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Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Bug and 2× weak to Fairy, with a base stat total of 482. In Pokémon Champions it’s #88 on the Doubles ladder and #156 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 47 kg 103.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 482 Higher than 61% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
Malamarite · Adamant · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32Full set →
Mega Malamar is the Dark/Psychic-type Mega Evolution of Malamar, 4× weak to Bug and 2× weak to Fairy, with a base stat total of 582. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 0.1% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).
- Height
- 2.9 m 9′06″
- Weight
- 69.8 kg 153.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 582 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Mega Dimension
It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
DarkPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 15 types
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Weak to
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 15 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 73); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Malamar outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 88); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mega Malamar outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
If this Pokémon has a raised it is lowered instead, and vice versa.
Everything about Contrary →This Pokémon cannot be forced to switch out by another Pokémon's attack or item.
Everything about Suction Cups →Moves ignore substitutes and foe's Reflect/Light Screen/Safeguard/Mist/Aurora Veil.
Everything about Infiltrator →
Shuckle
Spinda
Snivy
Servine
Serperior
Fomantis
Lurantis
Enamorus
Octillery
Lileep
Cradily
Zubat
Golbat
Crobat
Hoppip
Skiploom
Jumpluff
Ninjask
Seviper
Spiritomb
Cottonee
Litwick
Lampent
Chandelure
Espurr
Meowstic
Noibat
Noivern
Dreepy
Drakloak
Dragapult
Bramblin
BrambleghastCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#88 of 262 used
Malamarite (47.3%) · (98.8%) · Adamant (26.6%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (12.0%)
Singles
#156 of 262 used
Malamarite (38.1%) · (69.6%) · Careful (22.9%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (14.7%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.5% of teams · rank #120 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 16,650 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #136 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 5,344 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #158 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 443 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #155 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 19 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 19 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
Choice Scarf- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Relaxed
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Roseli Berry- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Relaxed
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Roseli Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Relaxed
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Superpower71.7%
- Skill Swap68.5%
- Knock Off54.0%
- Protect37.3%
- Trick Room34.2%
- Topsy-Turvy25.2%
- Psycho Cut15.4%
- Throat Chop10.8%
Items
- Choice Scarf25.7%
Sitrus Berry17.2%- Roseli Berry16.0%
Focus Sash12.5%
Leftovers9.6%
Tanga Berry3.1%
Abilities
- 99.3%
- 0.4%
- 0.3%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe10.9%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD6.0%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD4.5%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD4.1%
These 4 cover 25.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
Garchomp-Mega-Z39.5%
Incineroar23.6%
Sinistcha17.1%
Indeedee-F15.9%
Rillaboom13.8%
Sneasler12.2%
Moves
- Superpower80.4%
- Skill Swap63.4%
- Knock Off60.3%
- Trick Room41.4%
- Protect34.5%
- Topsy-Turvy29.1%
- Psycho Cut12.8%
- Trick10.6%
Items
- Choice Scarf25.7%
- Roseli Berry23.1%
- Sitrus Berry16.8%
- Leftovers13.2%
- Focus Sash9.1%
Iron Ball2.6%
Abilities
- 99.4%
- 0.3%
- 0.3%
Stat Points
- Relaxed 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD10.2%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.7%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD4.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD4.4%
These 4 cover 29.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Garchomp-Mega-Z44.1%
- Incineroar29.5%
- Indeedee-F20.3%
Charizard-Mega-Y17.7%- Rillaboom15.7%
- Sneasler14.2%
Moves
- Superpower87.1%
- Knock Off72.2%
- Skill Swap53.8%
- Trick Room48.5%
- Protect43.4%
- Topsy-Turvy22.3%
- Psycho Cut12.7%
- Zen Headbutt8.8%
Items
- Roseli Berry24.8%
- Sitrus Berry21.4%
- Leftovers20.9%
- Choice Scarf19.2%
- Focus Sash5.8%
- Tanga Berry1.5%
Abilities
- 99.6%
- 0.3%
- 0.1%
Stat Points
- Relaxed 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD13.9%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.1%
- Adamant 32 HP / 8 Atk / 2 Def / 9 SpD / 15 Spe7.3%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD7.0%
These 4 cover 37.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Incineroar39.5%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z36.0%
- Indeedee-F24.3%
- Charizard-Mega-Y20.9%
- Rillaboom18.6%
Venusaur17.7%
Moves
- Superpower86.7%
- Knock Off80.6%
- Skill Swap54.4%
- Protect42.4%
- Trick Room41.8%
- Topsy-Turvy24.9%
- Psycho Cut18.5%
- Rock Slide10.2%
Items
- Roseli Berry26.8%
- Sitrus Berry22.2%
- Choice Scarf21.1%
- Leftovers20.4%
- Focus Sash2.7%
Rocky Helmet1.8%
Abilities
- 99.6%
- 0.3%
- 0.1%
Stat Points
- Relaxed 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD18.8%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe10.6%
- Adamant 32 HP / 8 Atk / 2 Def / 9 SpD / 15 Spe10.6%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.9%
These 4 cover 48.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Incineroar44.4%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z42.6%
- Charizard-Mega-Y28.5%
- Rillaboom27.2%
- Venusaur26.2%
Aegislash19.4%
0.1% of teams · rank #255 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 145 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #252 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 65 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Careful
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 26 SpD / 8 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Careful
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 26 SpD / 8 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
Moves
- Superpower59.2%
- Baton Pass46.1%
- Knock Off39.8%
- Rest33.5%
- Psycho Cut25.7%
- Skill Swap25.2%
- Taunt23.8%
- Substitute20.9%
Items
- Leftovers29.1%
Chesto Berry19.9%- Sitrus Berry9.7%
- Focus Sash8.3%
- Choice Scarf6.8%
Mental Herb5.3%
Abilities
- 77.7%
- 21.8%
- 0.5%
Stat Points
- Careful 32 HP / 26 SpD / 8 Spe12.6%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD10.2%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe9.7%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD6.3%
These 4 cover 38.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
Clefable-Mega24.3%
Espeon21.4%
Chimecho-Mega15.0%
Aerodactyl15.0%
Vivillon15.0%
Espathra14.6%
Moves
- Baton Pass53.5%
- Superpower45.0%
- Substitute38.9%
- Knock Off37.2%
- Double Team31.4%
- Hypnosis27.8%
- Psycho Cut26.0%
- Rest22.1%
Items
- Leftovers43.7%
- Chesto Berry11.2%
- Focus Sash9.4%
- Sitrus Berry7.1%
- Mental Herb7.1%
- Choice Scarf5.7%
Abilities
- 60.1%
- 39.5%
- 0.4%
Stat Points
- Careful 32 HP / 26 SpD / 8 Spe27.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe8.0%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD7.1%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD6.9%
These 4 cover 49.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Clefable-Mega28.2%
- Espathra24.5%
Scolipede20.4%
Vaporeon20.4%
Glalie20.4%
Golisopod-Mega15.4%
0.1% of teams · rank #256 · Singles · about 398 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
Lum Berry- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Brave
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 30 Def / 4 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
Moves
- Superpower94.1%
- Knock Off87.1%
- Psycho Cut81.9%
- Trick Room61.2%
- Topsy-Turvy8.2%
- Stored Power8.2%
- Rest7.3%
- Sleep Talk5.4%
Items
- Lum Berry42.2%
- Leftovers15.6%
- Rocky Helmet8.8%
- Focus Sash7.5%
- Choice Scarf4.3%
Chople Berry4.1%
Abilities
- 98.2%
- 1.8%
Stat Points
- Brave 32 Atk / 30 Def / 4 SpD42.0%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD14.5%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD9.1%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpA9.1%
These 4 cover 74.7% of its sets.
Pangoro
Delphox-Mega
Hydreigon
Tyranitar
Hatterene
GreninjaOther Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
1.5% of teams · rank #68 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Fighting
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.2%
- 1500 weighting1.7%
- 1695 weighting1.5%
- 1825 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Superpower99.1%
- Knock Off96.7%
- Protect92.2%
- Topsy-Turvy91.2%
- Skill Swap5.0%
- Trick Room3.0%
- Psycho Cut2.2%
- Tera Blast1.8%
- Baton Pass1.7%
- Rock Slide1.5%
Items
- Leftovers90.0%
Covert Cloak3.1%- Focus Sash2.5%
Assault Vest1.7%- Sitrus Berry0.9%
Bright Powder0.6%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD88.0%
- Brave 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpA1.8%
- Brave 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD1.3%
- Impish 52 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def / 200 SpD0.8%
- Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD0.8%
Tera types
- Fighting90.1%
- Steel2.2%
- Stellar1.9%
- Fire1.8%
Amoonguss
Comfey
Volcanion
Staraptor
Clefairy0.1% of teams · rank #187 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Superpower100.0%
- Knock Off97.3%
- Protect84.8%
- Taunt84.8%
- Psycho Cut12.0%
- Liquidation6.6%
- Rest5.3%
- Sleep Talk2.7%
- Facade2.5%
- Lunge2.5%
Items
- Leftovers88.2%
Black Belt4.9%- Assault Vest2.6%
- Chesto Berry2.5%
- Covert Cloak1.5%
Choice Band0.3%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe84.8%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.1%
- Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD2.7%
- Careful 100 HP / 120 Atk / 136 Def / 152 SpD2.5%
- Adamant 252 HP / 68 Atk / 32 Def / 156 SpD2.5%
Tera types
- Poison57.5%
- Fighting25.1%
- Steel17.3%
- Dark0.1%
Empoleon
Ribombee
Bisharp
Smeargle
Scizor
Toxapex0.1% of teams · rank #234 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 252 HP / 104 SpD / 152 Spe
- Tera Type
- Dark
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.3%
- 1500 weighting0.1%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Foul Play62.8%
- Psychic Noise62.8%
- Switcheroo59.3%
- Superpower37.1%
- Spite36.6%
- Knock Off31.5%
- Thief26.2%
- Rest17.5%
- Sleep Talk17.5%
- Topsy-Turvy9.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf62.0%
- Leftovers21.8%
- Focus Sash6.6%
Custap Berry5.2%
Room Service3.1%- Rocky Helmet0.7%
Abilities
- 62.8%
- 37.2%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Careful 252 HP / 104 SpD / 152 Spe57.6%
- Careful 252 HP / 108 Atk / 148 SpD13.8%
- Hardy 252 HP / 40 SpA5.2%
- Jolly 68 Atk / 120 Def / 68 SpD / 248 Spe4.6%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe4.4%
Tera types
- Dark86.6%
- Stellar8.1%
- Ghost4.6%
- Fairy0.7%
Common teammates
Calyrex-Ice76.6%
Ho-Oh66.0%
Arceus-Dark62.8%
Dondozo62.8%
Tentacruel31.4%
Snorlax31.4%
Zacian-Crowned17.9%
Groudon16.5%
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.5% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.5% of teams · rank #123 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 16,023 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #128 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 6,154 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #128 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 673 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #152 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 20 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 20 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Malamarite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Malamarite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Malamarite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Malamarite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Superpower95.8%
- Protect71.7%
- Knock Off49.9%
- Psycho Cut33.5%
- Trick Room30.4%
- Throat Chop22.1%
- Stored Power15.8%
- Skill Swap10.6%
Items
- Malamarite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.0%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD5.0%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def4.4%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def3.3%
These 4 cover 21.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Indeedee-F24.5%
- Sinistcha21.2%
Grapploct20.5%
Whimsicott17.3%- Incineroar14.2%
Armarouge13.8%
Moves
- Superpower98.5%
- Protect73.0%
- Knock Off47.7%
- Trick Room37.8%
- Psycho Cut30.6%
- Throat Chop23.1%
- Stored Power16.4%
- Psych Up9.3%
Items
- Malamarite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD5.2%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def5.2%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.1%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def4.5%
These 4 cover 20.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Indeedee-F30.9%
- Armarouge20.3%
- Whimsicott19.6%
- Sinistcha16.8%
Torkoal15.4%- Incineroar14.9%
Moves
- Superpower99.4%
- Protect63.6%
- Knock Off40.0%
- Trick Room39.4%
- Stored Power30.3%
- Psych Up28.7%
- Rest28.2%
- Psycho Cut20.0%
Items
- Malamarite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD26.6%
- Careful 32 HP / 3 Atk / 21 Def / 10 SpD5.2%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def4.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.3%
These 4 cover 40.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
Audino27.3%
Overqwil26.2%
Sableye26.0%
Zoroark-Hisui25.5%
Maushold23.5%- Indeedee-F22.8%
Moves
- Superpower99.9%
- Protect67.4%
- Trick Room42.6%
- Knock Off31.9%
- Stored Power25.2%
- Rest24.2%
- Psych Up23.1%
- Throat Chop20.9%
Items
- Malamarite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD20.8%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def8.5%
- Sassy 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD5.9%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def5.5%
These 4 cover 40.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Indeedee-F29.7%
- Audino23.1%
- Overqwil21.6%
- Maushold21.3%
- Armarouge21.2%
- Zoroark-Hisui20.3%
0.4% of teams · rank #178 · Singles · about 1,094 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #238 · Singles · about 162 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #206 · Singles · about 31 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Malamarite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Malamarite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Malamarite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
Moves
- Superpower97.8%
- Poison Jab57.0%
- Throat Chop56.5%
- Zen Headbutt40.3%
- Knock Off30.2%
- Psycho Cut25.5%
- Rest15.9%
- Topsy-Turvy15.9%
Items
- Malamarite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe46.2%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD7.7%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe6.8%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe5.2%
These 4 cover 65.9% of its sets.
Cinderace
Annihilape
SlurpuffMoves
- Superpower98.2%
- Knock Off78.3%
- Stored Power28.3%
- Poison Jab27.4%
- Rest25.4%
- Taunt20.1%
- Psycho Cut18.0%
- Sleep Talk17.2%
Items
- Malamarite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe17.4%
- Jolly 5 HP / 32 Atk / 29 Spe16.5%
- Hasty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe8.4%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD5.6%
These 4 cover 47.9% of its sets.
AraquanidMoves
- Superpower100.0%
- Knock Off96.4%
- Rest52.2%
- Sleep Talk47.4%
- Stored Power24.5%
- Poison Jab22.0%
- Substitute19.6%
- Taunt15.6%
Items
- Malamarite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 SpD / 32 Spe16.5%
- Jolly 5 HP / 32 Atk / 29 Spe13.7%
- Naive 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe12.2%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe10.5%
These 4 cover 52.9% of its sets.
0.1% of teams · rank #286 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 80 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Malamarite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Atk
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
Moves
- Superpower94.1%
- Psycho Cut61.9%
- Knock Off45.8%
- Protect21.2%
- Night Slash20.3%
- Sleep Talk18.6%
- Trick Room16.9%
- Throat Chop15.3%
Items
- Malamarite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk14.4%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.0%
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk6.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def6.8%
These 4 cover 39.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
Sylveon15.3%
Salamence-Mega15.3%
Reuniclus14.4%
Ampharos-Mega13.6%
Florges13.6%
Camerupt11.0%
Evolution
#0686InkayDarkPsychic- Level 30 holding the console upside down
#0687MalamarDarkPsychic- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Malamarite
#0687Mega MalamarDarkPsychic
- #0686InkayDarkPsychic
- Level 30 holding the console upside down#0687MalamarDarkPsychic
- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Malamarite#0687Mega MalamarDarkPsychic
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PeckNo additional effect. | Phys | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
| 1 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 9 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Dark | Phys | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 12 | PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| 15 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 21 | SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 27 | Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio. | Psychic | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Topsy-TurvyInverts the target's stat stages. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 47 | SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 49
| TM03 | Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM16 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM41 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM54 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM62 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM98 | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM109 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM140 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM161 | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM178 | Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM185 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM199 | Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn. | Dark | Phys | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM217 | Future SightHits two turns after being used. | Psychic | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM218 | Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM228 | Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing. | Psychic | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves 3
| Egg | AcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Egg | DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Standing 4 feet 11 inches (150 cm) tall, Malamar resembles an upside-down squid, and evolves from Inkay. It is psychic, and is considered one of the strongest hypnotists among Pokémon species, described as having an incredibly powerful hypnotic ability and an evil nature. It uses the lights on its body to hypnotize prey before using digestive fluids to consume them. It is said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.
Design & origin
Designed by manga artist Hitoshi Ariga, Malamar was meant to reflect how squids are often portrayed in encyclopedias and scientific textbooks, with their tentacles facing upwards. The upside-down design was also meant as a hint for players on how to evolve Inkay, as the game console must be flipped upside-down to evolve it into Malamar.
Its name is derived from "mal", a Spanish word meaning "bad"; its Japanese name, Calamanero, similarly contains the syllable "ma", which is Japanese for demon.
Forms
Standing 9 ft 6 in (290 cm) tall, Mega Malamar has a significantly larger brain, which grants it stronger hypnotic abilities. These abilities let Malamar rewrite people's personalities and memories, changing them into completely different people if it wishes.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon, Malamar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#28 in Kalos in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 6,503 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#380 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
- WikipediaWikipedia views: #65 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 685 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Overturning Pokémon
- Kalos · X & Y
- Color
- Blue
- —
It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.
ShieldGazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar’s control.
SwordIt flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.
Ultra MoonWhen it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.
Ultra SunIt lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.
Y · Alpha SapphireIt wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Malamar
- Japanese
- カラマネロ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Calamanero
- Korean
- 칼라마네로
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 烏賊王
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 乌贼王
- French
- Sepiatroce
- German
- Calamanero
- Spanish
- Malamar
- Italian
- Malamar
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 2 Atk
- 80 ≈10.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 169
- Medium
- None
- 80 ≈10.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- —
- Medium
Breeding
- Water 1Water 2
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Inkay: Level 30 holding the console upside down.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 9 areas
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 29–60
- Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
- Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 9 areas
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 29–60
- Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
- Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Shield 8 areas
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 8 areas
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Mega Evolves in battle from Malamar holding Malamarite.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.