Bayleef

Bayleef is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Bayleef has a maximum CP of 1,644. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Bayleef is Magical Leaf and Grass Knot.

Bayleef Stats and Max CP

122 ATK

155 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1644 CP

Lvl 40

1454 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1039 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

831 CP

Lvl 15 Research

623 CP

Bayleef's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Grass-type

#206

Great League

#666

Bayleef Type Chart

Bayleef takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ice160.0%

Poison160.0%

Bayleef takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Water62.5%

Bayleef best moveset

Magical Leaf + Grass Knot

Magical Leaf

Grass Knot

The best Grass-type moveset for Bayleef is Magical Leaf and Grass Knot (7.99 DPS, 121.0 TDO). In raids, Bayleef ranks #206 among Grass-type attackers (E Tier).

9 of 9 matches

Data table

1.	Magical Leaf	Grass Knot	6.87	7.99	121.0
2.	Razor Leaf	Grass Knot	6.65	7.73	117.1
3.	Tackle	Grass Knot	6.47	7.53	113.9
4.	Razor Leaf	Energy Ball	5.74	6.68	101.1
5.	Magical Leaf	Energy Ball	5.66	6.58	99.7
6.	Tackle	Energy Ball	5.38	6.26	94.8
7.	Razor Leaf	Ancient Power	5.14	5.98	90.5
8.	Magical Leaf	Ancient Power	4.92	5.73	86.7

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Fast Attacks

Razor Leaf1371.0s
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 13
Energy 7
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 4

Effects
Razor Leaf has no special effects.
See Razor Leaf 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	13
Energy	7
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	9
Energy	4

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 ↗
Ancient Power70333.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.9s - 3.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Ancient Power 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	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.9s - 3.1s

Damage	60
Energy	45

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Bayleef 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 Bayleef can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Bayleef CP Chart

At Level 50, Bayleef maxes out at 1,644 CP. Raid catches are 777 to 831 CP, or 971 to 1,039 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 583 to 623 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1644 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	583 CP - 623 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	777 CP - 831 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	777 CP - 831 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	971 CP - 1039 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	20 CP	2	64 CP	3	108 CP
4	152 CP	5	196 CP	6	240 CP
7	284 CP	8	327 CP	9	371 CP
10	415 CP	11	457 CP	12	498 CP
13	540 CP	14	581 CP	15	623 CP
16	665 CP	17	706 CP	18	748 CP
19	789 CP	20	831 CP	21	872 CP
22	914 CP	23	955 CP	24	997 CP
25	1039 CP	26	1080 CP	27	1122 CP
28	1163 CP	29	1205 CP	30	1246 CP
31	1267 CP	32	1288 CP	33	1309 CP
34	1330 CP	35	1350 CP	36	1371 CP
37	1392 CP	38	1413 CP	39	1433 CP
40	1454 CP	41	1473 CP	42	1491 CP
43	1510 CP	44	1529 CP	45	1548 CP
46	1567 CP	47	1586 CP	48	1605 CP
49	1625 CP	50	1644 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 Bayleef

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

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	#153
Height	1.19 m
Weight	15.8 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	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

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.

Bayleef family

Bayleef’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

0.58 m	0.6 m	1.19 m	1.79 m	1.84 m

Size bounds

Bayleef's height ranges from 0.5831 m to 1.8445 m, with the average being 1.19 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.5831 m1′11″	0.595 m1′11″
XS	0.595 m1′11″	0.8925 m2′11″
M	0.8925 m2′11″	1.4875 m4′11″
XL	1.4875 m4′11″	1.785 m5′10″
XXL	1.785 m5′10″	1.8445 m6′01″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1s
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 Bayleef 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 Bayleef

Bayleef high resolution sprites

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

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Bayleef Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Gold	The scent of spices comes from around its neck.Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Silver	A spicy aroma ema nates from around its neck. Thearoma acts as a stimulant to re store health.
Crystal	The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neckcauses anyone who smells it to become energetic.
Ruby, Sapphire	BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree.The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
Emerald	A BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each leaf is a small tree shoot. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.
FireRed	A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
LeafGreen	The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
HeartGold	The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
SoulSilver	A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
X	A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Y	The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire	Bayleef’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Bayleef in Pokémon GO?

Bayleef’s best moves are Magical Leaf and Grass Knot, for 7.99 DPS and 121 TDO.

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

What are Bayleef’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.

How does Bayleef perform in Raids?

Bayleef ranks #206 among Grass-type attackers (E Tier).

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

Bayleef tops out at 1,454 CP at Level 40 and 1,644 CP at Level 50.

Can Bayleef be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Bayleef can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Bayleef Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Bayleef cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Bayleef?

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

Bayleef Stats and Max CP

Bayleef's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Bayleef Type Chart

Bayleef takes increased damage from:

Bayleef 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

Super effective against

Resisted by

Grass

Evolution Chart

Bayleef family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Bayleef

Bayleef high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Bayleef in Pokémon GO?

What are Bayleef’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Bayleef perform in Raids?

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

Can Bayleef be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Bayleef Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Bayleef?

Overview and stats

Bayleef Stats and Max CP

Bayleef's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Bayleef Type Chart

Bayleef takes increased damage from:

Bayleef 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

Super effective against

Resisted by

Grass

Evolution Chart

Bayleef family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Bayleef

Bayleef high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Bayleef in Pokémon GO?

What are Bayleef’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Bayleef perform in Raids?

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

Can Bayleef be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Bayleef Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Bayleef?