Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Medicham's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Meditate Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Speed EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Through yoga training, it has honed its sixth sense. Its movements are elegant.
Through daily meditation, it hones its spiritual power. It can sense what others are thinking.
Medicham Weakness
Medicham is weak to Flying, Ghost, and Fairy. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Ghost, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Rock |
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Doduo builds →Fly 2x94-111%KO Pluck 2x63-77% Aerial Ace 2x63-77% Peck 2x43-51% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Zubat builds →Fly 2x63-77% Shadow Ball 2x31-40% Aerial Ace 2x49-60% Pluck 2x49-60% | ||
Starly Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Starly builds →Fly 2x71-86% Wing Attack 2x49-60% Aerial Ace 2x49-60% Pluck 2x49-60% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x88-105%KO Shadow Ball 2x50-60% Pluck 2x63-75% Aerial Ace 2x63-75% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x75-90% Aerial Ace 2x33-40% Astonish 2x30-38% | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Doduo builds →Fly 2x88-105%KO Pluck 2x63-75% Aerial Ace 2x63-75% Peck 2x38-45% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Zubat builds →Fly 2x55-68% Shadow Ball 2x28-35% Aerial Ace 2x43-53% Pluck 2x43-53% | ||
Starly Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Starly builds →Fly 2x63-75% Wing Attack 2x43-53% Aerial Ace 2x43-53% Pluck 2x43-53% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x86-102%KO Shadow Ball 2x52-61% Wing Attack 2x60-71% Pluck 2x60-71% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x89-106%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x60-71% Hex 2x72-85% Lick 2x18-21% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Fly 2x84-99% Shadow Ball 2x44-52% Air Cutter 2x51-60% Pluck 2x56-67% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-92% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-61% Hex 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
Mime Jr. PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Mime Jr. builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x68-81% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x86-102%KO Shadow Ball 2x52-61% Wing Attack 2x60-71% Pluck 2x60-71% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x89-106%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x60-71% Hex 2x72-85% Lick 2x18-21% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Fly 2x84-99% Shadow Ball 2x44-52% Air Cutter 2x51-60% Pluck 2x56-67% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-92% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-61% Hex 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
Mime Jr. PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Mime Jr. builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x68-81% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x84-99% Shadow Ball 2x51-60% Wing Attack 2x58-69% Air Cutter 2x58-69% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x86-102%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x57-68% Hex 2x71-84% Lick 2x17-21% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Fly 2x81-96% Shadow Ball 2x40-48% Air Cutter 2x48-57% Pluck 2x56-66% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-90% Dazzling Gleam 2x51-60% Hex 2x61-72% Aerial Ace 2x30-36% | ||
Mime Jr. PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Mime Jr. builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x66-78% Shadow Ball 2x44-52% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x83-98% Shadow Ball 2x50-60% Wing Attack 2x57-67% Air Cutter 2x57-67% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x85-101%KO Shadow Ball 2x57-67% Aerial Ace 2x25-30% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x85-101%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x57-67% Hex 2x68-81% Lick 2x16-20% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Fly 2x80-95% Shadow Ball 2x41-49% Air Cutter 2x48-56% Pluck 2x54-64% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-90% Dazzling Gleam 2x50-60% Hex 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x30-36% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x82-97% Shadow Ball 2x49-57% Wing Attack 2x55-65% Air Cutter 2x55-65% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x83-99% Shadow Ball 2x56-66% Aerial Ace 2x23-28% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x83-99% Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% Hex 2x69-81% Lick 2x17-21% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Fly 2x79-94% Shadow Ball 2x39-47% Air Cutter 2x46-55% Pluck 2x53-63% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x73-86% Dazzling Gleam 2x49-57% Hex 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x30-35% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x82-97% Shadow Ball 2x49-57% Wing Attack 2x55-65% Air Cutter 2x55-65% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x83-99% Shadow Ball 2x56-66% Aerial Ace 2x23-28% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x83-99% Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% Hex 2x69-81% Lick 2x17-21% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Fly 2x79-94% Shadow Ball 2x39-47% Air Cutter 2x46-55% Pluck 2x53-63% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x73-86% Dazzling Gleam 2x49-57% Hex 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x30-35% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Dragapult can KO Medicham with Shadow Ball (159-187%). Hatterene threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (145-171%). Blacephalon's Shadow Ball also KOs at 143-168%.
Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor129-152%KO U Turn26-31% Shadow Ball 2x159-187%KO Flamethrower60-70% | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x145-171%KO Psychic81-96% | ||
Blacephalon FireGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Blacephalon builds →Shadow Ball 2x143-168%KO Flamethrower80-94% Overheat116-136%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz77-90% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Medicham is what Meditite becomes. Breed it for Meditite eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Meditite pushed Medicham to 410 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +30. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Medicham to get Meditite eggs easily using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Bullet Punch, Dynamic Punch and 8 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Medicham Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Medicham wants flexible EVs and Blackbelt. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Pure Power contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Medicham best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Drain Punch
- High Jump Kick
- Body Slam
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
High Jump Kick and Dream Eater bring the raw damage. But Medicham also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Medicham in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
32 encounter spots for Medicham at decent spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Medicham in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Medicham, start by catching Meditite through walking encounters at Lv. 12-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MedititeRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12-14 Route35%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 211 - WestShining PearlGrass Lv.12-14 Route35%EarlyMorning/dayMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.13-14 Cave25%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.13-14 Cave25%EarlyRoute 211 - WestShining PearlGrass Lv.13-14 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.13-14 Route25%EarlyNightMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.15 Cave10%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15 Cave10%EarlyRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.27-28 Route35%MidRoute 211 - EastShining PearlGrass Lv.27-28 Route35%MidRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24-26 Route30%MidMorning/dayRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.24-26 Route30%MidMorning/dayRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-17 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-17 Route20%MidMorning/dayRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-26 Route20%MidNightRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.25-26 Route20%MidNightRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17 Route10%MidNightRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.17 Route10%MidNightDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.31-32 Cave25%LateMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31-32 Cave25%LateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31-32 Cave25%LateMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.31-32 Cave25%LateRoute 216Shining PearlGrass Lv.33-34 Route20%LateMorning/dayRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.33-34 Route20%LateMorning/dayRoute 216Shining PearlGrass Lv.34 Route10%LateNightRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34 Route10%LateNightAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35 Water10%LateMorning/dayAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.35 Water10%LateMorning/dayRoute 217Shining PearlGrass Lv.35 Route10%LateMorning/dayRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35 Route10%LateMorning/day
Step 2Medicham ✓Acuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water20%LateAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water20%LateRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Route20%LateRoute 217Shining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Route20%LateMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39-40 Cave20%LateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.39-40 Cave20%LateMorning/dayVictory Road - 1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave15%LateVictory Road - 1FShining PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave15%LateVictory Road - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave15%LateVictory Road - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave15%LateVictory Road - 2FShining PearlGrass Lv.45-47 Cave15%LateVictory Road - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.45-47 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateNightMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateNightMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave10%LateVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaShining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave15%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave15%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave15%PostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave15%Postor evolve from Meditite (Step 1)
Medicham Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Medicham looks average on paper at 410 BST. But Pure Power is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. D-Tier on our tier list. Drain Punch with Blackbelt is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Medicham does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Medicham hits 510 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Medicham's biggest threats include Salamence (Flying), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Clefable (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Medicham gets Pure Power and Telepathy. But Pure Power is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Medicham is leaning toward the physical side (base 60 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Medicham appears in 15 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
