TL;DR. Bayleef is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 405. The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Bayleef in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Bayleef reaches 1,454 CP at level 40 and 1,664 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Chikorita family appeared on September 22, 2018.
- Chikorita
- Shadow
- Bayleef and Meganium by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 23 to Nov 4, 2017, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 to Nov 4, 2017 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Bayleef in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Bayleef across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #656 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Bayleef.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bayleef, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Bayleef?
Bayleef is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Bayleef weak to?
Bayleef takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Bayleef resistant to?
Bayleef resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Bayleef evolve?
Bayleef evolves from Chikorita (Level 16). Bayleef evolves into Meganium (Level 32).
What generation is Bayleef from?
Bayleef was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0153.
What are Bayleef's base stats?
Bayleef has HP 60, Attack 62, Defense 80, Special Attack 63, Special Defense 80, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Bayleef's abilities?
Bayleef can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Leaf Guard.
Is Bayleef legendary or mythical?
No. Bayleef is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Bayleef's best stat?
Bayleef's highest base stat is Defense at 80, which ranks 40th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Bayleef good?
Bayleef has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Bayleef as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Bayleef is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Bayleef vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bayleef | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 66 | -6 |
| Attack | 62 | 75 | -13 |
| Defense | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 63 | 72 | -9 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Speed | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Total | 405 | 417 | -12 |
Bayleef appears in 25 games.
Every mainline release where Bayleef is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Bayleef.
Every main-series game Bayleef is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveChikorita (Level 16)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- EvolveChikorita (Level 16)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveChikorita (Level 16)
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveChikorita (Level 16)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveChikorita (Level 16)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveChikorita (Level 16)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Bayleef appears in 53 episodes.
From EP163 (2000-08-24) through JN147 (2023-03-24).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Bayleef has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Bayleef sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Bayleef in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Bayleef
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.