# Meganium - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 2 OverUsed

> Find the best Meganium builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Meganium Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Meganium)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Meganium
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Synthesis**: 99.880%
- **Body Slam**: 88.476%
- **Earthquake**: 86.467%
- **Swords Dance**: 86.403%
- **Razor Leaf**: 13.502%
- **Leech Seed**: 10.565%
- **Other**: 14.707%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 81.776%
- **Zapdos**: 79.408%
- **Cloyster**: 63.516%
- **Steelix**: 48.976%
- **Starmie**: 48.975%
- **Tyranitar**: 14.391%

## FAQ for Meganium in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Meganium?
The most common moves for Meganium are Synthesis, Body Slam, Earthquake, Swords Dance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Meganium?
Meganium is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Cloyster, Steelix. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Meganium weak to and resistant against?
Meganium is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Meganium?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Meganium?
The top build for Meganium features a **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Meganium?
Meganium is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Meganium?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Meganium often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Meganium?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 82 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 83 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Meganium on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Meganium) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Meganium
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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