Bayleef (Pokémon)

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Bayleef
ベイリーフ Bayleaf
#153
130
Artwork from GSC
Type
Grass '
Category
Leaf Pokémon
Ability
Overgrow
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#002
Hoenn
#308
Regional Browser numbers
Height
3′11″
Imperial
1.2 m
Metric
Weight
34.8 lbs.
Imperial
15.8 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F153.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Monster and
Plant groups
1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 141 Battle Exp.: 1411*

Bayleef (Japanese: ベイリーフ Bayleaf) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Bayleef resembles a sauropod dinosaur, with leaf-like growths sprouting in a ring around its neck. A large leaf shaped like a scythe protrudes from its head.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

The aroma wafting from the leaf-like growths around its neck has a spicy scent, and all nearby Pokémon who inhale it become excited and want to fight.

Behavior

Habitat

Bayleef are very rare Pokémon mostly found in large open plains with Chikorita, Bayleef and Meganium or in small forests.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Bayleef in the anime

Casey's Chikorita evolved into Bayleef in The Bug Stops Here.

Ash's Chikorita evolved into Bayleef in Current Events. Ash's Bayleef still had the same personality it had when it was still a Chikorita, but it soon mellowed out.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special Crystal's Chikorita evolves into a Bayleef.

In the TCG

Main article: Bayleef (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold The Template:M2 of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Silver A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.
Crystal The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.
Stadium 2 The cent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
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.
Generation IV
Diamond The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pearl The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Chikorita
Crystal
None Evolve Chikorita
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Evolve Chikorita
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
One Phenac City (Shadow)
XD
None Evolve Chikorita
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Pal Park
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 9
Endless Level 26
Forever Level 58
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Western Cave (20F-27F)
Pokémon Ranger Olive Jungle

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
62
60 - 125 116 - 245
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
405
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

Template:Evolved learnset intro

By leveling up

Generation II
Level Move Type
Previous Tackle  
Growl  
Razor Leaf  
Reflect  
PoisonPowder  
23 Synthesis  
31 Body Slam  
39 Light Screen  
47 Safeguard  
55 SolarBeam  
Generation III
Level Move Type
Previous Tackle  
Growl  
Razor Leaf  
Reflect  
PoisonPowder  
23 Synthesis  
31 Body Slam  
39 Light Screen  
47 Safeguard  
55 SolarBeam  
Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Previous Tackle    
Growl    
Razor Leaf    
PoisonPowder    
Synthesis    
18 Reflect    
22 Magical Leaf    
26 Natural Gift    
32 Sweet Scent    
36 Light Screen    
40 Body Slam    
46 Safeguard    
50 Aromatherapy    
55 SolarBeam    

By TM/HM

Generation II
# Move Type
TM02 Headbutt  
TM03 Curse Unknown
TM06 Toxic  
TM08 Rock Smash  
TM10 Hidden Power  
TM11 Sunny Day  
TM12 Sweet Scent  
TM13 Snore  
TM17 Protect  
TM19 Giga Drain  
TM20 Endure  
TM21 Frustration  
TM22 SolarBeam  
TM23 Iron Tail  
TM27 Return  
TM31 Mud-Slap  
TM32 Double Team  
TM34 Swagger  
TM35 Sleep Talk  
TM43 Detect  
TM44 Rest  
TM45 Attract  
TM49 Fury Cutter  
HM01 Cut  
HM04 Strength  
HM05 Flash  
Generation III
# Move Type
TM06 Toxic  
TM09 Bullet Seed  
TM10 Hidden Power  
TM11 Sunny Day  
TM16 Light Screen  
TM17 Protect  
TM19 Giga Drain  
TM20 Safeguard  
TM21 Frustration  
TM22 SolarBeam  
TM23 Iron Tail  
TM27 Return  
TM32 Double Team  
TM33 Reflect  
TM42 Facade  
TM43 Secret Power  
TM44 Rest  
TM45 Attract  
HM01 Cut  
HM04 Strength  
HM05 Flash  
HM06 Rock Smash  
Generation IV
# Move Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic    
TM09 Bullet Seed    
TM10 Hidden Power    
TM11 Sunny Day    
TM16 Light Screen    
TM17 Protect    
TM19 Giga Drain    
TM20 Safeguard    
TM21 Frustration    
TM22 SolarBeam    
TM23 Iron Tail    
TM27 Return    
TM32 Double Team    
TM33 Reflect    
TM42 Facade    
TM43 Secret Power    
TM44 Rest    
TM45 Attract    
TM53 Energy Ball    
TM58 Endure    
TM70 Flash    
TM75 Swords Dance    
TM78 Captivate    
TM82 Sleep Talk    
TM83 Natural Gift    
TM86 Grass Knot    
TM87 Swagger    
TM90 Substitute    
HM01 Cut    
HM04 Strength    
HM06 Rock Smash    

By tutoring

Special moves

Shadow moves <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 30+ Purified moves
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Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
       
       
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
       
       
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
  For other sprites and images, please see Bayleef images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Bayleef is the tallest of any of the middle evolutions of the starters.

Origin

This Pokémon is based on sauropods, most notably the apatosaurus.

Name origin

Bayleef's name is a misspelling of the word bay leaf. Its German name, Lorblatt, comes from Lorbeere and Blatt. Its French name, Macronium, comes from macro, big, and géranium.

In other languages

Related articles

External links

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