Generation I Move
Mega Drain
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
- 40Power
- 100%Accuracy
- 15PP
- 0Priority
Mega Drain Battle Data
- Type
- Grass
- Category
- Special
- Power
- 40
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 15
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Introduced
- Generation I
- Contest type
- Smart
Mega Drain Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
“A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Drain
- Recovers 50% of the damage dealt
Mega Drain TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM21Red & BlueYellow
Mega Drain In Other Generations
Mega Drain's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond & Pearl | — | — | 10 | — |
| Sword & Shield | 75 | — | 10 | — |
Pokémon That Learn Mega Drain
92 Pokémon can learn Mega Drain.
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Mega Drain Questions & Answers
- What type is Mega Drain?
- Mega Drain is a Grass-type special move.
- How much damage does Mega Drain do?
- Mega Drain has 40 base power and 100% accuracy.
- What does Mega Drain do?
- Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
- How many Pokémon can learn Mega Drain?
- 92 Pokémon can learn Mega Drain.
- What Pokémon can learn Mega Drain?
- Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Butterfree, and Beedrill, and 87 more Pokémon can learn Mega Drain — the full list is above.