Where can I find Bayleef in Polished Crystal?

Bayleef cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Bayleef?

Bayleef is a grass-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Bayleef learn in Polished Crystal?

Bayleef can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Bayleefin Pokémon Polished Crystal

grass

Pokédex Entry

Leaf Pokémon

The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#002 Johto Dex · #153 National

Abilities

Overgrow(Primary)

Boosts Grass moves in a pinch.

Natural Cure(Secondary)

Switch-outs heal status problems.

Leaf Guard(Hidden)

Prevents status problems in sun.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, plant

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

141

EV Yield

1 Defense1 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Chikorita

Base form

→

Bayleef

Level up Chikorita to Lv. 16

→

Meganium

Level up Bayleef to Lv. 32

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How to Obtain

Bayleef has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve chikorita to get one.

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
6	Razor LeafLevel: 6Razor Leaf	grass	55	95	25
6	Razor LeafLevel: 6Razor Leaf	Has a high critical hit ratio.
9	PoisonpowderLevel: 9Poisonpowder	poison	0	75	35
9	PoisonpowderLevel: 9Poisonpowder	A move that may poison the foe.
12	HealinglightLevel: 12Healinglight	normal	0	100	5
12	HealinglightLevel: 12Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
18	ReflectLevel: 18Reflect	psychic	0	100	20
18	ReflectLevel: 18Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
18	Light ScreenLevel: 18Light Screen	psychic	0	100	30
18	Light ScreenLevel: 18Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
22	Disarm VoiceLevel: 22Disarm Voice	fairy	40	100	15
22	Disarm VoiceLevel: 22Disarm Voice	An attack that never misses.
26	Energy BallLevel: 26Energy Ball	grass	90	100	10
26	Energy BallLevel: 26Energy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
32	AncientpowerLevel: 32Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
32	AncientpowerLevel: 32Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
36	DazzlingleamLevel: 36Dazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10
36	DazzlingleamLevel: 36Dazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
40	Body SlamLevel: 40Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
40	Body SlamLevel: 40Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
43	SafeguardLevel: 43Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
43	SafeguardLevel: 43Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
47	Play RoughLevel: 47Play Rough	fairy	90	90	10
47	Play RoughLevel: 47Play Rough	An attack that may lower Attack.
51	Solar BeamLevel: 51Solar Beam	grass	120	100	10
51	Solar BeamLevel: 51Solar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
54	Heal BellLevel: 54Heal Bell	normal	0	100	5
54	Heal BellLevel: 54Heal Bell	Eliminates all status problems.
58	OutrageLevel: 58Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
58	OutrageLevel: 58Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
64	MoonblastLevel: 64Moonblast	fairy	95	100	15
64	MoonblastLevel: 64Moonblast	An attack that may lower Sp.Atk.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
Vine WhipVine Whip	grass	45	100	25
Vine WhipVine Whip	Whips the foe with slender vines.
AncientpowerAncientpower	rock	60	100	5
AncientpowerAncientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Heal BellHeal Bell	normal	0	100	5
Heal BellHeal Bell	Eliminates all status problems.

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TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Bayleef. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×ice2×poison2×flying2×bug2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Bayleef resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

water0.5×electric0.5×grass0.5×ground0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Bayleef, either offensively or defensively.

Bayleefin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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