Meganium (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Meganium (disambiguation).

Meganium Herb Pokémon メガニウム Meganium #154 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Leaf Guard Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Grass Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'11" 1.8 m Meganium 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 221.6 lbs. 100.5 kg Meganium 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 208 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 236 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Meganium 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Meganium (Japanese: メガニウム Meganium) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Bayleef starting at level 32. It is the final form of Chikorita.

Biology

Meganium is a quadrupedal, pale-green Pokémon that resembles a sauropod dinosaur. It has a long neck; yellow eyes; a short, blunt snout; and two stamen-like antennae on top of its snout. The antennae are shorter on a female than on a male. Encircling Meganium's neck are large, pink flower petals with a yellow central pattern and white edges. It has three claws on each foot and a stubby tail.

Meganium's petals release an aroma that calms aggressive feelings and its breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. Its soothing, regenerative powers can even affect those who stand nearby. Meganium tends to be very docile and has been portrayed as a peacemaker in the anime. It can rarely be found living in grasslands.

In the anime

Main series

Meganium in the anime

Major appearances

Casey's Meganium

Meganium made its main series debut in Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid!, where Casey's Bayleef was revealed to have evolved into a Meganium sometime before the episode. It shares its Trainer's fighting spirit and love of baseball.

Vincent's Meganium

Meganium made its debut appearance in The Legend of Thunder!, where Vincent used it to help save Raikou from Team Rocket. It reappeared in Tie One On!, where it battled against and tied with Ash's Bulbasaur in the Silver Conference.

Other

Male Meganium in the anime

In Gulpin it Down, an Officer Jenny used a Meganium in addition to a Parasect and Tangela as part of an effort to stop the massive army of Gulpin encroaching the town.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, Elisa used a Meganium to stop a Donphan from chasing Hal and prevent Team Rocket from stealing the Vibrava.

In Odd Pokémon Out, the Nurse Joy of Camomile Island owns a Meganium that became the object of affection for both Ash's Grovyle and a wild Tropius, though it only reciprocated the Tropius's feelings.

In Dreams Are Made of These!, Oliver has a male Meganium nicknamed Stanium. He battled Ash and Pikachu, but despite initially having the upper hand, he eventually lost.

Minor appearances

In A Claim to Flame!, a Trainer's Meganium battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.

In Dressed for Jess Success!, a Coordinator's Meganium competed in the Battle Stage of the Lilypad Contest. It went up against a Tyrogue and ultimately lost.

A Meganium appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP261 Meganium Ash's Pokédex Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium has the ability to fully restore dried-up plants and bring them back to life with its breath.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG106 Meganium May's Pokédex Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium is Chikorita's final evolved form. It releases a scent from its petals that has the power to quell the desire to fight.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG161 Meganium May's Pokédex Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants, and the fragrance emanating from its flower petals can soothe any angry, hostile emotions.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN020 Meganium Ash's Rotom Phone Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. A Grass type, and the final evolved form of Chikorita. Meganium gives off a fragrance containing a substance that reduces its foe's urge to fight.

GOTCHA!

A Meganium briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Silver.

In the manga

Meganium in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Tsubaki owns a Meganium, which first appeared in JBA4. It evolved from his Bayleef. Meganium reappeared in a flashback in JBA5.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Megaree

In Lively Lugia III, Crystal's Megaree evolved into his final form in a battle against Lugia.

Ultima also owns a Meganium, which first appeared in Old Ultima Puts Them to the Test.

In the TCG

Main article: Meganium (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Meganium leads an unnamed rescue team that gathers at Pokémon Square just before the player and partner are able to access Magma Cavern.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #003 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. Stadium 2 The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald The fragrance of Meganium's flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, it 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #003 Diamond Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers. Pearl Platinum 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.
Generation V Unova #— Black Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers. White Black 2 Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Bayleef Crystal Evolve Bayleef
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Evolve Bayleef FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Evolve Bayleef XD Evolve Bayleef
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Bayleef Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Trade, Event Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Bayleef
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Bayleef Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Phobos Train, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve from Bayleef Ranger Olive Jungle
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) MD Sky Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) MD Wii Evolve Bayleef* Ranger: GS Rand's House
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope Rumble U Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time, Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 5 Shuffle Event: Meganium Appears Rumble World Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (Back Boss) Picross Area 24: Stage 08
Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal Masters EX Evolve Lyra's Bayleef
Generation VIII New Snap Florio Nature Park (Florio Island Illumina Spot)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Meganium	English	United States	40	December 6 to 12, 2002

In-game events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
XYORAS	Hidden Ability Pokémon Bank Meganium	Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean	hide	50	February 27 to November 30, 2015

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 82		78 - 147	152 - 289
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 83		79 - 148	153 - 291
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 525	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 5/5 ★★★★★	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 17/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Meganium's learnsets from other generations.

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Sleep Powder	Meganium (Expedition 53) Meganium (HeartGold & SoulSilver 26)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My breath revives wilted flowers and plants! 26%-50% HP Uh-oh! My HP is about half gone! 1%-25% HP I'm hurting... It's tough to even lift my head. Level up Yeah! Leveled up! Let there be more power of plants!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 12% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 25 Min. exp.: 120 Max. exp.: 180 Browser entry R-009 The beam Meganium forcefully fires from its mouth has huge destructive power.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Grass Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-172/N-018 It makes vines appear from the ground and launches a beam attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #581 Stabilize+ Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board. Swappable Skill(s): Block Shot
Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 168 Base Defense: 202 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Vine Whip Charged Attacks: Petal Blizzard, Solar Beam, Earthquake, Frenzy Plant†

Evolution

Unevolved Chikorita  Grass

Level 16 →

First Evolution Bayleef  Grass

Level 32 →

Second Evolution Meganium  Grass

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Meganium images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Meganium shares the same base stat values with Venusaur, but its base Defense and Special Attack stats are flipped.

Origin

Meganium has the appearance of a sauropod, particularly an Apatosaurus. Its flower seems to combine features of various flowers, which may include geraniums, hibiscuses, amaryllises and/or titan arum. Meganium's design may have also been influenced by Aachenosaurus, an ancient plant whose fossils were once believed to belong to a dinosaur.

Name origin

Meganium is a combination of mega and geranium.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese メガニウム Meganium From mega and geranium French Méganium Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Meganium Same as English/Japanese name German Meganie From mega and Geranie Italian Meganium Same as English/Japanese name Korean 메가니움 Meganium Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 大菊花 Dàjúhuā Literally "Big chrysanthemum" Cantonese Chinese 大菊花 Daaihgūkfā Literally "Big chrysanthemum"

More languages Hindi मेगानियम Meganium Transcription of English name Russian Меганиум Meganium Transcription of English name Thai เมกาเนียม Mekaniam Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Casey's Meganium
• Vincent's Meganium
• Megaree
• Starter Pokémon

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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