Counter + Dynamic Punch
Medicham's best Fighting-type moveset is Counter / Dynamic Punch, with 7.84 DPS and 116.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Medicham ranks #254 (E Tier) as a Fighting attacker with that moveset.
Medicham is a Fighting and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,431 CP and is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Counter / Dynamic Punch. It is boosted by Cloudy and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Medicham takes increased damage from:
Fairy160.0%
Flying160.0%
Ghost160.0%
Medicham takes reduced damage from:
Fighting62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 6.72 | 7.84 | 116.6 |
| 2. | Counter | Psychic | 6.71 | 7.83 | 116.4 |
| 3. | Psycho Cut | Dynamic Punch | 6.70 | 7.81 | 116.2 |
| 4. | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 6.69 | 7.80 | 116.0 |
| 5. | Counter | Power-Up Punch | 6.06 | 7.07 | 105.2 |
| 6. | Psycho Cut | Power-Up Punch | 5.82 | 6.79 | 101.0 |
| 7. | Counter |  Ice Punch | 5.55 | 6.48 | 96.3 |
| 8. | Psycho Cut | Ice Punch | 5.17 | 6.03 | 89.7 |
Counter
13
9
1.0s
| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Psycho Cut470.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Dynamic Punch85502.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Power-Up Punch50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialPower-Up Punch has a 100.0% chance to:
Ice Punch50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Psychic95503.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialPsychic has a 10.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Medicham's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 reaches a maximum of 1,431 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 764–817 CP, rising to 955–1,022 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 573–613 CP.
 Max CP | 1431 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 573 CP - 613 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 764 CP - 817 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 764 CP - 817 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 955 CP - 1022 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Medicham Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 CP | 2 | 63 CP | 3 | 106 CP |
| 4 | 149 CP | 5 | 193 CP | 6 | 236 CP |
| 7 | 279 CP | 8 | 322 CP | 9 | 365 CP |
| 10 | 409 CP | 11 | 449 CP | 12 | 490 CP |
| 13 | 531 CP | 14 | 572 CP | 15 | 613 CP |
| 16 | 654 CP | 17 | 695 CP | 18 | 736 CP |
| 19 | 776 CP | 20 | 817 CP | 21 | 858 CP |
| 22 | 899 CP | 23 | 940 CP | 24 | 981 CP |
| 25 | 1022 CP | 26 | 1063 CP | 27 | 1104 CP |
| 28 | 1145 CP | 29 | 1185 CP | 30 | 1226 CP |
| 31 | 1247 CP | 32 | 1267 CP | 33 | 1288 CP |
| 34 | 1308 CP | 35 | 1329 CP | 36 | 1349 CP |
| 37 | 1369 CP | 38 | 1390 CP | 39 | 1410 CP |
| 40 | 1431 CP | 41 | 1449 CP | 42 | 1467 CP |
| 43 | 1486 CP | 44 | 1504 CP | 45 | 1523 CP |
| 46 | 1541 CP | 47 | 1560 CP | 48 | 1579 CP |
| 49 | 1598 CP | 50 | 1618 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Medicham's Fighting and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Medicham.
Fighting PsychicMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #308 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 31.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Meditite |
|  Medicham |
| Medicham |
|  Mega Medicham |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Medicham in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Meditite
Medicham
Mega MedichamMedicham's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.02 m, with the average being 1.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.64 m | 0.65 m | 1.3 m | 1.95 m | 2.02 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Medicham in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.637 m | 0.65 m |
| 2′01″ | 2′02″ | |
| XS | 0.65 m | 1.3 m |
| 2′02″ | 4′03″ | |
| M | 0.975 m | 1.625 m |
| 3′02″ | 5′04″ | |
| XL | 1.625 m | 1.95 m |
| 5′04″ | 6′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.95 m | 2.015 m |
| 6′05″ | 6′07″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Medicham Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Medicham from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Medicham in Pokémon GO.
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.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | It 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. |
| Sapphire | Through 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. |
| Emerald | Through crushingly harsh yoga training, it gained the power to foretell its foe’s actions. It battles with elegant, dance- like movement. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | It elegantly avoids attacks with dance- like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion. |
| Diamond | Through yoga training, it has honed its sixth sense. Its movements are elegant. |
| Pearl | Through daily meditation, it hones its spiritual power. It can sense what others are thinking. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It gains the ability to see the aura of its opponents by honing its mind through starvation. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | Through yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move. |
| X | It elegantly avoids attacks with dance-like steps, then launches a devastating blow in the same motion. |
| Y | Through yoga training, it gained the psychic power to predict its foe’s next move. |
| Omega Ruby | It 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 Sapphire | Through 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. |
The best moves for Medicham in Pokémon GO are Counter and Dynamic Punch. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.84 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 116.6.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Fighting and Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Fairy, Flying, and Ghost-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting and Rock-type moves.
Medicham’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,431 CP and 1,618 CP at Level 50.
Medicham can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Medicham cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Medicham: Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Falinks, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.
Regular Medicham
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Shiny Medicham
Shiny Medicham ♀
