Competitive Information for Medicham [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Medicham
Fighting / Psychic
Abilities:
Pure PowerPure Power: This Pokemon's Attack is doubled.
, TelepathyTelepathy: This Pokemon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
0.5x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Medicham? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Medicham in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
Rotom-WashHeatranXurkitreeDiancie-MegaJirachiScizorSlowbro-MegaAvaluggLudicoloExploud
Rotom-WashHeatranXurkitreeDiancie-MegaJirachiScizorSlowbro-MegaAvaluggLudicoloExploud
Medicham is a decent Fighting and Psychic-typed Pokemon. It's a super common sight to see Medicham out in the 7th generation battlefield. Medicham is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Ghost-typed attacks.
Species: Medicham
Item: Choice Band / Salac Berry
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- High Jump Kick / Reversal
- Zen Headbutt / Psycho Cut
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Item: Choice Band / Salac Berry
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- High Jump Kick / Reversal
- Zen Headbutt / Psycho Cut
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Physical Sweeper Medicham (Popular/Trending)
Medicham is a marvelous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Medicham's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Pure Power, Medicham's attack is doubled.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Medicham is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Reversal is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the less hp your Medicham has left).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Bullet Punch is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Steel-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Reversal is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the less hp your Medicham has left).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Bullet Punch is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Steel-type move (usually goes first).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Medicham
Item: Fightinium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- High Jump Kick / Brick Break
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Return
- Poison Jab
Item: Fightinium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- High Jump Kick / Brick Break
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Return
- Poison Jab
Physical Sweeper Medicham (Pure Power)
Medicham is an interesting Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Pure Power, Medicham's attack is doubled.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Medicham is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Medicham
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Special Sweeper Medicham
Medicham is a sensational Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Medicham's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pure Power, Medicham's attack is doubled.
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Medicham
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 5 Hp / 252 SpA / 251 Spe
Moveset:
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Calm Mind
- Baton Pass
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 5 Hp / 252 SpA / 251 Spe
Moveset:
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Calm Mind
- Baton Pass
Medicham Special Sweeper (Breakfast Of Champion)
Medicham is an astounding Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Medicham last longer regaining it's it's health every turn. With Pure Power, Medicham's attack is doubled.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Focus Blast is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Medicham's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Baton Pass is a status move (Medicham switches, passing stat changes and more).
♦ Focus Blast is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Medicham's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Baton Pass is a status move (Medicham switches, passing stat changes and more).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Medicham
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Telepathy
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 10 Hp / 250 Atk / 250 SpA
Moveset:
- Energy Ball
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Psychic
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Telepathy
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 10 Hp / 250 Atk / 250 SpA
Moveset:
- Energy Ball
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Psychic
Medicham Mixed Sweeper (Mixed Attacking Cham)
Medicham is an awesome Mixed Sweeper. Life Orb boosts the power of Medicham's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Telepathy, Medicham does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Medicham recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Fake Out is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (hits first. first turn out only. 100% flinch chance).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Medicham recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Fake Out is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (hits first. first turn out only. 100% flinch chance).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Medicham? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Medicham in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
Rotom-WashHeatranXurkitreeDiancie-MegaJirachiScizorSlowbro-MegaAvaluggLudicoloExploud
Rotom-WashHeatranXurkitreeDiancie-MegaJirachiScizorSlowbro-MegaAvaluggLudicoloExploud
Species: Medicham
Item: Fightinium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- High Jump Kick / Brick Break
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
Item: Fightinium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Pure Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- High Jump Kick / Brick Break
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
Doubles Physical Sweeper Medicham (Pure Power)
Medicham is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Pure Power, Medicham's attack is doubled.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Medicham is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Medicham
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Telepathy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Telepathy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
Doubles Special Sweeper Medicham (Telepathy)
Medicham is a decent Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Medicham's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Telepathy, Medicham does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Medicham learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Medicham can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Medicham
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Pain Split + Toxic
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Detect, Endure, Protect, Fake Out, Magic Coat, Helping Hand, Feint, Bullet Punch, Vacuum Wave, Quick Guard
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
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