TL;DR. Chikorita is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 318. A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Stat spread.
Total of 318. 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.
Chikorita 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, Chikorita reaches 935 CP at level 40 and 1,070 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Chikorita first appeared on September 22, 2018, during Chikorita Community Day.
- Chikorita
- Shadow
- Bayleef and Meganium by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 19 to Mar 27, 2019, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19 to Mar 27, 2019 | 1-star | Equinox 2019 |
| Aug 20 to Aug 28, 2018 | 1-star | Johto Festival |
Common questions about Chikorita.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chikorita, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Chikorita?
Chikorita is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Chikorita weak to?
Chikorita takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Chikorita resistant to?
Chikorita resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Chikorita evolve?
Chikorita evolves into Bayleef (Level 16).
What generation is Chikorita from?
Chikorita was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0152.
What are Chikorita's base stats?
Chikorita has HP 45, Attack 49, Defense 65, Special Attack 49, Special Defense 65, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 318.
What are Chikorita's abilities?
Chikorita can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Leaf Guard.
Is Chikorita legendary or mythical?
No. Chikorita is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Chikorita's best stat?
Chikorita's highest base stat is Defense at 65, which ranks 71st of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Chikorita good?
Chikorita has a base stat total of 318, the 787th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 94th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Chikorita 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 Chikorita is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Chikorita vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Chikorita | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 66 | -21 |
| Attack | 49 | 75 | -26 |
| Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 49 | 72 | -23 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Speed | 45 | 60 | -15 |
| Total | 318 | 417 | -99 |
Chikorita appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Chikorita 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
How to get Chikorita.
Every main-series game Chikorita is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCoastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (after boosting biodiversity in the Coastal Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- GiftVert District: First partner Pokémon from Taunie/Urbain in Vert Sector 8 (cannot be Shiny)
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 3★ Grass-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 2 (Island Scan) (Fridays)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Event
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- GiftReceived from Professor Birch on Route 101 after first entering the Hall of Fame
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- EmeraldObtainable
- GiftReceived from Professor Birch at Littleroot Town after completing the Hoenn Pokédex
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
- 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.
Chikorita appears in 46 episodes.
From EP117 (1999-09-30) through JN079 (2021-09-03).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Chikorita has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Chikorita sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Chikorita in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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