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0151MS.png #0151: Mew
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Chikorita (disambiguation).
Chikorita
Leaf Pokémon
チコリータ
Chicorita
#0152
Chikorita



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Overgrow Cacophony
Cacophony
Leaf Guard
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Grass
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
Chikorita
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Weight
14.1 lbs. 6.4 kg
Chikorita
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
64
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
64
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Chikorita
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F0152.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

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

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

Along with Cyndaquil and Totodile, Chikorita is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Johto available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.

Biology

Chikorita is a small, pale-green, quadrupedal Pokémon with dark-green buds around its neck. Its head is large in proportion to the rest of its body, and it has big red eyes. Chikorita has four short legs with a single nailed toe on each and a stubby tail. On top of its head is a large, green leaf that is usually longer than its body.

A soothing aroma wafts from the leaf, which can calm battling Pokémon. The leaf is also used to sense temperature and humidity. Chikorita actively seeks out and enjoys the sun's warmth. Chikorita can be found in grasslands. However, due to its status as a first partner Pokémon, a wild Chikorita is hard to come by and it is generally found under the ownership of Trainers. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy. Chikorita has a docile nature.

Evolution

Chikorita evolves into Bayleef, which evolves into Meganium.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0152Chikorita.png
Unevolved
Chikorita
 Grass 

0153Bayleef.png
First evolution
Bayleef
 Grass 

0154Meganium.png
Second evolution
Meganium
 Grass 


In the anime

Main series

Chikorita in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Chikorita

Ash caught a female Chikorita in The Chikorita Rescue. She had such high affections for Ash that sometimes came to a few faults, such as refusing to be switched out for Pikachu. Chikorita later evolved into Bayleef in Current Events while protecting Ash from Team Rocket.

Casey's Chikorita

Casey's first partner Pokémon Chikorita debuted in The Double Trouble Header. It evolved into a Bayleef in The Bug Stops Here, and later evolved into a Meganium prior to the events of Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid.

Vincent's Chikorita

Chikorita is Vincent's first partner Pokémon that he received from Professor Elm. It evolved all the way to Meganium prior to The Legend of Thunder!.

Team Go-Getters

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

Other

In The Search for the Legend, Silver has a Chikorita behaves much in the same way to him as Pikachu does to Ash, including traveling on his shoulder instead of a Poké Ball.

In An Egg Scramble!, Lyra used a Chikorita in her battle against Dawn's Piplup, but it lost. In Bagged Then Tagged!, it and Khoury's Croconaw participated in a Tag Battle against Ash and Dawn, battling Cyndaquil and Monferno; both were defeated.

In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a Chikorita assisted Pikachu and the Spiky-eared Pichu in the distant past.

In PK23 and Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Chikorita befriended Pikachu and his friends.

In Time After Time!, Horace was shown to own a Chikorita. It was present with him when he visited the Ilex Forest shrine and reunited with Goh. In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, it was revealed to have evolved into Bayleef.

Minor appearances

A Chikorita appeared in PK13.

In Off The Unbeaten Path!, a Chikorita was in a field with an Aron, Azurill, Smoochum, and Igglybuff.

A Chikorita appeared in The Keystone Pops!.

In Arriving in Style!, a Pokémon Stylist's Chikorita competed in the Hearthome Collection.

In To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!, a Trainer's Chikorita competed in the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament.

A Trainer's Chikorita appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In I Choose You!, a Chikorita was playfully chased by a Cleffa, Pichu, Smoochum, Togepi, Igglybuff, and Magby.

A Trainer's Chikorita appeared in The Power of Us.

A Chikorita appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

A Chikorita appeared in Night and Day, You are the Ones!.

A Chikorita appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One, under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy. Another appeared during a flashback.

A Chikorita appeared in HZ040 during a flashback.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP118 Chikorita Ash's Pokédex Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon. Chikorita releases a sweet relaxing fragrance from the leaf on its head.
EP126 Chikorita Ash's Pokédex Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon. Chikorita emit pleasant aromas from the leaves on their heads and they love to sunbathe.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP143 Chikorita Dawn's Pokédex Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon. Chikorita uses the leaf on its head to scan for warmth and humidity in its surroundings, and loves to sunbathe.

GOTCHA!

A Chikorita briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Chikorita briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

Chikorita in Pokémon Adventures

Magical Pokémon Journey

Main article: Chiko

In Magical Pokémon Journey, a Chikorita nicknamed Chiko appears.

Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon

Takashi owns a Chikorita in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Tsubaki owns a Chikorita in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure. It had a battle with Jō's Totodile and lost. Chikorita evolved into a Bayleef and then into a Meganium when Tsubaki met up with Jō in Team Rocket's headquarters in Mahogany Town.

A Chikorita appeared in JBA4.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Megaree

Chikorita debuted in Murkrow Row. Professor Elm owned a Chikorita in addition to a Totodile and a Cyndaquil. After its fellow first partner Pokémon already found Trainers of their own, Chikorita ran away from Elm's lab in order to meet Crystal. Although Crystal was initially reluctant to let the Chikorita join her team, she decided to accept it after seeing its courage and nicknamed it Megaree. It later evolved into a Bayleef during a battle with a wild Larvitar.

A Chikorita appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article: Black's Chikorita

Black owned Bayleef as a Chikorita. It was his first partner Pokémon when he began his journey in Johto. However, he stole the Chikorita from Professor Elm's lab instead of having Elm give it to him. It evolved into a Bayleef prior to meeting up with Gold again. During an encounter with Lapras, Black released the Bayleef after it failed to defeat Lapras and Gold took Bayleef in.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Chikorita first appeared in GDZ52, under the ownership of Nagi.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

A Chikorita appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic, under the ownership of a female Trainer.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Chikorita appeared in Welcome Back, Clefairy!! as one of Professor Elm's first partner Pokémon.

A Chikorita was stolen by Green before Where is Chikorita?! but was returned to Professor Oak later on.

A Chikorita appeared in Red's fantasy in The Great Helper!!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

A Chikorita appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two.

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.

Trophy information

"A Leaf Pokémon. It loves sunbathing and can use the leaf on its head to check the temperature and humidity around it. Chikorita releases a sweet aroma from its leaf to becalm opponents into a slumber. It can also learn moves to help recover all Pokémon allies. Chikorita evolves into Bayleef by leveling up."

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Chikorita returns as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#001
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.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
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
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 leaf has 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#001
Diamond It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
SoulSilver Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
White
Black 2 It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It uses the leaf on its head to determine the air's temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#173
Scarlet It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Violet Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check the humidity and temperature of the area around it.


Pokédex Image Chikorita SV Blueberry.png
Chikorita in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
First partner Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Crystal
First partner Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Received from Professor Birch at Littleroot Town after completing the Hoenn Pokédex
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
First partner Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Trade, Event
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Received from Professor Birch on Route 101 after first entering the Hall of Fame
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 2 (Island Scan)Fr
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (after boosting biodiversity in the Coastal Biome)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Puzzle Challenge
Available at the start
Generation III
Channel
Bus Stop
Pinball: R&S
Randomly on the Ruby Field*
Trozei!
Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 14, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (8F-11F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
MD Sky
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
MD Wii
Pal Passwords
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone, Meeting Place*
Ranger: GS
Old Mansion
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope
Rumble U
Jungle Area: Serperior Jungle, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 5
Rumble World
Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (All Areas)
Super MD
Hero Pokémon
Picross
Area 18: Stage 04
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Snorlax Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (4F-7F)
Fainted Pokémon: Silver Trench, Buried Relic, Fantasy Strait
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 407
Event: Chikorita Appears (Winking)
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Lyra & Chikorita


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 and #2 Petal Dance Chikorita Japanese Japan 5 December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002;
March 16 to April 7, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Chikorita English United States 5 December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;
April 12 to June 7, 2002;
January 17 to 23, 2003
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Second Campaign Chikorita Japanese Japan 10 December 9, 2005 to January 10, 2006
XYORAS Pokémon Lab Chikorita Japanese region Online 5 December 23, 2015 to May 9, 2016
July 16 to October 31, 2016

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Gold Silver Berry (100%)
Crystal

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
49
48 - 111 92 - 216
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
49
48 - 111 92 - 216
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
318
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
14/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

Chikorita is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
066 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
099 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000 07575% 35
1212 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
1717 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
2020 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 —% 20
2323 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
2828 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
3131 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3434 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
3939 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25
4242 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
4545 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chikorita
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Chikorita
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM003Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM033Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM056Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM119Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM137Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM146Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM159Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM190Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM190 Solar Blade Grass Physical 125125 100}}100% 10
TM194Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chikorita
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Chikorita
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodon
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
BreloomChewtleDrednaw
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
SnorlaxTotodileCroconawFeraligatrLotadLombreLudicoloSmolivDollivArboliva
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
SlowpokeSlowpokeSlowbroSlowbroSlowkingSlowking
Heal Pulse Psychic Status —% 10
SunfloraCacneaCacturneSnoverAbomasnowFoongusAmoongussPhantumpTrevenantFomantisLurantis
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurBellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelSnivyServineSerperiorComfey
Vine Whip Grass Physical 45 100% 25
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chikorita
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chikorita
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Chikorita
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Rollout Chikorita (McDonald Pack 3)
Sleep Powder Chikorita (Expedition 100)
Chikorita δ (EX Dragon Frontiers 44)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS152.png PinRSani152.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani152.png
Rarity: Common
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 Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 152.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: H
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 152.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Capim Town
Connected to: Mew, Cyndaquil, Totodile
Connection Orb Set: 1

Phrases
Normal I love the sun so much!
Low HP (< 50%) My leaf is losing energy…
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
Grass
Field move: None
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 10 Max. exp.: 16
Browser entry R-007
Chikorita looks cute when it toddles with its leaf blowing in the wind.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:
(present)
Grass Assist.png
Grass
Field move:
(present)
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Grass Assist.png
Grass
Field move:
(past)
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-170/N-016
It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush152Body.png Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW152.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Chikorita followed you through the Mysterious Tunnel, landing in the Meadow Zone. She's one of your best friends. She loves leafy greens.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★

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Pokémon Shuffle
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Grass
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Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
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Grass
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Barrier Bash+
Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO152.png Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 92 Base Defense: 122
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Chikorita Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Vine Whip, Tackle, Magical Leaf*
Charged Attacks: Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Body Slam, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

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Unevolved
Chikorita
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 16
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First evolution
Bayleef
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 32
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Second evolution
Meganium
 Grass 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 152.png Spr b 2g 152.png Spr 2s 152.png Spr b 2s 152.png Spr 2c 152.png Spr b 2c 152.png
Spr 2g 152 s.png Spr b 2g 152 s.png Spr 2s 152 s.png Spr b 2s 152 s.png Spr 2c 152 s.png Spr b 2c 152 s.png
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Spr 3r 152 s.png Spr b 3r 152 s.png Spr 3e 152 s.png Spr b 3e 152 s.png Spr 3f 152 s.png Spr b 3f 152 s.png
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Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
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Spr 4d 152 s.png Spr b 4d 152 s.png Spr 4p 152 s.png Spr b 4p 152 s.png Spr 4h 152 s.png Spr b 4h 152 s.png
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Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Cross-Generation
HOME
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152MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Chikorita images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Chikorita with its original yellow body
  • The Chikorita family is the only evolutionary line of a first partner Pokémon to keep their Japanese voices in the English dub of the anime, due to having nearly identical names in English and Japanese.
  • In the anime, Chikorita have had the most Trainers among the Johto first partner Pokémon. One Chikorita has been trained by each of Ash, Casey, Vincent, Silver, Lyra and Horace. However, Ash is the only one who is confirmed to not have received Chikorita as a first partner Pokémon.
  • Chikorita is the only first partner Pokémon that cannot be used in the Pokémon Jump minigame.
  • In both early artwork and the in-game sprites of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Chikorita's body is yellow. This was changed to light green in later artwork and the Pokémon Crystal sprites.
  • An early demo of Pokémon Gold and Silver in 1997 shows Chikorita's name as Happa (Japanese: ハッパ), which literally means leaf.
  • Due to a programming error, Chikorita is not required in order to receive the Diploma in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Origin

Chikorita appears to be based on sauropods. Its shape and appearance also alludes to that of a pear, or a Belgian endive, a type of chicory. Buds around Chikorita's neck look like a necklace adding feminine touch to the design.

Name origin

Chikorita and Chicorita may be a combination of chicory (a flowering plant) and -ita (the feminine form of the Spanish suffix for something small or young).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese チコリータ Chicorita From chicory and -ita
France Flag.png French Germignon From germe and mignon
Spain Flag.png Spanish Chikorita Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Endivie From Endivie
Italy Flag.png Italian Chikorita Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 치코리타 Chikorita Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 菊草葉 / 菊草叶 Júcăoyè From 菊苣 jújù, căo, and 葉 / 叶
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 菊草葉 Gūkchóuyihp From 菊苣 gūkgeuih, chóu, and yihp


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