Chikoritain Pokémon Polished Crystal

grass

Pokédex Entry

Leaf Pokémon

It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#001 Johto Dex · #152 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

EV Yield

1 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

You can also receive one as a gift in Elms Lab at level five. It can also hatch from an egg.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Elms Lab	Lv. 5	gift	-	Oran Berry	-
Day Care	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-
Dragons Den B1F	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-
Day Care	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
6	Razor LeafLevel: 6Razor Leaf	grass	PWR55	ACC95	PP25
6	Razor LeafLevel: 6Razor Leaf	Has a high critical hit ratio.
9	PoisonpowderLevel: 9Poisonpowder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
9	PoisonpowderLevel: 9Poisonpowder	A move that may poison the foe.
12	HealinglightLevel: 12Healinglight	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
12	HealinglightLevel: 12Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
17	ReflectLevel: 17Reflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
17	ReflectLevel: 17Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
17	Light ScreenLevel: 17Light Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
17	Light ScreenLevel: 17Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
20	Disarm VoiceLevel: 20Disarm Voice	fairy	PWR40	ACC100	PP15
20	Disarm VoiceLevel: 20Disarm Voice	An attack that never misses.
23	Energy BallLevel: 23Energy Ball	grass	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
23	Energy BallLevel: 23Energy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
28	AncientpowerLevel: 28Ancientpower	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
28	AncientpowerLevel: 28Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
31	DazzlingleamLevel: 31Dazzlingleam	fairy	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
31	DazzlingleamLevel: 31Dazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
34	Body SlamLevel: 34Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
34	Body SlamLevel: 34Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
39	SafeguardLevel: 39Safeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
39	SafeguardLevel: 39Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
42	Play RoughLevel: 42Play Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
42	Play RoughLevel: 42Play Rough	An attack that may lower Attack.
45	Solar BeamLevel: 45Solar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
45	Solar BeamLevel: 45Solar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
48	Heal BellLevel: 48Heal Bell	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
48	Heal BellLevel: 48Heal Bell	Eliminates all status problems.
51	OutrageLevel: 51Outrage	dragon	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
51	OutrageLevel: 51Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
56	MoonblastLevel: 56Moonblast	fairy	PWR95	ACC100	PP15
56	MoonblastLevel: 56Moonblast	An attack that may lower Sp.Atk.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
Vine WhipVine Whip	grass	PWR45	ACC100	PP25
Vine WhipVine Whip	Whips the foe with slender vines.
AncientpowerAncientpower	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
AncientpowerAncientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Heal BellHeal Bell	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
Heal BellHeal Bell	Eliminates all status problems.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	PWR60	ACC100	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

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	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	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 Chikorita. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×ice2×poison2×flying2×bug2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Chikorita 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 Chikorita, either offensively or defensively.

Chikoritain Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry