# Medicham - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Medicham in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Medicham)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Medicham
- **Format Overview**: [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou)

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## Common Moves
- **High Jump Kick**: 70.632%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 56.934%
- **Ice Punch**: 48.444%
- **Bullet Punch**: 44.002%
- **Psycho Cut**: 39.168%
- **Bulk Up**: 29.108%
- **Reversal**: 27.722%
- **Thunder Punch**: 14.980%
- **Substitute**: 14.965%
- **Endure**: 12.536%

## Common Abilities
- **Pure Power**: 99.930%
- **Telepathy**: 0.070%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 46.469%
- **Salac Berry**: 27.502%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.704%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.505%
- **Life Orb**: 3.907%
- **Other**: 3.913%

## Common Teammates
- **Rotom-Wash**: 37.469%
- **Heatran**: 31.153%
- **Xurkitree**: 30.343%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 30.099%
- **Jirachi**: 30.098%
- **Scizor**: 13.445%

## FAQ for Medicham in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Medicham?
The most common moves for Medicham are High Jump Kick, Zen Headbutt, Ice Punch, Bullet Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Medicham?
Medicham is frequently paired with Rotom-Wash, Heatran, Xurkitree, Diancie-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Medicham?
The top build for Medicham features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 85.698% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Medicham?
Medicham is most effectively run with the ability **Pure Power** (99.930%) and the item **Choice Band** (46.469%).

### What is the most common role for Medicham?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Medicham often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Medicham?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **410** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*