Where can I find Chikorita in SoulGold?

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

What type is Chikorita?

Chikorita is a grass-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Chikorita learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Chikoritain Pokémon SoulGold

grass

Pokédex Entry

Leaf Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#152

Abilities

Overgrow(Primary)

Ups Grass moves in a pinch.

Leaf Guard(Secondary)

Blocks status in sunshine.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, grass

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

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 Littleroot Town Professor Birchs Lab at level five.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Littleroot Town Professor Birchs Lab	Lv. 5	gift	-	-	-

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
6	Razor LeafLevel: 6Razor Leaf	grass	55	95	25
6	Razor LeafLevel: 6Razor Leaf	Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
9	Poison PowderLevel: 9Poison Powder	poison	0	75	35
9	Poison PowderLevel: 9Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
12	SynthesisLevel: 12Synthesis	grass	0	0	5
12	SynthesisLevel: 12Synthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
17	ReflectLevel: 17Reflect	psychic	0	0	20
17	ReflectLevel: 17Reflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
20	Magical LeafLevel: 20Magical Leaf	grass	60	0	20
20	Magical LeafLevel: 20Magical Leaf	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
23	Leech SeedLevel: 23Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
23	Leech SeedLevel: 23Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
28	Draining KissLevel: 28Draining Kiss	fairy	50	100	10
28	Draining KissLevel: 28Draining Kiss	An attack that absorbs over half the damage inflicted.
31	Light ScreenLevel: 31Light Screen	psychic	0	0	30
31	Light ScreenLevel: 31Light Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
34	Body SlamLevel: 34Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
34	Body SlamLevel: 34Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
39	SafeguardLevel: 39Safeguard	normal	0	0	25
39	SafeguardLevel: 39Safeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	grass	0	100	0
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
45	Solar BeamLevel: 45Solar Beam	grass	120	100	10
45	Solar BeamLevel: 45Solar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.

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Egg Moves (15)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Vine WhipVine Whip	grass	0	100	10
Vine WhipVine Whip	Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	60	100	5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
IngrainIngrain	grass	0	0	20
IngrainIngrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	0	55	15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	grass	0	90	5
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
AromatherapyAromatherapy	grass	0	0	5
AromatherapyAromatherapy	Heals all status problems with a soothing scent.
Wring OutWring Out	normal	120	100	5
Wring OutWring Out	The higher the foe's HP the more damage caused.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
RefreshRefresh	normal	0	0	20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
Heal PulseHeal Pulse	psychic	0	0	10
Heal PulseHeal Pulse	Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP.
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	grass	0	0	10
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.