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No. 0154

Meganium

Herb Pokémon

Meganium
Official art
Grass
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
100.5 kg 221.6 lbs
Base stat total
525 top 20%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
The fragrance of MEGANIUM’s flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, this Pokémon gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe’s fighting spirit.
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Base stats

HP80140–187270–364
Atk8278–147152–289
Def10094–167184–328
SpA8379–148153–291
SpD10094–167184–328
Spe8076–145148–284
Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon
HP80Atk82Def100Spe80SpD100SpA83

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Meganium outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 145Meganium · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 132Meganium · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 100Meganium · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Overgrow

    Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

  • Leaf GuardHidden ability

    Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#82 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Meganiumite (98.5%) · Overgrow (50.9%) · Modest (78.9%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / Spe 2 (16.7%)

Moves Solar Beam, Weather Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Protect

Singles

#61 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Meganiumite (99.1%) · Overgrow (58.9%) · Modest (80.8%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (18.6%)

Moves Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Dazzling Gleam, Synthesis

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Replica Team codes

  • Meganium Rainby NatusPKMN · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    MeganiumArchaludonBasculegionMausholdPolitoedTalonflame
    K5N29KPU9TSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

EvoPetal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10
1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15
1Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
1Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
12SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5
18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
22Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
26Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
34Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
40Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
46Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
54SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25
60Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
65Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM155Frenzy PlantUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.GrassSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggHeal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
EggIngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20
EggVine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

Pokédex entries

Category
Herb Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#003Updated Johto#003Blueberry#175Lumiose#003
  1. Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
  2. The fragrance of a MEGANIUM’s flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, it gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe’s fighting spirit.

    Emerald
  3. The fragrance of MEGANIUM’s flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, this Pokémon gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe’s fighting spirit.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  4. Anyone who stands beside it becomes refreshed, just as if they were relaxing in a sunny forest.

    Crystal
  5. MEGANIUM's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y
  6. The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X

Names around the world

Japanese
メガニウム
Japanese (romaji)
Meganium
Korean
메가니움
Chinese (Traditional)
大竺葵
Chinese (Simplified)
大竺葵
French
Méganium
German
Meganie
Spanish
Meganium
Italian
Meganium

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def, 2 SpD
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
236
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
MonsterGrass
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Meganium
♂ Male
Female Meganium
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).