita's Pokédex #s

National #
152

Chikorita's Base Stats

HP:
45
Attack:
49
Defense:
65
Sp. Atk:
49
Sp. Def:
65
Speed:
45
Total:
318

Misc. Info

Height:
2'11" (0.9m)
Weight:
14.1 lbs. (6.4 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Monster / Grass
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,059,680
EV Yield:
1 Sp. Def
Base EXP:
64
Catch Rate:
45
Base Happiness:
70

Chikorita's Abilities

Here are what abilities Chikorita can possibly have, along with their effects.
Overgrow
Increases the damage of Chikorita's Grass-type moves by 50% when it is at 1/3 or less HP.
Leaf Guard
Protects Chikorita from major status conditions while the weather is sunny.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Chikorita's weakness and resistance is to various types.
FIRE
ICE
POISON
FLYING
BUG
½
WATER
ELECTRIC
GRASS
GROUND

Chikorita's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Chikorita evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Chikorita
Chikorita
starting form
Bayleef
Bayleef
at level 16
Meganium
Meganium
at level 32

Chikorita's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Below is a list of all of the moves that Chikorita can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Chikorita learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
1
Tackle
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 35 One Target
1
Growl
Lowers all nearby enemies' Attack by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 40 Nearby Enemies
6
Razor Leaf
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
GRASS
PHYSICAL
55 95% 25 Nearby Enemies
9
Poison Powder
Poisons the target.
POISON
STATUS
-- 75% 35 One Target
12
Synthesis
Heals 1/2 of Chikorita's max HP. 1/4 in bad weather or 2/3 while sunny.
GRASS
STATUS
-- -- 5 User
17
Reflect
Reduces damage from Physical-based moves for 5 turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 20 User's Field
20
Magical Leaf
Doesn't miss the target.
GRASS
SPECIAL
60 -- 20 One Target
23
Nature Power
Changes to a different move based on the battle terrain.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 One Target
28
Sweet Scent
Lowers all nearby enemies' Evasion by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 20 Nearby Enemies
31
Light Screen
Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 30 User's Field
34
Body Slam
Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
85 100% 15 One Target
39
Safeguard
Protects your team from status conditions for the next 5 turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 25 User's Field
42
Aromatherapy
Heals all major status conditions for your entire party.
GRASS
STATUS
-- -- 5 All Allies
45
Solar Beam
Charges for a turn, attacks on the second turn. No charge time in the sun; half damage in the rain.
GRASS
SPECIAL
120 100% 10 One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Chikorita can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM09
Bullet Seed
Hits the target two to five times in a row.
GRASS
PHYSICAL
25 100% 30 One Target
TM10
Work Up
Raises Chikorita's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
TM11
Sunny Day
Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.
FIRE
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM16
Light Screen
Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 30 User's Field
TM17
Protect
Protects Chikorita from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM19
Giga Drain
Heals Chikorita by half the damage dealt.
GRASS
SPECIAL
75 100% 10 One Target
TM20
Safeguard
Protects your team from status conditions for the next 5 turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 25 User's Field
TM22
Solar Beam
Charges for a turn, attacks on the second turn. No charge time in the sun; half damage in the rain.
GRASS
SPECIAL
120 100% 10 One Target
TM23
Iron Tail
30% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
100 75% 15 One Target
TM32
Double Team
Raises Chikorita's Evasion by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TM33
Reflect
Reduces damage from Physical-based moves for 5 turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 20 User's Field
TM42
Facade
Does double damage if Chikorita is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM44
Rest
Chikorita restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM45
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM53
Energy Ball
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GRASS
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TM58
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM70
Flash
Lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
TM75
Swords Dance
Raises Chikorita's Attack by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TM82
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Chikorita's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM86
Grass Knot
Does more damage depending on how heavy the target is.
GRASS
SPECIAL
varies 100% 20 One Target
TM87
Swagger
Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM90
Substitute
Costs 25% of Chikorita's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM93
Cut
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
50 95% 30 One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Chikorita can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Chikorita.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Vine Whip
Damages the target.
GRASS
PHYSICAL
45 100% 25 One Target
EGG
Leech Seed
Leeches the target by 1/8 its max HP each turn and heals Chikorita by that much.
GRASS
STATUS
-- 90% 10 One Target
EGG
Counter
Counters Physical-based damage received this turn.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 20 Counter
EGG
Ancient Power
Has a 10% chance of raising Chikorita's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by one stage.
ROCK
SPECIAL
60 100% 5 One Target
EGG
Flail
Does more damage when Chikorita's HP is low.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 15 One Target
EGG
Nature Power
Changes to a different move based on the battle terrain.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 One Target
EGG
Ingrain
Heals Chikorita by 1/16 its max HP each turn and it can't switch out or be forced out.
GRASS
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
EGG
Leaf Storm
Lowers Chikorita's Special Attack by two stages.
GRASS
SPECIAL
130 90% 5 One Target
EGG
Aromatherapy
Heals all major status conditions for your entire party.
GRASS
STATUS
-- -- 5 All Allies
EGG
Body Slam
Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
85 100% 15 One Target
EGG
Heal Pulse
Restores the target's HP by 50% of its maximum HP.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 One Target
EGG
Grassy Terrain
Activates Grassy Terrain for 5 turns, which heals non-airborne Pokémon for 1/16 max HP each turn and powers up Grass-type moves by 50%.
GRASS
STATUS
-- -- 10 Entire Field

Chikorita's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Chikorita's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Chikorita's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Chikorita is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
200 231 263 294 45
Attack
103 134 166 197 49
Defense
135 166 198 229 65
Sp. Atk
103 134 166 197 49
Sp. Def
135 166 198 229 65
Speed
95 126 158 189 45
Total
318

Where to Find Chikorita in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Location information on where to find Chikorita in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Chikorita

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

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 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.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White Black 2 White 2
It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Diamond Pearl 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.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

Ruby 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.

Generation 2 Pokédex Entries

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 hu­midity and tem­ perature.
Crystal
It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
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