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Meganium

Herb Pokémon

Meganium official artwork
Official art

Meganium is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 525. In Pokémon Champions it’s #82 on the Doubles ladder and #61 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
100.5 kg 221.6 lbs
Base stat total
525 Higher than 80% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen II Gold & Silver
Abilities
Champions#82 Doubles ▼3 · #61 Singles ▼1Usual set Meganiumite · Modest · HP 32 / SpA 32 / Spe 2Full set →
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

HP80155–187270–364
Atk8291–147152–289
Def100108–167184–328
SpA8392–148153–291
SpD100108–167184–328
Spe8090–145148–284
Total525Higher than 80% of Pokémon
HP80Atk82Def100Spe80SpD100SpA83

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 2 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×
ElectricGrassGroundWater
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Meganium against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
145Meganium · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132Meganium · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
100Meganium · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#82 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesSolar BeamWeather BallDazzling GleamProtect

Singles

#61 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesWeather BallSolar BeamDazzling GleamSynthesis

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

Usage over time

Values
Meganium, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Mega Meganium: 0.6% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

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 DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.GrassSpec120100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15
1Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
1Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
12SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
18ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
22Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
26Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
34Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
40Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
46Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
54SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
60Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
65Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM155Frenzy PlantUser cannot move next turn.GrassSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM190Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhys125100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggFlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15
EggHeal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
EggIngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20
EggVine WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

Biology

Meganium is a dinosaur-like Pokémon that evolves from Bayleef. It resembles a sauropod, with a large pink flower around its long neck and stamen-like antennae.

Design & origin

Meganium's name is a combination of the word "mega" and the geranium flower.

Forms

Mega Meganium

GrassFairy
BST 625

HoldsMeganiumite

Several more flowers sprout from Mega Meganium's neck.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Herb Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Green
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

English
Meganium
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

1 Def, 2 SpD
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
236
Medium Slow

Breeding

MonsterGrass
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
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

Evolves from Bayleef: Level 32.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.