Special
Support
CTier
80Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

An unusually even spread gives Meganium flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.

Base Stats
High
HP80
C
Attack82
C
Defense100
B
Sp. Atk83
C
Sp. Def100
B
Speed80
C
Total525
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.8 m
5'11"Average
Weight100.5 kg
221.6 lbsHeavy
Base XP236
High Yield
Abilities
OvergrowTop Pick
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Leaf GuardHANot in game
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+2Spe
Strong Special Defense training target
Pokedex Entries

The fragrance of MEGANIUM’s flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, this POKéMON gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe’s fighting spirit.

Meganium Weakness

Type-wise, Meganium takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Meganium's overall bulk (80/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Meganium Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Type ChartFragile
5Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-6
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireIcePoisonFlyingBug
½xResist
WaterElectricGrassGround
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (3)
WaterGroundRock
How to Beat Meganium in Ruby & Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Ruby & Sapphire, Aerodactyl's Double-Edge hits Meganium for 46-55%. Forretress's Explosion hits Meganium for 45-53%. Charizard deals 64-75% with Fire Blast.

Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
RockFlying
A
Recommended Build
AbilityRockhead
ItemChoice Band
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Earthquake
  • Rock Slide
  • Double Edge
  • Hidden Power Flying
Damage vs Meganium
Earthquake
19-23%
Rock Slide
44-51%
Double Edge
46-55%
View Aerodactyl builds →

Ruby & Sapphire Evolution

End of the line. Meganium caps a three-stage chain that started at Chikorita. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+35 over Chikorita), and Meganium peaks at 525 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Chikorita
#152Chikorita
16
Level 16
Bayleef
#153Bayleef
32
Level 32
Meganium
#154Meganium
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Chikorita
Grass
Bayleef
Grass
Meganium
Grass
HP
45
60+15
80+20
ATK
49
62+13
82+20
DEF
65
80+15
100+20
SP.ATK
49
63+14
83+20
SP.DEF
65
80+15
100+20
SPE
45
60+15
80+20
BST
318D-Tier
405D-Tier+87
525C-Tier+120
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Meganium to get Chikorita eggs easily using 35 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Counter, Flail and 5 more.

Egg Groups
PlantMonster
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
venusaurcharizardblastoisenidokingferaligatrampharossceptileswampertludicoloshiftryslowbrorhydon
12 of 35·

Ruby & Sapphire Meganium Best Moveset

The special wall spread is where Meganium earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Calm nature for the right lean, and Synthesis handles sustain. Overgrow does the rest without needing a move slot.

Best Build

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Overgrow
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Meganium
Calm+SPD

Meganium best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Leech SeedSTAB
  • Giga DrainSTAB
  • SynthesisRecovery
  • ReflectUtility

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Counter aren't available any other way for Meganium, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Solar Beam and Giga Drain for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Razor Leaf
—559525Grass
Lv 1
Reflect
B——20Psychic
Lv 1
Tackle
—3510035Normal
Lv 8
Razor Leaf
—559525Grass
Lv 12
Reflect
B——20Psychic
Lv 15
Poison Powder
——7535Poison
Lv 23
Synthesis
A——5Grass
Lv 31
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Lv 41
Light Screen
B——30Psychic
Lv 51
Safeguard
D——25Normal
Lv 61
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
——10015Normal
TM09
Bullet Seed
—1010030Grass
HM01
Cut
—509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
——7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
——10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
A751005Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM16
Light Screen
B——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM33
Reflect
B——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
—2010015Fighting
TM20
Safeguard
D——25Normal
TM43
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
—8010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM06
Toxic
B—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Flail
D—10015Normal
Egg
Grass Whistle
——5515Grass
Egg
Ingrain
———20Grass
Egg
Leech Seed
S—9010Grass
Egg
Nature Power
———20Normal
Egg
Vine Whip
—4510025Grass

Tutor Moves

Meganium can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Meganium in Ruby & Sapphire

Meganium can't be caught in Ruby & Sapphire. Transfer Chikorita from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Meganium in Ruby & Sapphire

  1. Chikorita
    Step 1Obtain Chikorita

    Receive as a gift in:

    EmeraldGift · Littleroot Town · Gift from Professor Birch (complete Hoenn Pokédex)

    Then trade to Ruby & Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.

    Also found in:

    GoldCrystalHeartGoldOmega RubySunBrilliant Diamond
  2. Bayleef
    Step 2Evolve into Bayleef

    Receive as a gift in:

    EmeraldGift · Littleroot Town · Gift from Professor Birch (complete Hoenn Pokédex)

    Also found in:

    GoldCrystalHeartGoldOmega RubySunBrilliant Diamond
  3. Meganium
    Step 3Meganium ✓

Meganium Guide

  • For Ruby & Sapphire, we rate Meganium C-Tier: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire's meta. At 525 BST, it fits the support role. Leech Seed with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In Ruby & Sapphire, Meganium's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Gengar (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

  • Overgrow is the go-to ability for Meganium. It strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Leaf Guard can work in specific setups.

  • Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Meganium is a special attacker with base 83 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.

  • In Ruby & Sapphire, the best way to handle Meganium: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attackers hit hardest.

Game Availability

Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Meganium spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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