Type matchups
Damage Bayleef takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass type, Bayleef has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 62
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 63
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 405
Bayleef has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (80). Its Attack (62) and Sp. Atk (63) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Bayleef can have the abilities Overgrow and Leaf Guard.
How to beat Bayleef
Bayleef takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Bayleef is the middle stage of its line (Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium): it evolves from Chikorita and into Meganium.
Best counters to Bayleef
Other Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Bayleef weak to?
As a Grass type, Bayleef takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Bayleef resistant to?
Bayleef resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Bayleef?
Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Bayleef with super-effective attacks.