Medicham

Medicham is a Fighting/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Medicham has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.

Pokédex data

National № 0308
Type Fighting Psychic
Species Meditate Pokémon
Height 1.3 m (4′03″)
Weight 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Pure Power
Telepathy (hidden ability)
Local № 0077 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0087 (Diamond/Pearl)
0087 (Platinum)
0144 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0079 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0087 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0162 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 144
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 60
112 240
Defense 75
139 273
Sp. Atk 60
112 240
Sp. Def 75
139 273
Speed 80
148 284
Total 410 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Medicham.

Pokédex data

National № 0308
Type Fighting Psychic
Species Meditate Pokémon
Height 1.3 m (4′03″)
Weight 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Pure Power
Local № 0077 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0087 (Diamond/Pearl)
0087 (Platinum)
0144 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0079 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0087 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0162 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 179
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 100
184 328
Defense 85
157 295
Sp. Atk 80
148 284
Sp. Def 85
157 295
Speed 100
184 328
Total 510 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Medicham.

Evolution chart

(Level 37)

Medicham changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby It is said that through meditation, MEDICHAM heightens energy inside its body and sharpens its sixth sense. This POKéMON hides its presence by merging itself with fields and mountains.
Sapphire Through the power of meditation, MEDICHAM developed its sixth sense. It gained the ability to use psychokinetic powers. This POKéMON is known to meditate for a whole month without eating.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It elegantly avoids attacks with dance-like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion.
Emerald Through crushingly harsh yoga training, it gained the power to foretell its foe’s actions. It battles with elegant, dance-like movement.
Diamond Through yoga training, it has honed its sixth sense. Its movements are elegant.
Pearl Through daily meditation, it hones its spiritual power. It can sense what others are thinking.
Platinum It gains the ability to see the aura of its opponents by honing its mind through starvation.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Through yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It gains the ability to see the aura of its opponents by honing its mind through starvation.
X It elegantly avoids attacks with dance-like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion.
Y Through yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move.
Omega Ruby It is said that through meditation, Medicham heightens energy inside its body and sharpens its sixth sense. This Pokémon hides its presence by merging itself with fields and mountains.
Alpha Sapphire Through the power of meditation, Medicham developed its sixth sense. It gained the ability to use psychokinetic powers. This Pokémon is known to meditate for a whole month without eating.
Brilliant Diamond Through yoga training, it has honed its sixth sense. Its movements are elegant.
Shining Pearl Through daily meditation, it hones its spiritual power. It can sense what others are thinking.
Scarlet Through yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move.
Violet It elegantly avoids attacks with dance-like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion.

Moves learned by Medicham

Moves learnt by level up

Medicham learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1DetectFightingStatus
1Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
1Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
1Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
1Work UpNormalStatus
12EndureNormalStatus
15FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
17Force PalmFightingPhysical 60 100
20PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
23Calm MindPsychicStatus
25Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
28High Jump KickFightingPhysical 130 90
31Psych UpNormalStatus
33AcupressureNormalStatus
36Power TrickPsychicStatus
47RecoverNormalStatus
53Axe KickFightingPhysical 120 90
53CounterFightingPhysical 100

Egg moves

Medicham learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Medicham gen 9 learnset page.

Moves learnt by TM

Medicham is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Medicham learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1DetectFightingStatus
1Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
1Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
1Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
4Low KickFightingPhysical 100
7ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
9DetectFightingStatus
12EndureNormalStatus
15FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
17Force PalmFightingPhysical 60 100
20PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
23Calm MindPsychicStatus
25Mind ReaderNormalStatus
28High Jump KickFightingPhysical 130 90
31Psych UpNormalStatus
33AcupressureNormalStatus
36Power TrickPsychicStatus
42ReversalFightingPhysical 100
47RecoverNormalStatus
53CounterFightingPhysical 100

Egg moves

Medicham learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Medicham gen 8 learnset page.

Moves learnt by TM

Medicham is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Medicham sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Medicham sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Medicham sprite from Diamond & Pearl Medicham sprite from Black & White Medicham sprite from X & Y Medicham sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Medicham Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Medicham Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Medicham Shiny sprite from Black & White Medicham Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Medicham

Ruby
Sapphire
Victory Road
FireRed
LeafGreen
Emerald
Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Route 217, Acuity Lakefront, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road
Platinum Mt. Coronet
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Meditite
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Evolve Meditite
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Victory Road
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 217, Acuity Lakefront, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area Two), The Great Crater of Paldea

Other languages

English Medicham
Japanese チャーレム (Charem)
German Meditalis
French Charmina
Italian Medicham
Spanish Medicham
Korean 요가램 (yogaraem)
Chinese (Simplified) 恰雷姆
Chinese (Traditional) 恰雷姆

 

English Meditate Pokémon
Japanese めいそうポケモン
German Meditations-Pokémon
French Pokémon Méditation
Italian Pokémon Meditazione
Spanish Pokémon Meditador
Korean 명상포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 冥想宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 冥想寶可夢

Name origin

meditate
to engage in thought or contemplation
champion
winner over all others