Bayleef (#0153) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk6260–125116–245

Def8076–145148–284

SpA6361–126117–247

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe6058–123112–240

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Bayleef outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Leaf GuardHidden ability
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0152ChikoritaGrass
1. Level 16#0153BayleefGrass
  1. Level 32#0154MeganiumGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

1Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

12SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

22Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

26Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

32Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

36Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

40Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

46SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

50Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

54Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggHeal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

EggIngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

EggVine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

Pokédex entries

Category: Leaf Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#002Updated Johto#002Blueberry#174Lumiose#002

The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.
Crystal
A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese: ベイリーフ
Japanese (romaji): Bayleaf
Korean: 베이리프
Chinese (Traditional): 月桂葉
Chinese (Simplified): 月桂叶
French: Macronium
German: Lorblatt
Spanish: Bayleef
Italian: Bayleef

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 142
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterGrass
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Colosseum 3 areas

Phenac City (West Exit)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30
Shadow Pokémon Lab B2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 30
Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 30