Bayleef Pokemon Guide

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Bayleef Pokemon Guide

Bayleef is a Grass-type Pokemon from the Johto region, known for the aromatic buds around its neck, balanced defensive stats and evolution from Chikorita. This guide covers Bayleef’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.

Normal Form

Bayleef

Shiny Form

Shiny Bayleef

Bayleef Description

Bayleef is the evolved form of Chikorita and the middle stage of the Johto Grass-type starter line. It is known for the curled leaf on its head and the buds around its neck, which give off a spicy aroma that can energize those nearby.

Bayleef Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Bayleef, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Bayleef

National Dex

#0153

Type

Grass

Species

Leaf Pokemon

Height

3’11” / 1.2 m

120 cm

Weight

34.8 lbs / 15.8 kg

15.8 kg

Abilities

Overgrow, Leaf Guard

Bayleef Stats

Bayleef has balanced defensive stats for a middle evolution, with higher Defense and Special Defense than Chikorita. It is often used as a bulky support-style Grass-type Pokemon before evolving into Meganium.

Bayleef Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Bayleef’s best moves usually focus on Grass-type damage, recovery, support and status pressure. These are some of Bayleef’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Giga Drain

A useful Grass-type attack that restores HP while dealing damage.

Energy Ball

A reliable special Grass-type move with solid power and broad availability in modern games.

Razor Leaf

A classic Grass-type attack with an increased critical-hit chance in many Pokemon games.

Leech Seed

A strong support move that drains the target over time and helps Bayleef stay healthy.

Reflect

A defensive support move that reduces physical damage for Bayleef and its team.

Light Screen

A team support option that reduces special damage for several turns.

Synthesis

A recovery move that helps Bayleef regain HP, especially in sunlight.

Body Slam

A useful Normal-type move with a chance to paralyze the target.

Bayleef All Moves

Bayleef can learn Grass, Normal, Psychic and other support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Bayleef’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Poison Powder	Poison	Status	–	75
1	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
12	Synthesis	Grass	Status	–	–
18	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
22	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	–
26	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	–	90
32	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	–	100
36	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
40	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
46	Safeguard	Normal	Status	–	–
50	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
54	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
TM	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	80	100
TM	Grassy Glide	Grass	Physical	55	100
TM	Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	–	–
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	–
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Solar Blade	Grass	Physical	125	100
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Ancient Power	Rock	Special	60	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
Heal Pulse	Psychic	Status	–	–
Ingrain	Grass	Status	–	–
Vine Whip	Grass	Physical	45	100

Bayleef Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Bayleef is a Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Water, Electric, Grass and Ground-type moves, but leaves it weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves.

Type

Grass

Weaknesses

Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug

Resistances

Water, Electric, Grass and Ground

Immunity

None

Bayleef Abilities

Bayleef’s abilities help its Grass-type offense or protect it from status effects in sunlight, depending on the game and format.

Bayleef Evolution

Bayleef evolves from Chikorita and evolves into Meganium. The full Bayleef evolution line is Chikorita, Bayleef and Meganium.

Stage 1

Chikorita

Starting form

Stage 2

Bayleef

Evolves from Chikorita at Level 16

Stage 3

Meganium

Evolves from Bayleef at Level 32

Where to Find Bayleef in Pokemon Games

Bayleef’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Bayleef is obtained by evolving Chikorita at Level 16, while some newer games may include wild encounters or special availability.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon Gold	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.
Pokemon Silver	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.
Pokemon Crystal	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon Diamond	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon Black	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon White	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Black 2	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon White 2	Transfer when supported.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon X	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16 after catching Chikorita in the Grand Underground.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Chikorita at Level 16 after catching Chikorita in the Grand Underground.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Evolves from Chikorita at Level 16. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Bayleef
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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