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Bayleef (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a grass-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from Chikorita starting at level 16 and into Meganium starting at level 32.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

In Current Events, Ash Ketchum's Chikorita evolved into a Bayleef while protecting Ash from Team Rocket. Bayleef still had the same personality she had when she was still a Chikorita, but she soon mellowed out in Turning Over a New Bayleef.

Origin and inspiration[]

Bayleef appears to be based on sauropods, specifically the Apatosaurus.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Pokémon Silver A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Pokémon Crystal The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Emerald 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.
Pokémon FireRed A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Pokémon LeafGreen The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pokémon Pearl The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pokémon Platinum The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pokémon HeartGold The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Pokémon SoulSilver A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pokémon White The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pokémon Black 2 The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pokémon White 2 The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Pokémon Y The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pokémon Shining Pearl The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet The spicy scent that wafts from around Bayleef’s neck somehow makes those who smell it want to fight.
Pokémon Violet The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A The spicy aroma emanating from around its neck has an energizing effect.


Game locations[]

In the main games, the only way to obtain Bayleef is to evolve Chikorita. In Pokémon Colosseum, a shadow Bayleef is available in Phenac City.

Evolution[]

Chikorita
Reach level 16.
Bayleef
Reach level 32.
Meganium
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 62
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 63
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 60
Total 405

Moveset[]

Main article: Bayleef/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders
Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Black White
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