#0153 · Gen 2 · 405 BST
Bayleef
A Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 80 base Defense. Common ability: Overgrow.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/73/90/74/90/72
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/125/145/126/145/123
Abilities
Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Bayleef
Bayleef is a Grass/None-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 405. A Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 80 base Defense. Common ability: Overgrow.
Best stat: Defense (80 base)
Bayleef's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 63 base Special Attack and 60 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Overgrow
- Leaf Guard
How to use Bayleef competitively
Open the damage calculator with Bayleef selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Bayleef appears in the species dropdown. Drop Bayleef into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0153 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Grass / None |
| Abilities | Overgrow, Leaf Guard |
| Base Stat Total | 405 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 62 / 80 / 63 / 80 / 60 |