Meganium doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Been around since Gen 2. Known as the Herb Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
An unusually even spread gives Meganium flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.
Meganium Weakness
FragileType-wise, Meganium takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Meganium's overall bulk (80/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
End of the line. Meganium caps a three-stage chain that started at Chikorita. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+35 over Chikorita), and Meganium peaks at 525 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Meganium to get Chikorita eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups.
Nothing fancy here. Meganium builds around Meganiumite for extra utility, Modest nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs. Overgrow does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Meganium Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Giga Drain
- Earth Power
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Meganium learns Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fighting and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Meganium learns Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fairy and beyond give it real matchup play.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Aromatherapy aren't available any other way for Meganium, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Aromatherapy aren't available any other way for Meganium, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm for solid options.
No wild encounters for Meganium in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Chikorita over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Meganium isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Chikorita from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Chikorita to Meganium is covered in the steps below.
Can't catch Meganium directly. Start with Chikorita at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 32. The 3-stage chain from Chikorita to Meganium is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Meganium in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Meganium starts with Chikorita at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChikoritaGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Bayleef
Step 3Meganium ✓
Meganium isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Chikorita from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Chikorita to Meganium is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Meganium in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
We rate Meganium C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 525 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 100 Defense stands out.
Overgrow is the go-to ability for Meganium. It strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Leaf Guard can work in specific setups.
Base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Meganium is a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Meganium appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Meganium spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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