Competitive Information for Bayleef [Ruby/Sapphire]
Grass
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's Grass-type attacks have 1.5x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Bayleef? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Bayleef, the stunning Grass-typed Pokémon! Bayleef is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Bayleef below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Frustration
- Ancient Power
- Rock Smash / Counter
- Mud-Slap
Bayleef is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Bayleef's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power.
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
♦ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
♦ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Frenzy Plant / Solar Beam
- Synthesis
- Protect
- Toxic
Bayleef is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Bayleef's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power.
♦ Solar Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Bayleef by a weather-dependent amount).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Bayleef this turn).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Bayleef? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Frustration
- Ancient Power
- Rock Smash / Counter
- Mud-Slap
Bayleef is a decent Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Bayleef's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power.
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
♦ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
♦ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Frenzy Plant
- Synthesis
- Protect
- Toxic
Bayleef is a remarkable Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Bayleef's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power.
♦ Frenzy Plant is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Grass-type move (Bayleef cannot move next turn).
♦ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Bayleef by a weather-dependent amount).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Bayleef this turn).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Bayleef can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Bayleef.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Bayleef can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Bayleef
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Bayleef's stats
- Ancient Power
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Bayleef
- Frenzy Plant
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Bayleef in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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