Chikorita

Chikorita is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Chikorita has a maximum CP of 1,057. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Chikorita is Vine Whip and Grass Knot.

Chikorita Stats and Max CP

92 ATK

122 DEF

128 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1057 CP

Lvl 40

935 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

668 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

534 CP

Lvl 15 Research

400 CP

Chikorita's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

#35

Chikorita Type Chart

Chikorita takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ice160.0%

Poison160.0%

Chikorita takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Water62.5%

Chikorita best moveset

Vine Whip + Grass Knot

Vine Whip

Grass Knot

The best moveset for Chikorita in raids is Vine Whip and Grass Knot (6.35 DPS, 65.5 TDO).

9 of 9 matches

Data table

1.	Vine Whip	Grass Knot	5.12	6.35	65.5
2.	Magical Leaf	Grass Knot	4.68	5.81	59.9
3.	Tackle	Grass Knot	4.47	5.55	57.3
4.	Vine Whip	Energy Ball	4.37	5.43	56.0
5.	Vine Whip	Body Slam	4.23	5.25	54.1
6.	Magical Leaf	Energy Ball	3.96	4.91	50.7
7.	Tackle	Energy Ball	3.81	4.73	48.8
8.	Magical Leaf	Body Slam	3.79	4.70	48.5

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Fast Attacks

Vine Whip650.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 5
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 8

Effects
Vine Whip has no special effects.
See Vine Whip details page ↗
Magical Leaf17171.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 17
Energy 17
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10

Effects
Magical Leaf has no special effects.
See Magical Leaf details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage	17
Energy	17
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.4s

Damage	10
Energy	10

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Grass Knot90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Grass Knot has no special effects.
See Grass Knot details page ↗
Energy Ball90504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Energy Ball details page ↗
Body Slam50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Body Slam has no special effects.
See Body Slam details page ↗

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.5s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.9s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	65
Energy	40

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Chikorita can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Chikorita can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Chikorita CP Chart

At Level 50, Chikorita maxes out at 1,057 CP. Raid catches are 491 to 534 CP, or 614 to 668 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 368 to 400 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1057 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	368 CP - 400 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	491 CP - 534 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	491 CP - 534 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	614 CP - 668 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Chikorita’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	13 CP	2	41 CP	3	69 CP
4	97 CP	5	126 CP	6	154 CP
7	182 CP	8	210 CP	9	239 CP
10	267 CP	11	294 CP	12	320 CP
13	347 CP	14	374 CP	15	400 CP
16	427 CP	17	454 CP	18	481 CP
19	507 CP	20	534 CP	21	561 CP
22	587 CP	23	614 CP	24	641 CP
25	668 CP	26	694 CP	27	721 CP
28	748 CP	29	775 CP	30	801 CP
31	815 CP	32	828 CP	33	841 CP
34	855 CP	35	868 CP	36	881 CP
37	895 CP	38	908 CP	39	922 CP
40	935 CP	41	947 CP	42	959 CP
43	971 CP	44	983 CP	45	995 CP
46	1007 CP	47	1020 CP	48	1032 CP
49	1044 CP	50	1057 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Chikorita

Mega Pokémon that boost Chikorita’s Grass-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Chikorita.

Grass

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#152
Height	0.89 m
Weight	6.4 kg
Region	Generation 2
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Chikorita	25 Candy	Bayleef
Bayleef	100 Candy	Meganium

Chikorita evolves into Bayleef which costs 25 Candy.
Bayleef evolves into Meganium which costs 100 Candy.

Chikorita family

Chikorita’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.44 m	0.45 m	0.89 m	1.34 m	1.38 m

Size bounds

Chikorita's height ranges from 0.4361 m to 1.3795 m, with the average being 0.89 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.4361 m1′05″	0.445 m1′06″
XS	0.445 m1′06″	0.6675 m2′02″
M	0.6675 m2′02″	1.1125 m3′08″
XL	1.1125 m3′08″	1.335 m4′05″
XXL	1.335 m4′05″	1.3795 m4′06″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.2s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Chikorita from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Chikorita

Chikorita high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Chikorita. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Chikorita Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Gold	A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on itshead. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.
Silver	Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the abilityto check the hu midity and tem perature.
Crystal	It loves to bask in the sunlight. It uses the leafon its head to seek out warm places.
Ruby, Sapphire	In battle, CHIKORITA waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also waftsfrom 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.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe.
HeartGold	A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sunrays.
SoulSilver	Its pleasantly aromatic leaf has the ability to check humidity and temperature.
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	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Chikorita in Pokémon GO?

Chikorita’s best moves are Vine Whip and Grass Knot, for 6.35 DPS and 65.5 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Chikorita’s strengths and weaknesses?

Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves.

What is Chikorita’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Chikorita tops out at 935 CP at Level 40 and 1,057 CP at Level 50.

Can Chikorita be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Chikorita can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Chikorita Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Chikorita cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Chikorita?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Chikorita: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.

Chikorita Stats and Max CP

Chikorita's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Chikorita Type Chart

Chikorita takes increased damage from:

Chikorita takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Grass

Evolution Chart

Chikorita family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Chikorita

Chikorita high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Chikorita in Pokémon GO?

What are Chikorita’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Chikorita’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Chikorita be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Chikorita Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Chikorita?

Overview and stats

Chikorita Stats and Max CP

Chikorita's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Chikorita Type Chart

Chikorita takes increased damage from:

Chikorita takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Grass

Evolution Chart

Chikorita family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Chikorita

Chikorita high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Chikorita in Pokémon GO?

What are Chikorita’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Chikorita’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Chikorita be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Chikorita Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Chikorita?