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 gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move.
It elegantly avoids attacks with dance-like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion.
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 |
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Ghost is super effective against MedichamView Annihilape → | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Flying is super effective against MedichamView Talonflame → | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against MedichamView Mimikyu → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Tyranitar can KO Medicham with Earthquake (89-105%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Earthquake (89-105%). Heatran deals 64-75% with Flash Cannon.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off87-103%KO Stone Edge67-79% Pursuit54-64% Earthquake89-105%KO | ||
| A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off87-103%KO Stone Edge67-79% Pursuit54-64% Earthquake89-105%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Heatran builds →Flash Cannon64-75% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Medicham Best Moveset
Close Combat is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Medicham into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Pure Power helps on the margins.
Best Build
Medicham best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Zen Headbutt
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Rock Slide
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Zen Headbutt
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Fake Out
- Bullet Punch
- Close Combat
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Close Combat
Moves
Take Down and Dynamic Punch 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 Legends: Z-A
Medicham Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Medicham looks average on paper at 410 BST. But Pure Power is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Close Combat with Choice Band is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Medicham does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Medicham hits 510 BST.
In Legends: Z-A, 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