Summary
Following the Pokemon Presents broadcast headlined byPokemon Legends: Z-A, some fans pointed out a change Chikorita will receive in the upcoming game. InPokemon Legends: Z-A, one of Chikorita’s apparent moves is Disarming Voice, a Fairy-type attack that it can’t normally learn in other Pokemon games at the time of writing.
Known as the Leaf Pokemon, Chikorita first appeared inPokemon Gold and Silver. As the Grass-type starter of the Johto region, Chikorita’s counterparts are Cyndaquil and Totodile. Chikorita is known for its small green body and the large leaf on top of its head, which it can swing around and fire off attacks like Razor Leaf. Chikorita evolves into Bayleef and Meganium by leveling up, granting it access to more powerful Grass-type attacks.Chikorita can be caught inPokemon Scarlet and Violetby upgrading the Terarium’s Coastal Biome and exploring the grassy areas near the shoreline.
After revealing that Chikorita would join Tepig and Totodile asthe starters ofPokemon Legends: Z-A, trainers shared their first impressions of the Leaf Pokemon’s return to the franchise. On Twitter,Pokemoncontent creator HDvee pointed out that Chikorita had a move called Disarming Voice available to use in battle, along with Leafage, Leech Seed, and Razor Leaf. However, Disarming Voice is a Fairy-type attack that Chikorita cannot normally learn through any means inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. This reveal led HDvee and other Pokemon trainers to speculate that, with the return of Mega Evolution inPokemon Legends: Z-A, Meganium would receive a Mega Evolution with the Grass and Fairy dual-types.
Chikorita Can Learn Disarming Voice in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
While no new Mega forms were revealed in thePokemon Legends: Z-Atrailer, past Mega Evolutions for critters like Charizard, Lucario, and Ampharos were confirmed to appear in the upcoming game. As it stands, Chikorita and its evolutions are purely Grass-type Pokemon, with a focus on defense and supporting teammates with moves like Reflect and Light Screen. However, Chikorita’s low stats and predictable moves make it one of the weaker starter Pokemon in the series. Should a Mega Meganiumgain the Fairy-type as a secondary type, it would share types with creatures like Whimsicott, Tapu Bulu, and Shiinotic.
WhilePokemon Legends: Z-Ais scheduled for late 2025, The Pokemon Company will releasecontent for other titles likePokemon Scarlet and VioletandPokemon Unitethroughout the year. Only time will tell when morePokemon Legends: Z-Anews will appear.
