Chikorita (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Chikorita (disambiguation).

Chikorita Leaf Pokémon チコリータ Chicorita #152 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Leaf Guard Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Grass Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Chikorita 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 14.1 lbs. 6.4 kg Chikorita 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 64 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 64 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Chikorita 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
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.

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

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

Biology

Chikorita is a small, pale green Pokémon with a darker 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 on 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. Aside from the soothing aroma that wafts from its leaf, Chikorita uses its leaf to determine the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air.

Chikorita can be found in grasslands throughout the Johto region. 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 tends to be docile in nature due to its domestication from birth.

In the anime

Chikorita in the anime

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, and later evolved into a Meganium.

Vincent's Chikorita

Chikorita is Vincent's starter Pokémon that he received from Professor Elm.

Team Go-Getters

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

Other

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.

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.

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

A Chikorita appeared in PK23 and Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Minor appearances

Professor Elm showed a photograph of a Chikorita to Ash and his friends in Don't Touch That 'dile.

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

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

A Chikorita under the ownership of a Pokémon Stylist appeared in the Hearthome Collection in Arriving in Style!.

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

A Chikorita appeared as a mask for the festival in Capacia Island UFO!.

A Chikorita appeared as a plush toy in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

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

File:Megaree Chikorita.png

Chikorita in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Megaree

In Pokémon Adventures, Chikorita is the last of the three starter Pokémon to get a Trainer (in a similar fashion to Treecko never getting his rightful Trainer until Emerald steals him as a Sceptile, much later than the other two starters had) he debuted in Murkrow Row. He escapes from Professor Elm and follows Crystal until she decides to accept him to her team, where hehad to pass a test. Crystal's Chikorita wears a star pendant, formerly owned by Smoochum, who accepted Chikorita when her Trainer did. He 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. Crys nicknamed him Megaree*/Mega*.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Main article: Chiko

In Magical Pokémon Journey, a Chikorita nicknamed Chiko appears.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Chikorita was stolen by Green before Where is Chikorita?! but was returned to Professor Oak later on.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Main article: Black's Chikorita

Black owned Bayleef as a Chikorita. It was his starter Pokémon when he began his journey in Johto. However, he stole the Chikorita from Professor Elm's lab instead of having Elm give it to him. It evolved into a Bayleef prior to meeting up with Gold again. During an encounter with Lapras, Black released the Bayleef after it failed to defeat Lapras and Gold took Bayleef in.

In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga

Takashi owns a Chikorita in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

Tsubaki owns a Chikorita in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure. It had a battled with Jō's Totodile and lost. Chikorita evolved into a Bayleef and then Meganium when Tsubaki met up with Jō in Team Rocket's headquarters in Mahogany Town.

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."

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

• 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 tree house. She later accompanies Pikachu to the Sky Pavilion along with Piplup and Charmander where she meets Mew.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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 It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. White Black 2 It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. White 2
Generation VI X A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays. Y It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. 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. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town Crystal Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Reward from Professor Birch for completing the Hoenn Pokédex FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Trade, Event Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire From Professor Birch on Route 101 after first entering the Hall of Fame
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 2 (Island Scan)Fr

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Puzzle Challenge Available at the start
Generation III Channel Bus Stop Pinball: R&S Randomly on the Ruby Field* Trozei! Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 14, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (8F-11F) Ranger Lyra Forest
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29), Happy Outlook (B1-B19) MD Sky Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Mystery Jungle (B1-B29), Happy Outlook (B1-B19) MD Wii Wonder Mail codes PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone, Meeting Place* Ranger: GS Old Mansion
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope Rumble U Jungle Area: Serperior Jungle, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 5 Shuffle Blau Salon: Stage 407 Rumble World Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (All Areas) Super MD Starter Pokémon Picross Area 18: Stage 04

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 and #2 Petal Dance Chikorita	Japanese	Japan	5	December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002; March 16 to April 7, 2002
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Chikorita	English	United States	5	December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002; April 12 to June 7, 2002; January 17 to 23, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Second Campaign Chikorita	Japanese	Japan	10	December 9, 2005 to January 10, 2006
XYORAS	Pokémon Lab Chikorita	Japanese region	Online	5	December 23, 2015 to May 9, 2016 July 16 to October 31, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Gold	Silver	Berry (100%)
Crystal

Stats

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.

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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 066 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 099 Poison Powder 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 Solar Beam 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Aromatherapy Grass Status — —% 5 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Grass Whistle Grass Status — 55% 15 Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10 Heal Pulse Psychic Status — —% 10 Ingrain Grass Status — —% 20 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 Nature Power Normal Status — —% 20 Refresh Normal Status — —% 20 Vine Whip Grass Physical 45 100% 25 Wring Out Normal Special — 100% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chikorita in Generation VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10

A black or white 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Island Scan Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10

A superscript level indicates that Chikorita can learn this move normally in Generation VII 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 moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Rollout	Chikorita (McDonald Pack 3)
Sleep Powder	Chikorita (Expedition 100) Chikorita δ (EX Dragon Frontiers 44)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 10 Max. exp.: 16 Browser entry R-000 Chikorita looks cute when it toddles with its leaf blowing in the wind.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Grass Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure 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.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 50 - 70 0 #579 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.

Evolution

Unevolved Chikorita  Grass

Level 16 →

First Evolution Bayleef  Grass

Level 32 →

Second Evolution Meganium  Grass

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Chikorita images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Chikorita with its original yellow body on Nintendo's flyer for Gold and Silver from September 1999

• 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 of the Johto starter Pokémon. 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 Pokémon.
• 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 later changed to light green in later artwork and the Pokémon Crystal sprites.
• The green Pokémon mini was modeled after Chikorita.
• A prototype of Chikorita called Happa resembles a Chikorita without legs.
• Chikorita is infamous for being the worst starter of the Johto region.
  • Its learnset and stats are designed to be defensive, which is not very useful in-game, and its poor typing means that despite its stats, it is still very frail.
  • Chikorita has no type advantages against the entire Johto League, having disadvantages against Sprout Tower, Team Rocket, six of the gyms (including the first two), Koga, and Lance, and additionally only has advantages against three of the Kanto gyms.
  • Chikorita has a very shallow movepool, covering very few disadvantages compared to the numerous coverage moves Totodile and Cyndaquil have.

Origin

Chikorita has similarities to sauropods. Its shape and appearance also alludes to that of a pear, or a Belgian endive, a type of chicory.

Name origin

Chikorita is a combination of chicory (a flowering plant) and ita (the feminine form of the Spanish suffix for something small or young).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese チコリータ Chicorita From chicory and -ita French Germignon From germe and mignon Spanish Chikorita Same as English name German Endivie Literally Endivie Italian Chikorita Same as English name Korean 치코리타 Chikorita Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 菊草葉 / 菊草叶 Júcăoyè From 菊苣, 草, and 葉 Cantonese Chinese 菊草葉 Gūkchóuyihp From 菊苣, 草, and 葉

More languages Hindi चिकोरिटा Chikorita Transliteration of English name Russian Чикорита Chikorita Transliteration of English name

Related articles

• Ash's Chikorita
• Casey's Chikorita
• Vincent's Chikorita
• Megaree
• Gold's Chikorita
• Chiko
• Team Go-Getters

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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