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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0308

Medicham

FightingPsychic

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.

Category
Meditate Pokémon
Height
1.3 m
Weight
31.5 kg
Generation
III
Abilities
Pure Power

Doubles Attack in battle.

Telepathy Hidden ability

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

MedichamMeditate Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
60
AttackStrength of physical moves.
60
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
75
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
60
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
75
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
80
Base stat total 410

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Flying
×2
Ghost
×2
Fairy
×2

Resists

Fighting
×0.5
Rock
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

PoundPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Mega PunchPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Fire PunchPhysical · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ice PunchPhysical · IcePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Thunder PunchPhysical · ElectricPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Mega KickPhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
PsybeamSpecial · PsychicPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Low KickPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CounterPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 53
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 53
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 53
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 53
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 53
  • Champions · Train
Seismic TossPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
StrengthPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
ConfusionSpecial · PsychicPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 9
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 9
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 8
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 8
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 8
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 9
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 9
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 8
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 7
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 7
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 7
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
MeditateStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 4
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 4
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 4
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 4
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 4
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 4
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 4
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 4
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 4
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
AgilityStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Night ShadeSpecial · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
MimicStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
RecoverStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 54
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 54
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 56
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 55
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 55
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 55
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 62
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 54
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 54
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 62
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 62
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 47
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 47
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 47
  • Champions · Train
Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReflectStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
BidePhysical · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
MetronomeStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly selects and uses any move in the game.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
High Jump KickPhysical · FightingPower 130Accuracy 90%Details +

If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 32
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 33
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 32
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 32
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 32
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 32
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 32
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 32
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 32
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 28
  • Champions · Train
Dream EaterSpecial · PsychicPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
FlashStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
RestStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Mind ReaderStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 22
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 18
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 18
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 18
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 18
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 22
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 22
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 18
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 18
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
ReversalPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 46
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 46
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 47
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 49
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 49
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 49
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 55
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 46
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 46
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 55
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 55
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 42
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 42
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 42
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ProtectStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
DetectStatus · FightingPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 12
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 12
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 11
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 11
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 11
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 11
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 12
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 12
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 11
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 11
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 20
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
AttractStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dynamic PunchPhysical · FightingPower 100Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
Baton PassStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 18
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 18
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 17
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 15
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 15
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 15
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 18
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 18
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 15
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sunny DayStatus · FirePower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Psych UpStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 40
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 40
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 36
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 36
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 36
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 36
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 40
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 40
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 36
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 36
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 31
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 31
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 31
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Fake OutPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TauntStatus · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Helping HandStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TrickStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Role PlayStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Copies the target’s ability.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
RecycleStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

User recovers the item it last used up.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Skill SwapStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User and target swap abilities.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Blaze KickPhysical · FirePower 85Accuracy 90%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to burn the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Bulk UpStatus · FightingPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Calm MindStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 28
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 28
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 28
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 28
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 25
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 23
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 23
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 23
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
GravityStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
FeintPhysical · NormalPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits through Protect and Detect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 22
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 22
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 22
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 22
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15
  • Champions · Train
AcupressureStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 42
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 42
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 42
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 33
  • Champions · Train
Close CombatPhysical · FightingPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
FlingPhysical · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Power TrickStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User swaps Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 42
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 42
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 49
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 49
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 49
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
  • Champions · Train
Power SwapStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Guard SwapStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Force PalmPhysical · FightingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 29
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 29
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 29
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 29
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 17
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 17
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 17
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 17
Aura SphereSpecial · FightingPower 80Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Poison JabPhysical · PoisonPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Drain PunchPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Vacuum WaveSpecial · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Focus BlastSpecial · FightingPower 120Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Bullet PunchPhysical · SteelPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Psycho CutPhysical · PsychicPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 25
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CaptivateStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
PsyshockSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Low SweepPhysical · FightingPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stored PowerSpecial · PsychicPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Quick GuardStatus · FightingPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
RetaliatePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Work UpStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
ConfideStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Power-Up PunchPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Psychic TerrainStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Expanding ForceSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

If Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CoachingStatus · FightingPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Axe KickPhysical · FightingPower 120Accuracy 90%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 53
  • Champions · Train
TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Upper HandPhysical · FightingPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

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 · Y

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.

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Medicham trading cards

28 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12