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Chikorita, the Leaf Pokémon — Grass-type Pokémon official artwork
grass
Chikorita
ID:#152Leaf Pokémon
Height
0.9m
Weight
6.4kg
Catch Rate
45
Exp
64
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

Chikorita Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Chikorita in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 49 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shining Pearl
Sinnoh

Chikorita Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry

In battle, Chikorita waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, becalming the battling Pokémon and creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere all around.

Pokemon Shining Pearl Chikorita Sprites

Chikorita front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlPrimary
Chikorita shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlShiny

Pokémon Shining Pearl Chikorita Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Chikorita via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
GrowlnormalLv. 1
Razor LeafgrassLv. 6
Poison PowderpoisonLv. 9
SynthesisgrassLv. 12
ReflectpsychicLv. 17
Magical LeafgrassLv. 20
Nature PowernormalLv. 23
Sweet ScentnormalLv. 28
Light ScreenpsychicLv. 31
Body SlamnormalLv. 34
SafeguardnormalLv. 39
AromatherapygrassLv. 42
Solar BeamgrassLv. 45

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shining Pearl Chikorita Locations

Chikorita can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, and Still Water Cavern. The most reliable spawn is at Sunlit Cavern, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a variable spawn rate.

Grassland Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Riverbank Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Still Water Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Sunlit Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies