Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
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Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
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Battle Strategy
Medicham functions as a high-risk, high-reward wallbreaker that relies on its Pure Power ability to double its Attack stat to astronomical levels. It utilizes strong STAB moves and priority to pressure balanced and defensive cores, though it requires pivot support to enter the field safely due to its low bulk.
Best Used In
Best utilized in National Dex OU or Gen 7 OU as a Mega Evolution wallbreaker, or in Gen 4-5 UU tiers where its raw power can overwhelm standard defensive cores.
Strengths
- ›Pure Power ability doubles its effective Attack stat
- ›Access to high-powered STAB moves like High Jump Kick and Zen Headbutt
- ›Useful priority in Fake Out and Bullet Punch
- ›Strong coverage options including the elemental punches
- ›Decent base 80 Speed allows it to outpace most defensive walls
Weaknesses
- ›Extremely frail defenses (60 HP / 75 Def / 75 SpD)
- ›Four times weak to Ghost, Flying, and Fairy types
- ›High Jump Kick recoil can be fatal if the opponent protects or switches to a Ghost-type
- ›Relies heavily on its ability; vulnerable to Gastro Acid, Mummy, or Weezing's Neutralizing Gas
- ›Middle-of-the-road Speed tier is easily outclassed by offensive threats
Competitive Tips
- ›Equip Choice Scarf to remedy its mediocre Speed and act as a revenge killer.
- ›Use Jolly Nature to maximize Speed, as Pure Power provides sufficient raw damage without Adamant.
- ›Pair with Fake Out to chip away at Focus Sashes and Sturdy users upon switching in.
- ›Run Ice Punch specifically to target common checks like Gliscor, Landorus-Therian, and Garchomp.
- ›Utilize Mega Medicham in National Dex or older formats to reach a staggering 578 Attack stat.
Recommended Teammates
Tapu Lele
Psychic Surge boosts Zen Headbutt damage and protects Medicham from opposing priority moves.
Corviknight
Provides slow U-turn support to bring Medicham in safely and resists its Flying and Fairy weaknesses.
Magnezone
Traps and removes Steel-types like Skarmory and Ferrothorn that can tank Medicham's hits.
Landorus-Therian
Sets Stealth Rock to break Focus Sashes and provides Intimidate support to mask Medicham's low physical bulk.
Gholdengo
Hard counters Fairy and Flying types while offering a safe switch-in against Ghost-type moves targeting Medicham.
Game History
Introduced in Generation III as a signature Pokémon for Gym Leader Maylene and Elite Four Lucian. It gained massive competitive relevance in Generation VI with the introduction of its Mega Evolution, which became a staple wallbreaker in Smogon OU. While its base form struggled in higher tiers, its unique typing and ability kept it a recurring threat in lower-tier environments.
Trivia
- ◆Its design is inspired by practitioners of yoga and traditional Indian dance like Kathakali.
- ◆Medicham's Pokédex entries state it can go a whole month without eating by practicing meditation.
- ◆In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Medicham is a member of Team Meanies alongside Gengar and Ekans.
- ◆It is the only Pokémon with the specific Fighting/Psychic typing that is not a Legendary, Mythical, or Mega Evolution.
- ◆Its yoga-like movements enhance its spiritual power and allow it to predict an opponent's next move.
- ◆In the anime, Maylene's Medicham famously battled Ash's Staravia and Chimchar in a brutal Veilstone Gym match.
Moves · 118 total
Level-Up
7 movesTM / HM
23 movesMove Tutor
11 movesOther
77 movesWhere to find· 20 games
Ruby
2 spots- •Hoenn Victory Road B1f
- •Hoenn Victory Road B2f
Sapphire
2 spots- •Hoenn Victory Road B1f
- •Hoenn Victory Road B2f
Emerald
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FireRed
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LeafGreen
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Diamond
17 spots- •Acuity Lakefront
- •Mt Coronet 1f From Exterior
- •Mt Coronet 2f
- •Mt Coronet 3f
- •Mt Coronet 4f
- •Mt Coronet 4f Small Room
- •Mt Coronet 5f
- •Mt Coronet 6f
- •Mt Coronet Exterior Blizzard
- •Mt Coronet Exterior Snowfall
- •Sinnoh Route 217
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 2f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit
Pearl
17 spots- •Acuity Lakefront
- •Mt Coronet 1f From Exterior
- •Mt Coronet 2f
- •Mt Coronet 3f
- •Mt Coronet 4f
- •Mt Coronet 4f Small Room
- •Mt Coronet 5f
- •Mt Coronet 6f
- •Mt Coronet Exterior Blizzard
- •Mt Coronet Exterior Snowfall
- •Sinnoh Route 217
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 2f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit
Platinum
9 spots- •Mt Coronet 1f From Exterior
- •Mt Coronet 2f
- •Mt Coronet 3f
- •Mt Coronet 4f
- •Mt Coronet 4f Small Room
- •Mt Coronet 5f
- •Mt Coronet 6f
- •Mt Coronet Exterior Blizzard
- •Mt Coronet Exterior Snowfall
HeartGold
1 spot- •Johto Safari Zone Wasteland
SoulSilver
1 spot- •Johto Safari Zone Wasteland
Black
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White
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Black 2
1 spot- •Pinwheel Forest Hidden Grotto Outer
White 2
1 spot- •Pinwheel Forest Hidden Grotto Outer
X
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Y
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Omega Ruby
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Alpha Sapphire
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Ultra Sun
1 spot- •Ultra Space Wilds Cave
Ultra Moon
1 spot- •Ultra Space Wilds Cave