Meganium

Meganium is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Meganium artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0154
Type Grass
Species Herb Pokémon
Height 1.8 m (5′11″)
Weight 100.5 kg (221.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Overgrow
Leaf Guard (hidden ability)
Local № 0003 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0003 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0175 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense, 2 Sp. Def
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 236
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass, Monster
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 80
270 364
Attack 82
152 289
Defense 100
184 328
Sp. Atk 83
153 291
Sp. Def 100
184 328
Speed 80
148 284
Total 525 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Meganium.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 32)

Meganium changes

Pokédex entries

Gold The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
Silver MEGANIUM’s breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.
Crystal Anyone who stands beside it becomes refreshed, just as if they were relaxing in a sunny forest.
Ruby
Sapphire
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.
FireRed MEGANIUM’s breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.
LeafGreen The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
Emerald 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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.
HeartGold The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
SoulSilver MEGANIUM’s breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.
X The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
Y Meganium’s breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.

Moves learned by Meganium

Moves learnt by level up

Meganium learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical 90 100
1Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
12SynthesisGrassStatus
18ReflectPsychicStatus
22Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
26Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
34Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
40Light ScreenPsychicStatus
46Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
54SafeguardNormalStatus
60Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
65Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Meganium learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Petal DanceGrassSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Meganium does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Meganium is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
02CharmFairyStatus 100
03Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
33Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
44Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
56Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
74ReflectPsychicStatus
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
122EncoreNormalStatus 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
137Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
146Grass PledgeGrassSpecial 80 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
155Frenzy PlantGrassSpecial 150 90
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
159Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
190Solar BladeGrassPhysical 125 100
193Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
194Grassy GlideGrassPhysical 55 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
206Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical 90 100
224CurseGhostStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Meganium learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical 90 100
1Petal DanceGrassSpecial 120 100
1Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
9Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
12SynthesisGrassStatus
18ReflectPsychicStatus
22Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
26Nature PowerNormalStatus
34Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
40Light ScreenPsychicStatus
46Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
54SafeguardNormalStatus
60AromatherapyGrassStatus
66Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
70Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical 90 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Meganium learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Petal DanceGrassSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Meganium learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Meganium gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
AromatherapyGrassStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
Heal PulsePsychicStatus
IngrainGrassStatus
Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Nature PowerNormalStatus
Vine WhipGrassPhysical 45 100

Move Tutor moves

Meganium can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Frenzy PlantGrassSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt by TM

Meganium is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
10Work UpNormalStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
17ProtectNormalStatus
19Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
20SafeguardNormalStatus
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
33ReflectPsychicStatus
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
58EndureNormalStatus
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
70FlashNormalStatus 100
75Swords DanceNormalStatus
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
100Rock ClimbNormalPhysical 90 85

Meganium sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Meganium sprite from Silver Meganium sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Meganium sprite from Diamond & Pearl Meganium sprite from Black & White Meganium sprite from X & Y Meganium sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Meganium Shiny sprite from Silver Meganium Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Meganium Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Meganium Shiny sprite from Black & White Meganium Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Meganium

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Evolve Chikorita/Bayleef
Ruby
Sapphire
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Chikorita/Bayleef
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Chikorita/Bayleef
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Chikorita/Bayleef
Sun
Moon
Evolve Chikorita/Bayleef
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Chikorita/Bayleef
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Meganium questions

Other languages

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

 

English Herb Pokémon
Japanese ハーブポケモン
German Kräuter-Pokémon
French Pokémon Herbe
Italian Pokémon Erbe
Spanish Pokémon Hierba
Korean 허브포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 芳草宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 芳草寶可夢

Name origin

mega
large, huge
geranium
a type of plant