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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

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

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Generation II

Generation III

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

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