Medicham

Official artwork of MedichamFighting Psychic Shiny Pokémon icon

Medicham is a Fighting and Psychic-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1618 in Pokémon GO. Medicham's best moveset is Counter and Dynamic Punch. It is weather boosted by Cloudy and Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Medicham is available in Pokémon GO.

Medicham is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Ghost-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Fighting and Rock-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1618 CP
Attack121 ATK
Defense152 DEF
Stamina155 STA
Weather Boost
  • cloudyCloudy
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedMedicham can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#308
Height1.3 m
Weight31.5 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
5 Candy
300 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
50 Candy
50000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
15 Mega Energy

Medicham type chart

Takes increased damage
FairyFairy160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
Takes decreased damage
FightingFighting62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Medicham's best moves and movesets

Moves

Medicham's best moveset is Counter and Dynamic Punch, with 9.20 DPS (damage per second) and 181.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather.

Best Medicham moves
DPS9.20
TDO181.32
Score11.8
Weather Boost
  • cloudy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Medicham with its best moveset, we recommend to use Counter/Psychic. You will lose around 1.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Medicham's strongest moveset (Counter/Dynamic Punch).

Medicham moves comparison

The following chart shows Medicham's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Medicham's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 9.20181.311.8
      2.FightingCounter PsychicPsychic 9.08178.911.6
      3.PsychicPsycho Cut FightingDynamic Punch 9.06178.611.6
      4.PsychicPsycho Cut PsychicPsychic 8.92175.711.4
      5.FightingCounter FightingPower-Up Punch 8.16160.710.4
      6.PsychicPsycho Cut FightingPower-Up Punch 7.80153.810.0
      7.FightingCounter IceIce Punch 7.60149.89.7
      8.PsychicPsycho Cut IceIce Punch 7.13140.49.1

      Fast Attacks

      • PsychicPsycho Cut5Damage8Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Psycho Cut
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Psycho Cut has no special effects.
        See Psycho Cut details page ↗
      • FightingCounter12Damage8Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Counter
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.9s
        Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy7

        Effects
        Counter has no special effects.
        See Counter details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • IceIce Punch50Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.9s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Ice Punch has no special effects.
        See Ice Punch details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychic90Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.8s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Psychic details page ↗
      • FightingDynamic Punch90Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Dynamic Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window1.2s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
        See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
      • FightingPower-Up Punch50Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Power-Up Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage20
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Power-Up Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Power-Up Punch details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Medicham has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Medicham Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Medicham's Max CP is at Level 50. Medicham Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1618 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch573 CP - 613 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs764 CP - 817 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids764 CP - 817 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • cloudyCloudy
      • windyWindy
      955 CP - 1022 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Medicham Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Medicham Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      120 CP263 CP3106 CP
      4149 CP5193 CP6236 CP
      7279 CP8322 CP9365 CP
      10409 CP11449 CP12490 CP
      13531 CP14572 CP15613 CP
      16654 CP17695 CP18736 CP
      19776 CP20817 CP21858 CP
      22899 CP23940 CP24981 CP
      251022 CP261063 CP271104 CP
      281145 CP291185 CP301226 CP
      311247 CP321267 CP331288 CP
      341308 CP351329 CP361349 CP
      371369 CP381390 CP391410 CP
      401431 CP411449 CP421467 CP
      431486 CP441504 CP451523 CP
      461541 CP471560 CP481579 CP
      491598 CP501618 CP

      Medicham evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of MedititeMeditite
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of MedichamMedicham
      Thumbnail image of MedichamMedicham
      • Mega Evolution Icon100 / 20 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
      • Meditite evolves into Medicham which costs 50 Candy.
      • Medicham can Mega evolve into Mega Medicham. Evolving Mega Medicham costs 100 Mega energy the first time, and 20 energy every other time.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Medicham

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Medicham's Fighting and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Medicham.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega Alakazam
      Psychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SlowbroMega Pokémon iconMega Slowbro
      WaterPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega Blaziken
      FireFighting
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega Gardevoir
      PsychicFairy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
      FightingPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega Latias
      DragonPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega Latios
      DragonPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega Lopunny
      NormalFighting
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Medicham Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Medicham in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Medicham, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Medicham family

                Family

                A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Medicham in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

                Thumbnail image of MedititeMeditite
                Thumbnail image of MedichamMedicham
                Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham

                List of Medicham costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Medicham costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Medicham high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Medicham. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Medicham Pokédex entries

                Hoenn
                VersionsPokédex entry
                RubyIt is said that through meditation, MEDICHAM heightens energy inside its body and sharpens its sixth sense. This POKéMON hides its presence by merging itself with fields and mountains.
                SapphireThrough the power of meditation, MEDICHAM developed its sixth sense. It gained the ability to use psychokinetic powers. This POKéMON is known to meditate for a whole month without eating.
                EmeraldThrough crushingly harsh yoga training, it gained the power to foretell its foe’s actions. It battles with elegant, dance- like movement.
                FireRed, LeafGreenIt elegantly avoids attacks with dance- like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion.
                DiamondThrough yoga training, it has honed its sixth sense. Its movements are elegant.
                PearlThrough daily meditation, it hones its spiritual power. It can sense what others are thinking.
                Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It gains the ability to see the aura of its opponents by honing its mind through starvation.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverThrough yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move.
                XIt elegantly avoids attacks with dance-like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion.
                YThrough yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move.
                Omega RubyIt is said that through meditation, Medicham heightens energy inside its body and sharpens its sixth sense. This Pokémon hides its presence by merging itself with fields and mountains.
                Alpha SapphireThrough the power of meditation, Medicham developed its sixth sense. It gained the ability to use psychokinetic powers. This Pokémon is known to meditate for a whole month without eating.