Pokemon Ref

Mega Drain (Pokémon Move)

Mega Drain Effect

Effect

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

In-Depth Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

Mega Drain Move Data

Type Grass
CategorySpecial
Introduced inGeneration 1
Power Points (PP) 15
Base Power 40
Accuracy 100
Speed Priority0
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Machine/Record

Red Bluetm21
Yellowtm21
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eeveetm53

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireAn attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EmeraldAn attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
FireRed LeafGreenA tough attack that drains half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Diamond PearlA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
PlatinumA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
HeartGold SoulSilverA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Black WhiteA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Black 2 White 2A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
X YA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Sun MoonA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Sword ShieldA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Pokémon that Learn Mega Drain by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#76OddishGrassPoisonGrass12
#77GloomGrassPoisonGrass12
#78VileplumeGrassPoisonGrass1
#160ExeggcuteGrassPsychicGrass15
#161ExeggutorGrassPsychicGrass1
#182TangelaGrassGrass12
#230KabutoRockWaterWater 1Water 336
#231KabutopsRockWaterWater 1Water 336
#79BellossomGrassGrass1
#282HoppipGrassFlyingFairyGrass25
#283SkiploomGrassFlyingFairyGrass28
#284JumpluffGrassFlyingFairyGrass29
#287SunkernGrassGrass10
#288SunfloraGrassGrass10
#347TreeckoGrassMonsterDragon9
#348GrovyleGrassMonsterDragon9
#349SceptileGrassMonsterDragon5
#367BeautiflyBugFlyingBug22
#370LotadWaterGrassWater 1Grass12
#371LombreWaterGrassWater 1Grass12
#372LudicoloWaterGrassWater 1Grass1
#373SeedotGrassFieldGrass15
#374NuzleafGrassDarkFieldGrass18
#375ShiftryGrassDarkFieldGrass1
#388ShroomishGrassFairyGrass12
#389BreloomGrassFightingFairyGrass12
#424RoseliaGrassPoisonFairyGrass5
#458LileepRockGrassWater 320
#459CradilyRockGrassWater 320
#518TurtwigGrassMonsterGrass25
#519GrotleGrassMonsterGrass27
#520TorterraGrassGroundMonsterGrass27
#423BudewGrassPoisonNo Eggs Discovered13
#425RoseradeGrassPoisonFairyGrass1
#183TangrowthGrassGrass12
#610SnivyGrassFieldGrass22
#611ServineGrassFieldGrass24
#612SerperiorGrassFieldGrass24
#662CottoneeGrassFairyFairyGrass12
#663WhimsicottGrassFairyFairyGrass1
#664PetililGrassGrass9
#665LilligantGrassGrass1
#677MaractusGrassGrass8
#712FoongusGrassPoisonGrass12
#713AmoongussGrassPoisonGrass12
#738ShelmetBugBug12
#739AccelgorBugBug12
#913MorelullGrassFairyGrass12
#914ShiinoticGrassFairyGrass12
#928SandygastGhostGroundAmorphous15
#929PalossandGhostGroundAmorphous15
#957DhelmiseGhostGrassMineral12
#964Tapu BuluGrassFairyNo Eggs Discovered20
#974CelesteelaSteelFlyingNo Eggs Discovered15
#1038SinisteaGhostMineralAmorphous12
#1039PolteageistGhostMineralAmorphous1
#1090CalyrexPsychicGrassNo Eggs Discovered1
#350Sceptile MegaGrassDragonMonsterDragon13
#162Exeggutor AlolaGrassDragonGrass1
#1091Calyrex IcePsychicIceNo Eggs Discovered1
#1092Calyrex ShadowPsychicGhostNo Eggs Discovered1

Pokémon that Learn Mega Drain by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#160ExeggcuteGrassPsychicGrass
#182TangelaGrassGrass
#230KabutoRockWaterWater 1Water 3
#458LileepRockGrassWater 3

Pokémon that Learn Mega Drain by Machine

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#1BulbasaurGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#2IvysaurGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#3VenusaurGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#16ButterfreeBugFlyingBug
#19BeedrillBugPoisonBug
#32EkansPoisonFieldDragon
#33ArbokPoisonFieldDragon
#73ZubatPoisonFlyingFlying
#74GolbatPoisonFlyingFlying
#76OddishGrassPoisonGrass
#77GloomGrassPoisonGrass
#78VileplumeGrassPoisonGrass
#80ParasBugGrassBugGrass
#81ParasectBugGrassBugGrass
#82VenonatBugPoisonBug
#83VenomothBugPoisonBug
#110BellsproutGrassPoisonGrass
#111WeepinbellGrassPoisonGrass
#112VictreebelGrassPoisonGrass
#113TentacoolWaterPoisonWater 3
#114TentacruelWaterPoisonWater 3
#141GrimerPoisonAmorphous
#143MukPoisonAmorphous
#147GastlyGhostPoisonAmorphous
#148HaunterGhostPoisonAmorphous
#149GengarGhostPoisonAmorphous
#160ExeggcuteGrassPsychicGrass
#161ExeggutorGrassPsychicGrass
#182TangelaGrassGrass
#230KabutoRockWaterWater 1Water 3
#231KabutopsRockWaterWater 1Water 3
#248MewPsychicNo Eggs Discovered
#4Venusaur MegaGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#150Gengar MegaGhostPoisonAmorphous
#20Beedrill MegaBugPoisonBug
#142Grimer AlolaPoisonDarkAmorphous
#144Muk AlolaPoisonDarkAmorphous
#162Exeggutor AlolaGrassDragonGrass

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire Yes
Emerald Yes
FireRed LeafGreen Yes
Diamond Pearl Yes
Platinum Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver Yes
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes