Bayleef (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0152MS.png #0152: Chikorita
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Bayleef (disambiguation).
Bayleef
Leaf Pokémon
ベイリーフ
Bayleaf
#0153
Bayleef



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Overgrow Cacophony
Cacophony
Leaf Guard
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Grass
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'11" 1.2 m
Bayleef
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
34.8 lbs. 15.8 kg
Bayleef
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
141
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
142
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Bayleef
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HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
0
Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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HP
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Atk
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Sp.Def
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

Bayleef (Japanese: ベイリーフ Bayleaf) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Chikorita starting at level 16 and evolves into Meganium starting at level 32.

Biology

Bayleef is a quadrupedal, pale-yellow reptilian Pokémon that resembles a sauropod dinosaur. It has a long neck, red eyes, a short, rounded snout, and a stubby tail. Each foot has a single, light gray nail. Sprouting from its forehead is a green leaf that curves back over its head and around its neck are a series of tightly curled leaves. Inside the leaves are small tree shoots.

The aroma wafting from the leaves around its neck has a spicy scent and has various beneficial effects on those who inhale it. The fragrance has a combination of energizing, stimulating, and healing effects. Bayleef can be rarely found in grasslands.

Evolution

Bayleef evolves from Chikorita and evolves into Meganium.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Chikorita
 Grass 

 
First evolution
Bayleef
 Grass 

 
Second evolution
Meganium
 Grass 


In the anime

 
Bayleef in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Bayleef

In Current Events, Ash's Chikorita evolved into a Bayleef while protecting Ash from Team Rocket. Bayleef still had the same personality she had when she was still a Chikorita, but she soon mellowed out.

Casey's Bayleef

Bayleef debuted in The Bug Stops Here, where Casey's Chikorita evolved into one. It evolved again into a Meganium off-screen prior to the events of Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid.

Other

Horace's Chikorita was revealed to have evolved into a Bayleef in Battling in the Freezing Raid!. It was used in a Raid Battle against an Articuno, only to be defeated.

Minor appearances

A Bayleef appeared in a fantasy in The Right Place and the Right Mime.

A Trainer's Bayleef appeared in Regaining the Home Advantage!.

Four Bayleef appeared in The Power of Us, with two under the ownership of two different Trainers (including an unnamed recurring woman), the third being wild, and the fourth appearing during a flashback.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP161 Bayleef Ash's Pokédex Bayleef, the Leaf Pokémon. The evolved form of Chikorita. Bayleef emits a spicy aroma from the leaves around its neck and its Razor Leaf is extremely powerful.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Bayleef

Ash's Bayleef only appeared on the scoreboard in One Half Of A Poké Ball.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

A Bayleef appeared in JBA4.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Megaree

In Lively Larvitar, Crystal's Chikorita, nicknamed Megaree, evolves into a Bayleef while defending his Trainer against an attack from an old foe, an impish wild Larvitar. He evolved with his fellow first partner Pokémon in the fight against Lugia in the Whirl Islands.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS141 Its neck emits a spice-like fragrance that has a refreshing effect.*

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article: Gold's Bayleef

Gold has a Bayleef that used to belong to Black, but was released by its former Trainer for being too weak. After joining Gold's team, it has been able to defeat strong opponents, such as Bugsy's Scyther.

In the TCG

Main article: Bayleef (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#002
Gold The scent 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 scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
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
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 Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#002
Diamond The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
White
Black 2 The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#174
Scarlet The spicy scent that wafts from around Bayleef’s neck somehow makes those who smell it want to fight.
Violet The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.


 
Bayleef in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

In Pokémon Colosseum, only one Bayleef can be obtained per game without trading, regardless of location.

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Chikorita
Crystal
Evolve Chikorita
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Evolve Chikorita
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Phenac City (Shadow)
Realgam Tower (if not snagged in Phenac City)
Snagem Hideout (if Bluno was battled in Phenac City)
Shadow PKMN Lab (if Rosso was battled in Phenac City)
XD
Evolve Chikorita
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Chikorita
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Chikorita
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Chikorita
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Chikorita
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Evolve Chikorita


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 9, Endless Level 26, Forever Level 58, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Western Cave (20F-27F)
Ranger
Olive Jungle
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13), Sky Peak (1st Station Pass 1F-6th Station Pass 3F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
MD Wii
Evolve Pal Password unlocked Chikorita
Ranger: GS
Old Mansion, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope
Rumble U
Jungle Area: Serperior Jungle
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 5
Rumble World
Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Snorlax Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Evolve Chikorita
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 414
Masters EX
Evolution: Lyra & Chikorita


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Colosseum   Miracle Seed (100%)

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
14/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

Bayleef is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
011 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000 07575% 35
1212 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
1818 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
2222 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 —% 20
2626 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
3232 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
3636 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
4040 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
4646 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25
5050 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
5454 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bayleef
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bayleef
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM003  TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM033  TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM056  TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071  TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM074  TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075  TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM081  TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM111  TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM119  TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122  TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM137  TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM146  TM146 Grass Pledge Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM159  TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM190  TM190 Solar Blade Grass Physical 125125 100}}100% 10
TM194  TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bayleef
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Bayleef
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
Heal Pulse Psychic Status —% 10
Ingrain Grass Status —% 20
Vine Whip Grass Physical 45 100% 25
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bayleef
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bayleef
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bayleef
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bayleef
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bayleef
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Sleep Powder Bayleef (Chikorita Half Deck 24)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP Let the fragrance from my neck energize you!
26%-50% HP I think my health is about half down.
1%-25% HP I'm finished... I can't release any more fragrances...
Level up Yes! Leveled up! I'm feeling energized!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 10%
IQ group: H
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Escort to open the locked door at Nectar Meadow
Connected to: Dragonite, Cherrim, Panpour
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal Come on! We can do this!
Low HP (< 50%) It's getting tougher…
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:  
Grass
Field move:   
(Cut ×2)
Loops: 11 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50
Browser entry R-008
Bayleef shoots its leaves at full force. They can obliterate a Metal Fence!
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Grass
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Grass
Field move:
(past)
 
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-171/N-017
It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 73 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Grass
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#580
 

T-Boost
Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 122 Base Defense: 155
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   100
Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Tackle, Magical Leaf*
Charged Attacks: Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Ancient Power, Frustration , Return 

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Chikorita
 Grass 
 
Level 16
 
First evolution
Bayleef
 Grass 
 
Level 32
 
Second evolution
Meganium
 Grass 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Bayleef images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Bayleef and its evolutionary relatives are the only evolutionary line of a first partner Pokémon to keep their Japanese voices in the English dub of the anime, due to having nearly identical names in English and Japanese.
  • Bayleef's "necklace" is consistently described as having a spicy aroma, while real bay leaves have a bitter and herbal taste, which is similar to thyme.

Origin

Bayleef appears to be based on sauropods, specifically the Apatosaurus. Its vegetable part may be based on the leaves of the bay laurel, whose oil is used for healing and as a stimulant in aromatherapy.

Name origin

Bayleef and Bayleaf derive from bay leaf, an herb.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ベイリーフ Bayleaf From bay leaf
  French Macronium From macro- and géranium
  Spanish Bayleef Same as English/Japanese name
  German Lorblatt From Lorbeer and Blatt
  Italian Bayleef Same as English/Japanese name
  Korean 베이리프 Bayleef Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 月桂葉 / 月桂叶 Yuèguìyè From 月桂葉 / 月桂叶 yuèguì yè
  Cantonese Chinese 月桂葉 Yuhtgwaiyihp From 月桂葉 yuhtgwai yihp


See also

External links

  #0152: Chikorita
Pokémon
#0154: Meganium  


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