Chikorita (Pokémon)

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151MS.png #151: Mew
Pokémon
#153: Bayleef 153MS.png
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
#152
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
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F152.png F000.png
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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 starter Pokémon of Johto available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.

Biology

Chikorita is a small, pale green Pokémon with a darker necklace of buds. It has a large head in proportion to the rest of its body with large red eyes that appear to have no pupils. It has four short legs with a single nailed toe on each and a small tail. Its most distinguishing feature is the large leaf on the top of its head, which is usually longer than the rest of its body. Aside from the soothing aroma that wafts from its leaf, Chikorita uses its leaf to determine the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air.

Chikorita can be found in grasslands throughout the Johto region. However, due to its status as a starter Pokémon, a wild Chikorita is hard to come by and it is generally found under the ownership of Trainers. Chikorita tends to be docile in nature due to its domestication from birth.

In the anime

Chikorita in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Chikorita

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.

Casey's Chikorita

Casey's 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, and later evolved into a Meganium when Casey was next seen in Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid.

Vincent's Chikorita

Chikorita is Vincent's starter Pokémon that he received from Professor Elm.

Team Go-Getters

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

Other

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.

Another Chikorita, under the ownership of Lyra, appears along with Totodile and Cyndaquil in An Egg Scramble!. It was used in a battle against Dawn where it was defeated by Piplup. It also subsequently appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!, where it participated in a tag battle against Ash and Dawn battling Cyndaquil and Monferno and was defeated alongside Khoury's Croconaw.

Chikorita has a role in Arceus and the Jewel of Life alongside the other Johto starters, Cyndaquil and Totodile.

A Chikorita appeared in PK23 and Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Minor appearances

Professor Elm showed a photograph of a Chikorita to Ash and his friends in Don't Touch That 'dile.

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

A Chikorita appeared in Off The Unbeaten Path!. It was in a field with Aron, Azurill, Smoochum, and Igglybuff.

A Chikorita appeared in Arriving in Style!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Stylist competing in the Hearthome Collection.

A Chikorita was used by one of the participants of the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

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

A Chikorita appeared in I Choose You!, where it was playfully chased by a Cleffa, Pichu, Smoochum, Togepi, Igglybuff, and Magby.

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.

In the manga

Chikorita in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Megaree

Chikorita debuted in Murkrow Row. Professor Elm owned a Chikorita in addition to a Totodile and a Cyndaquil. After its fellow starter Pokémon had already found Trainers of their own, Chikorita ran away from Elm's lab in order to meet with 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.

In Out-Odding Oddish, a Chikorita appeared in the Pokéathlon.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Main article: Chiko

In Magical Pokémon Journey, a Chikorita nicknamed Chiko appears.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Main article: Black's Chikorita

Black owned Bayleef as a Chikorita. It was his starter 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.

In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga

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

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

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

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."

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation 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.
Generation 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
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.
Generation IV
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
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
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


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Crystal
Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Reward from Professor Birch for 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
Starter 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
From Professor Birch on Route 101 after first entering the Hall of Fame
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 2 (Island Scan)Fr


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
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (8F-11F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29), Happy Outlook (B1-B19)
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29), Happy Outlook (B1-B19)
MD Wii
Wonder Mail codes
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
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 407
Event: Chikorita Appears (Winking)
Rumble World
Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (All Areas)
Super MD
Starter Pokémon
Picross
Area 18: Stage 04


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

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 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 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
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 Aromatherapy Grass Status 0000 —% 5
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/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM20Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM49Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
TM53Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM75Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM86Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM96Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TangelaTangrowthCranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodon
TyruntTyrantrumAmauraAurorus
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
VileplumeParasParasectChikoritaBayleefMeganium
RoseliaComfey
Aromatherapy Grass Status —% 5
LaprasSnorlaxChikoritaBayleefMeganiumTropius
AvaluggTurtonator
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Breloom
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
TotodileCroconawFeraligatrTurtonator
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
SunkernSunfloraRoseliaSnoverAbomasnow
Grass Whistle Grass Status 55% 15
OddishGloomTangelaTangrowthRoseradeComfey
Grassy Terrain Grass Status —% 10
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowking
Heal Pulse Psychic Status —% 10
TangelaTangrowthSunkernSunfloraRoseliaCacnea
CacturneCarnivineSnoverAbomasnowMaractusFoongus
AmoongussFerroseedFerrothornPhantumpTrevenantFomantis
LurantisMorelullShiinotic
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20
VictreebelExeggutorExeggutorBellossomSunfloraGrovyle
SceptileShiftryTropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterra
SnivyServineSerperior
Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggcuteHoppipSkiploomJumpluff
SunkernSunfloraShroomishBreloomRoseliaCacnea
CacturneTurtwigGrotleTorterraCherubiCherrim
SnivyServineSerperiorCottoneeWhimsicottPhantump
TrevenantComfey
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
LotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleafAmaura
Aurorus
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
LickitungLickilicky
Refresh Normal Status —% 20
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurBellsproutWeepinbellVictreebel
TangelaTangrowthCarnivineSnivyServineSerperior
Comfey
Vine Whip Grass Physical 45 100% 25
BellsproutWeepinbellLickitungLickilickyTangelaTangrowth
CarnivineSnivyServineSerperior
Wring Out Normal Special 100% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chikorita in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Chikorita in that game.
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
S M US UM Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10
S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
S M US UM Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Chikorita can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Chikorita cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Island Scan Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
  • A superscript level indicates that Chikorita can learn this move normally in Generation VII
  • 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 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 Ranger
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
Grass
Field move: None
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 10 Max. exp.: 16
Browser entry R-000
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 [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
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: ★★★★

BT152.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Grass
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 120 Raise Max Level.png 15

#579
Shuffle152.png

Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Grass
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 70 Raise Max Level.png 0

#579
Shuffle152Winking.png

Barrier Bash+
Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO152.png Base HP: 90 Base Attack: 92 Base Defense: 122
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Vine Whip, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Body Slam

Evolution

152Chikorita.png
Unevolved
Chikorita
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 16
153Bayleef.png
First evolution
Bayleef
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 32
154Meganium.png
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
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Trivia

Chikorita with its original yellow body on Nintendo's flyer for Gold and Silver from September 1999
  • 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 of the Johto starter Pokémon. It has been trained by Ash, Casey, Vincent, Silver, and Lyra. However, Ash is the only one who is confirmed to not have received Chikorita as a starter Pokémon.
  • Chikorita is the only starter 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 later changed to light green in later artwork and the Pokémon Crystal sprites.
  • A prototype of Chikorita called Happa resembles a Chikorita without legs.

Origin

Chikorita has similarities to sauropods. Its shape and appearance also alludes to that of a pear, or a Belgian endive, a type of chicory.

Name origin

Chikorita is 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 name
Germany Flag.png German Endivie Literally Endivie
Italy Flag.png Italian Chikorita Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 치코리타 Chikorita Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 菊草葉 / 菊草叶 Júcăoyè From 菊苣, , and
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 菊草葉 Gūkchóuyihp From 菊苣, , and


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