Chikorita
Chikorita
Leaf Pokémon
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays.
Chikorita is No. 0152 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Grass-type Leaf Pokémon. A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Chikorita first belongs to Generation Ii. Chikorita does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Overgrow and Leaf Guard, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Chikorita at a glance
- Type
- GRASS
- Weak to
- FIRE2×ICE2×POISON2×BUG2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 65
- Abilities
- Overgrow, Leaf Guard (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Bayleef — Level 16
- Height
- 0.9 m
- Weight
- 6.4 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Chikorita is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Grass typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the hu midity and tem perature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 8 | Razor Leaf | GRASS | 55 | 95 |
| 12 | Reflect | PSYCHIC | — | — |
| 15 | Poison Powder | POISON | — | 75 |
| 22 | Synthesis | GRASS | — | — |
| 29 | Body Slam | NORMAL | 85 | 100 |
| 36 | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | — | — |
| 43 | Safeguard | NORMAL | — | — |
| 50 | Solar Beam | GRASS | 120 | 100 |