Medicham in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#87 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Meditate Pokémon

Medicham in the National Pokédex

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Meditite Electrike

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

Through yoga training, it has honed its sixth sense. Its movements are elegant.

Shining Pearl

Through daily meditation, it hones its spiritual power. It can sense what others are thinking.

Pokémon details

Types

Medicham in Other Games

National Dex page

Ruby & Sapphire FireRed & LeafGreen Emerald Diamond & Pearl Platinum HeartGold & SoulSilver Black & White Black 2 & White 2 X & Y Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pokémon GO Sun & Moon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Scarlet & Violet Legends: Z-A

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

230

324

Attack

112

240

Defense

139

273

Sp. Atk

112

240

Sp. Def

139

273

Speed

148

284

Total

410

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Medicham, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Sinnoh #87
EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	90
Base Exp.	144

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Human-Like
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Meditite #86	Level 37	Medicham #87

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 217	Walking	35	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 217	Walking	35	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 217	Walking	35	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Acuity Lakefront	Walking	35-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Acuity Lakefront	Walking	35-36	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Acuity Lakefront	Walking	35-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 2F	Walking	37	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 3F	Walking	37	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 4F	Walking	39	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 5F	Walking	39	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 6F	Walking	41	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 7F	Walking	41	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Snow Area	Walking	39-40	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Snow Area	Walking	39-40	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Snow Area	Walking	39-40	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Top	Walking	39-40	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Top	Walking	39-40	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Top	Walking	39-40	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Top Cave	Walking	40	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — 1F	Walking	44-46	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — 2F	Walking	45-47	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — B1F	Walking	44-46	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — Nat Dex Area	Walking	50-52	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — Nat Dex Area B1F	Walking	50-52	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — Nat Dex Exit Area	Walking	50-52	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 217	Walking	35	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 217	Walking	35	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 217	Walking	35	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Acuity Lakefront	Walking	35-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Acuity Lakefront	Walking	35-36	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Acuity Lakefront	Walking	35-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 2F	Walking	37	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 3F	Walking	37	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 4F	Walking	39	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 5F	Walking	39	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 6F	Walking	41	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — 7F	Walking	41	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Snow Area	Walking	39-40	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Snow Area	Walking	39-40	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Snow Area	Walking	39-40	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Top	Walking	39-40	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Top	Walking	39-40	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Top	Walking	39-40	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Mt. Coronet Mt. Coronet — Top Cave	Walking	40	10%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — 1F	Walking	44-46	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — 2F	Walking	45-47	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — B1F	Walking	44-46	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — Nat Dex Area	Walking	50-52	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — Nat Dex Area B1F	Walking	50-52	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Victory Road Victory Road — Nat Dex Exit Area	Walking	50-52	15%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Start	Pound	40	100	35
Start	Fire Punch	75	100	15
Start	Ice Punch	75	100	15
Start	Thunder Punch	75	100	15
Start	Confusion	50	100	25
Start	Detect	-	-	5
Start	Zen Headbutt	80	90	15
4	Low Kick	-	100	20
7	Confusion	50	100	25
9	Detect	-	-	5
12	Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
15	Feint	30	100	10
17	Force Palm	60	100	10
20	Psybeam	65	100	20
23	Calm Mind The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.	-	-	20
25	Mind Reader	-	-	5
28	High Jump Kick	130	90	10
31	Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	-	-	10
33	Acupressure	-	-	30
36	Power Trick	-	-	10
42	Reversal	-	100	15
47	Recover	-	-	10
53	Counter	-	100	20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


TM01	Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.	150	100	20
TM04	Calm Mind The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.	-	-	20
TM08	Bulk Up The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.	-	-	20
TM10	Work Up The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.	-	-	30
TM11	Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.	-	-	5
TM15	Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.	150	90	5
TM16	Light Screen A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.	-	-	30
TM17	Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM18	Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.	-	-	5
TM27	Low Sweep The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.	65	100	20
TM29	Psychic The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
TM30	Shadow Ball The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	80	100	15
TM31	Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.	75	100	15
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM33	Reflect A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.	-	-	20
TM39	Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.	60	95	15
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM52	Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	120	70	5
TM53	Energy Ball The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
TM56	Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.	-	100	10
TM58	Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM60	Drain Punch An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	75	100	10
TM67	Recycle The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.	-	-	10
TM68	Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.	150	90	5
TM70	Flash The user flashes a light that lowers the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.	-	100	20
TM77	Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	-	-	10
TM80	Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.	75	90	10
TM82	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM84	Poison Jab The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.	80	100	20
TM85	Dream Eater The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	100	100	15
TM86	Grass Knot The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.	-	100	20
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM90	Substitute The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.	-	-	10
TM96	Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.	80	100	15
TM98	Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.	40	100	15

Each row is an individual acquisition option, not proof that every four-move combination is legal. Pokémon HOME uses destination-specific movesets; earlier-game moves are not automatically retained in BDSP.


Baton Pass Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	-	-	40
Baton Pass Learn before evolving, then retain the move.	-	-	40
Bullet Punch Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	40	100	30
Bullet Punch Learn before evolving, then retain the move.	40	100	30
Dynamic Punch Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	100	50	5
Dynamic Punch Learn before evolving, then retain the move.	100	50	5
Fake Out Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	40	100	10
Fake Out Learn before evolving, then retain the move.	40	100	10
Guard Swap Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	-	-	10
Guard Swap Learn before evolving, then retain the move.	-	-	10
Power Swap Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	-	-	10
Power Swap Learn before evolving, then retain the move.	-	-	10
Psycho Cut Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	70	100	20
Psycho Cut Learn before evolving, then retain the move.	70	100	20
Quick Guard Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	-	-	15
Quick Guard Learn before evolving, then retain the move.	-	-	15

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pure Power

Ability Slot 1

Doubles Attack in battle.

Telepathy(Hidden Ability)

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

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Meditite

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Electrike

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Medicham in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Pokédex entries

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Medicham in Other Games

Base Stats

Medicham Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Training

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Evolution Chart

Locations

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Additional Move Acquisition Options

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