Bayleef
Grass-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Meganium for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Bayleef takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 432
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 831 CP
Bayleef moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Leaf STAB | Grass | 17 | 17 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Magical Leaf builds energy fastest (11.3 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Bayleef is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Bayleef
How to get Bayleef
- Evolve from
- Chikorita · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Bayleef knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 34 | 1,257 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 34 | 1,361 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 796 | 851 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 991 | 1,059 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 796 | 851 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 602 | 644 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 796 | 851 |
Is Bayleef good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Bayleef has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (155 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Bayleef deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 20 |
| Lv 2 | 64 |
| Lv 3 | 108 |
| Lv 4 | 152 |
| Lv 5 | 196 |
| Lv 6 | 240 |
| Lv 7 | 284 |
| Lv 8 | 327 |
| Lv 9 | 371 |
| Lv 10 | 415 |
| Lv 11 | 457 |
| Lv 12 | 498 |
| Lv 13 | 540 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 581 |
| Lv 15 | 623 |
| Lv 16 | 665 |
| Lv 17 | 706 |
| Lv 18 | 748 |
| Lv 19 | 789 |
| Lv 20 | 831 |
| Lv 21 | 872 |
| Lv 22 | 914 |
| Lv 23 | 955 |
| Lv 24 | 997 |
| Lv 25 | 1,039 |
| Lv 26 | 1,080 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,122 |
| Lv 28 | 1,163 |
| Lv 29 | 1,205 |
| Lv 30 | 1,246 |
| Lv 31 | 1,267 |
| Lv 32 | 1,288 |
| Lv 33 | 1,309 |
| Lv 34 | 1,330 |
| Lv 35 | 1,350 |
| Lv 36 | 1,371 |
| Lv 37 | 1,392 |
| Lv 38 | 1,413 |
| Lv 39 | 1,433 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,454 |
| Lv 41 | 1,473 |
| Lv 42 | 1,491 |
| Lv 43 | 1,510 |
| Lv 44 | 1,529 |
| Lv 45 | 1,548 |
| Lv 46 | 1,567 |
| Lv 47 | 1,586 |
| Lv 48 | 1,605 |
| Lv 49 | 1,625 |
| Lv 50 | 1,644 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0153
- Height
- 1.19 m
- Weight
- 15.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0153_POKEMON_BAYLEEF
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Bayleef in Pokemon GO?
Bayleef's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Bayleef's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Bayleef takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Bayleef's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Bayleef reaches 1,644 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,454 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Bayleef?
A perfect 15/15/15 Bayleef shows 831 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,039 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Bayleef better than regular Bayleef?
Shadow Bayleef deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Bayleef in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Chikorita (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Bayleef be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Bayleef depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.