Name origin

bay
a type of tree
leaf
plant foliage


Bayleef artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 153
Type Grass
Species Leaf Pokémon
Height 3′11″ (1.19m)
Weight 34.8 lbs (15.8 kg)
Abilities Overgrow
Leaf Guard (Dream World)
Local № 002 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
002 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Beirifu

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass, Monster
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 141
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Bayleef stats

The base stats for Bayleef are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 60
230 - 324
Attack 62
116 - 245
Defense 80
148 - 284
Sp. Atk 63
117 - 247
Sp. Def 80
148 - 284
Speed 60
112 - 240
Total 405

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
HeartGold
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Silver
FireRed
SoulSilver
A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Crystal The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.
Ruby
Sapphire
BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
Emerald A BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each leaf is a small tree shoot. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Bayleef learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595
1 PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
6 Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595
9 PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
12 SynthesisGrassStatus--
18 ReflectPsychicStatus--
22 Magical LeafGrassSpecial60
26 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
32 Sweet ScentNormalStatus--
36 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
40 Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
46 SafeguardNormalStatus--
50 AromatherapyGrassStatus--
54 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100

Egg moves

Bayleef learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Bayleef egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Vine WhipGrassPhysical35100
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Leech SeedGrassStatus-90
FlailNormalPhysical-100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Nature PowerNormalStatus--
IngrainGrassStatus--
RefreshNormalStatus--
AromatherapyGrassStatus--
GrassWhistleGrassStatus-55
Wring OutNormalSpecial-100
Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090
Heal PulsePsychicStatus--

Bayleef learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Bayleef egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Vine WhipGrassPhysical35100
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Leech SeedGrassStatus-90
FlailNormalPhysical-100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Nature PowerNormalStatus--
IngrainGrassStatus--
AromatherapyGrassStatus--
GrassWhistleGrassStatus-55
Wring OutNormalSpecial-100
Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090

Move Tutor moves

Bayleef can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
SynthesisGrassStatus--
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Grass PledgeGrassSpecial50100

Bayleef can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Grass PledgeGrassSpecial50100

Bayleef can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
SynthesisGrassStatus--
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Bayleef is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Bayleef is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Bayleef is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Bayleef is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Bayleef sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Bayleef normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Bayleef shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Bayleef normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Bayleef shiny sprite

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Where to find Bayleef

We don't have any location data for Bayleef yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Bayleef questions