Chikorita

Chikorita (チコリータ Chicorita) is a -type Pokémon and one of the three Starter Pokémon in the Generation II games. Starting at level 16, Chikorita can evolve into Bayleef.

Appearance


Chikorita are a small dinosaur-like Pokémon, particularly resembling a Sauropoda. Their skin is a light green colour and their eyes are bright red. Around its neck are tiny buds that have the ability to shoot out into long vines. It's most notable feature is the large leaf on the top of its head.

Special Abilities
Chikorita have the ability Overgrow, which allows the user to do 150% damage when its HP is equal to or below 30%.

Aside from this, Chikorita can use a few more natural abilities. Vines can be shot out of its neck from the tiny buds that circle it, and they can create a large number of leaves from the one large leaf on the top of its head.

In Anime


Chikorita in the anime series is most notable for being one of Ash's Pokémon. Ash captured this Chikorita in the episode The Chikorita Rescue. Chikorita developed a sort of crush on Ash throughout the series, fighting for his attention, and even being jealous of Ash's other Pokémon such as Pikachu

Game Info
Chikorita first appeared in the Gold and Silver games as one of the three starter Pokémon at the beginning of the game. At level 16 it can evolve into a Bayleef.

Origin
Chikorita, along with its evolved forms, is based off of the appearance of the Sauropoda dinosaurs.

Name Origin
Chikorita's name is derived from the actual "chicory" plant.