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.
Chikorita was released with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
In the wild, maximum capture CP of Chikorita is 801, however it can reach 868, if encountered Pokémon is boosted by current weather.
Between May 5th and May 9th, 2017, Chikorita's global spawn rate was significantly higher during the Grass Weekend.
Between November 30th and December 3rd, 2018, Chikorita's global spawn rate was significantly higher during twelfth Community Day.
Between March 19th and March 26th, 2019, Chikorita's global spawn rate was significantly higher during the Equinox 2019.
Since February 13th, 2019, Chikorita can be hatched from 2-km Eggs with a 534 of maximal CP.
From July 7th, 2017 to Spring, 2018, Chikorita used to be a possible hatchling from 5-km Eggs.
From December 10th, 2018 to February 13th, 2019, Chikorita used to be a possible hatchling from 5-km Eggs.
Between April 13th and April 20th, 2017, Chikorita was temporarily possible 5-km egg hatchling during the Eggstravaganza 2017.
As a former 1st tier Raid Boss, Chikorita's CP was 3,067. Its maximum capture CP in Bonus Challenge was 534 and 668 when encountered Pokémon was boosted by weather.
Chikorita was the Pokémon featured on the ninth Community Day that took place on September 22nd, 2018.
Shiny form of Chikorita was released on this Community Day.