#002 · Leaf Pokémon

Bayleef

Grass

Lumiose City — Elysia District

Evolves from Chikorita (Lv. 16)

Quick Answers

When does Chikorita evolve into Bayleef in Z-A?

Chikorita evolves into Bayleef at level 16. Bayleef evolves into Meganium at level 32.

Is Bayleef good in Pokémon Legends Z-A?

Bayleef is a solid mid-game Grass wall with good Special Defense, but it needs coverage moves (like Reflect or Light Screen support) before Meganium's Fairy typing arrives.

About Bayleef

The evolved form of Chikorita. Bayleef's leaf emits a soothing aroma that calms aggressive feelings — a useful asset when wandering into the more chaotic wild zones around Lumiose City. Its attacks gain real bite from the Toxic, Poison and Grass coverage of mid-game.

Bayleef Base Stats

HP
60
Attack
62
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
63
Sp. Def
80
Speed
60
Total405

Bayleef Type Weaknesses

Fire2x — Weak
Ice2x — Weak
Poison2x — Weak
Flying2x — Weak
Bug2x — Weak

Type effectiveness multipliers. Resistances (Water ×0.5, Electric ×0.5, Grass ×0.5, Ground ×0.5).

Abilities

✦ Overgrow✦ Leaf Guard

Evolution & Mega Evolution

Bayleef can Mega Evolve into Meganium (Mega) — one of the new Z-A Mega forms.

Related Pokémon

MeganiumChikoritaTepigEevee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bayleef Mega Evolve?

No — only its final evolution Meganium can Mega Evolve in Z-A, into Meganium (Mega) with the added Fairy type.