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Chikorita
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
- 64
- EV Yield
- 1 SpD
- Height
- 0.9 m (2'11")
- Weight
- 6.4 kg (14.1 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
It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Generation VI
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays.
It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)
Generation II
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the hu midity and tem perature.
It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Generation III
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.
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.
Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun’s rays.
Generation IV
It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sunrays.
Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
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 |
| 17 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 20 | Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| 23 | Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 28 | Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 34 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 42 | Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 43 | Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| 50 | Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
35 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
11 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 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Heal Pulse | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ingrain | gra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | 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 |
Items that wild Chikorita may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Chikorita
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Chikorita
Chikorita is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays. Chikorita stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Chikorita Base Stats
Chikorita has a base stat total of 318, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 65 (average), while its lowest is HP at 45 (below average). Chikorita is slow with a base Speed of 45.
Chikorita Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Grass-type, Chikorita is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Chikorita 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Chikorita Abilities
Chikorita'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.
Chikorita Moves & Learnset
Chikorita can learn 73 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 35 via TM/HM, 11 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, Chikorita can learn Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Body Slam (Normal).
Training Chikorita
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Chikorita can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Chikorita yields 1 Sp. Defense EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Chikorita belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups. Chikorita is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium). Wild Chikorita may be found holding Lum Berry.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Chikorita. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Chikorita, or use the team builder to see how Chikorita fits into your squad.
