What is Bayleef's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Bayleef's maximum CP is 1,664 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Bayleef good in Pokémon GO?

Bayleef has 122 Attack, 155 Defense, and 155 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Bayleef be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Bayleef is available in Pokémon GO.

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Chikorita Meganium

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

777 - 831 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

971 - 1,039 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

1,649 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

777 - 831 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

583 - 623 CP

Bayleef

#153 · Johto

Grass

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 122

Defense 155

Stamina 155

Total: 432

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,664
Generation	Johto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Bayleef

Bayleef is a Grass-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,664 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Bayleef has base stats of 122 Attack, 155 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 432.

Bayleef can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Bayleef is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Bayleef receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Bayleef is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Chikorita

#152

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🍬 25

Bayleef

#153

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🍬 100

Meganium

#154

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Razor Leaf STAB	Grass	13	+7	13.0	-	-	-
Tackle	Normal	5	+5	10.0	-	-	-
Magical Leaf STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Energy Ball STAB	Grass	90	-55	-	90	-55
Grass Knot STAB	Grass	90	-50	-	90	-50
Ancient Power STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Bayleef takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Ice 1.6×

Poison 1.6×

Flying 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Resistances

Bayleef takes reduced damage from these types:

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ground 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Bayleef

Top Pokémon to use when battling Bayleef in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
9	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
10	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338

🏆 Bayleef PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	3	14	15	50	1,500
2	3	15	14	50	1,500
3	2	15	15	50	1,492
4	4	15	15	49	1,500
5	3	13	15	50	1,495
6	3	14	14	50	1,495
7	2	14	15	50	1,488
8	3	15	13	50	1,495
9	2	15	14	50	1,488
10	4	11	15	50	1,498

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,649

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Bayleef IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,246	623	831	1,039	1,454	1,649
98% (15/15/14)	1,243	621	828	1,035	1,450	1,644
96% (15/14/15)	1,243	621	828	1,035	1,450	1,644
93% (14/14/14)	1,230	615	820	1,025	1,435	1,627
91% (15/13/13)	1,232	616	821	1,026	1,437	1,629
87% (13/13/13)	1,214	607	809	1,011	1,416	1,606
82% (12/12/12)	1,198	599	798	998	1,397	1,584
80% (10/15/15)	1,201	600	800	1,001	1,401	1,589
67% (10/10/10)	1,166	583	777	971	1,360	1,542
0% (0/0/0)	1,012	506	674	843	1,181	1,339

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Bayleef with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,649 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,454 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	777 - 831 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	971 - 1,039 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	777 - 831 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	583 - 623 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Bayleef with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	20	26	1,454
2	1,454	27	1,454
3	1,454	28	1,454
4	1,454	29	1,454
5	196	30	1,246
6	1,454	31	1,454
7	1,454	32	1,454
8	1,454	33	1,454
9	1,454	34	1,454
10	415	35	1,350
11	1,454	36	1,454
12	1,454	37	1,454
13	1,454	38	1,454
14	1,454	39	1,454
15	623	40	1,454
16	1,454	41	1,454
17	1,454	42	1,454
18	1,454	43	1,454
19	1,454	44	1,454
20	831	45	1,555
21	1,454	46	1,454
22	1,454	47	1,454
23	1,454	48	1,454
24	1,454	49	1,454
25	1,039	50	1,649

📖 Complete Bayleef Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Bayleef (#153) is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,664 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Bayleef has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Bayleef in 2026.

📊 Bayleef Stats Analysis

Bayleef's Attack stat is 122 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Bayleef may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 155 Defense (Good) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 432. Trainers should be mindful of Bayleef's limited bulk. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Bayleef's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Bayleef Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Bayleef depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Razor Leaf (Fast) with Energy Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Bayleef has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Bayleef PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Bayleef can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Poison types.

Master League

In Master League, Bayleef faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Bayleef Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Bayleef's effectiveness depends on its typing and 122 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Bayleef use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Bayleef in Pokémon GO

Bayleef can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Bayleef Evolution Guide

Bayleef is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Chikorita (#152)
Bayleef (#153) ← current — 25 Candy
Meganium (#154) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Bayleef

Shadow Bayleef is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Bayleef's effective Attack becomes ~146. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Bayleef in Pokémon GO

Shiny Bayleef is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Bayleef gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (971 - 1,039 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Bayleef

Q: What is Bayleef's max CP?
A: 1,649 CP at Level 50, or 1,454 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Bayleef good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Bayleef be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Bayleef is available.

Q: What is Bayleef weak to?
A: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Razor Leaf + Energy Ball for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Grass Grass-Type 🗺️ Johto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.