No. 0152

Chikorita

Leaf Pokémon

Official art

Chikorita is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 318. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass

Height: 0.9 m 2′11″
Weight: 6.4 kg 14.1 lbs
Base stat total: 318 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Pokédex entryOmega Ruby / Alpha 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.

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Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk4962–11192–216

Def6576–128121–251

SpA4962–11192–216

SpD6576–128121–251

Spe4558–10685–207

Total318Higher than 23% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassGroundWater

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Chikorita outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Chikorita against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106		Chikorita · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97		Chikorita · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65		Chikorita · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
Everything about Overgrow →
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If is active, this Pokémon cannot be statused and Rest will fail for it.
Everything about Leaf Guard →
Other Pokémon with Leaf Guard 19
Tangela Bayleef Meganium Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Roselia Budew Tangrowth Leafeon Swadloon Petilil Lilligant Fomantis Lurantis Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Zarude

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0152ChikoritaGrass
1. Level 16
  #0153BayleefGrass
  1. Level 32
    #0154MeganiumGrass
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Meganiumite
      #0154Mega MeganiumGrassFairy

Moves

Level up 14


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
6	Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Grass	Phys	55	95%	25
9	Poison PowderPoisons the target.	Poison	Status	—	75%	35
12	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
17	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
20	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
23	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
28	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
31	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
34	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
39	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25
42	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
45	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 33


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM146	Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.	Grass	Spec	80	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM190	Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Phys	125	100%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Phys	55	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 6


Egg	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
Egg	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
Egg	Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
Egg	IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.	Grass	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Vine WhipNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	45	100%	25

Biology

Chikorita is a quadruped reptilian Pokémon. It has a large leaf on the top of its head, which it uses as a means to measure the humidity and temperature of its surroundings. Bayleef is the evolution of Chikorita.

Design & origin

Chikorita's name may be a combination of the chicory plant, as well as the Spanish suffix for something that is small, "-ita".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#14 in Johto in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 18,521 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#122 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Leaf Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#001Updated Johto#001Blueberry#173Lumiose#001

Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
SoulSilver
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sunrays.
HeartGold · X
It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Crystal
Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
Silver · FireRed
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Chikorita
Japanese: チコリータ
Japanese (romaji): Chicorita
Korean: 치코리타
Chinese (Traditional): 菊草葉
Chinese (Simplified): 菊草叶
French: Germignon
German: Endivie
Spanish: Chikorita
Italian: Chikorita

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 1 SpD
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 64
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: MonsterGrass
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Moon 1 area

Route 2Island Scan · Lv 10

Sun 1 area

Route 2Island Scan · Lv 10

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5

Omega Ruby 1 area

Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5

XD 1 area

Mt. Battle LobbyReceive as a gift · Lv 5

SoulSilver 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

HeartGold 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Emerald 1 area

Littleroot TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Crystal 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Silver 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Gold 1 area

New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.