Chikorita Evolution Guide: Starters 2

Discover how to evolve Chikorita into Bayleef and then Meganium in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Learn about their moves, Mega Evolution, and early game strengths and weaknesses.

So, you're thinking about starting your adventure in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with Chikorita? Awesome choice! Let's break down how to get it all the way to its final form, Meganium.

First off, when you pick Chikorita, you'll need to get it to level 15. Once it hits that milestone, it'll evolve into Bayleef. Keep going with Bayleef, and once it reaches level 32, you'll see it evolve into the mighty Meganium!

As your Chikorita grows, it'll learn some pretty cool new moves. When it becomes Bayleef, you'll get access to Razor Leaf, which is fantastic because it can critically strike really easily and it's a strong Grass-type move. You'll also learn Giga Drain and Whip Tail. So yeah, Bayleef really steps up as a solid Grass-type Pokémon for those grass-themed battles.

Chikorita’s Mega Evolution

Now, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is all about Mega Evolutions, and your starter is no exception! Once your Pokémon reaches Meganium, you'll be able to unlock Mega Meganium as part of the main story. This is a big deal because it also gives Meganium a Fairy typing. This changes its strengths and weaknesses quite a bit. You'll become immune to Dragon-type attacks, which is super handy considering some of the tough Mega bosses you'll face are Dragon types. Plus, there are a few Water-type Pokémon that show up as Mega Evolution bosses in both main and side missions, so having a Meganium on your late-game team can really help counter them.

On the flip side, Chikorita can be a bit of a tough start in the early game. It doesn't have many immediate counters to its effectiveness, making it slightly weak at the very beginning. You'll also find other common Grass-types like Bellsprout popping up early on, along with other grass-like creatures in the wild. So, while you have decent Grass-type options early on, if you're choosing Chikorita in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you're definitely picking it for those awesome evolutions and its late-game potential. Hope this helps you make your choice!