Bayleef Pokémon Card Guide for Collectors, Traders, and Binder Builders
Discover the best Bayleef Pokémon cards to collect. Cute picks, rare finds, set history, and binder layout tips in one guide.
2024-03-27
Popularity Rank: #297
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #377
2019 survey: #196
#297 / 1025
#0153
Bayleef
Leaf Pokémon
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0153
Height
1.2 m
Weight
15.8 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen II
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Green
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Quadruped
Why collectors adore Bayleef
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Bayleef stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Starter Pokémon nostalgia is real — Bayleef triggers that "my first team" warmth instantly.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Bayleef feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Soft nature vibes — Bayleef feels like it belongs in a botanical-themed spread.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Bayleef from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Ascended Heroes
Uncommon
Mega Evolution
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Two Diamond
Lost Thunder
Uncommon
BREAKpoint
Uncommon
Mysterious Treasures
Uncommon
Expedition Base Set
Uncommon
Neo Genesis
Uncommon
Neo Genesis
Uncommon
HeartGold SoulSilver
Uncommon
Dragon Frontiers
Uncommon
Unseen Forces
Uncommon
Showing 12 of 13 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Bayleef spread
Binder geometry for Bayleef: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Bayleef #7 (Lost Thunder) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Bayleef binder page.
Bayleef #9 (Ascended Heroes) is a reliable choice for any Bayleef binder — good value and classic artwork.
Bayleef #9 (Mega Evolution) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Bayleef mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Bayleef chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Lost Thunder
Uncommon
Ascended Heroes
Uncommon
Mega Evolution
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Two Diamond
BREAKpoint
Uncommon
Mysterious Treasures
Uncommon
Expedition Base Set
Uncommon
Right page
Neo Genesis
Uncommon
Neo Genesis
Uncommon
HeartGold SoulSilver
Uncommon
Dragon Frontiers
Uncommon
Unseen Forces
Uncommon
Call of Legends
Uncommon
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Bayleef's grass, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Bayleef
Illustration by twitter.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Bayleef
Scene wallpaper — Bayleef
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Bayleef
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Lead with your strongest Bayleef single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Chikorita, Meganium, and Amoonguss so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a sage green and mint sleeve story around Bayleef's grass-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Bayleef page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- At 1.2m / 15.8kg, Bayleef sits in a middleweight silhouette band — mix close-up portraits with one environmental wide shot for depth.
Bayleef: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Bayleef. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Bayleef — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
60
Attack
62
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
63
Sp. Def
80
Speed
60
Total: 405
Players file Bayleef around tier "NFE" while Ability Overgrow (Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Leaf Guard is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Body Slam — 30% chance to paralyze the target. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Bayleef — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Bayleef, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
The scent of spices comes from around its neck. Somehow, sniffing it makes you want to fight.
A spicy aroma ema nates from around its neck. The aroma acts as a stimulant to re store health.
The scent that wafts from the leaves on its neck causes anyone who smells it to become energetic.
A second dex beat (Emerald) frames Bayleef as a bayleef’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Bayleef shows up in Ruby lore as bayleef’s neck is ringed by curled-up leaves.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Lorblatt
Spanish
Bayleef
French
Macronium
Italian
Bayleef
Japanese
ベイリーフ
Japanese (Romaji)
Bayleaf
Korean
베이리프
Chinese (Simplified)
月桂叶
Chinese (Traditional)
月桂葉
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