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!
Discover Bayleef, an outstanding Pokémon with Grass attributes! 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. Want to master Bayleef's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Ancient Power
- Mud-Slap
- Rock Smash / Counter
Bayleef thrives as an outstanding Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical moves. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bayleef's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bayleef recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Bayleef's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Frenzy Plant
- Synthesis
- Toxic
- Light Screen
For those intense single battles, Bayleef is a notable Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with forceful special moves. Previously 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. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Bayleef's grass-type attacks have 1.1x 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).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved).
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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: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Ancient Power
- Mud-Slap
- Rock Smash / Counter
Bayleef makes an a high-quality Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical power. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bayleef's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bayleef recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Bayleef's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Frenzy Plant
- Synthesis
- Toxic
- Light Screen
Bayleef shows an interesting Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. It's designed to overwhelm foes with brute special moves. 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. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Bayleef's grass-type attacks have 1.1x 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).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved).
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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.
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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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