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** Due to this, it is the only starter Pokémon from Generations I-III that cannot be used in the [[Pokémon Jump]] minigame.
** Due to this, it is the only starter Pokémon from Generations I-III that cannot be used in the [[Pokémon Jump]] minigame.
*In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Chikorita's body was yellow.  It was changed to being light green in {{game|Crystal}} to match its official artwork.
*In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Chikorita's body was yellow.  It was changed to being light green in {{game|Crystal}} to match its official artwork.
*Chikorita is one of three Pokémon (four species total) that have a [[gender ratio]] of 7:1 that have had a female shown in the anime but not a male. The others are [[Ash's Bayleef]], {{p|Togepi}} and {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}}.
*Chikorita is one of four Pokémon (five species total) that have a [[gender ratio]] of 7:1 that have had a female shown in the anime but not a male. The others are [[Ash's Bayleef]], {{p|Togepi}}, {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}} and {{TP|Ash|Snivy}}.
*The green [[Pokémon mini]] was modeled after Chikorita.
*The green [[Pokémon mini]] was modeled after Chikorita.



Revision as of 23:17, 5 December 2010

Mew #151: Mew
Pokémon
#153: Bayleef Bayleef
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Chikorita (disambiguation).
Chikorita
チコリータ Chicorita
#152
152Chikorita.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type
Grass '
Category
Leaf Pokémon
Abilities
Overgrow Leaf Guard
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#001
Hoenn
#307
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-007
Oblivia
R-170 N-016
Height
2'11"
Imperial
0.9 m
Metric
Weight
14.1 lbs.
Imperial
6.4 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F152.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Monster and
Plant groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 64 Battle Exp.: 641*

Chikorita (Japanese: チコリータ Chicorita) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Bayleef starting at level 16, who evolves into Meganium starting at level 32.

Along with Cyndaquil and Totodile, Chikorita is one of the three starter Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Biology

Physiology

Chikorita is a small Pokémon, primarily pale green in color, with a darker green leaf and necklace of buds. It has a large head in proportion to the rest of its body, with large red eyes that appear to have no pupils. It has four short legs with a single nailed toe each, and a small tail. Its most distinguishing feature is the large leaf on the top of its head, which is usually longer than the rest of its body. It has a "necklace" of small green buds around its neck.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Chikorita can spawn vines from its neck and create leaves from the big leaf on its head. Like many Grass-type Pokémon, its foliage emits a sweet odor that has calming and healing properties. This leaf also has the ability to check the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air.

Behavior

Chikorita, like many Grass-type Pokémon, are very docile. It prefers to avoid fights by using the aromatherapeutic properties of the large leaf on its head. It spends most of its time sunbathing, although it is unclear if this is because it needs to photosynthesize, or if it is because Chikorita is cold blooded and needs to warm itself up. It appears to be sensitive to changes in its environment, and can use the leaf on its head to help purify the air around it, as well as to seek out warm places. Chikorita are also sensitive emotionally, and become very upset when misunderstood.

Habitat

Chikorita are rare Pokémon mostly found in large open plains or small forests with other Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium. They prefer warmer climates.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Chikorita spend a lot of time basking in the sun, so they may use photosynthesis to feed themselves.

In the anime

File:Lyras Chikorita.png
Lyra with her Chikorita

Major appearances

Ash's Chikorita

Ash captured a Chikorita in The Chikorita Rescue. It had such high affections for Ash that sometimes came to a few faults, such as refusing to be switched out for Pikachu. Ash's Chikorita evolved in Current Events.

Casey's Chikorita

Casey's Chikorita was first seen in The Double Trouble Header. It was Casey's starter Pokémon. It evolved into a Bayleef in The Bug Stops Here.

Casey's Chikorita

Other

Vincent received a Chikorita as his starter Pokémon as seen in the opening of The Legend of Thunder!.

Silver also owns a Chikorita, as seen in The Search for the Legend. It behaves much in the same way to him as Pikachu does to Ash, including traveling on his shoulder.

A Chikorita was a member of Team Go-Getters in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!.

Another Chikorita, under the ownership of Lyra, appears along with Totodile and Cyndaquil in An Egg Scramble!. It battled Dawn's Piplup. It also subsequently appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!, where it participated in a tag battle against Ash and Dawn.

Minor appearances

A Chikorita appeared in Off The Unbeaten Path!. It was in a field with Aron, Azurill, Smoochum, and Igglybuff.

Another Chikorita has appeared in the Hearthome Collection in Arriving in Style!.

Chikorita has a role in Arceus and the Jewel of Life alongside the other Johto starters, Cyndaquil and Totodile.

A Chikorita was used by one of the participants of Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP118 Chikorita Ash's Pokédex Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon. Chikorita releases a sweet relaxing fragrance from the leaf on its head.
EP126 Chikorita Ash's Pokédex Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon. Chikorita emits pleasant aromas from the leaves on their heads and they love to sunbathe.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP143 Chikorita Dawn's Pokédex Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon. Chikorita uses the leaf on its head to scan for warmth and humidity in its surroundings, and loves to sunbathe.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Chikorita is the last of the three starter Pokémon to get a trainer (in an interestingly similar fashion to Treecko never getting its rightful trainer until Emerald steals him as a Sceptile, much later than the other two starters had). It escapes from Professor Elm and follows Crystal until she decides to accept it to her team, where it had to pass a test. Crystal's Chikorita wears a star pendant, formerly owned by Smoochum, who accepted Chikorita when its trainer did. It later evolves into a Bayleef to protect Crys from a Larvitar, then into Meganium during a fight with Lugia along with the other two Johto starters (whose trainers had been in a coma for weeks from their defeat against the Masked Man). Crys nicknamed it Megaree*/Mega*.

In the TCG

Main article: Chikorita (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Chikorita unleashes a Razor Leaf that hits any opponent in its path.

Chikorita is also a Pokéfloat. It is one of the smallest and floats around Psyduck.

Trophy information

Chikorita was one of the first three Pokémon available in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. A Grass-type Pokémon, it emits a delightful fragrance from the leaves on its head and loves to spend its time leisurely sunbathing. When called into battle, it uses its Razor Leaf move to strike at opponents' weak points.

File:SSBB Chikorita.png
Chikorita in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Chikorita returns to do the same as it did in Melee, unleashing Razor Leaf on release from a Poké Ball. It swings its leaf around violently until the green blades fly directly in front of it for a few seconds.

Trophy information

A Leaf Pokémon. It loves sunbathing and can use the leaf on its head to check the temperature and humidity around it. Chikorita releases a sweet aroma from its leaf to becalm opponents into a slumber. It can also learn moves to help recover all Pokémon allies. Chikorita evolves into Bayleef by leveling up.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Silver Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
Crystal It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leaf on its head to seek out warm places.
Stadium 2 A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Generation III
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.
Sapphire
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.
FireRed Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.
LeafGreen A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Generation IV
Diamond It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
SoulSilver Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
Generation V
Black あたまの はっぱで まわりの おんどや しつどを さぐる。ひざしを あびることが だいすき。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Crystal
One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
One Reward from Professor Birch for completing the Hoenn Pokédex
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Springleaf Field
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Randomly on the Ruby Field*
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 20
Endless Level 14
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Starter Pokémon
Joyous Tower (8F-11F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Starter Pokémon
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13)
Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Happy Outlook (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Old Mansion

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
49
48 - 111 92 - 216
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
49
48 - 111 92 - 216
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
318
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
14/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
066 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
099 PoisonPowder Poison Status 0000 07575% 35
1212 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
1717 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
2020 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 —% 20
2323 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
2828 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
3131 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3434 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
3939 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25
4242 Aromatherapy Grass Status 0000 —% 5
4545 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chikorita
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chikorita
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Canon Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echo Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chikorita
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chikorita
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TangelaTangrowthCranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodon
AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5
VileplumeParasParasectChikoritaBayleefMeganium
RoseliaRoserade
Aromatherapy Grass Status —% 5
LaprasSnorlaxChikoritaBayleefMeganiumTropius
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Breloom
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
TotodileCroconawFeraligatr
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
SunkernSunfloraRoseliaRoseradeSnoverAbomasnow
GrassWhistle Grass Status 55% 15
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowking
Healing Wave Psychic Status —% 10
TangelaTangrowthSunkernSunfloraRoseliaRoserade
CacneaCacturneCarnivineSnoverAbomasnowMarakacchi
TamagetakeMorobareruTesshidoNattorei
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20
VictreebelExeggutorBellossomSunfloraGrovyleSceptile
ShiftryTropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivy
JanovyJalorda
Leaf Storm Grass Special 140 90% 5
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggcuteExeggutorHoppip
SkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraShroomishBreloom
RoseliaRoseradeCacneaCacturneTurtwigGrotle
TorterraCherubiCherrimSnivyJanovyJalorda
MonmenErufuun
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
LotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleafShiftry
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
LickitungLickilicky
Refresh Normal Status —% 20
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurBellsproutWeepinbellVictreebel
TangelaTangrowthCarnivineSnivyJanovyJalorda
Vine Whip Grass Physical 35 100% 15
BellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelLickitungLickilickyTangela
TangrowthCarnivineSnivyJanovyJalorda
Wring Out Normal Special 100% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chikorita in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Chikorita in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chikorita
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chikorita
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Grass Oath Grass Special 50 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Chikorita can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Chikorita cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chikorita
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chikorita
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation IV
Other generations:
II - III - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   S. Contest   Appeal 
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Frenzy Plant Grass Special 150 90% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥
  • A superscript level indicates that Chikorita can learn this move normally in Generation IV at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chikorita
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chikorita
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS152.png PinRSani152.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani152.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP RT 152.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 11.4%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP So? Do you like my fragrance?
26%-50% HP Huh? My health is down to one-half already?
1%-25% HP No more... It hurts to even move...
Level up Yay! I leveled up! That makes me happy!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP Let's get this done together, <name>!
26%-50% HP I'm finding this tough going...
1%-25% HP Urk... I can't... Help, <name>...
Level up Yippee! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 152.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
( Grass )
Field move: None
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 10 Max. exp.: 16
Browser entry  
Chikorita looks cute when it toddles with its leaf blowing in the wind.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Grass  Grass Assist.png
( Grass )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW152.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Chikorita followed you through the Mysterious Tunnel, landing in the Meadow Zone. She's one of your best friends. She loves leafy greens.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Chikorita
Unevolved
Chikorita
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 16


Bayleef
First Evolution
Bayleef
 Grass 
Rare Candy
Level 32


Meganium
Second Evolution
Meganium
 Grass 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 152.png Spr 2s 152.png Spr 2c 152.png Spr b 2g 152.png
Spr 2g 152 s.png Spr 2s 152 s.png Spr 2c 152 s.png Spr b 2g 152 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 152.png Spr 3e 152.png Spr 3f 152.png Spr b 3r 152.png
Spr 3r 152 s.png Spr 3e 152 s.png Spr 3f 152 s.png Spr b 3r 152 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 152.png Spr 4p 152.png Spr 4h 152.png Spr b 4d 152.png
Spr 4d 152 s.png Spr 4p 152 s.png Spr 4h 152 s.png Spr b 4d 152 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 152.png Spr 5b2 152.png Spr b 5b 152.png
Spr 5b 152 s.png Spr 5b2 152 s.png Spr b 5b 152 s.png
Chikorita For other sprites and images, please see Chikorita images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • The Chikorita family is the only evolution family of a starter Pokémon to not have their names changed for the English release.
  • In the anime, Chikorita has had the most Trainers out of the Johto starters. It has been trained by Ash, Casey, Vincent, Silver, and Lyra. However, Ash is the only one who is confirmed to not have received Chikorita as a starter.
  • Chikorita is the tallest out of the unevolved starters at 2 feet 11 inches (0.9 meters).
    • Due to this, it is the only starter Pokémon from Generations I-III that cannot be used in the Pokémon Jump minigame.
  • In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Chikorita's body was yellow. It was changed to being light green in Pokémon Crystal to match its official artwork.
  • Chikorita is one of four Pokémon (five species total) that have a gender ratio of 7:1 that have had a female shown in the anime but not a male. The others are Ash's Bayleef, Togepi, Togekiss and Snivy.
  • The green Pokémon mini was modeled after Chikorita.

Origin

Chikorita has similarities to sauropods.

Name origin

Chikorita's name is derived from chicory, a flowering plant and -ita the feminine form of the Spanish suffix for something small or young.

In other languages

  • German: Endivie - From endive, a vegetable related to the daisy.
  • French: Germignon - From germe (seed) and mignon (cute).
  • Korean: 치코리타 Chikorita
  • Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 菊草葉 Jú Căo Yè - 菊 is from 菊苣 Jújù (chicory). Literally means "Chicory grass leaf".

Related articles

Notes

Games: Super Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii USuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
Characters: PikachuJigglypuffMewtwoPichu
Pokémon Trainer (SquirtleIvysaurCharizard) • LucarioGreninjaIncineroar
Stages: Saffron CityPokémon StadiumPoké FloatsPokémon Stadium 2Spear Pillar
Prism TowerUnova Pokémon LeagueKalos Pokémon League
Poké Ball and Master Ball: AbomasnowAbraAlolan ExeggutorAlolan RaichuAlolan VulpixArceusArticunoBeedrill
BellossomBewearBlastoiseBonslyCelebiChanseyCharizardChespinChikoritaClefairy
CyndaquilDarkraiDedenneDeoxysDittoEeveeElectrodeEnteiFennekin
FletchlingGardevoirGenesectGiratinaGogoatGoldeenGroudonGulpinHitmonlee
Ho-OhInkayJirachiKeldeoKoffingKyogreKyuremLatias and Latios
LugiaLunalaManaphyMarillMarshadowMeloettaMeowthMewMetagrossMimikyu
MoltresMunchlaxOnixOshawottPalkiaPiplupPorygon2PyukumukuRaikouScizorSnivy
SnorlaxSolgaleoSpewpaStaryuStarmieSuicuneSwirlixTapu KokoTogedemaruTogepi
TorchicUnownVenusaurVictiniVulpixWeavileWeezingWobbuffetXerneasZapdosZoroark
Collectables: Trophies (MeleeBrawlfor Nintendo 3DS/Wii U)
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Spirits
Misc: The Subspace EmissaryMy MusicFinal SmashPokémon ChangeBrawl cameos
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