In Legends: Z-A, Bayleef isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Meganium to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

What is Bayleef weak to?

In Legends: Z-A, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Crobat (Poison) when using Bayleef. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

How do you evolve Bayleef?

In Legends: Z-A, Chikorita evolves into Bayleef at level 16. Bayleef evolves into Meganium at level 32. Bayleef is a middle-stage evolution in the Chikorita line.

What is the best ability for Bayleef?

Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Bayleef. Leaf Guard is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

What role does Bayleef play in battle?

In Legends: Z-A, Bayleef fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 63 Sp. Atk). At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Bayleef - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

60Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Bayleef's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.

Base Stats

Above

HP60

Attack62

Defense80

Sp. Atk63

Sp. Def80

Speed60

Total405

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight15.8 kg

Base XP142

Abilities

OvergrowTop Pick

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

Leaf GuardHARare

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+1Spe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

No Legends Z A entries available

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Bayleef Weakness

Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Bayleef for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Bayleef Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Electric, Grass, Ground

Type ChartFragile

5Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-6

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug

½xResist

Water Electric Grass Ground

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Water Ground Rock

How to Beat Bayleef in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)

Kyurem DragonIce	A
Ice is super effective against BayleefView Kyurem →
Braviary NormalFlying	B
Flying is super effective against BayleefView Braviary →
Delphox FirePsychic	B
Fire is super effective against BayleefView Delphox →
Toxapex PoisonWater	B
Poison is super effective against BayleefView Toxapex →
Galvantula BugElectric	B
Bug is super effective against BayleefView Galvantula →

Legends: Z-A Evolution

Bayleef is the middle stage between Chikorita and Meganium. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+15 from Chikorita). The final form adds another 120 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#152Chikorita

Level 16

#153Bayleef

Level 32

#154Meganium

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Chikorita

Grass

Bayleef

Grass

Meganium

Grass

60+15

80+20

ATK

62+13

82+20

DEF

80+15

100+20

SP.ATK

63+14

83+20

SP.DEF

80+15

100+20

SPE

60+15

80+20

BST

318D-Tier

405D-Tier+87

525C-Tier+120

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Bayleef Best Moveset

Still unevolved, still relevant. Bayleef's Eviolite bulk with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Overgrow adds passive value. Giga Drain gives it offensive presence.

Best Build

Experimental

Special Tank

Ability

Overgrow

Item

EvioliteBULK

Best Nature for Bayleef

Modest+SPA

Bayleef best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

SpA

SpD

Special Tank Moveset

Giga DrainSTAB
Ancient Power
Energy BallSTAB
AromatherapyUtility

Recommended Teammates

PikachuDecent

Moves

Without TMs, Bayleef's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Blade for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

D—10030Normal

Lv 6

Leafage

D4010040Grass

Lv 9

Disarming Voice

D40—15Fairy

Lv 12

Razor Leaf

D559525Grass

Lv 14

Leech Seed

S—9010Grass

Lv 22

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Lv 27

Reflect

C——20Psychic

Lv 36

Safeguard

C——25Normal

Lv 40

Synthesis

A——5Grass

Lv 45

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

Lv 50

Light Screen

S——30Psychic

Lv 56

Leaf Storm

C130905Grass

TM Moves

TM120

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

TM33

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

TM78

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM40

Bullet Seed

D2510030Grass

TM91

Curse

A——10Ghost

TM92

Dazzling Gleam

D8010010Fairy

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM56

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

TM52

Earth Power

D9010010Ground

TM35

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM26

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM109

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM42

Giga Drain

S7510010Grass

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM87

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM45

Knock Off

S6510020Dark

TM16

Light Screen

S——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

S——10Normal

TM31

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM04

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM51

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM128

Seed Bomb

C8010015Grass

TM64

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

TM152

Solar Blade

C12510010Grass

TM85

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM30

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TM115

Trailblaze

D5010020Grass

TM103

Work Up

C——30Normal

Egg Moves

Bayleef doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Bayleef can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Bayleef in Legends: Z-A

No wild encounters for Bayleef in Legends: Z-A. Bring Chikorita over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

How to Obtain Bayleef in Legends: Z-A

Step 1Obtain Chikorita
Also found in:
Gold Crystal Emerald HeartGold Omega Ruby Sun
Train until Level 16
Step 2Bayleef ✓

Bayleef Guide

In Legends: Z-A, Bayleef isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Meganium to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Legends: Z-A, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Crobat (Poison) when using Bayleef. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Legends: Z-A, Chikorita evolves into Bayleef at level 16. Bayleef evolves into Meganium at level 32. Bayleef is a middle-stage evolution in the Chikorita line.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Bayleef. Leaf Guard is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
In Legends: Z-A, Bayleef fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 63 Sp. Atk). At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Bayleef first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

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