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Malamar Mega

Malamar Mega

DARKPSYCHIC
HP
86
Atk
102
Def
88
SpA
98
SpD
120
Spe
88
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Weaknesses

  • BUG4x
  • FAIRY2x

Best Nature

Adamant 30/28/4/0/4/0

Best Moveset

  1. SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical24.6%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus17.3%
  3. Knock OffDARKPhysical16.4%
  4. Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus10.6%

Best Ability / Item

ContraryMalamariteMalamarite

Malamar Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Malamar Mega Moves

  • #1

    Superpower

    FIGPhysical120 BP

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

    24.63%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    17.32%
  • #3

    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.

    16.36%
  • #4

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

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

    10.64%
  • #5

    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.

    7.22%
  • #6

    Psych Up

    NORStatus

    The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

    4.08%
  • #7

    Rest

    PSYStatus

    The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

    4.04%
  • #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.

    3.54%
  • #9

    Stored Power

    PSYSpecial20 BP

    The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

    3.30%
  • #10

    Topsy-Turvy

    DARStatus

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

    2.05%
  • #11

    Other

    6.82%

Best Malamar Mega Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 30/28/4/0/4/0

    23.30%
  • #2

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

    8.60%
  • #3

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

    5.22%
  • #4

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

    3.14%
  • #5

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

    2.70%
  • #6

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

    2.58%
  • #7

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

    2.04%
  • #8

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

    1.90%
  • #9

    Careful 32/0/32/0/2/0

    1.84%
  • #10

    Adamant 24/31/3/0/0/8

    1.74%
  • #11

    Other

    46.94%

Best Malamar Mega 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.

    100.00%

Best Malamar Mega Items

  • #1
    Malamarite

    Malamarite

    Allows Malamar to Mega Evolve into Mega Malamar.

    71.31%
  • #2
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    9.29%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    5.36%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    4.95%
  • #5
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    2.45%
  • #6
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

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

    1.64%
  • #7
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

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

    1.19%
  • #8
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.89%
  • #9
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

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

    0.55%
  • #10
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.52%
  • #11

    Other

    1.85%

Best Malamar Mega Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.96%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    12.66%
  • #3
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.82%
  • #4
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.81%
  • #5
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.02%
  • #6
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.75%
  • #7
    AudinoAudino
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.30%
  • #8
    OverqwilOverqwil
    DARPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.02%
  • #9
    ChandelureChandelure
    GHOFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.99%
  • #10
    Zoroark-HisuiZoroark-Hisui
    NORGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.40%
  • #11

    Other

    31.27%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Malamar Mega?

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

How to counter Malamar Mega in Champions?

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

What is the best item for Malamar Mega?

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