152: Chikorita

Essentials

Chikorita

Abilities

Overgrow: Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Dream Ability

Leaf Guard: Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 152
Original Johto: 1
Updated Johto: 1

Names

French: Germignon
German: Endivie
Chinese: 菊草葉
Korean: 치코리타
Japanese: チコリータ (chikoriita)
Official Roomaji: Chicorita

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Plant

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

914 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Special Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
	100%	Lum Berry
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Chikorita	Bayleef Level up, starting at level 16	Meganium Level up, starting at level 32

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	45	16.3	263	294
Attack	49	17.9	166	197
Defense	65	47.2	198	229
Special Attack	49	26.8	166	197
Special Defense	65	49.2	198	229
Speed	45	25.1	158	189
Total	318	23.8

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/14/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: 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.

: It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Leaf
Color: Green
Cry
Habitat: grassland
Footprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

2'11.4"
0.9 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

14.1 lb
6.4 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Grass moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
8	8	8	6	6	6	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
12	12	12				Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
15	15	15	9	9	9	PoisonPowder			35	—	75%		Poisons the target.
22	22	22	12	12	12	Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
			17	17	17	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
			20	20	20	Magical Leaf			20	60	—		Never misses.
			23	23	23	Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			28	28	28	Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
			31	31	31	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
29	29	29	34	34	34	Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
			39	39	39	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
			42	42	42	Aromatherapy			5	—	—		Cures the entire party of major status effects.
36	36	36				Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
43	43	43				Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
50	50	50	45	45	45	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
						AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
						Aromatherapy			5	—	—		Cures the entire party of major status effects.
						Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
						Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
						Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
						GrassWhistle			15	—	55%		Puts the target to sleep.
						Heal Pulse			10	—	—		Heals the target for half its max HP.
						Ingrain			20	—	—		Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
						Leaf Storm			5	140	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
						Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
						Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
						Refresh			20	—	—		Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.
						Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
						Vine Whip			15	35	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Wring Out			5	*	100%		Power increases against targets with more HP remaining, up to a maximum of 110 power.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
						AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
						Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
						Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
						Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
						Grass Pledge			10	50	100%		With Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.
						Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
						Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
						Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
						Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
						Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
						Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
						Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
02	02					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
03	03					Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
		09	09	09		Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
		16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
12	12					Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
13	13					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
19	19	19	19	19		Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
		20	20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
20	20					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23	23	23	23		Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
31	31					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34	34					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35	35					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
43	43					Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		33	33	33	33	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
		42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
					48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
					49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
			53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			70	70	70	Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
			75	75	75	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
			78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
			87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H5	H5	H5				Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.