Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Meganium

Meganium

Herb Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Meganium is a Grass Type Herb Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Meganium can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Defense, 2 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 525 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Meganium Stats & Abilities
Meganium Evolutions
Meganium Locations
Meganium Weakness
Meganium Best Moves
Meganium Level Up Moves
Meganium TM Moves
Meganium Tutor Moves
Pokemon Similar to Meganium

Meganium Stats and Abilities

Based on Meganium Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Meganium Highest IV Stat is Defense 100 and the Lowest being Speed 80.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	80	270	364
D	Attack	82	152	289
D	Defense	100	184	328
D	Special Attack	83	153	291
D	Special Defense	100	184	328
D	Speed	80	148	284
B	Total	525


Meganium	Detail
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Defense, 2 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Overgrow Ability 1	Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Leaf Guard Hidden Ability	Leaf Guard prevents the bearer from succumbing to major status ailments (sleep, burns, poisoning, paralysis or freezing) during sunny weather.

How To Evolve Meganium in BDSP

Chikorita requires (Level 16) to evolve into Bayleef and then (Level 32) to evolve into Meganium.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Chikorita	Level 16 →	Bayleef	Level 32 →	Meganium

Where To Find Meganium in BDSP

Meganium has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Chikorita Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Meganium Weakness

Meganium is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Meganium to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Meganium Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Meganium Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Meganium Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp

Best Moves Meganium in BDSP

Best Moveset for Meganium Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
1	Petal Dance	Special	180	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
66	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
70	Petal Blizzard	Physical	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
46	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	May paralyze opponent.

Best Moveset for Meganium TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Meganium Lv Up Moves

Meganium TM Moves

Meganium Tutor Moves

Meganium Level Up Moves

List of Moves Meganium can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Petal Dance	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
70	Petal Blizzard	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
6	Razor Leaf	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
9	Poison Powder	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 35 Status Poisons opponent.
12	Synthesis	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
18	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
22	Magical Leaf	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
26	Nature Power	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
34	Sweet Scent	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
40	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
46	Body Slam	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
54	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
60	Aromatherapy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Cures all status problems in your party.
66	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.

Meganium TM Moves

List of Moves Meganium can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Meganium Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Meganium can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Frenzy Plant	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

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