Chikorita (Pokémon)

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Chikorita チコリータ Chicorita #152
Artwork from GSC
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Leaf Pokémon
Ability Overgrow Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #001 Hoenn #307 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′11″ Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2′11″/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 14.1 lbs. Imperial 6.4 kg Metric 14.1 lbs./6.4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Plant groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 64 Battle Exp.: 641*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Chikorita (Japanese: チコリータ Chicorita) is a Grass-type Pokémon. Along with Cyndaquil and Totodile, it is one of the three starter Pokémon available at the beginning of the Generation II games. It is also available in Pokémon Emerald as an award for catching the first 200 Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex.

Chikorita comes with the Ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

Chikorita evolves into Bayleef starting at Level 16, then into Meganium starting at Level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Chikorita is a small Pokémon which vaguely resembles a dinosaur. It is primarily a pale leaf green color with large red eyes. 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 properties. This leaf also has the ability to check the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air.

Behavior

Chikorita, like many grass Pokémon, is 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 coldblooded 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.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Chikorita are a rare Pokémon mostly found in large open plains with other Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium or small forests. It prefers warm temperatures.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:ChikoritaRescue.jpg

Ash's Chikorita

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

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

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!.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Chikorita is the last of the three starter Pokémon to get a trainer. 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. Crys nicknamed it Megapon.

In the manga

Four Chikorita cards have been released.

• Neo Genesis: Chikorita
• Neo Genesis: Chikorita
• Expedition Base Set: Chikorita
• Expedition Base Set: Chikorita
• EX Hidden Legends: Chikorita
• EX Unseen Forces: Chikorita
• Mysterious Treasures: Chikorita

One more cards have yet to be released.

• Japanese promotional cards: Chikorita

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.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Chikorita has been confirmed as a returning Pokémon, 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.

Game data

NPC appearances

• 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.

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 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. 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 It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} 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 Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade 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	Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (8F-11F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest

In Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Chikorita can not evolve.

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 49		48 - 111	92 - 216
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 49		48 - 111	92 - 216
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Tackle Growl	Tackle Growl	Tackle Growl
6			Razor Leaf
8	Razor Leaf	Razor Leaf
9			Poisonpowder
12	Reflect	Reflect	Synthesis
15	Poisonpowder	Poisonpowder
17			Reflect
20			Magical Leaf
22	Synthesis	Synthesis
23			Natural Gift
28			Sweet Scent
29	Body Slam	Body Slam
31			Light Screen
34			Body Slam
36	Light Screen	Light Screen
39			Safeguard
42			Aromatherapy
43	Safeguard	Safeguard
45			Solarbeam
50	Solarbeam	Solarbeam

By TM/HM

Game	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02	Headbutt
TM03	Curse
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM09		Bullet Seed	Bullet Seed
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12	Sweet Scent
TM13	Snore
TM16		Light Screen	Light Screen
TM17	Protect	Protect	Protect
TM19	Giga Drain	Giga Drain	Giga Drain
TM20	Endure	Safeguard	Safeguard
TM21	Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam	Solarbeam	Solarbeam
TM23	Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM27	Return	Return	Return
TM31	Mud Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33		Reflect	Reflect
TM34	Swagger
TM35	Sleep Talk
TM42		Facade	Facade
TM43	Detect	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45	Attract	Attract	Attract
TM53			Energy Ball
TM58			Endure
TM70			Flash
TM75			Swords Dance
TM78			Captivate
TM82			Sleep Talk
TM83			Natural Gift
TM86			Grass Knot
TM87			Swagger
TM90			Substitute
HM01	Cut	Cut	Cut
HM05	Flash	Flash

By breeding

Incomplete:

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Ancientpower			Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise Tangela, Tangrowth
Leaf Storm			Victreebel Exeggutor Bellossom Grovyle, Sceptile Shiftry Tropius Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Grasswhistle			Roselia, Roserade
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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, and Silver. However, Ash is the only one who didn't receive Chikorita as a starter. Currently it is unknown if Chikorita was Silver's starter Pokémon. Most guess not because of Silver's age.

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
• French: Germignon
• Korean: 치코리타 Chikorita

Related articles

• Ash's Chikorita
• Casey's Chikorita
• Vincent's Chikorita

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Sweet Senorita, the fanlisting for Chikorita at The Anime Fanlistings Network

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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