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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 0308 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Medicham changes
- In Generations 3-4, Medicham has a base experience yield of 153.
- In Generations 3-7, Medicham has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
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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. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
1 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
1 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
12 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
17 | Force Palm | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
23 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
28 | High Jump Kick | Fighting | 130 | 90 | |
31 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Acupressure | Normal | — | — | |
36 | Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
47 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
53 | Axe Kick | Fighting | 120 | 90 | |
53 | Counter | Fighting | — | 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.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
Bullet Punch | Steel | 40 | 100 | |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 |
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. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
1 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
1 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
1 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
4 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
7 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
9 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
12 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
17 | Force Palm | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
23 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Mind Reader | Normal | — | — | |
28 | High Jump Kick | Fighting | 130 | 90 | |
31 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Acupressure | Normal | — | — | |
36 | Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
42 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
47 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
53 | Counter | Fighting | — | 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.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
Bullet Punch | Steel | 40 | 100 | |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Medicham is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
27 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
60 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
67 | Recycle | Normal | — | — | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Medicham sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | — | |||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
Where to find Medicham
Ruby Sapphire |
Victory Road |
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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 |
Answers to Medicham questions
Other languages
English | Medicham |
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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 |
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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