Utility
Balanced
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
OvergrowPopular
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Leaf GuardHAPopular
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+2Spe
Strong Special Defense training target
Pokedex Entries

The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.

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
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireIcePoisonFlyingBug
½xResist
WaterElectricGrassGround
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (3)
WaterGroundRock
How to Beat Meganium in X & Y (Best Counters)

In X & Y, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Meganium for 43-51%. Zapdos deals 39-46% with Heat Wave.

Weavile
Weavile
DarkIce
A
Recommended Build
AbilityPressure
ItemChoice Band
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Knock Off
  • Icicle Crash
  • Ice Shard
  • PursuitSTAB
Damage vs Meganium
Knock Off
35-41%
Ice Shard 2x
43-51%
Pursuit
22-26%
View Weavile builds →

X & Y 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 59 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Aromatherapy, Body Slam and 12 more.

Egg Groups
PlantMonster
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
15moves
Breed With (best first)
venusaurtorterraroseradeserperiorcharizardblastoisenidokingferaligatrampharossceptileswampertludicolo
12 of 59·

X & Y Meganium Best Moveset

Nothing fancy here. Meganium builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right stat lean, and HP-heavy investment EVs. Leafguard does its job quietly.

Best Build

Experimental
Ability
Leaf Guard
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Meganium
Bold+DEF

Meganium best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Giga DrainSTAB
  • Leech SeedSTAB
  • ToxicUtility
  • Ancient Power

Recommended Teammates

Feraligatr
FeraligatrDecent
Crobat
CrobatDecent

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Aromatherapy aren't available any other way for Meganium, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Petal Blizzard
C9010015Grass
Lv 1
Poison Powder
——7535Poison
Lv 1
Razor Leaf
—559525Grass
Lv 1
Tackle
D5010035Normal
Lv 6
Razor Leaf
—559525Grass
Lv 9
Poison Powder
——7535Poison
Lv 12
Synthesis
C——5Grass
Lv 18
Reflect
B——20Psychic
Lv 22
Magical Leaf
C60—20Grass
Lv 26
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
Lv 32
Petal Dance
B12010010Grass
Lv 34
Sweet Scent
——10020Normal
Lv 40
Light Screen
S——30Psychic
Lv 46
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Lv 54
Safeguard
C——25Normal
Lv 60
Aromatherapy
S——5Grass
Lv 66
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
Lv 70
Petal Blizzard
C9010015Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D—10015Normal
TM78
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
———20Normal
HM01
Cut
D509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM82
Dragon Tail-6
D609010Dragon
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM49
Echoed Voice
D4010015Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
C9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D—10020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
S——30Psychic
TM96
Nature Power
D——20Normal
TM17
Protect+4
B——10Normal
TM33
Reflect
B——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM94
Rock Smash
—4010015Fighting
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
—8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
C——20Normal
TM06
Toxic
S—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
B601005Rock
Egg
Aromatherapy
S——5Grass
Egg
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Egg
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Flail
——10015Normal
Egg
Grass Whistle
D—5515Grass
Egg
Grassy Terrain
D——10Grass
Egg
Heal Pulse
C——10Psychic
Egg
Ingrain
D——20Grass
Egg
Leaf Storm
B130905Grass
Egg
Leech Seed
S—9010Grass
Egg
Nature Power
D——20Normal
Egg
Refresh
D——20Normal
Egg
Vine Whip
—4510025Grass
Egg
Wring Out
——1005Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Frenzy Plant
—150905Grass
Tutor
Grass Pledge
—8010010Grass

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Bullet Seed
D2510030Grass
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Gen 4
Fury Cutter
D409520Bug
Gen 4
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground

How to Get Meganium in X & Y

Meganium isn't available in the wild in X & Y. Start by transferring Chikorita from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Chikorita to Meganium is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Meganium in X & Y

  1. Chikorita
    Step 1Obtain Chikorita

    Receive as a gift in:

    Omega RubyGift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four

    Then trade to X & Y to continue the evolution chain.

    Also found in:

    GoldCrystalEmeraldHeartGoldSunBrilliant Diamond
  2. Bayleef
    Step 2Evolve into Bayleef

    Receive as a gift in:

    Omega RubyGift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four

    Also found in:

    GoldCrystalEmeraldHeartGoldSunBrilliant Diamond
  3. Meganium
    Step 3Meganium ✓

Meganium Guide

  • For X & Y, we rate Meganium C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. At 525 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Giga Drain with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In X & Y, 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 leaning toward the special side (base 83 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.

  • In X & Y, 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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