Chikorita pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

chicory: flowering plant
-ita: Spanish suffix meaning ‘small’

Pokedex data

National №	152
Type	Grass
Species	Leaf Pokémon
Height	2′11″ (0.89m)
Weight	14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)
Abilities	Overgrow Leaf Guard (Dream World)
Local №	001 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver)

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield	1 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	64
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	½	½	½	2		2	½	2		2

Chikorita stats

The base stats for Chikorita 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	45	200 - 294
Attack	49	92 - 216
Defense	65	121 - 251
Sp. Atk	49	92 - 216
Sp. Def	65	121 - 251
Speed	45	85 - 207
Total	318

Pokedex descriptions

Gold LeafGreen	A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Silver FireRed	Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
Crystal	It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Ruby Sapphire	In battle, CHIKORITA waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, becalming the battling POKéMON and creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere all around.
Emerald	It waves its leaf around to keep foes at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, creating a friendly atmosphere that becalms the battlers.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
HeartGold	A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sunrays.
SoulSilver	Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.

Evolution chart

#152
Chikorita
Grass →
(Level 16)

#153
Bayleef
Grass →
(Level 32)

#154
Meganium
Grass

Moves learnt by level up

Chikorita learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
6	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
9	PoisonPowder	Poison	Status	-	75
12	Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
17	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
20	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
23	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	-
31	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
34	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
39	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	-	-
45	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100

Other generations: II III IV V

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	-	-
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	35	100
Wring Out	Normal	Special	-	100
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-
Heal Pulse	Psychic	Status	-	-

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	-	-
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	35	100
Wring Out	Normal	Special	-	100
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	-	-
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	35	100
Wring Out	Normal	Special	-	100
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Chikorita is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Chikorita is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Chikorita is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Chikorita sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Chikorita

Gold Silver	New Bark Town
Crystal	New Bark Town
HeartGold SoulSilver	New Bark Town

Pokeathlon stats

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

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Chikorita

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Chikorita stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Chikorita sprites

Where to find Chikorita

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