Phenac City (West Exit)
100%- Method
- Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Level Range
- Lv. 30
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#153
POKÉDEX No. #153
Bayleef
Leaf Pokémon
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Weak to
Flying
Poison
Bug
Fire
Ice
Height1.2 m
Weight15.8 kg
AbilitiesOvergrow
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack62116–245
- Defense80148–284
- Sp. Atk63117–247
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed60112–240
Total405
/ 720
BST405
40 percentile (1025)-11 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Green
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Chikorita#152Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #153 |
| Blueberry | #174 |
| Lumiose City | #2 |
| Original Johto | #2 |
| Updated Johto | #2 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
142
EV Yield
+1 Defense+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Miracle Seed
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Colosseum
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Water
Offensive Coverage
Bayleef's Grass typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 405, Bayleef plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 80, while HP (60) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Grass combination gives Bayleef 4 resistances and 5 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Bayleef a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1, Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
15.8 kg
TypeGrass
Abilities
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
MonsterPlant
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Bayleef?
Bayleef is a Grass type Pokémon.
What are Bayleef's weaknesses?
Bayleef takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice type moves.
How does Bayleef evolve?
Bayleef evolves into Meganium at level 32. Full evolution line: Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium.
What are Bayleef's base stats?
Bayleef has a base stat total of 405: HP 60, Attack 62, Defense 80, Sp. Atk 63, Sp. Def 80, Speed 60. Its highest stat is Defense (80).
