Utility
Balanced
CTier
80Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
High
HP80
C
Attack82
C
Defense100
B
Sp. Atk83
C
Sp. Def100
B
Speed80
C
Total525
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.8 m
5'11"Average
Weight100.5 kg
221.6 lbsHeavy
Base XP236
High Yield
Abilities
OvergrowPopular
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Leaf GuardHAPopular
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+2Spe
Strong Special Defense training target
Pokedex Entries

Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.

Meganium Weakness

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.

Meganium Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Type ChartFragile
5Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-6
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireIcePoisonFlyingBug
½xResist
WaterElectricGrassGround
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (3)
WaterGroundRock
How to Beat Meganium in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile deals 37-44% with Ice Shard.

Heatran
Heatran
FireSteel
S
Recommended Build
AbilityFlashfire
ItemLeftovers
NatureTimid
Moves
  • Earth Power
  • Magma Storm
  • Stealth Rock
  • TauntUtility
View Heatran builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

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

3 Forms
Chikorita
#152Chikorita
16
Level 16
Bayleef
#153Bayleef
32
Level 32
Meganium
#154Meganium
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Chikorita
Grass
Bayleef
Grass
Meganium
Grass
HP
45
60+15
80+20
ATK
49
62+13
82+20
DEF
65
80+15
100+20
SP.ATK
49
63+14
83+20
SP.DEF
65
80+15
100+20
SPE
45
60+15
80+20
BST
318D-Tier
405D-Tier+87
525C-Tier+120
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Meganium to get Chikorita eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Aromatherapy, Body Slam and 9 more.

Egg Groups
PlantMonster
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
12moves
Breed With (best first)
venusaurtorterraroseradecharizardblastoisenidokingferaligatrampharossceptileswampertludicoloshiftry
12 of 45·

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Meganium Best Moveset

Overgrow helps Meganium stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs for the right balance, and Leech Seed as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.

Best Build

Experimental
Support
Ability
Overgrow
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Meganium
Modest+SPA

Meganium best EVs are Sp. Atk and Defense

EVs

Support Moveset

  • Leech SeedSTAB
  • ToxicUtility
  • Giga DrainSTAB
  • Energy BallSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Heracross
HeracrossGood
Gyarados
GyaradosDecent

Moves

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Petal Blizzard
C9010015Grass
Lv 1
Petal Dance
B12010010Grass
Lv 1
Poison Powder
D—7535Poison
Lv 1
Razor Leaf
—559525Grass
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 6
Razor Leaf
—559525Grass
Lv 9
Poison Powder
D—7535Poison
Lv 12
Synthesis
C——5Grass
Lv 18
Reflect
B——20Psychic
Lv 22
Magical Leaf
C60—20Grass
Lv 26
Nature Power
D——20Normal
Lv 34
Sweet Scent
——10020Normal
Lv 40
Light Screen
B——30Psychic
Lv 46
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Lv 54
Safeguard
C——25Normal
Lv 60
Aromatherapy
C——5Grass
Lv 66
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
Lv 70
Petal Blizzard
C9010015Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM83
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM09
Bullet Seed
D2510030Grass
TM93
Cut
—509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
A9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
——10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
A7510010Grass
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM16
Light Screen
B——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM33
Reflect
B——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM100
Rock Climb
—908520Normal
TM98
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM20
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
TM96
Strength
—8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
D—8515Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
C——20Normal
TM10
Work Up
D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
B601005Rock
Egg
Aromatherapy
C——5Grass
Egg
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Egg
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Flail
D—10015Normal
Egg
Grassy Terrain
———10Grass
Egg
Heal Pulse
C——10Psychic
Egg
Ingrain
———20Grass
Egg
Leaf Storm
B130905Grass
Egg
Leech Seed
S—9010Grass
Egg
Nature Power
D——20Normal
Egg
Vine Whip
—4510025Grass

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Frenzy Plant
—150905Grass

How to Get Meganium in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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.

  1. Chikorita
    Step 1Catch Chikorita
    Grassland Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Grassland Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Riverbank Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Riverbank Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Still-Water Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Still-Water Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Sunlit Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Sunlit Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
  2. Bayleef
    Step 2Evolve into Bayleef
  3. Meganium
    Step 3Meganium ✓

Meganium Guide

  • For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Meganium C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. At 525 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Leech Seed with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Meganium's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Gengar (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

  • 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 leaning toward the special side (base 83 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the best way to handle Meganium: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attackers hit hardest.

Game Availability

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.

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