Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johto | Elm’s lab, New Bark Town | Starter choiceChoose one regional starter | — |
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
The regional starter you receive has a fixed Hardy nature, which leaves its stats unchanged.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 49
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Attack
- 49
- Sp. Defense
- 65
- Speed
- 45
Abilities · Overgrow
Hidden ability · Leaf Guard
Size · 0.9 m · 6.4 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Bayleef · Level 16
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Chikorita
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Growl |
| 6 | Razor Leaf |
| 9 | Poison Powder |
| 12 | Synthesis |
| 17 | Reflect |
| 20 | Magical Leaf |
| 23 | Leech Seed |
| 28 | Sweet Scent |
| 31 | Light Screen |
| 34 | Body Slam |
| 39 | Safeguard |
| 42 | Giga Drain |
| 45 | Solar Beam |