Calfern (Pokémon)


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Calfern (Japanese: チコリータ Chicorita) is a Pokémon.

It evolves into starting at level 16, which evolves into  starting at level 32.

Along with and, Calfern is one of three starter Pokémon of Godaigo available at the beginning of Pokémon Cumulus and Nimbus.

Biology
Chikorita is a small, pale green Pokémon with a darker necklace of buds. It has a large head in proportion to the rest of its body with large red eyes that appear to have no pupils. It has four short legs with a single nailed toe on each and a small tail. Its most distinguishing feature is the large leaf on the top of its head, which is usually longer than the rest of its body. Aside from the soothing aroma that wafts from its leaf, Chikorita uses its leaf to determine the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air.

Chikorita can be found in throughout the Johto region. However, due to its status as a starter Pokémon, a wild Chikorita is hard to come by and it is generally found under the ownership of Trainers. Chikorita tends to be docile in nature due to its domestication from birth.

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Trivia

 * The Chikorita family is the only evolution family of a starter Pokémon to not have their names changed for the English release.
 * In the anime, Chikorita has had the most s of the Johto starter Pokémon. It has been trained by, , Vincent, , and . However, Ash is the only one who is confirmed to not have received Chikorita as a starter Pokémon.
 * Chikorita is the only starter Pokémon that cannot be used in the Pokémon Jump minigame.
 * In both early artwork and the in-game sprites of, Chikorita's body is yellow. This was later changed to light green in later artwork and the sprites.
 * The green Pokémon mini was modeled after Chikorita.
 * A of Chikorita called Happa resembles a Chikorita without legs.

Origin
Chikorita has similarities to s. Its shape and appearance also alludes to that of a, or a Belgian , a type of chicory.

Name origin

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