#0152 Grass

Chikorita

Grass-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Bayleef for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 2 · Johto Boosted in Sunny
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Max CP
1,057
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 935
Attack
92
Defense
122
Stamina
128
Chikorita Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Vine Whip Grass Knot

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Chikorita takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 92
Defense 122
Stamina 128
Stat total
342
Buddy distance
3.0 km per candy
Second charged move
10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
Eggs
1 km · shiny possible
100% IV at Lv 20
534 CP

Chikorita moves

3 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Magical Leaf STAB Grass 17 17 1.5s 11.3 11.3
Tackle Normal 5 5 0.5s 10 10
Vine Whip Best STAB Grass 6 5 0.5s 12 10

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Body Slam Normal 50 33 2.0s 25 1.52
Energy Ball STAB Grass 90 50 4.0s 22.5 1.80
Grass Knot Best STAB Grass 90 50 2.5s 36 1.80
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Magical Leaf builds energy fastest (11.3 EPS).

Evolution

Chikorita
Chikorita 25 Candy
Bayleef
Bayleef 100 Candy
Meganium
Meganium

Family

Chikorita
Chikorita This page
Bayleef
Bayleef
Meganium
Meganium
Shadow forms Shadow Chikorita Shadow Bayleef Shadow Meganium

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Chikorita is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Chikorita

1
Mega Blaziken
Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 54.2DPS 1,981TDO 2
Blacephalon
Blacephalon Incinerate491 53.7DPS 1,290TDO 3
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 52.6DPS 2,362TDO 4
Shadow Salamence
Shadow SalamenceShadow Fire FangFly 51.3DPS 1,768TDO 5
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 51.1DPS 1,371TDO 6
Mega Rayquaza
Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 50.3DPS 2,743TDO
Counters carrying Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison moves deal the most damage.

How to get Chikorita

Eggs
1 km eggs · shiny possible
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Chikorita arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 20 808
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 20 875
Raid Catch Lv 20 503 547
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 626 681
Egg Hatch Lv 20 503 547
Research Encounter Lv 15 380 414
GO Battle League Lv 20 503 547

Is Chikorita good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Chikorita has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 13
Lv 2 41
Lv 3 69
Lv 4 97
Lv 5 126
Lv 6 154
Lv 7 182
Lv 8 210
Lv 9 239
Lv 10 267
Lv 11 294
Lv 12 320
Lv 13 347
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 374
Lv 15 400
Lv 16 427
Lv 17 454
Lv 18 481
Lv 19 507
Lv 20 534
Lv 21 561
Lv 22 587
Lv 23 614
Lv 24 641
Lv 25 668
Lv 26 694
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 721
Lv 28 748
Lv 29 775
Lv 30 801
Lv 31 815
Lv 32 828
Lv 33 841
Lv 34 855
Lv 35 868
Lv 36 881
Lv 37 895
Lv 38 908
Lv 39 922
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 935
Lv 41 947
Lv 42 959
Lv 43 971
Lv 44 983
Lv 45 995
Lv 46 1,007
Lv 47 1,020
Lv 48 1,032
Lv 49 1,044
Lv 50 1,057

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0152
Height
0.89 m
Weight
6.40 kg
Candy to evolve
25
Family forms
6 released forms
Game ID
V0152_POKEMON_CHIKORITA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Chikorita in Pokemon GO?

Chikorita's best moveset is Vine Whip with Grass Knot. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Chikorita's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Chikorita takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water.

What is Chikorita's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Chikorita reaches 1,057 CP at level 50 and 935 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Chikorita?

A 15/15/15 Chikorita shows 534 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 668 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 400 CP.

How do you get Chikorita in Pokemon GO?

It is in the current 1 km egg pool.

Can Chikorita be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Chikorita is in the game — right now from 1 km eggs.

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