On paper, Medicham looks underwhelming. In practice, Pure Power doubles its effective Attack — and that's the whole story. Fighting/Psychic typing means only weak to Flying, Ghost, and Fairy. Known as the Meditate Pokemon. Part of the Gen 3 roster.
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
VulnerableMedicham is weak to Flying, Ghost, and Fairy-type moves. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Medicham Moveset
- Close Combat
- Zen Headbutt
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
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 MedititeEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.20-3936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.20-3936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.20-3936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.20-3936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3936%MidRouteMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.40-568%Late
Step 2Medicham ✓MODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteor 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 MedititeEFFORTLESSRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.12-1435%EarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 211 - WestShining PearlGrassLv.12-1435%EarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.13-1425%EarlyCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.13-1425%EarlyCaveEASYRoute 211 - WestShining PearlGrassLv.13-1425%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.13-1425%EarlyRouteNightMODERATEMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.1510%EarlyCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1510%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.27-2835%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 211 - EastShining PearlGrassLv.27-2835%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.24-2630%MidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.24-2630%MidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-1720%MidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 208Shining PearlGrassLv.16-1720%MidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-2620%MidRouteNightEASYRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.25-2620%MidRouteNightMODERATERoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.1710%MidRouteNightMODERATERoute 208Shining PearlGrassLv.1710%MidRouteNightDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthEASYMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.31-3225%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.31-3225%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.31-3225%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.31-3225%LateCaveEASYRoute 216Shining PearlGrassLv.33-3420%LateRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.33-3420%LateRouteMorning/dayMODERATERoute 216Shining PearlGrassLv.3410%LateRouteNightMODERATERoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.3410%LateRouteNightMODERATEAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3510%LateWaterMorning/dayMODERATEAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrassLv.3510%LateWaterMorning/dayMODERATERoute 217Shining PearlGrassLv.3510%LateRouteMorning/dayMODERATERoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.3510%LateRouteMorning/day
Step 2Medicham ✓EASYAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.35-3620%LateWaterEASYAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrassLv.35-3620%LateWaterEASYRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.35-3620%LateRouteEASYRoute 217Shining PearlGrassLv.35-3620%LateRouteEASYMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.39-4020%LateCaveMorning/dayEASYMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrassLv.39-4020%LateCaveMorning/dayEASYVictory Road - 1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.44-4615%LateCaveEASYVictory Road - 1FShining PearlGrassLv.44-4615%LateCaveEASYVictory Road - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.44-4615%LateCaveEASYVictory Road - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.44-4615%LateCaveEASYVictory Road - 2FShining PearlGrassLv.45-4715%LateCaveEASYVictory Road - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.45-4715%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3710%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrassLv.3710%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrassLv.3710%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3710%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrassLv.3910%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3910%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrassLv.3910%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3910%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4010%LateCaveNightMODERATEMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrassLv.4010%LateCaveNightMODERATEMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4010%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrassLv.4010%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrassLv.4110%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4110%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrassLv.4110%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4110%LateCaveEASYVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaShining PearlGrassLv.50-5215%PostCaveEASYVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-5215%PostCaveEASYVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FShining PearlGrassLv.50-5215%PostCaveEASYVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-5215%PostCaveor 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 PokemonLv.60PostDistortionUltra Space Wilds - CaveUltra MoonInteract with PokemonLv.60PostDistortionor evolve from Meditite (Step 1)
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'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 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. But the speed tells the real story — base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Medicham appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Medicham appears in 15 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A