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 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 |
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 AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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Medicham is what Meditite becomes. Breed it for Meditite eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners 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 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
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
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
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
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
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
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Drain Punch
- High Jump Kick
- Body Slam
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Ice Punch
- Drain Punch
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
High Jump Kick and Axe Kick 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
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.
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.
High Jump Kick and Dream Eater bring the raw damage. But Medicham also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
A solid number of locations for Medicham with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Medicham in Scarlet & Violet
To get Medicham, start by catching Meditite through walking encounters at Lv. 20-56. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MedititeSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route36%MidWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route36%MidWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route36%MidThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.40-568%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.40-568%Late
Step 2Medicham ✓South Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.40-568%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.40-568%LateWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%Lateor evolve from Meditite (Step 1)
Medicham can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Meditite from Ruby, Diamond, or HeartGold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
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)
You'll find Medicham at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Obtain Medicham in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Meditite
Step 2Medicham ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CaveUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostUltra Space Wilds - CaveUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostor evolve from Meditite (Step 1)
Medicham's biggest threats include Salamence (Flying), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Clefable (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Meditite evolves into Medicham at level 37. Medicham is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.
Medicham can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Fighting/Psychic typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
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.
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.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Medicham appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- 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 6ORAS
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