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.
It is said that through meditation, MEDICHAM heightens energy inside its body and sharpens its sixth sense. This POKéMON hides its presence by merging itself with fields and mountains.
Through the power of meditation, MEDICHAM developed its sixth sense. It gained the ability to use psychokinetic powers. This POKéMON is known to meditate for a whole month without eating.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Taillow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Taillow builds →Wing Attack 2x47-57% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
 Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodLilycove City Surfing | ||
Taillow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Taillow builds →Wing Attack 2x44-53% Peck 2x30-37% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodLilycove City Surfing | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Taillow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Taillow builds →Wing Attack 2x45-54% Peck 2x30-36% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodLilycove City Surfing | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x42-49% Astonish 2x15-18% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x55-66% Peck 2x34-40% | ||
 Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Swellow builds →Wing Attack 2x59-70% Peck 2x37-44% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x55-66% Astonish 2x21-24% | ||
 Swablu Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Swablu builds →Peck 2x21-26% Astonish 2x13-17% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodLilycove City Surfing | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x55-66% Peck 2x34-41% | ||
Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Swellow builds →Wing Attack 2x59-69% Peck 2x34-41% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x55-66% Astonish 2x20-23% | ||
Swablu Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Swablu builds →Peck 2x23-28% Astonish 2x13-16% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodLilycove City Surfing | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x83-98% Air Cutter 2x58-68% Aerial Ace 2x58-68% Peck 2x36-42% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Tropius builds →Fly 2x74-88% Aerial Ace 2x49-59% Gust 2x36-42% | ||
Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Swellow builds →Fly 2x86-101%KO Wing Attack 2x58-68% Aerial Ace 2x58-68% Peck 2x36-42% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x58-68% Aerial Ace 2x58-68% Astonish 2x20-24% | ||
Swablu Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Swablu builds →Fly 2x52-62% Aerial Ace 2x36-42% Peck 2x22-26% Astonish 2x12-15% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x83-98% Air Cutter 2x55-65% Aerial Ace 2x55-65% Peck 2x35-41% | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Xatu builds →Fly 2x78-93% Shadow Ball 2x46-55% Aerial Ace 2x53-63% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
 Duskull Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Duskull builds →Shadow Ball 2x46-55% Astonish 2x18-22% | ||
 Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x106-125%KO Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Peck 2x44-52% | ||
 Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x82-97% Air Cutter 2x56-67% Aerial Ace 2x56-67% Peck 2x34-41% | ||
Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Xatu builds →Fly 2x78-92% Shadow Ball 2x46-55% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
Duskull Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Duskull builds →Shadow Ball 2x45-54% Astonish 2x19-23% | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x104-123%KO Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Peck 2x44-51% | ||
Shuppet Ghost | D | |
In Ruby & Sapphire, Cloyster's Explosion hits Medicham for 75-88%. Glalie's Explosion hits Medicham for 65-76%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShellarmor ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Cloyster builds →Explosion75-88% Surf42-49% Rapid Spin15-18% | ||
 Glalie Ice | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemSalacberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Glalie builds →Explosion65-76% Ice Beam39-46% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Umbreon builds →Pursuit13-15% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Lapras builds →Ice Beam59-69% Thunderbolt39-46% Thunder48-56% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWonderguard ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Medicham View Shedinja builds →Shadow Ball 2x109-128%KO | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Dynamic Punch, Fake Out and 4 more.
Ruby & Sapphire Medicham Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Medicham wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Salacberry. 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
- Shadow Ball
- Brick Break
- Rock Slide
- Focus Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Medicham gets Baton Pass and Dynamic Punch exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Fire coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Focus Punch and High Jump Kick.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Medicham in Ruby & Sapphire
Medicham appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Medicham in Ruby & Sapphire
Meditite is your first catch on the way to Medicham. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 27-44 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MedititeMt. Pyre - OutsideRubyGrass Lv.27-29 Cave30%MidMt. Pyre - OutsideSapphireGrass Lv.27-29 Cave30%MidVictory Road - B1FRubyGrass Lv.38 Cave5%LateVictory Road - B1FSapphireGrass Lv.38 Cave5%Late
Step 2Medicham ✓Victory Road - B2FRubyGrass Lv.40-44 Cave15%LateVictory Road - B2FSapphireGrass Lv.40-44 Cave15%LateVictory Road - B1FRubyGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateVictory Road - B1FSapphireGrass Lv.40 Cave10%Lateor evolve from Meditite (Step 1)
Medicham Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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. Shadow Ball with Salacberry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Ruby & Sapphire, but Medicham does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Medicham hits 510 BST.
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 a mixed attacker with base 60 Attack and 60 Sp. Atk. 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