Bayleef

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Bayleef is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Grass-type Pokémon, Bayleef is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

Bayleef's maximum Combat Power stat is 1644 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Magical Leaf / Grass Knot. Bayleef encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Bayleef is available! ✨

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 Type Chart

Bayleef takes increased damage from:Bayleef takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Bug
  • Fire
  • Flying
  • Ice
  • Poison
Bayleef takes reduced damage from:Bayleef takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Electric
  • Grass
  • Ground
  • Water

Moves Analysis

Moves

Magical Leaf + Grass Knot

Bayleef's best Grass-type moveset is Magical Leaf / Grass Knot, with 7.39 DPS and 99.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Bayleef ranks #212 (F Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GrassMagical Leaf GrassGrass Knot 7.3999.66.24
      2.GrassRazor Leaf GrassGrass Knot 7.1696.56.04
      3.NormalTackle GrassGrass Knot 6.9894.15.89
      4.GrassRazor Leaf GrassEnergy Ball 6.2384.05.26
      5.GrassMagical Leaf GrassEnergy Ball 6.1282.55.17
      6.NormalTackle GrassEnergy Ball 5.8478.64.93
      7.GrassRazor Leaf RockAncient Power 5.6275.74.74
      8.GrassMagical Leaf RockAncient Power 5.3672.24.52
      1 of 2
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Bayleef's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Bayleef's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Bayleef has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • GrassRazor LeafDamage13Energy7Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Razor Leaf
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy4

        Effects
        Razor Leaf has no special effects.
        See Razor Leaf details page ↗
      • GrassMagical LeafDamage17Energy17Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Magical Leaf
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage17
        Energy17
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10

        Effects
        Magical Leaf has no special effects.
        See Magical Leaf details page ↗
      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

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

      Charged Attacks

      • GrassGrass KnotDamage90Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Grass Knot has no special effects.
        See Grass Knot details page ↗
      • GrassEnergy BallDamage90Energy50Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Energy Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Energy Ball details page ↗
      • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        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 ↗

      Bayleef in the meta

      Bayleef in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked
      GrassGrass-type Attacker

      Recommended moves

      Mediocre stats keep Bayleef completely out of PvE viability.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Great LeagueGreat League

      Recommended moves

      Aside from other superior Grass types like Venusaur, Victreebel, and Cradily, Bayleef is also surpassed by its own evolution, Meganium. So, don't waste time and effort running Bayleef in PvP, just go ahead with Meganium instead. 🍃

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#153
      Height1.19 m
      Weight15.8 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Bayleef family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Bayleef in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Chikorita Pokémon GOChikorita
      Bayleef Pokémon GOBayleef
      Meganium Pokémon GOMeganium
      Mega Meganium Pokémon GOMega Meganium
      Shadow Chikorita Pokémon GOShadow Chikorita
      Shadow Bayleef Pokémon GOShadow Bayleef
      Shadow Meganium Pokémon GOShadow Meganium
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Bayleef scaled to 0.593x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Bayleef scaled to 0.6x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Bayleef scaled to 0.95x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmBayleef scaled to 1.3x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Bayleef scaled to 1.335x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.58 m0.6 m1.19 m1.79 m1.84 m

      Bayleef's height ranges from 0.58 m to 1.84 m, with the average being 1.19 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Bayleef in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.5831 m0.595 m
      1′11″1′11″
      XS0.595 m1.19 m
      1′11″3′11″
      M0.8925 m1.4875 m
      2′11″4′11″
      XL1.4875 m1.785 m
      4′11″5′10″
      XXL1.785 m1.8445 m
      5′10″6′01″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Bayleef CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Bayleef's has 1644 max CP (at Level 50). A Bayleef obtained from Raids can be encountered from 777 CP to 831 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 971 CP to 1039 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Bayleef can be found in the 583 CP to 623 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1644 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch583 CP - 623 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs777 CP - 831 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids777 CP - 831 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      971 CP - 1039 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Bayleef Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      120 CP264 CP3108 CP
      4152 CP5196 CP6240 CP
      7284 CP8327 CP9371 CP
      10415 CP11457 CP12498 CP
      13540 CP14581 CP15623 CP
      16665 CP17706 CP18748 CP
      19789 CP20831 CP21872 CP
      22914 CP23955 CP24997 CP
      251039 CP261080 CP271122 CP
      281163 CP291205 CP301246 CP
      311267 CP321288 CP331309 CP
      341330 CP351350 CP361371 CP
      371392 CP381413 CP391433 CP
      401454 CP411473 CP421491 CP
      431510 CP441529 CP451548 CP
      461567 CP471586 CP481605 CP
      491625 CP501644 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Bayleef

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Bayleef's Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Bayleef.

      Grass Grass

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Bayleef Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Bayleef Candy296 Bayleef Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Bayleef Candy10 Bayleef Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Bayleef Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Bayleef Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Bayleef Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Bayleef Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Bayleef Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Bayleef Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Bayleef Candy-

      Bayleef Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Bayleef from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Bayleef in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Bayleef Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Bayleef Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Bayleef Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Bayleef Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Bayleef Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Bayleef Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Bayleef Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Bayleef Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Bayleef Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Bayleef Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Bayleef Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Bayleef Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Bayleef Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Bayleef Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Bayleef Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Bayleef Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Bayleef Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Bayleef Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Bayleef Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Bayleef Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Bayleef Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Bayleef Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Bayleef Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Bayleef Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Bayleef Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Bayleef Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Bayleef Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Bayleef Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Bayleef Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Bayleef Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Bayleef Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Bayleef Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Bayleef Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Bayleef Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Bayleef Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Bayleef Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Bayleef Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Bayleef Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Bayleef Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Bayleef Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Bayleef Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Bayleef Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Bayleef Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Bayleef Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Bayleef Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Bayleef Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Bayleef Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Bayleef Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Bayleef Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Bayleef Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Bayleef Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Bayleef Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Bayleef Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Bayleef Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Bayleef Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Bayleef Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Bayleef Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Bayleef Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Bayleef Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Bayleef Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Bayleef Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Bayleef Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Bayleef Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Bayleef Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Bayleef Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Bayleef Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Bayleef Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Bayleef Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Bayleef Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Bayleef Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Bayleef Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Bayleef Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Bayleef Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Bayleef Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Bayleef Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Bayleef Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Bayleef Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Bayleef Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Bayleef Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Bayleef Candy XL280,000304 Bayleef Candy10 Bayleef Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Bayleef Candy XL290,000304 Bayleef Candy20 Bayleef Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Bayleef Candy XL301,000304 Bayleef Candy30 Bayleef Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Bayleef Candy XL312,000304 Bayleef Candy40 Bayleef Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Bayleef Candy XL323,000304 Bayleef Candy52 Bayleef Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Bayleef Candy XL334,000304 Bayleef Candy64 Bayleef Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Bayleef Candy XL346,000304 Bayleef Candy76 Bayleef Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Bayleef Candy XL358,000304 Bayleef Candy88 Bayleef Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Bayleef Candy XL370,000304 Bayleef Candy103 Bayleef Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Bayleef Candy XL382,000304 Bayleef Candy118 Bayleef Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Bayleef Candy XL395,000304 Bayleef Candy133 Bayleef Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Bayleef Candy XL408,000304 Bayleef Candy148 Bayleef Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Bayleef Candy XL421,000304 Bayleef Candy165 Bayleef Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Bayleef Candy XL434,000304 Bayleef Candy182 Bayleef Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Bayleef Candy XL448,000304 Bayleef Candy199 Bayleef Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Bayleef Candy XL462,000304 Bayleef Candy216 Bayleef Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Bayleef Candy XL476,000304 Bayleef Candy236 Bayleef Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Bayleef Candy XL490,000304 Bayleef Candy256 Bayleef Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Bayleef Candy XL505,000304 Bayleef Candy276 Bayleef Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Bayleef Candy XL520,000304 Bayleef Candy296 Bayleef Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Bayleef

      Bayleef high resolution sprites

      Bayleef Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Bayleef’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Grass-type Pokémon, Bayleef is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Bayleef in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Bayleef in Pokémon GO are Magical Leaf and Grass Knot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.393 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 99.581.

      How does Bayleef perform in Raids?

      Bayleef's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Bayleef rank as a Grass-type attacker?

      Bayleef is an F-Tier Grass-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Bayleef?

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

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

      Bayleef’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1454 CP and 1644 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.