Chikorita

Chikorita
Generation	Generation II
Generation	Generation II
Evolutionary Line
Evolutionary Line
Type(s)
Species	Leaf Pokémon
Abilities	Overgrow
Pokédex
Previous	Mew
Previous	Mew
Index	152
Index	152
Next	Bayleef
Next	Bayleef
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	001
Johto	001
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	N/A
Galar	N/A
Paldea	N/A
Paldea	N/A
Evolves
From	None
Into	Bayleef
Gender	87.5% ♂ 12.5 % ♀
Gender	87.5% ♂ 12.5 % ♀
Weight	14.1 lbs. 6.4 kg
Weight	14.1 lbs. 6.4 kg
Height	2'11" 0.9 m
Height	2'11" 0.9 m
Pokédex color	Green
Pokédex color	Green
Egg group	Monster Grass
Egg group	Monster Grass
Shape
Shape
Footprint
Footprint
Cry
Cry

Chikorita (Japanese: チコリータ Chikoriita) is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon of the Johto region.

Biology

Physiology

Chikorita in the manga

Chikorita are a small dinosaur-like Pokémon, particularly resembling a Sauropoda. They're a light green color and their eyes are dull red. Around its neck are tiny buds that have the ability to shoot out into long vines. Its most notable feature's the large leaf on the top of its head. They have four short legs with one toenail on each foot.

Special abilities

Chikorita have the ability Overgrow, which allows the user to do 150% damage when its HP is equal to or below 30%.

Aside from this, Chikorita can use a few more natural abilities. Vines can be shot out of its neck from the tiny buds that circle it, and they can create a large number of leaves from the one large leaf on the top of its head. Chikorita's leaf on top of its head also has calming abilities.

Evolution

Chikorita evolves into Bayleef at level 16 and Meganium at level 32.

Game info

Chikorita first appeared in the Gold and Silver games as one of the three starter Pokémon at the beginning of the game. At level 16 it can evolve into a Bayleef.

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Gold and Silver	Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town	One
Crystal	Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town	One
Ruby and Sapphire	Trade	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Trade	None
Emerald	Reward from Professor Birch for completing the Hoenn Pokédex	One
Diamond and Pearl	Trade	None
Platinum	Trade	None
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town	One
Black and White	Dream World or Poké Transfer	None
X and Y	Transfer	None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s)	Area(s)
Pokémon Channel	Springleaf Field
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 14, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (8F-11F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Starter Pokémon Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F) Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest

Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Leveling

• Generation V
• Generation III
• Generation II

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
6	Razor Leaf	55	95%	25	Grass	Physical
9	Poisonpowder	—	75%	35	Poison	Status
12	Synthesis	—	—%	5	Grass	Status
17	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
20	Magical Leaf	60	—%	20	Grass	Special
23	Natural Gift	??	100%	15	Normal	Physical
28	Sweet Scent	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
31	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
34	Body Slam	85	100%	15	Normal	Physical
39	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
42	Aromatherapy	—	—%	5	Grass	Status
45	SolarBeam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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LevelingGeneration II
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Tackle	35	95%	35	Normal
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal
8	Razor Leaf	55	95%	25	Grass
12	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic
15	PoisonPowder	—	75%	35	Poison
22	Synthesis	—	—%	5	Grass
29	Body Slam	85	100%	15	Normal
36	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic
43	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal
50	SolarBeam	120	100%	10	Grass
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

Main article: Ash's Bayleef

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Chikorita upset with Pikachu

Chikorita in the anime series is most notable for being one of Ash's Pokémon. Ash captured this Chikorita in the episode The Chikorita Rescue. Chikorita developed a small crush on Ash throughout the series, fighting for his attention, and even becoming jealous on Ash's other Pokémon, especially Pikachu.

Casey also got a Chikorita as her Starter Pokémon.

It is also known that Lyra, a character from Johto who made her first appearance in Diamond and Pearl, also has a Chikorita.

Trivia

Chikorita, along with its evolved forms, is based on the appearance of the Sauropoda dinosaur.

Etymology

Chikorita's name is derived from the actual "chicory" plants.

Gallery

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Chikorita in Magical Pokemon Journey

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Super Smash Bros Brawl Chikorita

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Pokemon Channel Artwork of Chikorita

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Chikorita Pokemon Emerald

Chikorita in Pokemon GS

Chikorita in the Dream World

Chikorita anime artwork

Casey's Chikorita

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Chikorita anime

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Chikorita, Tododile, and Cyndaquil anime

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Chikorita in Pokémon Colosseum

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Chikorita in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon special

Chikorita about to use Razor Leaf

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

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