Chikorita vs Totodile
Chikorita has the higher base stat total (318 vs 314), Chikorita is faster (base Speed 45 vs 43), and Chikorita’s Grass moves hit Totodile for 2×, while Totodile’s own types do only ½× to Chikorita.
Johto starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 2 games.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Chikorita | Totodile |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 50 (higher) |
| Attack | 49 | 65 (higher) |
| Defense | 65 (higher) | 64 |
| Sp. Atk | 49 (higher) | 44 |
| Sp. Def | 65 (higher) | 48 |
| Speed | 45 (higher) | 43 |
| Total | 318 (higher) | 314 |
| Bulk | 175 (higher) | 162 |
Who has the edge?
Chikorita is faster (45 vs 43 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (49 vs 44), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (175 vs 162), hits Totodile for 2× with its Grass moves, and resists Totodile’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Totodile has the higher Attack (65 vs 49).
Chikorita is ahead on
- is faster (45 vs 43 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (49 vs 44)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (175 vs 162)
- hits Totodile for 2× with its Grass moves
- resists Totodile’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Totodile is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (65 vs 49)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Chikorita: Overgrow, Leaf Guard; Totodile: Torrent, Sheer Force), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Chikorita has 97 Speed and Totodile has 95, so Chikorita moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Chikorita | Totodile |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 45 | 43 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 97 | 95 |
Type matchup, both ways
Chikorita (Grass) attacking Totodile
Grass 2×. Using only its own type, Chikorita hits Totodile for 2× with Grass moves (super effective).
Totodile (Water) attacking Chikorita
Water ½×. Using only its own type, Totodile hits Chikorita for ½× with Water moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Chikorita: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective).
- Totodile: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Chikorita
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Leaf Guard (hidden ability). Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Totodile
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Sheer Force (hidden ability). Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Size, generation and evolution
Chikorita is taller (0.9 m vs 0.6 m for Totodile), and Totodile is heavier (9.5 kg vs 6.4 kg for Chikorita).
| Detail | Chikorita | Totodile |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.9 m | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 6.4 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Generation | 2 (Johto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium | Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr |
Chikorita (#0152) is a Grass-type Leaf Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium.
Totodile (#0158) is a Water-type Big Jaw Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Totodile → Croconaw → Feraligatr.
Keep exploring
- Open Chikorita and Totodile in the Compare tool
- Chikorita and Totodile Pokédex pages
- Grass type · Water type
- Speed tiers