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 reptilian 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.
A special Meganium is worshiped in Lental for being one of the seven guardian Illumina Pokémon. It resides in the Florio Island Illumina Spot.
Evolution
Meganium evolves from Bayleef and is the final form of Chikorita.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
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.
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
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 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
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EP261
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Meganium
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Ash's Pokédex
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Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium has the ability to fully restore dried-up plants and bring them back to life with its breath.
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AG106
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Meganium
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May's Pokédex
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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.
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AG161
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Meganium
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May's Pokédex
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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.
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JN020
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Meganium
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Ash's Rotom Phone
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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.
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GOTCHA!
A Meganium briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Silver.
In the manga
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
Meganium made its Pokémon Adventures debut in Lively Lugia (Part 3), where Crystal's Bayleef, Megaree, evolved into one during 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
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #003
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Gold
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The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
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Silver
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Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.
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Crystal
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Anyone who stands beside it becomes refreshed, just as if they were relaxing in a sunny forest.
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Stadium 2
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The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Ruby
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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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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.
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LeafGreen
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The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
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Generation IV
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Johto #003
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Diamond
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Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
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SoulSilver
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Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.
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Generation V
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Black
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Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.
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White
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Black 2
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Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.
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Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.
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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
In-game events
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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83
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79 - 148
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153 - 291
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 525
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Meganium is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meganium
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Meganium
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meganium
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Meganium
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meganium in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Meganium in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meganium
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Meganium
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meganium
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Meganium
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meganium
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Meganium
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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Trivia
- Meganium and its pre-evolved forms are the only evolutionary line of a starter Pokémon to keep their Japanese voices in the English dub of the anime, due to having nearly identical names in English and Japanese (with Meganium being spelled identically to its official Japanese romanization).
Origin
Meganium has the appearance of a sauropod, particularly an Apatosaurus. Its flower seems to be based on a type of hybrid daylily with ruffled edges and its long neck makes it similar to the titan arum. It may also draw inspiration from geraniums, as suggested by its name. 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 may be a combination of mega and geranium.
In other languages
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Japanese
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メガニウム Meganium
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From mega and geranium
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French
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Méganium
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Spanish
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Meganium
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Meganie
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From mega and Geranie
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Italian
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Meganium
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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메가니움 Meganium
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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大竺葵 Dàzhúkuí* 大菊花 Dàjúhuā*
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From 大 dà and 天竺葵 tiānzhúkuí From 大 dà and 菊花 júhuā
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Cantonese Chinese
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大竺葵 Daaihjūkkwàih* 大菊花 Daaihgūkfā*
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From 大 daai and 天竺葵 tīnjūkkwàih From 大 daai and 菊花 gūkfā
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Hindi
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मैगेनियम Meganium
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Меганиум Meganium
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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เมกาเนียม Mekaniam
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
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