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Malamar

Malamar

DARKPSYCHIC
HP
86
Atk
92
Def
88
SpA
68
SpD
75
Spe
73
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Weaknesses

  • BUG4x
  • FAIRY2x

Best Nature

Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical20.7%
  2. Knock OffDARKPhysical15.9%
  3. Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus15.8%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus13.9%

Best Ability / Item

ContraryRoseli BerryRoseli Berry

Malamar technical VGC usage sections

Best Malamar Moves

  • #1

    Superpower

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.

    20.66%
  • #2

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    15.93%
  • #3

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

    15.83%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    13.90%
  • #5

    Skill Swap

    PSYStatus

    The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

    8.37%
  • #6

    Topsy-Turvy

    DARStatus

    All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.

    5.85%
  • #7

    Psycho Cut

    PSYPhysical70 BP

    The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    4.95%
  • #8

    Throat Chop

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

    1.66%
  • #9

    Fake Tears

    DARStatus

    The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

    1.44%
  • #10

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    1.33%
  • #11

    Other

    10.08%

Best Malamar Natures

  • #1

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    19.15%
  • #2

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    9.35%
  • #3

    Sassy 32/0/2/0/32/0

    5.79%
  • #4

    Relaxed 32/2/32/0/0/0

    3.34%
  • #5

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    2.64%
  • #6

    Relaxed 32/0/32/0/2/0

    1.84%
  • #7

    Sassy 32/2/0/0/32/0

    1.73%
  • #8

    Jolly 32/0/2/0/0/32

    1.61%
  • #9

    Adamant 32/8/2/0/12/12

    1.53%
  • #10

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    1.48%
  • #11

    Other

    51.54%

Best Malamar Abilities

  • #1

    Contrary

    Reverses any stat changes affecting the Pokémon so that attempts to boost its stats instead lower them—and attempts to lower its stats will boost them.

    99.46%
  • #2

    Suction Cups

    This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out.

    0.43%
  • #3

    Infiltrator

    The Pokémon's moves are unaffected by the target's barriers, substitutes, and the like.

    0.11%

Best Malamar Items

  • #1
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    33.67%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    17.99%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    15.87%
  • #4
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    8.73%
  • #5
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    5.82%
  • #6
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Cuts a Pokémon's Speed and makes it susceptible to Ground-type moves.

    4.34%
  • #7
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    3.17%
  • #8
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Lowers the opponent's accuracy. Note: Formatted as BrightPowder prior to Generation VI.

    1.97%
  • #9
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    1.87%
  • #10
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    1.56%
  • #11

    Other

    5.01%

Best Malamar Teammates

  • #1
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.90%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.06%
  • #3
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.79%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.77%
  • #5
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.45%
  • #6
    Staraptor-MegaStaraptor-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.57%
  • #7
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.18%
  • #8
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.80%
  • #9
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.31%
  • #10
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.27%
  • #11

    Other

    48.90%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Malamar?

The best moveset for Malamar in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Superpower, Knock Off, Trick Room, Protect.

How to counter Malamar in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Malamar can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (bug 4x, fairy 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Malamar?

The best item for Malamar is typically Roseli Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.