Chikorita (Pokémon)

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Chikorita
チコリータ Chicorita

Artwork from HG/SS
Type Species
 Grass  Leaf Pokémon
Ability Exp. at 100
Overgrow 1,059,860
Pokédex
National
#152
Johto
#001
Hoenn
#307*
Sinnoh
#—
Browser
Fiore
R-007
Almia
R—
Height Weight
2'11" 14.1 lbs.
Pokédex color Body style Footprint Catch rate
Green Image:Body08.png Image:F152.png 45
Gender ratio
 
87.5% male
 
12.5% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Monster, Plant 21 (5355 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
Exp.
64

Chikorita (Japanese: チコリータ Chicorita) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Bayleef starting at level 16, who evolves into Meganium starting at level 32.

Along with Cyndaquil and Totodile, it is one of the three starter Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Chikorita is a small green Pokémon. It is primarily a pale leaf green color with large red eyes. Its most distinguishing feature is the large leaf on the top of its head, which is usually longer than the rest of its body. It has a "necklace" of small green buds around its neck.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Chikorita can spawn vines from its neck and create leaves from the big leaf on its head. Like many Grass-type Pokémon, its foliage emits a sweet odor that has calming properties. This leaf also has the ability to check the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air.

Behavior

Chikorita, like many grass Pokémon, are very docile. It prefers to avoid fights by using the aromatherapeutic properties of the large leaf on its head. It spends most of its time sunbathing, although it is unclear if this is because it needs to photosynthesize, or if it is because Chikorita is coldblooded and needs to warm itself up. It appears to be sensitive to changes in its environment, and can use the leaf on its head to help purify the air around it. Chikorita are also sensitive emotionally, and become very upset when misunderstood.

Habitat

Chikorita are rare Pokémon mostly found in large open plains or small forests with other Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium. They prefer warmer climates.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Chikorita spend a lot of time basking in the sun, so they may use photosynthesis to feed themselves.

In the anime

Chikorita in the anime

Chikorita was first seen in The Double Trouble Header. It was Casey's starter Pokémon. It evolved into a Bayleef in The Bug Stops Here.

Ash captured a Chikorita in The Chikorita Rescue. It had such high affections for Ash that sometimes came to a few faults, such as refusing to be switched out for Pikachu. Ash's Chikorita evolved in Current Events.

Vincent received a Chikorita as his starter Pokémon as seen in the opening of The Legend of Thunder.

Silver also owns a Chikorita, as seen in The Search for the Legend. it behaves much in the same way to him as Pikachu does to Ash, including traveling on his shoulder.

A Chikorita was a member of Team Go-Getters in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!.

Another Chikorita has appeared in the Hearthome Collection in Arriving in Style!.

Chikorita will have a role in Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime alongside the other Johto starters, Cyndaquil and Totodile.

A Chikorita was used by one of the participants of Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament in DP124.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
EP118 Chikorita Ash's Pokédex Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon. Chikorita releases a sweet relaxing fragrance from the leaf on its head.
This concludes the entries from the Original series.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Chikorita is the last of the three starter Pokémon to get a trainer. It escapes from Professor Elm and follows Crystal until she decides to accept it to her team, where it had to pass a test. Crystal's Chikorita wears a star pendant, formerly owned by Smoochum, who accepted Chikorita when its trainer did. It later evolves into a Bayleef to protect Crys from a Larvitar, then into Meganium during a fight with Lugia. Crys nicknamed it Megapon.

In the TCG

Main article: Chikorita (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Chikorita unleashes a Razor Leaf that hits any opponent in its path.

Chikorita is also a Pokéfloat. It is one of the smallest and floats around Psyduck.

Trophy information

Chikorita was one of the first three Pokémon available in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. A Grass-type Pokémon, it emits a delightful fragrance from the leaves on its head and loves to spend its time leisurely sunbathing. When called into battle, it uses its Razor Leaf move to strike at opponents' weak points.

Chikorita in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Chikorita returns to do the same as it did in Melee, unleashing Razor Leaf on release from a Poké Ball. It swings its leaf around violently until the green blades fly directly in front of it for a few seconds.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II 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.
Stadium 2 A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
III Ruby 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.
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.
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.
IV Diamond It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pearl It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Platinum It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II Gold Silver One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Crystal One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
III Ruby Sapphire None Trade
Emerald One Reward from Professor Birch for completing the Hoenn Pokédex
FireRed LeafGreen None Trade
Colosseum None Trade
XD One Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park
Platinum None Pal Park
 Pal Park  Field

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Springleaf Field
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Randomly on the Ruby Field
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 20
Endless Level 14
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Starter Pokémon
Joyous Tower (8F-11F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Starter Pokémon
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13)
Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Happy Outlook (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest

In Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Chikorita can not evolve.

Base stats

Stat Base At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
Min. Max. Min. Max.
HP: 45
 
105 152 200 294
Attack: 49
 
48 111 92 216
Defense: 65
 
63 128 121 251
Special Attack: 49
 
48 111 92 216
Special Defense: 65
 
63 128 121 251
Speed: 45
 
45 106 85 207
Total: 318 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.


Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Learnset

Chikorita is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Start Growl Normal Status 100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥
6 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 55 95% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
9 PoisonPowder Poison Status 75% 35 Smart 2 ♥♥
12 Synthesis Grass Status —% 5 Smart 0
17 Reflect Psychic Status —% 20 Smart 1
20 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
23 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
28 Sweet Scent Normal Status 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
31 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30 Beauty 1
34 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
39 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25 Beauty 2 ♥♥
42 Aromatherapy Grass Status —% 5 Smart 0
45 SolarBeam Grass Special 120 100% 10 Cool 1
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM09 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 10 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 60 100% 10 Smart 1
TM20 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120 100% 10 Cool 1
TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM33 Reflect Psychic Status —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 80 100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM70 Flash Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status —% 30 Beauty 0
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Cubone, Marowak
Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Tangela, Tangrowth
Lapras
Omanyte, Omastar
Kabuto, Kabutops
Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
Wooper, Quagsire
Corsola
Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Corphish, Crawdaunt
Relicanth
Cranidos, Rampardos
Shieldon, Bastiodon
AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Breloom
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom
Paras, Parasect
Tangela, Tangrowth
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Flail* Normal Physical 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Sunkern, Sunflora
Treecko, Grovyle,Sceptile
Roselia, Roserade
Cacnea, Cacturne
Cherubi, Cherrim
Snover, Abomasnow
GrassWhistle Grass Status 55% 15 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom
Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Tangela, Tangrowth
Sunkern, Sunflora
Roselia
Cacnea, Cacturne
Carnivine
Snover, Abomasnow
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20 Smart 0
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Victreebel
Tangela, Tangrowth
Bellossom
Sunflora
Roselia, Roserade
Tropius
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Leaf Storm Grass Special 140 90% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Tangela, Tangrowth
Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
Sunkern, Sunflora
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Shroomish, Breloom
Roselia, Roserade
Cacnea, Cacturne
Tropius
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Cherubi, Cherrim
Carnivine
Snover, Abomasnow
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10 Smart 0
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Tangela, Tangrowth
Sunkern, Sunflora
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Tropius
Cherubi, Cherrim
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
Tangela, Tangrowth
Carnivine
Vine Whip Grass Physical 35 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
Lickitung, Lickilicky
Tangela, Tangrowth
Carnivine
Wring Out Normal Special 100% 5 Smart 0
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generations III and IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
FR LG E XD D P Pt AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
FR LG E XD D P Pt Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Fury Cutter Bug Physical 10 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Mimic Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
FR LG E XD D P Pt Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Smart 3 ♥♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
FR LG E XD D P Pt Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Swords Dance Normal Status —% 30 Beauty 0
FR LG E XD D P Pt Synthesis Grass Status —% 5 Smart 0
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

By event

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Obtained in Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Frenzy Plant Grass Special 150 90% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Image:PinRS152.png Acquisition: Catch Image:PinRS152.gif
Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani152.gif Rarity: Common Image:Trozeiani152.gif
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 11.4% Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP So? Do you like my fragrance?
26%-50% HP Huh? My health is down to one-half already?
1%-25% HP No more... It hurts to even move...
Level Up Yay! I leveled up! That makes me happy!
Partner Phrases
51%-100% HP Let's get this done together, <name>!
26%-50% HP I'm finding this tough going...
1%-25% HP Urk... I can't... Help, <name>...
Level Up Yippee! Leveled up!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Grass  Loops: 3 Minimum Experience: 10
Poké Assist: Image:Grasspa.PNG ( Grass ) Field Move: None Maximum Experience: 16
"Chikorita looks cute when it toddles with its leaf blowing in the wind."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP152.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 8.2% IQ Group: H

Evolution

Unevolved
Level 16
First evolution
Level 32
Second evolution
Image:152.png
Chikorita
 Grass 
Image:153.png
Bayleef
 Grass 
Image:154.png
Meganium
 Grass 

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Image:Spr_2g_152.png Image:Spr_2s_152.png Image:Spr_2c_152.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_152.png
Image:Spr_2g_152_s.png Image:Spr_2s_152_s.png Image:Spr_2c_152_s.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_152_s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Image:Spr_3r_152.png Image:Spr_3e_152.gif Image:Spr_3f_152.png Image:Spr_b_g3_152.png
Image:Spr_3r_152_s.png File:Spr 3e 152 s.gif Image:Spr_3f_152_s.png Image:Spr_b_g3_152_s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_152.png Image:Spr_4p_152.png NO SPRITES
AVAILABLE
Image:Spr_b_g4_152.png
Image:Spr_4d_152_s.png Image:Spr_4p_152_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_152_s.png
Chikorita For other sprites and images, please see Chikorita images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • The Chikorita family is the only evolution family of a starter Pokémon to not have their names changed for the English release.
  • In the anime, Chikorita has had the most Trainers out of the Johto starters. It has been trained by Ash, Casey, Vincent, and Silver. However, Ash is the only one who didn't receive Chikorita as a starter. Currently it is unknown if Chikorita was Silver's starter Pokémon.
  • Chikorita is the tallest out of the unevolved starters at 2 feet 11 inches (0.9 meters)
    • Due to this, it is the only starter Pokémon from Generations I-III that cannot be used in the Pokémon Jump minigame.
  • Even though it has a 87.5% chance of being male, most Chikorita in the anime are female, including the Chikorita from the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon special and Ash's Chikorita.
  • Chikorita's sprites in Pokémon Gold and Silver show it having a peach body; this was corrected in Pokémon Crystal.

Origin

Chikorita has similarities to sauropods.

Name origin

Chikorita's name is derived from chicory, a flowering plant and -ita the feminine form of the Spanish suffix for something small or young.

In other languages

  • German: Endivie - From endive, a vegetable related to the daisy.
  • French: Germignon - From germe (seed) and mignon (cute).
  • Korean: 치코리타 Chikorita
  • Chinese: 菊草葉

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Notes

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