Chikorita
Chikorita is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0152 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Grass | 
| Species | Leaf Pokémon | 
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) | 
| Weight | 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Leaf Guard (hidden ability) | 
| Local № | 0001 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0001 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0001 (Legends: Z-A) 0173 (The Indigo Disk) | 
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Def | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 64 | 
| 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 | 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 | 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.
Evolution chart
Chikorita changes
- In Generations 2-7, Chikorita has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun’s rays. | 
|---|---|
| Silver | 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. | 
| FireRed | Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature. | 
| LeafGreen | A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun’s rays. | 
| 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 | 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. | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. | 
| X | A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays. | 
| Y | It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | It uses the leaf on its head to determine the air’s temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. | 
Moves learned by Chikorita
Moves learnt by level up
Chikorita learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 6 | Leafage | Grass |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 9 | Disarming Voice | Fairy |  | 40 | ∞ | 
| 12 | Razor Leaf | Grass |  | 55 | 95 | 
| 14 | Leech Seed | Grass |  | — | 90 | 
| 22 | Body Slam | Normal |  | 85 | 100 | 
| 27 | Reflect | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 36 | Safeguard | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 40 | Synthesis | Grass |  | — | — | 
| 45 | Solar Beam | Grass |  | 120 | 100 | 
| 50 | Light Screen | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 56 | Leaf Storm | Grass |  | 130 | 90 | 
Egg moves
Chikorita does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Chikorita is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 17 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 32 | Double Team | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 35 | Endure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 40 | Bullet Seed | Grass |  | 25 | 100 | 
| 45 | Knock Off | Dark |  | 65 | 100 | 
| 52 | Earth Power | Ground |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal |  | 120 | 100 | 
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 85 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel |  | 100 | 75 | 
| 91 | Curse | Ghost |  | — | — | 
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 103 | Work Up | Normal |  | — | — | 
Moves learnt by level up
Chikorita learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 6 | Razor Leaf | Grass |  | 55 | 95 | 
| 9 | Poison Powder | Poison |  | — | 75 | 
| 12 | Synthesis | Grass |  | — | — | 
| 17 | Reflect | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 20 | Magical Leaf | Grass |  | 60 | ∞ | 
| 23 | Leech Seed | Grass |  | — | 90 | 
| 28 | Sweet Scent | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 31 | Light Screen | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 34 | Body Slam | Normal |  | 85 | 100 | 
| 39 | Safeguard | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 42 | Giga Drain | Grass |  | 75 | 100 | 
| 45 | Solar Beam | Grass |  | 120 | 100 | 
Egg moves
Chikorita learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chikorita gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Chikorita is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal |  | 90 | 85 | 
| 02 | Charm | Fairy |  | — | 100 | 
| 03 | Fake Tears | Dark |  | — | 100 | 
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground |  | 20 | 100 | 
| 07 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass |  | 50 | 100 | 
| 25 | Facade | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 33 | Magical Leaf | Grass |  | 60 | ∞ | 
| 47 | Endure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire |  | — | — | 
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass |  | 25 | 100 | 
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal |  | 85 | 100 | 
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass |  | — | 100 | 
| 85 | Rest | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 103 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass |  | 75 | 100 | 
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 122 | Encore | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass |  | — | — | 
| 146 | Grass Pledge | Grass |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 159 | Leaf Storm | Grass |  | 130 | 90 | 
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass |  | 120 | 100 | 
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 190 | Solar Blade | Grass |  | 125 | 100 | 
| 194 | Grassy Glide | Grass |  | 55 | 100 | 
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal |  | 120 | 100 | 
| 224 | Curse | Ghost |  | — | — | 
Chikorita sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |   |   |   |   |   | — | — |   | 
| Shiny |   |   |   |   |   | — | — | — | 
Where to find Chikorita
| Gold Silver Crystal | New Bark Town | 
|---|---|
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Emerald | Littleroot Town | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| HeartGold SoulSilver | New Bark Town | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| X Y | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Route 101 | 
| Sun Moon | Route 2 | 
| 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 | Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern | 
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | 
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Chikorita questions
- How rare is it to get a female starter?
- Does anybody know who gets the last starter in HG/SS?
- What is a good Little Cup moveset for Chikorita?
- Can I see Chikorita or its family in SS if chose Cyndaquil?
- Is my Chikorita trading card legit?
- Is Chikorita based off of a pear?
- Where can you find a Cyndaquil (Pokemon Go)?
- Is this card a error or is it natural?
- Can you catch the Johto starters in the wild in Pokémon GO?
- Chikorita in Sun-Moon?
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Other languages
| English | Chikorita | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | チコリータ (Chicorita) | 
| German | Endivie | 
| French | Germignon | 
| Italian | Chikorita | 
| Spanish | Chikorita | 
| Korean | 치코리타 (chikorita) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 菊草叶 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 菊草葉 | 
| 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
- chicory
- flowering plant
- -ita
- Spanish suffix meaning ‘small’
 
	 


