Bayleef

Bayleef is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0153
Type Grass
Species Leaf Pokémon
Height 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 15.8 kg (34.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Overgrow
Leaf Guard (hidden ability)
Local № 0002 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0002 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0174 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 142
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass, Monster
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Bayleef.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 32)

Bayleef changes

Pokédex entries

Gold The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Silver 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.
FireRed A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
LeafGreen The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
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
The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
HeartGold The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
SoulSilver A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
X A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Y The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Omega Ruby
Alpha 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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.

Moves learned by Bayleef

Moves learnt by level up

Bayleef learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
12SynthesisGrassStatus
18ReflectPsychicStatus
22Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
26Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
32Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
36Light ScreenPsychicStatus
40Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
46SafeguardNormalStatus
50Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
54Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Bayleef does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Bayleef is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Bayleef learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
9Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
12SynthesisGrassStatus
18ReflectPsychicStatus
22Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
26Nature PowerNormalStatus
32Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
36Light ScreenPsychicStatus
40Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
46SafeguardNormalStatus
50AromatherapyGrassStatus
54Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Bayleef learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bayleef gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
AromatherapyGrassStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
Heal PulsePsychicStatus
IngrainGrassStatus
Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Nature PowerNormalStatus
Vine WhipGrassPhysical 45 100

Moves learnt by TM

Bayleef is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Bayleef sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Bayleef sprite from Silver Bayleef sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Bayleef sprite from Diamond & Pearl Bayleef sprite from Black & White Bayleef sprite from X & Y Bayleef sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Bayleef Shiny sprite from Silver Bayleef Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Bayleef Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Bayleef Shiny sprite from Black & White Bayleef Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Bayleef

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Evolve Chikorita
Ruby
Sapphire
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Chikorita
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Chikorita
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Chikorita
Sun
Moon
Evolve Chikorita
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Chikorita
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Bayleef
Japanese ベイリーフ (Bayleaf)
German Lorblatt
French Macronium
Italian Bayleef
Spanish Bayleef
Korean 베이리프 (beiripeu)
Chinese (Simplified) 月桂叶
Chinese (Traditional) 月桂葉

 

English Leaf Pokémon
Japanese はっぱポケモン
German Laub-Pokémon
French Pokémon Feuille
Italian Pokémon Foglia
Spanish Pokémon Hoja
Korean 잎사귀포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 叶子宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 葉子寶可夢

Name origin

bay
a type of tree
leaf
plant foliage