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

Biology

Physiology

Chikorita in pokemon manga

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
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Reward from Professor Birch after completing the Delta Episode One

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

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
9 Poisonpowder 75% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
12 Synthesis —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
17 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
20 Magical Leaf 60 —% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
23 Natural Gift ?? 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
28 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
31 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
34 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
39 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
42 Aromatherapy —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
45 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME 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.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
8 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Cool 3 2 ♥
12 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
15 PoisonPowder 75% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
22 Synthesis —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 1 0 ♥
29 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
36 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
43 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
50 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
8 Razor Leaf 55 95% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass
12 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
15 PoisonPowder 75% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison
22 Synthesis —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass
29 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
36 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
43 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
50 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME 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

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 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.
  • Chikorita is the tallest out of all the grass starter type Pokémon.

Etymology

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

Gallery

See also

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