NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0153

Bayleef

Grass

The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.

Category: Leaf Pokémon
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 15.8 kg
Generation: II

Abilities

Overgrow

Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Leaf Guard Hidden ability

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Leaf Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Chikorita
- Bayleef
  - Meganium

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 405

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire

×2

Ice

×2

Poison

×2

Flying

×2

Bug

×2

Resists

Water

×0.5

Electric

×0.5

Grass

×0.5

Ground

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

Swords DanceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CutPhysical · NormalPower 50Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Vine WhipPhysical · GrassPower 45Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 31
Crystal · Level Up · Level 31
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Emerald · Level Up · Level 31
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 31
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
Platinum · Level Up · Level 40
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 40
Black White · Level Up · Level 40
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 31
Xd · Level Up · Level 31
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 40
X Y · Level Up · Level 40
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 40
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 40
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 40
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

GrowlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

CounterPhysical · FightingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Egg

StrengthPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Leech SeedStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 26

Razor LeafPhysical · GrassPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 8
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 8
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 8
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 8
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 6
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 6
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 6
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 8
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 8
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 6
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 6
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 6
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 6
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 6
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Solar BeamSpecial · GrassPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 55
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Level Up · Level 55
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 55
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 55
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 55
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 54
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 54
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 54
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 54
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 55
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 55
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 54
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 54
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 54
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 54
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 54
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 54
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 54
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Poison PowderStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 75%Details +

Poisons the target.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 15
Crystal · Level Up · Level 15
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Emerald · Level Up · Level 15
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 15
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 9
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 9
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 9
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 15
Xd · Level Up · Level 15
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 9
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 9
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 39
Crystal · Level Up · Level 39
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 39
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 39
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 39
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 36
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 36
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 36
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 39
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 39
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 36
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 36
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 12
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 12
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 12
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 12
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 18
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 18
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 18
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 18
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 12
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 12
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 18
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 18
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 18
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 18
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 18
Scarlet Violet · Machine

FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

FlailPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

DetectStatus · FightingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 50
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CharmStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Fury CutterPhysical · BugPower 40Accuracy 95%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 47
Crystal · Level Up · Level 47
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 47
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 47
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 46
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 46
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 46
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 46
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 47
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 47
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 46
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 46
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 46
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 46
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 46
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 46
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 46

EncoreStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sweet ScentStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
Platinum · Level Up · Level 32
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 32
Black White · Level Up · Level 32
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 32
X Y · Level Up · Level 32
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 32

Iron TailPhysical · SteelPower 100Accuracy 75%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

SynthesisStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 23
Crystal · Level Up · Level 23
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 23
Emerald · Level Up · Level 23
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 23
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Platinum · Level Up · Level 12
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 12
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 12
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 23
Xd · Level Up · Level 23
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 12
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 12
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ancient PowerSpecial · RockPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Nature PowerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 26

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

IngrainStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg

Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

AromatherapyStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Cures the entire party of major status effects.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 50
Platinum · Level Up · Level 50
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 50
Black White · Level Up · Level 50
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 50
X Y · Level Up · Level 50
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 50
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 50
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 50
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 50

Fake TearsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Bullet SeedPhysical · GrassPower 25Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Magical LeafSpecial · GrassPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
Platinum · Level Up · Level 22
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 22
Black White · Level Up · Level 22
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
X Y · Level Up · Level 22
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 22
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 26
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 26
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 26
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 26
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 26
X Y · Level Up · Level 26
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26

Worry SeedStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Seed BombPhysical · GrassPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Leaf StormSpecial · GrassPower 130Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Echoed VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Heal PulseStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the target for half its max HP.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg

Grass PledgeSpecial · GrassPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

With Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Work UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Grassy TerrainStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Solar BladePhysical · GrassPower 125Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Stomping TantrumPhysical · GroundPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Grassy GlidePhysical · GrassPower 55Accuracy 100%Details +

If Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Gold · Leafgreen · Heartgold

The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.

Silver

A spicy aroma ema nates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to re store health.

Crystal

The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.

Ruby · Sapphire

BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.

Emerald

A BAYLEEF’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each leaf is a small tree shoot. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.

Firered · Soulsilver · X

A spicy aroma emanates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to restore health.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

The buds that ring its neck give off a spicy aroma that perks people up.

Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

Bayleef’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. The fragrance of this shoot makes people peppy.

POKÉMON TCG

Bayleef trading cards

13 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12