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|name = Chikorita
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|jname = (チコリータ ''Chikoriita'')
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|ndex = 152
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|evofrom = None
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|evointo = [[Bayleef]]
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|gen = [[Generation II]]
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|pronun = <math>chik-uh-REE-tah</math>
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|hp = 45
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|atk = 49
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|def = 65
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|satk = 49
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|sdef = 65
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|spd = 45
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|total = 318
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|species = Leaf Pokémon
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|type = {{type|Grass}}
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|height = <span class="explain" title="0.9 m">2'11"</span>
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|weight = <span class="explain" title="6.4kg">14.1 lbs</span>
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|ability = [[Overgrow]]<br>[[Leaf Guard]] (Dream World)
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|color = <span style="color:#007521; font-weight:bold;">Green</span>
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|gender = <span class="female">12.5% ♀</span>/<span class="male">87.5% ♂</span>
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'''Chikorita''' (Japanese: '''チコリータ''' ''Chikoriita'') is the {{type|Grass}}-[[Types|type]] [[Starter Pokémon]] of the [[Johto]] region.
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== Appearance ==
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[[File:Chikorita in pokemon manga.jpg|thumb|200px|Chikorita in the manga]]
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Chikorita are a small dinosaur-like Pokémon, particularly resembling a Sauropoda. They are a light green color and their eyes are bright red. Around its neck are tiny buds that have the ability to shoot out into long vines. Its most notable feature is the large leaf on the top of its head. They have short legs with one toenail on each foot.
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==Evolution==
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Chikorita [[Evolution|evolves]] into [[Bayleef]] at level 16 and [[Meganium]] at level 32.
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== Special abilities ==
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Chikorita have the ability [[Overgrow]], which allows the user to do 150% damage when its [[HP]] is equal to or below 30%.
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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.
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==Evolution==
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'''Chikorita''' [[Evolution|evolves]] into [[Bayleef]] at level 16.
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== In the anime ==
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{{Main|Ash's Chikorita}}[[File:Chikorita&Pikachu.jpg|thumb|Chikorita upset with Pikachu]]Chikorita in the anime series is most notable for being one of [[Ash Ketchum|Ash's]] Pokémon. Ash captured this [[Ash's Bayleef|Chikorita]] in the episode ''The Chikorita Rescue''. Chikorita sort of developed jealousy of Ash throughout the series, fighting for his attention, and even having a crush on Ash's other Pokémon such as [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]].
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Casey also got a Chikorita as her Starter Pokémon.
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It is also known that Lyra, a character from Johto who made her first appearance in Diamond and Pearl, also has a Chikorita.
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==Game info==
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Chikorita first appeared in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|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]].
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===Game locations===
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{{Game Locations|
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backcolor={{Grass}}| txtcolor=green|
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pokemon=Chikorita|
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goldsilver=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Elm]] in [[New Bark Town]]|
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gsrarity=One|
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crystal=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Elm]] in [[New Bark Town]]|
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crarity=One|
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rubysapphire=[[Trade]]|
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rsrarity=None|
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emerald=Reward from [[Professor Birch]] for completing the Hoenn [[Pokédex]]|
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erarity=One|
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fireredleafgreen=[[Trade]]|
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frlgrarity=None|
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diamondpearl=[[Trade]]|
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dprarity=None|
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platinum=[[Trade]]|
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ptrarity=None|
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heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Elm]] in [[New Bark Town]]|
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hgssrarity=One|
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blackwhite=[[Dream World]] or [[Poké Transfer]]|
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bwrarity=None
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}}
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====Side game locations====
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{{Side Game Locations|
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backcolor={{Grass}}| txtcolor=green|
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Pokemon=Chikorita|
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Channel=Springleaf Field|
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RS Pinball=Randomly on the Ruby Field|
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Trozei=Secret Storage 20,<br>Endless Level 14,<br>Trozei Battle,<br>Mr. Who's Den|
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PMD1=[[Starter Pokémon]]<br>[[Joyous Tower]] (8F-11F)|
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PMD2=[[Starter Pokémon]]<br>[[Mystifying Forest]] (B1F-B13F)<br>[[Happy Outlook]] (B1F-B15F)<br>[[Mystery Jungle]] (B1F-B29F)|
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Ranger1=[[Lyra Forest]]|
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}}
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{GenIIPokédex
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|backcolor = {{Grass}}
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|txtcolor = green
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|name = Chikorita
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|gold = A [[Sweet Scent|sweet aroma]] gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
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|silver = Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
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|crystal = It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
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|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.
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|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.
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|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.
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|firered = Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
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|leafgreen = A [[Sweet Scent|sweet aroma]] gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
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|diamond = It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
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|pearl = It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
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|platinum = It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
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|heartgold = A [[Sweet Scent|sweet aroma]] gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
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|soulsilver = Its pleasantly aromatic lead has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
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|black=It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
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|white=It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. |
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black 2=It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. |
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white 2=It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. |
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}}
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===Learnset===
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====Generation II====
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{{Main|Chikorita/Learnset Generation II}}
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====Generation III====
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{{Main|Chikorita/Learnset Generation III}}
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====Generation IV====
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{{Main|Chikorita/Learnset Generation IV}}
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====Generation V====
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{{Movessettop
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|backcolor = {{Grass}}
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}}
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|1|[[Tackle]]|50|100|35|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|6|'''[[Razor Leaf]]'''|55|95|25|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|9|[[Poisonpowder]]|—|75|35|{{type|Poison}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|12|[[Synthesis]]|—|—|5|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|17|[[Reflect]]|—|—|20|{{type|Psychic}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|20|'''[[Magical Leaf]]'''|60|—|20|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|23|[[Natural Gift]]|??|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|28|[[Sweet Scent]]|—|100|20|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|31|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|{{type|Psychic}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|34|[[Body Slam]]|85|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|39|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|42|[[Aromatherapy]]|—|—|5|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
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}}
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{{Movessetmid
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|45|'''[[SolarBeam]]'''|120|100|10|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
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}}
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{{Movessetend
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|backcolor= {{Grass}}
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}}
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== Origin ==
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Chikorita, along with its evolved forms, is based on the appearance of the Sauropoda dinosaur.
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===Name Origin===
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Chikorita's name is derived from the actual "chicory" plants.
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==Trivia==
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Chikorita has a higher chance of being male than female (it shares this trait with all starter Pokémon), which is ironic, considering that its appearance is distinctly feminine; the 'necklace' (which becomes petals later on) defines this.
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← Mew | Chikorita | Bayleef →

[[Category:Grass-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation II Pokémon]] [[Category:Green Pokémon]] Chikorita (Japanese: チコリータ Chikoriita) is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon of the Johto region.

Appearance

Chikorita in pokemon manga

Chikorita in the manga

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

Evolution

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

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.

In the anime

Main article: Ash's Chikorita
File:Chikorita&Pikachu.jpg

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 sort of developed jealousy of Ash throughout the series, fighting for his attention, and even having a crush on Ash's other Pokémon such as 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.

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

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

Template:GenIIPokédex

Learnset

Generation II

Main article: Chikorita/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Chikorita/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Chikorita/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

1 Growl — 100% 40 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

6 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 [[File:Type Grass HOME.png|25px|link=Grass type]] [[Grass type|Grass]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

9 Poisonpowder — 75% 35 [[File:Type Poison HOME.png|25px|link=Poison type]] [[Poison type|Poison]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

12 Synthesis — —% 5 [[File:Type Grass HOME.png|25px|link=Grass type]] [[Grass type|Grass]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

17 Reflect — —% 20 [[File:Type Psychic HOME.png|25px|link=Psychic type]] [[Psychic type|Psychic]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

20 Magical Leaf 60 —% 20 [[File:Type Grass HOME.png|25px|link=Grass type]] [[Grass type|Grass]] [[Move#Special Special

]]

23 Natural Gift ?? 100% 15 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

28 Sweet Scent — 100% 20 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

31 Light Screen — —% 30 [[File:Type Psychic HOME.png|25px|link=Psychic type]] [[Psychic type|Psychic]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

34 Body Slam 85 100% 15 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

39 Safeguard — —% 25 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

42 Aromatherapy — —% 5 [[File:Type Grass HOME.png|25px|link=Grass type]] [[Grass type|Grass]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

45 SolarBeam 120 100% 10 [[File:Type Grass HOME.png|25px|link=Grass type]] [[Grass type|Grass]] [[Move#Special 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.

Origin

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

Name Origin

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

Trivia

Chikorita has a higher chance of being male than female (it shares this trait with all starter Pokémon), which is ironic, considering that its appearance is distinctly feminine; the 'necklace' (which becomes petals later on) defines this.

See also

v · d · eFirst partner Pokémon
Kanto
Johto
Hoenn
Sinnoh
Hisui
Unova
Kalos
Alola
Galar
Paldea
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