In Diamond & Pearl, Medicham looks average on paper at 410 BST. But Pure Power is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. D-Tier on our tier list. Icepunch with Life Orb is the standard set.

Does Medicham mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Medicham does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Medicham hits 510 BST.

What is Medicham weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, Medicham's biggest threats include Salamence (Flying) and Misdreavus (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Medicham?

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.

What role does Medicham play in battle?

Medicham is leaning toward the physical side (base 60 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Medicham - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

80Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP60

Attack60

Defense75

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def75

Speed80

Total410

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.3 m

Weight31.5 kg

Base XP144

Abilities

Pure PowerTop Pick

Doubles Attack in battle.

TelepathyHANot in game

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

Through yoga training, it has honed its sixth sense. Its movements are elegant.

Medicham Weakness

Medicham is weak to Flying and Ghost. Not many exploitable gaps in the Fighting/Psychic typing defensive chart. Medicham's Fighting/Psychic typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.

Medicham Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Flying, Ghost
0.5x (Resist)	Fighting, Rock

Type ChartAvg

2Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-2

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Flying Ghost

½xResist

Fighting Rock

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (7)

Normal Ice Rock Dark Steel Fighting Poison

How to Beat Medicham in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 25 Shadow SneakLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 80-95% Ominous Wind 2x 61-72% Shadow Sneak 2x 41-48% View Spiritomb builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Shadow BallTM30 Wing AttackLv. 15 PluckTM88 Damage vs Medicham Fly 2x 84-99% Shadow Ball 2x 51-60% Wing Attack 2x 56-67% Pluck 2x 56-67% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Aerial AceTM40 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 76-90% Aerial Ace 2x 30-35% Astonish 2x 23-28% View Misdreavus builds →
Sableye DarkGhost	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Aerial AceTM40 Shadow SneakLv. 25 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 62-74% Shadow Claw 2x 61-72% Aerial Ace 2x 35-42% Shadow Sneak 2x 35-42% View Sableye builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 GustLv. 11 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 58-69% Ominous Wind 2x 45-53% Gust 2x 31-37% Astonish 2x 22-25% View Drifloon builds →

Diamond & Pearl Evolution

Medicham is what Meditite becomes. Breed it for Meditite eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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

2 Forms

#307Meditite

Level 37

#308Medicham

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Meditite

FightingPsychic

Medicham

FightingPsychic

60+30

ATK

60+20

DEF

75+20

SP.ATK

60+20

SP.DEF

75+20

SPE

80+20

BST

280D-Tier

410C-Tier+130

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Medicham to get Meditite eggs easily using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Bullet Punch, Dynamic Punch and 8 more.

Egg Groups

Humanshape

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

11moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Medicham Best Moveset

For a physical attacker, Medicham wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Life Orb. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Pure Power contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Pure Power

Item

Life OrbPOWER

Best Nature for Medicham

Jolly+SPE

Medicham best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

Ice Punch
High Jump KickSTAB
Zen HeadbuttSTAB
Fake Out

Moves

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bide+1

———10Normal

Lv 1

Confusion

D5010025Psychic

Lv 1

Detect+4

D——5Fighting

Lv 1

Fire Punch

B7510015Fire

Lv 1

Ice Punch

A7510015Ice

Lv 1

Meditate

———40Psychic

Lv 1

Thunder Punch

A7510015Electric

Lv 4

Meditate

———40Psychic

Lv 8

Confusion

D5010025Psychic

Lv 11

Detect+4

D——5Fighting

Lv 15

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

Lv 18

Mind Reader

———5Normal

Lv 22

Feint+2

—5010010Normal

Lv 25

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

Lv 29

Force Palm

—6010010Fighting

Lv 32

High Jump Kick

A1309010Fighting

Lv 36

Psych Up

———10Normal

Lv 42

Power Trick

———10Psychic

Lv 49

Reversal

——10015Fighting

Lv 55

Recover

C——10Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM08

Bulk Up

D——20Fighting

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM60

Drain Punch

C751005Fighting

TM85

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM53

Energy Ball

D8010010Grass

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM52

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TM01

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM84

Poison Jab

D8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM67

Recycle

———10Normal

TM33

Reflect

D——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609510Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

HM04

Strength

D8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Baton Pass

D——40Normal

Egg

Bullet Punch+1

B4010030Steel

Egg

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Egg

Fake Out+3

A4010010Normal

Egg

Fire Punch

B7510015Fire

Egg

Foresight

D——40Normal

Egg

Guard Swap

———10Psychic

Egg

Ice Punch

A7510015Ice

Egg

Power Swap

———10Psychic

Egg

Psycho Cut

B7010020Psychic

Egg

Thunder Punch

A7510015Electric

Tutor Moves

Medicham can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

How to Get Medicham in Diamond & Pearl

Medicham starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 32 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Medicham in Diamond & Pearl

Meditite is your first catch on the way to Medicham. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-52 across 60 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Meditite
Route 211 - West
DiamondGrass Lv.12-14 Route
CommonEarly
Route 211 - West
PearlGrass Lv.12-14 Route
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.13-14 Cave
CommonEarly
Morning
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.13-14 Cave
CommonEarly
Morning
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.13-14 Cave
UncommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.13-14 Cave
UncommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.14-15 Cave
UncommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.14-15 Cave
UncommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.13-14 Cave
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Mt. Coronet - Route 211 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.13-14 Cave
RareEarly
Dual-slot: Sapphire
Route 210 - North
PearlGrass Lv.24-26 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 210 - North
DiamondGrass Lv.24-26 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 211 - East
DiamondGrass Lv.27-28 Route
CommonMid
Route 211 - East
PearlGrass Lv.27-28 Route
CommonMid
Route 208
PearlGrass Lv.16-17 Route
UncommonMid
Route 208
DiamondGrass Lv.16-17 Route
UncommonMid
Route 210 - North
DiamondGrass Lv.24-26 Route
UncommonMid
Night
Route 210 - North
PearlGrass Lv.24-26 Route
UncommonMid
Night
Mt. Coronet - B1F
DiamondGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
CommonLate
Mt. Coronet - B1F
PearlGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
CommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Route 216 Entrance
PearlGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
CommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Route 216 Entrance
DiamondGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
CommonLate
Route 216
PearlGrass Lv.33-34 Route
UncommonLate
Route 216
DiamondGrass Lv.33-34 Route
UncommonLate
Acuity Lakefront
DiamondGrass Lv.35 Water
UncommonLate
Morning/day
Acuity Lakefront
PearlGrass Lv.35 Water
UncommonLate
Morning/day
Route 217
PearlGrass Lv.35 Route
UncommonLate
Morning/day
Route 217
DiamondGrass Lv.35 Route
UncommonLate
Morning/day
Train until Level 37
Step 2Medicham ✓
Acuity Lakefront
DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water
UncommonLate
Acuity Lakefront
PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water
UncommonLate
Route 217
DiamondGrass Lv.35 Route
UncommonLate
Route 217
PearlGrass Lv.35 Route
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 2F
DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 2F
PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 3F
PearlGrass Lv.37 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 3F
DiamondGrass Lv.37 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 4F
PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 4F
DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 5F
PearlGrass Lv.39 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 5F
DiamondGrass Lv.39 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Summit
DiamondGrass Lv.39-40 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Summit
PearlGrass Lv.39-40 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Top Cave
DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - Top Cave
PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 6F
PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 6F
DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 7F
PearlGrass Lv.41 Cave
UncommonLate
Mt. Coronet - 7F
DiamondGrass Lv.41 Cave
UncommonLate
Victory Road - 1F
DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Victory Road - 1F
PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Victory Road - B1F
PearlGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Victory Road - B1F
DiamondGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Victory Road - 2F
DiamondGrass Lv.45-47 Cave
UncommonLate
Victory Road - 2F
PearlGrass Lv.45-47 Cave
UncommonLate
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Exit Area
PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Nat Dex Exit Area
DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Cave
UncommonPost
or evolve from Meditite (Step 1)

Medicham Guide

In Diamond & Pearl, Medicham looks average on paper at 410 BST. But Pure Power is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. D-Tier on our tier list. Icepunch with Life Orb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Medicham does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Medicham hits 510 BST.
In Diamond & Pearl, Medicham's biggest threats include Salamence (Flying) and Misdreavus (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Game Availability

Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Medicham appears in 15 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Wing Attack 2x 67-80% View Aerodactyl builds →
Staravia NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 9 Damage vs Medicham Wing Attack 2x 56-67% View Staravia builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Peck 2x 38-47% View Doduo builds →
Combee BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Gust 2x 27-33% View Combee builds →
Zubat PoisonFlying	D
Available Move Moves AstonishLv. 9 Damage vs Medicham Astonish 2x 13-18% View Zubat builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Wing Attack 2x 66-78% View Aerodactyl builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 15 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 1 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Wing Attack 2x 58-69% Pluck 2x 58-69% Peck 2x 34-42% Astonish 2x 20-25% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Move Moves AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Medicham Astonish 2x 26-32% View Misdreavus builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves GustLv. 11 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Medicham Gust 2x 31-37% Astonish 2x 23-28% View Drifloon builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Medicham Gust 2x 46-55% View Beautifly builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 25 Shadow SneakLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 84-99% Ominous Wind 2x 62-74% Shadow Sneak 2x 45-53% View Spiritomb builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Shadow BallTM30 Wing AttackLv. 15 PluckTM88 Damage vs Medicham Fly 2x 86-102%KO Shadow Ball 2x 52-61% Wing Attack 2x 60-71% Pluck 2x 60-71% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 78-92% Astonish 2x 26-32% View Misdreavus builds →
Gastly GhostPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 LickLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 89-106%KO Lick 2x 18-21% View Gastly builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 GustLv. 11 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 60-71% Ominous Wind 2x 47-56% Gust 2x 33-39% Astonish 2x 24-28% View Drifloon builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 25 Shadow SneakLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 84-99% Ominous Wind 2x 62-74% Shadow Sneak 2x 45-53% View Spiritomb builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Shadow BallTM30 Wing AttackLv. 15 PluckTM88 Damage vs Medicham Fly 2x 86-102%KO Shadow Ball 2x 52-61% Wing Attack 2x 60-71% Pluck 2x 60-71% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Aerial AceTM40 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 78-92% Aerial Ace 2x 32-38% Astonish 2x 26-32% View Misdreavus builds →
Gastly GhostPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 LickLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 89-106%KO Lick 2x 18-21% View Gastly builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 GustLv. 11 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 60-71% Ominous Wind 2x 47-56% Gust 2x 33-39% Astonish 2x 24-28% View Drifloon builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 25 Shadow SneakLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 79-93% Ominous Wind 2x 61-72% Shadow Sneak 2x 40-48% View Spiritomb builds →
Murkrow DarkFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Shadow BallTM30 Wing AttackLv. 15 PluckTM88 Damage vs Medicham Fly 2x 84-99% Shadow Ball 2x 51-60% Wing Attack 2x 58-69% Pluck 2x 58-69% View Murkrow builds →
Misdreavus Ghost	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Aerial AceTM40 AstonishLv. 10 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 76-90% Aerial Ace 2x 30-36% Astonish 2x 25-30% View Misdreavus builds →
Gastly GhostPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 LickLv. 1 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 86-102%KO Lick 2x 17-21% View Gastly builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 GustLv. 11 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Medicham Shadow Ball 2x 58-69% Ominous Wind 2x 45-54% Gust 2x 30-36% Astonish 2x 22-27% View Drifloon builds →

Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery TauntUtility Ice Fang Damage vs Medicham Earthquake 51-60% Ice Fang 22-26% View Gliscor builds →
Dusknoir Ghost	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Shadow Sneak Will O Wisp Ice Punch Pain Split Damage vs Medicham Shadow Sneak 2x 59-70% View Dusknoir builds →