Ash's Bayleef: From Chikorita to TRUE LOVE | Complete History

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Which Pokemon should we tackle next?? Also...go to aura.com/alexsilver to get a 14-day free trial to Aura!

[@Kayabyss353]

Ash hawlucha

[@pikachublue6194]

Jessie seviper

[@JadeSentinel]

Lana’s Eevee Chloe’s Eevee Eevee in animate in general

[@colin1842]

Bianca’s emboar

[@zillax9026]

James Carnvine and Jessie’s Seviper

[@monsoon1303]

Now I'm just imagining Bayleef and Serena getting into catfights over Ash and him being completely oblivious XD

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

That'd be hilarious lol

[@miss2971]

I want Chikorita to kick her ass

[@CoolNala]

Heh. Ah, Bayleef... Ash's most adorable Pokémon ever... Her crush was annoying at first, but, once she evolved and learned to control her emotions, she became a likable character, and her crush... We didn't mind it. Any interactions they had, especially their reunions, were always adorable and some of the best in the series. Her battles were good, too, especially against Chuck, Houndoom, and Delaney's Poliwrath. I wish, though, she would have returned to battle/interact in later moments like the Battle Arena and even the Veilstone City Arc in Sinnoh. I could have seen her and Maylene's Lucario interacting, given her and Lucario's similar struggles with their trainer's understandings... I think their interaction and personalities would have been cool to see meet. Overall, Bayleef was a great and memorable character, whose love for Ash will never be forgotten... And we don't mind that. 😄

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Nice breakdown!

[@CoolNala]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver Thx. Like Sceptile, I followed Bayleef a lot growing up and watching the anime.

[@Gigabowser20]

When I was a kid chikorita was my favorite pokemon so I was disappointed when she evolved, but now as an adult I wish she went all the way! Definitely one of Ash's most underrated pokemon, her arc was great and having her as Ash's ace as a meganium could have greatly improved meganiums reputation

[@joshfarmer8408]

Chikorita and beyleaf got more love in the anime than it did in its home region

[@isaaccollins4533]

It's sad that it is the case

[@Mickelraven]

So did Pokémon X and Y

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Just wish Meganiun could say the same 😢

[@isaaccollins4533]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver with that there is also Brock's Sudowodo which is terrible in the games but great in the anime

[@ChikoCheez]

Bayleef has got to be one of the most underrated Ash mons. She's not the strongest battler, but her personality was one of the strongest of an of his mons and was hands down one of the funniest. She was the standout on Ash's Johto team And is the reason the Chikorita line are my favorite Pokemon to this day

[@syzorst]

How is Bayleef one of the most underrated when as you said, "she was the standout on Ash's johto team". Sure Charizard was Ash's ace but comparing Bayleef is a little unfair.

[@Lloydproductions4171]

I’d say some of Ash’s underated Pokemon would be Swellow’ Kingler’ Laevany

[@GamingFanactic911]

Bayleef's affectionate side to Ash makes her one of the cutest of Ash's Pokemon. I absolutely loved her personality so much. 🥰😭❤️

[@KABIGON4445]

The anime Chikorita is the reason it's my favorite. In games everyone dislikes Chikorita but I always loved her

[@emeerdanvers8090]

Agreed

[@lazo8709]

Its more commonly seen as male

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

The anime always make me like Pokemon more in game

[@KABIGON4445]

@@lazo8709 femboy 😏

[@Nsxeel]

same

[@adantelee5017]

That part where Bayleaf slapped Ash’s hand I felt like Ash deserved that after being such a jerk

[@aliceangel7644]

Of he deserves it! He made her cry after just learned not tackle him

[@herotrapinch9232]

To be fair her tackling him happen so many times to count he was still being a jerk tho

[@bige81892]

Ash realized he was wrong. Bayleef forgave Ash so why can’t we?

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

He was pretty mean in Johto at times ngl

[@bige81892]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver I gotta say, that was a keen observation you made that ashes acceptance of rockruffs and his other Pokemon’s flaws really was a strong indicator of his readiness to be a champion

[@RedPowerV-HouseofRandomness]

21:40 73%?! That’s impressive for a Pokémon who isn’t even an ace. Honestly, I think many people undermine Bayleef’s power. Sure, she’s not an ace. But after watching this video, I can definitely say people need to respect Bayleef more. Bayleef is an awesome simp.

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

Been waiting for this one. Ash's Bayleef is one of the most interesting & unique characters Pokemon-wise in the entire franchise.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I was sad when Ash casted Bayleef away. Also, I wanted Bayleef to evolve into Meganium.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Meganium would've been awesome :(

[@aliceangel7644]

​@@ProfessorAlexSilverShe would've been Incredible as a meganium

[@Sateuje]

I do like your idea of Bayleef's story tying into Sceptile's, what a missed opportunity. Great as always Professor!

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Thanks!! I've re watched the show so many times I could rewrite it ten times over

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Bayleef is Ash's #1 Cheerleader. 😅

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

That she is :)

[@LeronTurner-u5k]

Other than Pikachu

[@stevenT-z1g]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver i think sceptile at first would scared of bayleef being near him

[@stevenT-z1g]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver but would most likely be the partner bayleef needs

[@Mannyindahouse]

I thought Meloetta was the better cheerleader

[@ezefinkielman4672]

Find someone who loves you as much as Chikorita/Bayleef loves Ash

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

A near impossible dream lol

[@InspirationalMp3Player-kq4xp]

​@@ProfessorAlexSilverI agree it's near impossible to beat bayleef at affection for Ash except for 2 people Misty & sarenia

[@naomigiselle2725]

Chikorita was always my favorite. She was so cute and so sweet but always ready to pop anybody with her Vine Whip 😂

[@battletrainer2495]

Bayleaf is one of Ash’s best grass types right up there with Secptile.

[@JackBradshaw-wj5nb]

Why didn't become a Meganium???

[@justingraves9029]

The main reason why sceptile is Ash best grass type pokémon is because he beat darkcry when I seen that I was like oh my God Tobias was already cheating coming the competition with legendaries and he bet everybody in the whole competition with just that one pokémon we didn't get to see that second pokémon until Ash secptile beat dark cry and then ash Pikachu lost to that latios that was a cheating ass competition

[@JackBradshaw-wj5nb]

@@justingraves9029 Ash could've won the whole Sinnoh League if it weren't for that

[@TurquoiseStar17]

It was cute how when Ash visited his Pokemon at Oak's place, Bayleef was always at the front of the pack. Even as a Chikorita, she developed a clear attachment to him. I wasn't a fan of that Johto episode where Ash basically told it to go away. Pretty out of character for him.

[@Ospyro3em]

What wild weather Johto was having the day Ash caught Chikorita- warm enough for Chikorita to sunbathe one minute, then a full blown blizzard the next 😂

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

The Pokemon world is full of surprises haha

[@JoshCollects]

dang i didnt know Bayleef was THIS much of a powerhouse.

[@anthonyrobinson2789]

I have been waiting for Bayleef for so long! One of my favorite pokemon!

[@aliceangel7644]

YASS!!! IVE BEEN REQUESTING THIS FOR SO LONG!! GO BAYLEEF!!

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Good things come to those that wait :)

[@aliceangel7644]

​@@ProfessorAlexSilverthat is true

[@bige81892]

I think it’s safe to say he will get to all of them eventually. It’s just a question of when.

[@JhazariGardner]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver can you please do Dawn’s buneary I have requested this one for a while

[@InspirationalMp3Player-kq4xp]

​@@ProfessorAlexSilver I've been waiting for this episode alongside Ash's palpatoad

[@kirbydude667]

This is why chikorita is one of my favorite Pokémon.

[@CoolNala]

Also, I do agree with you that Bayleef could have evolved into Meganium to help out Sceptile... It seemed like the writers were hinting at it, too... Bayleef met Ash with a Nurse Joy in a wild reserve area... Evolved to protect someone she cared about... Had a bonding episode soon after... And won the next badge/symbol Ash had... And even Bayleef and Sceptile's bonding episodes with Ash were similar... Chased by Beedrill... A Pokémon goes down a running stream... And helped by a elderly person... The clues were there... Let's not forget who owned the Meganium Sceptile got a crush on...😊

[@herotrapinch9232]

Sceptile would get ptsd no

[@CoolNala]

@@herotrapinch9232 At first, but he Ash's could help get over it, along with their master

[@herotrapinch9232]

@@CoolNala yeh but he is going to get major ptsd

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Undefeated against Houndoom line

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Same with Alain's Charizard

[@kerrygligorovic9758]

I still wished Ash's Bayleaf had evolved into Meganium before Ash and Pikachu left the series forever because it deserved to evolved at last and finally learn some powerful moves like Petal Dance, Petal blizzard, Solar Beam and Frenzy Plant . Plus it would be funny and hilarious to see as Meganium jump on Ash for affection.

[@hiddenfan-37]

Me too. Bayleef is the main reason why Sceptile became the first main protagonist Grass starter to fully evolve. What's wrong with Ash owning a Meganium?! Also, she really needs a better moveset that is not a copy-paste of Bulbasaur's.

[@geeconners7541]

If Bayleaf evolved and were to utilize moves like sweet scent, light screen and attract she would've been extremely dangerous for the league and late series run. Ash would use her every battle.

[@curtiswatkins1914]

I’ve been waiting for this bayleef video for years 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CyberKnight-dd8fq]

I still feel Bayleef should have fully evolved into Meganium, and have her be a sort of foil to Ash's Charizard, being a fully evolved starter that still obeyed him, showing his growth both as a trainer and with her.

[@ridensroom6957]

Great vid. I love Bayleef and she is why i always pick Chikorita.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Thank you!!

[@PerryTheOneArmLegend]

Chikorita/Bayleef in the anime is the reason I grew to really like the line over the years. I always have a soft spot to use it in my johto playthroughs, meta relevance be damned.

[@Pokefan-ne8zm]

Normally I ask for butter free but now I’m staring to think that you are saving him for last

[@Kamilos446]

I found your channel yesterday and I found it's missing Ash's Bayleef. And guess what - you uploaded right now! 😀😮 You're magician 😀 Thumb up and watching 😀

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Kamilos446]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver I just finished and really enjoyed 😀 And I prefer Bayleef not to evolve 😂

[@catshal1067]

You should change it to, Chikorita: Ash’s first female Pokemon!

[@FijiksPat]

I am pretty sure his first female Pokemon was Lapras

[@swagatamitra006]

Let's Goo, the promised video 1.5 years ago,My fav grass mon of all time ❤️

[@AnimationisTHEfuture]

Bayleef is Ash's most underrated mon.

[@TheLonelySoulja]

Wow didn’t realize what a powerhouse she was.

[@dannigro8794]

I was surprised when Chicarita evolved but I kind of wish Bayleef evolved further into Meganium. She would’ve been stronger.

[@bige81892]

Personally, I found watching Bayleef grow in both power and maturity one of the most appealing things to see in the Johto Saga. I also find it's affection for Ash very much endearing to the point where I consider it one of the most noticeable precense amongst Ash's reserves. I also wish she had evolved, but my brother despises Meganium and thinks Bayleef is better off as she is.

[@TheQuinnofElegance]

She actually showed a lot of good moments in battles and won a lot people should talk about her more

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

For me personally, Bayleef was one of Ash's most memorable Pokemon in the Johto Journeys arc. Although she never got to become the ace of Ash's Johto team, I'm honestly fine with that, mostly because that arc of the series had a mixture of all the Pokemon Ash caught up until that point, and even then, she still arguably got more attention than the rest of his Johto team. My biggest disappointment is that she never got to evolve into a Meganium, mostly because in hindsight, at least one of the starter Pokemon Ash catches each region tends to fully evolve; having said that, I think that the main reason why she never got to reach her final stage as a Meganium is because of one simple reason: it would have made her too girly of a Pokemon for Ash to own, especially in a series that's arguably more marketed towards boys than girls. That isn't to say she was the only notable female Pokemon Ash ever owned, as we also have Unfezant, Snivy, and Dragonite off the top of my head, but those Pokemon are also notably much more gender neutral than Bayleef, and by extension, Meganium are, and Ash has also never been the type to prefer more girly and feminine Pokemon, either. That being said, Bayleef was still one of the most consistently cute and adorable Pokemon Ash ever owned, and despite never getting to be a "true" ace on his team, her feats in my opinion arguably make her the closest to having earned that title overall, especially with how frequently she got to appear and she had some pretty impressive wins as well

[@syzorst]

Even though Bayleef wasn't the ace on Ash's Johto team but we can say she was the 3rd strongest Pokemon on his team behind Pikachu and Charizard.

[@vootvoot9180]

​@@syzorstBayleef was definitely stronger than pikachu during the johto

[@syzorst]

@@vootvoot9180 What do you base that on?

[@vootvoot9180]

​​@@syzorstgym performance and Beyleef had much better endurance than pikachu Beyleef was a beast in the fighting gym also was decent in the tournament also the fact that she defeated houndoom line

[@joek6820]

One of my favorite, if not my #1, Ash Pokémon in the anime.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Hope I did her justice then 😁

[@markmushyguy]

I love all of the Chikorita and bayleef lovez meganium is my favorite starter because it’s so wholesome. It’s so underrated

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Same here, Meganium is dope

[@jayc6743]

I didn’t realize she got so many wins! I really would have liked to see Bayleef evolve and also cynaquil to evolve during johto. I think those really were ash’s aces.

[@fordson51]

Finally, one of my favorites of Ash's Pokemon.

[@selcukalpdai5962]

The video was super entertaining to watch. Thanks for that much appreciate it.

[@andresmerlos866]

Thank you Professor Silver, I wanted to see a video on Ash’s Bayleef for so long. This video did definitely did Bayleef justice. Also wished She evolved into Meganium and ended up with Sceptile. Your videos are dope

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

My pleasure! Glad it lived up to your expectations

[@highland_persuasion]

The Chikorita-Bayleef-Meganium evolution is one of those cases where the show was better than the games. It was hella challenging conquering Johto with Chikorita as a starter.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Chikorita failing against hoot hoot might be a reference to that haha

[@christopheredwards788]

Great video. My wish for Bayleef to evolve to Maganium

[@blackbulls8783]

I still hated the episode ash was being a totally dick to bayleef even brock and misty told him to take it easy

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Ash had a few episodes in Johto (like when Phanpy hatched) where he was very, very out of character

[@aliceangel7644]

​@@ProfessorAlexSilverit was always felt weird when he was being a jerk to his pokemon especially, when he took his anger out on poor bayleef

[@emeerdanvers8090]

This is why I like red more than Ash, because even though red isn’t perfect, at least he tries to be a better trainer and he’s not the only one, even Lucas also Hilbert are way better than ash anyway

[@Failedwizard1]

Your editing skills have become top notch. Hopefully we get the Wobuffet video soon :)

[@viviul2003]

This chikorita made chikorita line my favourite Pokemon of all type

[@pikachublue6194]

Bayleef is one of ash best grass types it really help ash a lot through gym battles and against team rocket🍃

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

One of the most notable :)

[@christiannh321]

Great history lesson! I’ve always liked Chikorita!! Professor, could we go over OUR history? 🥰🥰🥰🥰😇

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Thanks! My wife might object to that though haha

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video Professor Alex silver ❤

[@donovan802]

Gamefreak. Even from people who prefer Typhlosion or Feraligatr, you’ve heard the pleas. Give Meganium something. Mega, regional variant, wider movepool… anything!! 😫

[@Rosalvo-ud1en]

Bayleef loved ash😅🥰

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

That she did :)

[@NOLJAK101]

One of my favorite ash Pokémon from johto! The I happen to like the chikirita line, though it may not be the best starter choice but it still is a good traveling companions like in the heart gold & soul silver games, it walks around with you and ash’s bayleaf is a good example, I also like how Bayleaf was able to do well in battle pleasing her so called dream boy ash (if you know what I mean?) was her motivation in battle I imagine her getting jealous of the other pokegirls if ash were to go on a date with one of his female traveling companions, also people like paul and Burgundy would disapprove ash’s bayleaf for simping on ash bayleaf tacking ash makes her like a 31st Tauros which I think was funny and adorable, and I love ash’s interactions with his bayleaf, it would be interesting if bayleaf would evolve and would could make a powerful battler but I think bayleaf wants to stay as a bayleaf and if she were a meganium she would probably crush as to death if she tackled him, lastly I think bayleaf had more focus than any of ash’s other johto Pokémon and all need more development and that’s what brought ash’s johto team other than the fact he relied on his older Pokémon at the time while he was in johto.

[@skzsmenuiscd3721]

Been waiting for this since forever

[@natmaneepol26]

I love the Chikorita line . 💚💚💚

[@MrSharkSaver50]

Just the other night, I was hoping to find this

[@trexadvent4726]

What's up with Bayleef clinging itself towards Ash and how it's jealous of Pikachu being near him? Was this like Starter Pokémon chooses the trainer?

[@TheLonelySoulja]

My daughter’s all time favorite Pokemon line.

[@9faris3]

any pokemon that make sound with O vowel in it, immediately cuteness overload to me. 1st emolga and now chikorita

[@kevinbogdan9301]

I wish that Bayleef had evolved into Meganium. Learning moves like Magical leaf, Bulldoze & Petal Blizzard would've been great for it.

[@GreatDG]

Congrats for 100K subscribers, you deserve way more :)

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Thank you so much 😀

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Do The History of Ash's Rowlet next please.

[@cameronwhite4271]

I’ve been waiting for this episode

[@explodingcabage19]

Is there a wobbuffet video coming later?

[@wanderlustwarrior]

Pairing it with Sceptile would've been interesting...

[@jamesrobson8308]

An amazing mon tbh, all of her wins are really good and her loses are justified, but beating houndoom is a feat of it's own

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

True that!

[@Jess19980]

Will Larvitar be next someday on the list? even though it was never captured or owned by Ash, it has been remembered by the writers of the anime on some occasions.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

I'll definitely cover it in the future video

[@LuapXD]

Im ready for lesson today Professor 🫡

[@TheCrybabyOtaku]

Bayleaf is so adorable 🥰🥰

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Agreed!

[@ashhikari626]

Honestly I like how bayleaf and ash have similar stubborn personalities I wish she wasn’t short changed on using potential

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

I love how Ash's Pokemon adopt his personality (or mirror it)

[@Niall_Sene]

Some of my favourite moments of Bayleef are her dominant victory over Chuck and her win in the Extreme Pokemon race against Gary and his Arcanine. It's really unfortunate that she didn't battle at all after the Johto series, a battle or two in the Battle Frontier or in the Sinnoh league would have been perfect. Also, I've never thought about it, but a relationship with Sceptile would've been a funny growth of character and it would cement the Chikorita line as Sceptile's type lol.

[@ethandyerentertainment782]

Been waiting by for this video so long thanks so much for making and posting this!

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Hope it's worth the wait!

[@adantelee5017]

Ash was such a jerk in “Turning Over A New Bayleaf”. I felt like Bayleaf giving Sh the cold shoulder throughout the episode was well deserved after Ash was being a Paul lie jerk to his own Pokémon. You’d expect this cruel behavior from Paul but not Ash.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

100% agreed, it was very out of character

[@adantelee5017]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver this is one of my least favorite episodes in Pokémon and for good reason. At least Ash does get some well deserved punishment by Bayleaf giving him the cold shoulder.

[@adantelee5017]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver this is one of my least favorite episodes in Pokémon and for good reason. At least Ash does get some well deserved punishment by Bayleaf giving him the cold shoulder.

[@drstrange4625]

true i dont think he meant to though i just think he didn't want her or the others to get burned by the hot food. even if it was expressed the wrong way.

[@natalimoina]

Amazing mon

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Agreed!

[@trentwillams7805]

Bayleef is strong and cutest pokemon in series. I love the storyline of Bayleef ❤❤😊😊

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Same 😎

[@meeralakshmanan7190]

The original 👑 of Ash's Pokemon 💚🍃!!

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

If only she matched Charizard in power

[@Sakurasan2023]

Great video 📹 👍

[@trexadvent4726]

How come we didn't see Bayleef fully evolve into Meganium heck even Cyndaquill and Totodile didn't get the same kind of attention as Ash's Charizard in the Jhoto arc?

[@aliceangel7644]

Blame the writers man

[@hiddenfan-37]

The writers really should have known that Bayleef was the main reason why Sceptile was the first main protagonist Grass starter to fully evolve in the anime, as well as Meganium is more preferable for Ash.

[@tylerferguson3193]

Hope you're having a good day

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

You too Tyler!

[@claymathewselevator8121]

I liked that it showed up in movie

[@jackmcdonnell8505]

You already know my requests.

[@ScarletRebel96]

Bayleef had some of the most emotion out of Ash's pokemon

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Definitely up there 😎

[@Godzilla00X]

Was so let down she didn't get a sinnoh league comeback

[@JarlQboyq]

You know, if Ash was still around and legends Z-A had a new Meganium variant, be kinda sick yeah? Also I kept thinking of the distracted boyfriend meme with Ash, pikachu, and Bayleef. I feel like Bayleef's rivals were all the girls Ash traveled with though and only really focused on other pokemon instead lol.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

I'd be all for a new evolution

[@KABIGON4445]

As a kid baylussy was always my favorite 😍

[@justalpha9138]

Bayleef in the anime is Ash Ketchum's Amy Rose. Haha! :D

[@pedrogabrielduarte4544]

i wish that bayleef somehow followed ash into another battle frontier where it will evolve into a meganium just like when phanpy did!

[@jadecaceres2557]

Yes! It's the sweet bean!

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Enjoy :)

[@patriciajune5]

Finally!!!!!!!!!! Couldn’t click it faster

[@claymathewselevator8121]

I wish Johto had a snowy area in game like in anime

[@madnessarcade7447]

Ash’s Pokémon likely see each other as siblings that’s why they don’t fall in love

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

That's good theory!

[@madnessarcade7447]

Maybe if bayleef gets a regional evolution or a regional meganium maybe she will evolve offscreen who knows

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

I'd be all for that, similar to Sawsbuck would be cool, with unique flowers

[@Oscar92839]

Bayleefs moveset may be mid but it's got a good win rate for sure

[@nebbynetwork2089]

I love this pokemon Due in no small part because it was the first starter I ever picked

[@Rey-xw4pf]

It's sad that Bayleef never evolved into Meganium. She would've learned Light Screen and/or Reflect.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Would've loved to see that

[@Mondelight3]

let's goo!