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.
Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Meganium View Slowbro builds →Scald12-14% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Meganium View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Meganium View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake16-19% | ||
 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Chilly Reception WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Meganium View Slowking builds →Scald12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Meganium View Vaporeon builds →Scald13-15% Flip Turn6-7% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Meganium best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Giga Drain
- Earth Power
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Tail
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Ancient Power
- Synthesis
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Protect
- Light Screen
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Giga Drain
- Earth Power
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Tail
- Substitute
Special Attacker Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Ancient Power
- Synthesis
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Protect
- Light Screen
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Toxic
- Giga Drain
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Dragon Tail
- Giga Drain
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Giga Drain
- Rock Smash
- Heal Pulse
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 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 DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-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.
The core moveset is Dazzling Gleam, Giga Drain, Earthpower, and Synthesis. Dazzling Gleam leads at 21% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Meganium spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 6ORAS
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