grassspecial
Mega Drain
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Target
Selected Pokemon
Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
"A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target."
Introduced in Generation I· Learned by 102 Pokémon
Effect
Teaches Frustration to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen I: Mega Drain)
Teaches Frustration to a compatible Pokémon.
Move taught
Per game version, this machine teaches:
- Red BlueMega Drain
- YellowMega Drain
- Gold SilverFrustration
- CrystalFrustration
- Ruby SapphireFrustration
- EmeraldFrustration
- Firered LeafgreenFrustration
- Diamond PearlFrustration
- PlatinumFrustration
- Heartgold SoulsilverFrustration
- Black WhiteFrustration
- ColosseumFrustration
- XdFrustration
- Black 2 White 2Frustration
- X YFrustration
- Omega Ruby Alpha SapphireFrustration
- Sun MoonFrustration
- Ultra Sun Ultra MoonFrustration
- Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeFoul Play
- Sword ShieldRest
- Red Green JapanMega Drain
- Blue JapanMega Drain
- Brilliant Diamond Shining PearlDazzling Gleam
- Scarlet VioletPounce
- Legends ZaThunder Fang
Where to find it
Game abbreviations follow the standard Pokémon series conventions.
Generation I
- R B Y
- • Prize for defeating Erika
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 2500
- In Generation I , TMs can only be used once.
Generation II
- G S C
- • Goldenrod Department Store Su
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500
- In Generation II , TMs can only be used once.
Generation III
- R S E
- • Pacifidlog Town
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500 - FR LG
- • Rocket Hideout
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500 - Colo
- • Not available
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500 - XD
- • Not available
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500
- In Generation III , TMs can only be used once.
Generation IV
- D P Pt
- • Veilstone Game Corner
- • Team Galactic HQ
Notes: 8000 CAlso: $ 500 - HG SS
- • Goldenrod Department Store Su
- • Celadon Department Store
Notes: $ 1000Also: $ 500
- In Generation IV , TMs can only be used once.
Generation V
- B W
- • Nimbasa City
Notes: $ 10000Also: N/A - B2 W2
- • Floccesy Ranch
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A
- In Generation V , TMs can be used any number of times.
Generation VI
- X Y
- • Connecting Cave
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - OR AS
- • Pacifidlog Town
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A
- In Generation VI , TMs can be used any number of times.
Generation VII
- S M
- • Malie City
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - US UM
- • Malie City
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - P E
- • Pokémon Mansion
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A
- In Generation VII , TMs can be used any number of times.
Generation VIII
- Sw Sh
- • Ballonlea
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - BD SP
- • Veilstone Department Store
- • Team Galactic HQ
Notes: $ 3,000Also: $ 1,500
- In Pokémon Sword and Shield , TMs can be used any number of times.
- In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl , TMs can only be used once.
Generation IX
- S V
- • Prize for defeating Katy
- • TM Machine
Notes: 800 LP Nymble Claw ×3 Tarountula Thread ×3Also: $ 800 - ZA
- • Reward for attaining research level 5
Also: N/A
- In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet , TMs can only be used once.
- In Pokémon Legends: Z-A , TMs can be used any number of times.
Generations
Generation IGeneration IIGeneration IIIGeneration IVGeneration VGeneration VIGeneration VIIGeneration VIIIGeneration IX