Great League PvP guide
Medicham Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Medicham is a Fighting/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #54. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Ice Punch and Dynamic Punch.
Great League
#54
Strong pick
Type
Fighting/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Psycho Cut
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,618
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MEDICHAM
Is Medicham Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Medicham is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #54.
Medicham PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #54 | 89.3 | Psycho Cut, Ice Punch, Dynamic Punch |
Best Moveset for Medicham in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Medicham is Psycho Cut with Ice Punch and Dynamic Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Medicham in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Medicham PvP Move Counts
Psycho Cut → Ice Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psycho Cut → Dynamic Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Medicham Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Medicham wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Medicham Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Medicham's Fighting/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fairy1.6×
- 1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Medicham in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Medicham in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Medicham's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
58% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
12% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Super Effective
62% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ratings are shown from Medicham's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Medicham.
Best Teammates for Medicham in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Medicham should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Medicham's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Medicham's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Medicham's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Medicham's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Medicham
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 5/15/14 | 1,494 | 50 | 2,109,814 |
| #2 | 5/15/15 | 1,499 | 50 | 2,109,814 | |
| #3 | 7/14/15 | 1,500 | 49 | 2,105,190 | |
| #4 | 7/15/14 | 1,500 | 49 | 2,102,958 | |
| #5 | 6/15/15 | 1,493 | 49 | 2,101,326 |
Medicham Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicham (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 1/15/14 | 100.00% | 822 at L22.5 | 1,497 at L22.5 | 7491,497 1/15/14#1 · L20.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #580 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/13/14 | 100.00% | 1,367 at L46.5 | 2,500 at L46.5 | 1,3342,500 0/13/14#1 · L44.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #319 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/14 | 100.00% | 1,613 at L50 | 2,812 at L50 | 1,6182,854 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #382 |
Medicham Stats in Pokémon GO
Medicham's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Medicham 5/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,494
- Attack
- 105.9
- Defense
- 140.3
- HP
- 142
Medicham (Mega)
Medicham (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Medicham (Mega) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 130.5
- Defense
- 122.9
- HP
- 107
Medicham Evolution
Separately from the evolution chain, it can Mega Evolve into Medicham (Mega).
Pokémon Similar to Medicham in Pokémon GO PvP
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Medicham Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Medicham in Pokémon GO PvP?
Medicham's recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Ice Punch and Dynamic Punch.
Is Medicham good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Medicham is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #54.
What counters Medicham in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Sableye (Shadow) and Cramorant are among the strongest current counters to Medicham in Great League.
What is Medicham weak to in Pokémon GO?
Medicham is weak to Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).