Chikorita (チコリータ, Chikorīta^?, Chicorita in original Japanese language versions) are one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Chikorita in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[2] Image File history File links © This image is copyrighted. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Mew ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Bayleef ) is one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Bayleef ) is one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is a change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... Bayleef ) is one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... “Foliage” redirects here. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Shiny Pokémon be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, mainly in Japan, but also by Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... This article is about computer and video games. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... Manga )   (pl. ... A chained book in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of paper, parchment, or other material, usually fastened together to hinge at one side, and within protective covers. ... Various trading cards A trading card (or collectible card) is a small card which is intended for trading and collecting. ... Satoshi Tajiri , born on August 28, 1965) is a Japanese electronic game designer and the creator of Pocket Monsters, better known as Pokémon. ... Since Pokémon Crystal, trainers in the video games can be male or female. ...

The name Chikorita may be a portmanteau of the words, chicory, an herb, and the suffix "-ita" denoting its small size. Like Bulbasaur, Chikorita is reptilian in appearance, but it has a large leaf sprouting from its head, a collar of seeds around its neck, and a short tail. The name "Chikorita" refers to the species as a whole, as well as individual specimens in the games, anime and manga. Unlike Bulbasaur, who is part poison-type, Chikorita is a pure grass-type. A portmanteau (IPA pronunciation: ) or blend is a word or morpheme which fuses two or more words or parts of words to give a combined meaning. ... Species C. endivia - cultivated endive - wild endive - common chicory Chicory is the common name given to the flowering plants in genus Cichorium of the family Asteraceae. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

Biological characteristics

Chikorita, by nature, are docile Pokémon that love to soak up the sun's rays. This can be attributed to the benefits of the photosynthesis process that occurs when the rays of the sun impact the Pokémon's leaf, and its body. The leaf serves multiple purposes; in its natural environment, its leaf detects the density of humidity and temperature in the atmosphere to help it seek warm places. The pleasant aroma that wafts from the leaf can be used by Chikorita in battle by waving it around to becalm the foe and keep it at bay.^[3] The leaf is the primary site of photosynthesis in plants. ...

In the video games

One of the things consistent among most of the Pokémon games–spanning from Pokémon Red and Blue on the Nintendo Game Boy to the Nintendo DS games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl–is the choice of three different Pokémon, labelled the "Starter Pokémon", with which the player may begin the adventure. Players can choose a Water-type, a Fire-type, or a Grass-type Pokémon indigenous to the region. An exception to this rule is Pokémon Yellow (a remake of the original games that follows the story of the Pokémon anime), where players are given a Pikachu — an Electric-type mouse famous for being the mascot of the Pokémon franchise.^[4] Pokemon logo This article deals with the video games. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were the first Pokémon games released for the Game Boy in the United States. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were the first Pokémon games released for the Game Boy in the United States. ... The Game Boy ) line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. ... “NDS” redirects here. ... Pokémon Diamond , Pocket Monsters Diamond) and Pokémon Pearl , Pocket Monsters Pearl) are the two fourth-generation Pokémon role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – April 20, 2007/June 4, 2007 – No. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ...

Chikorita is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon in Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal.^[5] In Pokémon Emerald, Professor Birch allows the player to choose between Cyndaquil, Totodile, and Chikorita after completing the Hoenn Pokédex. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Cyndaquil Hinoarashi in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise. ... Totodile (ワニノコ Waninoko in Japanese, Karnimani in German and Kaiminus in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... Hoenn map The Hoenn Pokédex Hoenn (pronounced Hoe-en and spelled Hōen in Japan) is a last name and is also a region in the Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald games. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Chikorita can also be obtained from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, in which one can be won by completing the Mt. Battle challenge.^[6] Chikorita obtained in this way know Frenzy Plant,^[7] a powerful Grass-type attack, normally exclusive to the Bulbasaur family.^[8] Chikorita is also available as a Starter or Partner Pokémon in either Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, or Blue Rescue Team.^[9] Chikorita may also appear in Joyous Tower or as the player's partner in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. Orre, as it appears in Pokémon XD. Orre ) is a fictional, mostly arid region that appears in the “Story Mode” of the video games Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team ) and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team ) are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively. ... Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team ) and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team ) are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively. ... Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team ) and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team ) are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively. ...

In the Nintendo GameCube game Super Smash Bros. Melee, Chikorita often appears from a Poké Ball. It fires a horizontal row of razor leaf attack in the direction of the nearest enemy. It is also available as a trophy. The Nintendo GameCube , GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. ... Super Smash Bros. ... The Poké Ball is both a logo for the Pokémon franchise as a whole and an important object to Pokémon trainers. ...

In the Pokémon anime

In the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum caught a Chikorita early on his adventure through Johto, after saving it from a sudden snowstorm. Chikorita is very affectionate, and often sees Pikachu as a rival for its affections. It is perhaps, because of this affection, that Chikorita evolves into a Bayleef when Ash was almost in mortal peril. This Chikorita is very stubborn and also very powerful. The main characters of the Advanced Generation: Brock, Ash, May, Max, along with Mudkip, Treecko, Pikachu, and Torchic. ... Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Bayleef ) is one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Casey and Jackson are also trainers that have had Chikorita. For Jackson, he has mentioned that he once had a Chikorita, but it has since evolved into a Meganium. Casey's Chikorita, like Casey herself, is very fond of the Electabuzz baseball team. It was the healing of a rift in the relationship between Casey and Chikorita (in which Casey was effectively running Chikorita to the point of exhaustion in a bug-catching contest) in which Chikorita evolved to Bayleef. It would later evolve into a Meganium in Casey's last known appearance in Pocket Monsters. Meganium ) is a fictional species from the Pokémon series. ... Electabuzz , Eleboo in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... Bayleef ) is one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

A Chikorita has also appeared in the Pokémon Chronicles episode "The Search for the Legend". This Chikorita was owned by a man named Silver.

Chikorita is one of the members of Team Go-Getters in the half-hour animated special "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out Of The Gate!". Not only is she light-hearted, but she is also very defensive of her friends.

In other media

Chikorita in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Genesis set).

In Pokémon Special, when Crystal is sent to catch Pokémon for Professor Oak, Professor Elm's Chikorita escapes from the lab and follows her, wanting desperately to go on a journey. Crystal refused to allow it to be a part of her party unless it could stand up to her own Pokémon in a battle. It managed to survive the Mega Punch attack of Crystal's high-level Hitmonchan, and so she gave Chikorita the nickname Megapyon. Image File history File links Neogenesis_chikorita. ... Image File history File links Neogenesis_chikorita. ... Pokémon Adventures (Pokémon Special in Japan) is a manga about Pokémon and their Trainers. ... Hitmonchan , Ebiwalar in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game similar in goal to a Pokémon battle in the video game series; players must use cards (with individual strengths and weaknesses) in an attempt to defeat their opponent by "knocking out" all of his cards.^[10] The game was first published in North America by Wizards of the Coast in 1999, until Nintendo USA started publishing the series in 2003.^[11] Rare Candy illustration found in the trading card game The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first introduced to North America in 1999, and in Japan at an earlier date (exact date unknown). ... Collectible card games (CCGs), also called trading card games (TCGs) or customizable card games (a phrase specific to two Decipher, Inc. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is a publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. ... Pokémon USA, Inc is an American industry that distributes products for Pokémon gaming & anime. ...

Most Chikorita cards are typical, Basic Pokémon cards, and are primarily used to play stronger cards (such as Stage-1 Pokémon, like Raichu, or Stage-2 Pokémon, like Charizard).^[12] Chikorita have appeared in the Neo Genesis (appears twice), Expedition (appears twice), EX Hidden Legends and EX Unseen Forces sets. She is sexy too. Raichu ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Charizard , Lizardon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

Notes and references

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Chikorita as a species
• Chikorita’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• PsyPoke - Chikorita Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• Smogon.com - Chikorita Tactical Data
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Chikorita Previously hosted by Wikibooks