Chikorita, the Grass-type starter Pokémon from Generation II, has made its way into Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Whether you’re looking to catch this adorable Pokémon in the wild or want to speed up the process by purchasing one, this guide will help you on your journey to adding Chikorita to your team.

How to Catch Chikorita in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Catching Chikorita in Pokémon Legends: Z-A requires a bit of patience and strategy. As a starter Pokémon, Chikorita doesn’t appear as frequently in the wild compared to others in the game. To catch it, you'll need to progress through the main story to unlock certain areas where this Pokémon can spawn.

Chikorita is typically found in the Verdant Plains, a lush area filled with grass and plants, which fits its Grass typing perfectly. Keep an eye out for its familiar green silhouette blending with the environment.

Once you've reached the right location, you’ll need to use an Ultra Ball or Great Ball to maximize your chances of success. For added ease, consider bringing along a Pokémon with a status move, such as Sleep Powder or Thunder Wave, to weaken Chikorita before capturing it.

How to Buy Chikorita in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

If you prefer to skip the hunting and catch Chikorita instantly, you have the option to buy it through in-game purchases. The Pokémon Market offers a selection of rare and hard-to-catch Pokémon, including Chikorita.

You can purchase Chikorita directly from the Pokémon Market using Pokémon Coins. Be aware that the price might fluctuate depending on the rarity of the Pokémon and any ongoing special events in the game.

Tips for Training Your Chikorita

Once you’ve caught or bought Chikorita, it’s time to train it. As a Grass-type, Chikorita excels in battles against Water, Ground, and Rock-types. However, it is weak against Fire, Flying, Ice, and Bug-types, so it’s important to choose your battles wisely.

Chikorita evolves into Bayleef at level 16 and eventually into Meganium at level 32. With each evolution, Chikorita gains more powerful moves, like Razor Leaf and Synthesis, making it a valuable asset to your team in both offensive and defensive roles.

Maximizing Chikorita’s Potential

To fully maximize Chikorita’s potential, consider teaching it a variety of moves to cover its weaknesses. For example, adding moves like Earthquake or SolarBeam can help give it an edge against its opponents.

Chikorita also benefits from high Special Defense and Defense stats, which makes it a solid tank in battle. Using moves like Reflect or Light Screen can bolster your team’s defenses while Chikorita tanks hits for its allies.

By following these strategies, you’ll have Chikorita ready for the tougher battles ahead in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.