#153
Bayleef
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Plant
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 142
- EV Yield
- 1 Def, 1 SpD
- Height
- 1.2 m (3'11")
- Weight
- 15.8 kg (34.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Generation V
The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Generation VI
A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Bayleef’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)
Generation II
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
A spicy aroma ema nates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to re store health.
The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.
Generation III
BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
A BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each leaf is a small tree shoot. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Generation IV
The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 8 | Razor LeafSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 15 | Poison Powder | poi | N | — | 75% | 35 |
| 18 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 22 | Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 23 | Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| 26 | Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 32 | Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 39 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 40 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 47 | Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| 50 | Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
37 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grass PledgeSTAB | gra | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Solar BladeSTAB | gra | P | 125 | 100% | 10 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TrailblazeSTAB | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Egg Moves
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Heal Pulse | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ingrain | gra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Vine WhipSTAB | gra | P | 45 | 100% | 25 |
Move Tutor
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grass PledgeSTAB | gra | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Bayleef
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Bayleef
Bayleef is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health. Bayleef stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 15.8 kg (34.8 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Bayleef Base Stats
Bayleef has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 80 (good), while its lowest is HP at 60 (average). Bayleef is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Bayleef Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Grass-type, Bayleef is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Bayleef 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Bayleef Abilities
Bayleef's abilities include Overgrow, Leaf Guard. Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Leaf Guard, which protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Bayleef Moves & Learnset
Bayleef can learn 70 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Blade (Grass, 125 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Bayleef can learn Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Body Slam (Normal).
Training Bayleef
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Bayleef can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Bayleef yields 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Bayleef belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups. Bayleef is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Bayleef. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Bayleef, or use the team builder to see how Bayleef fits into your squad.
