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.
Through yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move.
Through yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Ghost |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Rock |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Medicham for 51-60%. Dusknoir's Shadow Sneak hits Medicham for 59-70%.
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Gliscor builds →Earthquake51-60% Ice Fang22-26% | ||
 Dusknoir Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Dusknoir builds →Shadow Sneak 2x59-70% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
Breeding
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.
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
Medicham best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- High Jump Kick
- Zen Headbutt
- Fake Out
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Medicham in HeartGold & SoulSilver
You're catching Meditite first, not Medicham. Meditite appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Medicham in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Meditite is your first catch on the way to Medicham. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-22 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MedititeSprout TowerSoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Building20%EarlyRadio: Sinnoh SoundSprout TowerHeartGoldGrass Lv.5 Building20%EarlyRadio: Sinnoh SoundBurned Tower - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.15 Building20%EarlyRadio: Sinnoh SoundBurned Tower - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.15 Building20%EarlyRadio: Sinnoh SoundBurned Tower - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.16 Building20%MidRadio: Sinnoh SoundBurned Tower - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.16 Building20%MidRadio: Sinnoh SoundBell Tower - 2F-10FHeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Building20%MidRadio: Sinnoh SoundBell Tower - 2F-10FSoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Building20%MidRadio: Sinnoh Sound
Step 2Medicham ✓
Medicham Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Medicham does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Medicham hits 510 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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
- 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 6ORASMega
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