Meditate (move)

Meditate ヨガのポーズ Yoga Pose

Battles Type  Psychic Category  Status PP  40 (max. 64) Power  — Accuracy  —% Priority  0 Does not make contact Not affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Affected by Snatch Not affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Self: Affects the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  0   Ups the user's condition. Helps prevent nervousness.

Super Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  0   Earn double the score in the next turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  0   Gets the Pokémon pumped up. Helps prevent nervousness, too.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Meditate (Japanese: ヨガのポーズ Yoga Pose) is a non-damaging Psychic-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I to VII

Meditate increases the user's Attack by one stage.

Meditate can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point if Calm Mind was used in the previous turn.

If powered up by a Psychium Z into Z-Meditate, the user's Attack stat rises another stage.

Generation VIII onwards

Meditate cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description Stad A special technique that boosts the user's Attack power. Can normally be used up to six times. Stad2 A special move that boosts the user's Attack power. Can normally be used up to six times. GSC Raises the user's Attack. RSEColoXD Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise Attack. FRLG The user meditates to awaken its power and raise its Attack stat. DPPtHGSSPBR BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat. SwShBDSPLA SV This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
												SMUSUM	PE
0096		Drowzee		Human-Like		Human-Like	37	36	36RSE 27FRLG	21	21	21	21	18
0097		Hypno		Human-Like		Human-Like	43	40	40RSE 29FRLG	21	21	21	21	18
0106		Hitmonlee		Human-Like		Human-Like	1	6	6	5	5	5	1, 5	5
0122		Mr. Mime		Human-Like		Human-Like	39	16	13RSE 12FRLG	8	8	8	8	6
0307		Meditite		Human-Like		Human-Like			4	4	4	4	4
0308		Medicham		Human-Like		Human-Like			1, 4	1, 4	1, 4	1, 4	1, 4
0439		Mime Jr.		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				8	8	8	8
0619		Mienfoo		Field	Human-Like					5	5	5
0620		Mienshao		Field	Human-Like					1, 5	1, 5	1, 5
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
											SMUSUM
0056		Mankey		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0066		Machop		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0238		Smoochum		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0239		Elekid		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0453		Croagunk		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Meditate raises the user's Attack by one stage.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB - - 22 - —% - User User - MDTDS - - 22 - —% - User User - BSL - - 22 - —% - User User - MDGtI - - 17 50 —% - User User - SMD - - 17 40 —% - User User - With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Meditate could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Meditate could be seen as a move used by Boss Meditite.

Meditate

Charge time	2.1 seconds
Range type	Circular (self)
Target	Self
Additional effect	Raises the user's Attack

Description

Games Description MDRB Boosts the user's Attack by one level. MDTDS Boosts the user's Attack by 1 level. BSL じぶんの こうげきを １だんかいあげる MDGtI It boosts your Attack. (The stat change returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.) SMD It boosts your Attack. The stat change returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Medicham Medicham controlling objects Meditite
The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and enhance its attack power.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Meditite sits on the ground and meditates, enhancing its attack power. Sometimes, its body becomes surrounded by a white aura. When its power is maxed out, its body remains surrounded by a white aura.
Shauna's Meditite	A Meditite Fight!		Debut
Maylene's Meditite	A Triple Fighting Chance!		None
	Medicham floats into the air and meditates. Sometimes, its body becomes surrounded by a blue aura, allowing it to control nearby objects with its mind.
Grace's Medicham	Pros and Con Artists!		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Hypno
The user meditates and creates a barrier around the target.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Hypno waves its pendulum back and forth and it crosses its legs. An energy barrier then forms around the target, lifting it into the air.
Al's Hypno	Ekans the Ecstasy		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• An unused animation of Meditate exists in the code of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl; the animation and sound effect differ from previous games.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 瑜伽姿勢 Yùhgā Jīsai * 瑜珈姿勢 Yùhgā Jīsai * Mandarin 瑜伽姿勢 / 瑜伽姿势 Yújiā Zīshì * 瑜珈姿勢 Yújiā Zīshì * Czech Meditace Danish Meditere Dutch Mediteer Finnish Meditaatio French Yoga German Meditation Greek Διαλογισμός Hindi ध्यान लगाओ Dhyan Lagao Italian Meditazione Korean 요가포즈 Yogapojeu Polish Medytacja Portuguese Brazil Meditação (anime, TCG, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook) Meditar (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Portugal Meditar Serbian Meditacija Spanish Meditación Vietnamese Thiền Định

References

Variations of the move Defense Curl
Defense Curl • Harden • Meditate • Sharpen • Withdraw Formerly a variation Howl

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