ArtworkPokémon Gold & SilverJohto · 1999#001 in the Johto dex
Chikorita #0152
Grass
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up the sun's rays.”
“Its pleasantly aromatic leaves have the ability to check the humidity and temperature.”
Base stats
Base stat total 318
HP
45
Atk
49
Def
65
SpA
49
SpD
65
Spe
45
Total318
Abilities
Abilities weren't introduced until Generation 3, so Chikorita has none in Gold & Silver.
Moves learned by level-up
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 35 |
| 8 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 |
| 12 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| 15 | Poison Powder | Poison | — |
| 22 | Synthesis | Grass | — |
| 29 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| 36 | Light Screen | Psychic | — |
| 43 | Safeguard | Normal | — |
| 50 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
TM / HM moves
Egg move moves
Type matchups
Weak to
Flying2×Poison2×Bug2×Fire2×Ice2×
Resists
Ground½×Water½×Grass½×Electric½×
Evolution line
Where to find Chikorita in Gold & Silver
Recorded encounters for each edition. Methods and levels can vary by area or condition; open a place for its exact encounter table and odds.