Chikorita (#0152) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk4948–11192–216

Def6563–128121–251

SpA4948–11192–216

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe4545–10685–207

Total318Higher than 23% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Chikorita outspeeds 11 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 SinglesLC

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

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

6Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

9Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

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

17ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

20Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

23Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

28Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

31Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

34Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

39SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

42Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

45Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 33

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

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

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#001Updated Johto#001Blueberry#173Lumiose#001

Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
SoulSilver
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sunrays.
HeartGold · X
It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Crystal
Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
Silver · FireRed
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Gold · LeafGreen