Chikorita

Chikorita
Mew
152
Bayleef
Ability	Overgrow Leaf Guard (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
Creator	Game Freak

Chikorita <sup>(JPJapanese: チコリータ

Romaji: Chicorita)</sup> 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 is a First partner Pokémon in Johto.

Physiology and Behaviour

Chikorita is a small, pale-green, quadrupedal Pokémon with dark-green buds around its neck. Its head is large in proportion to the rest of its body, and it has big red eyes. Chikorita has four short legs with a single nailed toe on each and a stubby tail. On top of its head is a large, green leaf that is usually longer than its body. A soothing aroma wafts from the leaf, which can calm battling Pokémon. The leaf is also used to sense temperature and humidity. Chikorita actively seeks out and enjoys the sun's warmth.

Chikorita can be found in grasslands. However, due to its status as a starter Pokémon, a wild Chikorita is hard to come by and it is generally found under the ownership of Trainers. Chikorita has a docile nature.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

In video games Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver. Chikorita is one of three First partner Pokémon found in the laboratory of Professor Elm to New Bark Town. If the player chooses Chikorita, the rival will choose Cyndaquil.

In Pokémon Emerald and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Professor Birch will deliver to the protagonist of one of the starter Johto when it has completed the Hoenn Pokédex.

Other Pokémon games

The Pokémon is also one of the sixteen starter present in video games Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Team, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and explorers of Darkness .

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: When the ball hits the button in front of Chikorita on the Ruby Field, it will unleash a Razor Leaf that causes the two Linoone to pop out.

In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Chikorita is one of Pikachu's best friends. She is kidnapped by Treecko and Mankey and sent to Venusaur's lair where she is later rescued. After Pikachu rescues her, she goes to the Meeting Place where she builds the treehouse. She later accompanies Pikachu to the Sky Pavilion along with Piplup and Charmander where she meets Mew.

Super Smash Bros. series

Chikorita using Razor Leaf in Brawl.

Chikorita first appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a Pokéball Pokémon, using its signature move Razor Leaf. When released from its Pokéball, Chikorita sends out a barrage of leaves that hurt any opponent that comes in contact with them. They are quite difficult to escape from but don't last for a long duration of time.

Chikorita makes a return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl doing the same as it did in Melee. Since Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Chikorita was replaced with Snivy.

In the anime

Ash Ketchum caught a female Chikorita in The Chikorita Rescue. She had such high affections for Ash that sometimes came to a few faults, such as refusing to be switched out for Pikachu. Chikorita later evolved into Bayleef in Current Events.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Pokémon Silver	Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
Pokémon Crystal	It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	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.
Pokémon Sapphire	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.
Pokémon Emerald	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.
Pokémon FireRed	Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
Pokémon LeafGreen	A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pokémon Pearl	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pokémon Platinum	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pokémon HeartGold	A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pokémon White	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pokémon Black 2	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pokémon White 2	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays.
Pokémon Y	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Pokémon Violet	Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check the humidity and temperature of the area around it.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	New Bark Town (First partner Pokémon)
Pokémon Silver	New Bark Town (First partner Pokémon)
Pokémon Crystal	New Bark Town (First partner Pokémon)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon Emerald	Professor Birch (Hoenn Pokédex Completion)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum	Trade
Pokémon HeartGold	New Bark Town (First partner Pokémon)
Pokémon SoulSilver	New Bark Town (First partner Pokémon)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Professor Birch on Route 101 (Postgame)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Professor Birch on Route 101 (Postgame)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Route 2 (Island Scan)Fr
Pokémon Moon	Route 2 (Island Scan)Fr
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Grand Underground
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Grand Underground
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth
Pokémon Violet	Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth

Evolution

Chikorita	Reach level 16.	Bayleef	Reach level 32.	Meganium

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	45
Attack	49
Defense	65
Sp. Attack	49
Sp. Defense	65
Speed	45
Total	318

Gallery

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Pokédex image

Sprites

Sprites
Gold Silver Crystal
Ruby Sapphire Emerald File:PKMNE152.gif File:PKMNE152-S.gif Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG152.png File:PKMNFRLG152-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP152-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP152-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS152-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW152-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2152.png File:PKMNBW2152-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY152-S.png
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP152-S.png Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV152-S.png

Trivia

• Chikorita is the only starter Pokémon that cannot be used in the Pokémon Jump minigame.
• In both early artwork and the in-game sprites of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Chikorita's body is yellow. This was changed to light green in later artwork and the Pokémon Crystal sprites.
• An early demo of Pokémon Gold and Silver in 1997 shows Chikorita's name as Happa, which literally means leaf.
• Due to a programming error, Chikorita is not required in order to receive the Diploma in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.