Most of the time, grass-type starters are the least popular of the bunch however not in Generation 2. Chikorita is probably the most popular starter in the Johto region, and one of the more popular starters overall, not just the most popular grass type starter.
About Chikorita
| First appearance in anime | In the Pokemon Original series episode ‘The Double Trouble Header’ |
| First appearance in game | Gold and Silver |
| Region | Johto |
| Evolution | Chikorita-->Bayleef--> Meganium |
| 1st Evo level | 16 |
| 2nd Evo level | 32 |
| Pokedex Entry | A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays. It uses the leaf on its head to determine the temperature and humidity. It loves to sunbathe. |
Chikorita’s Base Stats
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 49 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Attack | 49 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 45 |
Appearance of Chikorita
Chikorita as well as its evolutions are a combination of long-necked dinosaurs and fruit plants. For Chikorita in particular, it's rather similar to a pear with its rounded oblong shape and large leaf on top of its head.
Behavior of Chikorita
Chikorita is a rather docile Pokemon, mostly lazing around and soaking up sun rays. Through its devotion to its trainer will at times overcome that relaxation. Ash’s Chikorita in particular was incredibly loyal and devoted to him to a fault, at times not wanting to be swapped out during battle.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Chikorita is a pure grass type so its strengths and weaknesses are easy to remember. It’s strong against the ground, water, grass, and electric-type moves. It takes double damage from flying, poison, bug, fire, and ice-type moves.
Chikorita Evolutions
Chikorita Evolutions are by far what makes Chikorita so popular, especially Bayleef. Bayleef is a well-loved member of the Chikorita Evolutions and not just because there is a rather charismatic internet entertainer by the same name. But not just that, the Chikorita Evolutions are very powerful, especially Meganium.
Best Moveset for Chikorita
Defensive: Chikorita may not be the strongest Pokemon, but in the competitive rulesets it is used in it works as a rather good defensive Pokemon, keeping itself and its team alive longer with moves like Mega Drain and Aromatherapy.
| Giga Drain | Synthesis |
| Hidden Power Fire | Aromatherapy |
How to Catch Chikorita in Pokemon Go
While Chikorita is slightly rare in Pokemon Go due to being a starter, it can be found in the same places as other grass-type Pokemon. Search in golf courses, farms, gardens, or residential areas in order to more consistently find Chikorita.
Video Guide
Trivia
Chikorita has been trained by five trainers in the anime, four of which were given their Chikorita as their starter.
Chikorita and its evolutions don’t have their names changed from Japanese to English and thus also don’t have their voices changed in English anime.
When it was first released, Chikorita’s body was yellow like its evolutions.
FAQs
Q. Is Chikorita a girl?
Chikorita has no specific gender, like all-gendered Pokemon. It can be either male or female, however, its gender ratio is 87.5% male and 12.5% female.
Conclusion
Chikorita may not be the strongest but its evolutions are and it's definitely one of the more loved starters. Having a Chikorita on your team throughout your adventure will certainly serve you well and you’ll find it's just as devoted to you as Ash’s was to him.
