dark type

Malamar

B

#0687 · Gen 6 · BST 482

DarkPsychic
Legal M-A
Usage rate
7.4%
Estimated win rate49.6%

Base stats

HP86
Atk92
Def88
SpA68
SpD75
Spe73

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP161
Atk112
Def108
SpA88
SpD95
Spe93

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP161
Atk112
Def108
SpA88
SpD95
Spe93

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 161 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)112108889593
Lonely123 ▲97 ▼889593
Brave123 ▲108889583 ▼
Adamant123 ▲10879 ▼9593
Naughty123 ▲1088885 ▼93
Bold100 ▼118 ▲889593
Docile(neutral)112108889593
Relaxed112118 ▲889583 ▼
Impish112118 ▲79 ▼9593
Lax112118 ▲8885 ▼93
Timid100 ▼1088895102 ▲
Hasty11297 ▼8895102 ▲
Serious(neutral)112108889593
Jolly11210879 ▼95102 ▲
Naive1121088885 ▼102 ▲
Modest100 ▼10896 ▲9593
Mild11297 ▼96 ▲9593
Quiet11210896 ▲9583 ▼
Bashful(neutral)112108889593
Rash11210896 ▲85 ▼93
Calm100 ▼10888104 ▲93
Gentle11297 ▼88104 ▲93
Sassy11210888104 ▲83 ▼
Careful11210879 ▼104 ▲93
Quirky(neutral)112108889593

Role · Legality

Physical Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Based on its stat spread it tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Dark-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent

Common builds & options

Moves

  • dark type
    Special

    Special Dark STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • dark type
    Physical

    Removes the target's item; +50% power if it had one.

    Pow
    65
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • psychic type
    Special

    Special Psychic STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • psychic type
    Special

    Psychic move that hits the target's Defense.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

ContrarySuction CupsInfiltrator

Items

Sitrus BerryFocus Sash

Tera Types

Dark

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Frequently asked questions

＋Is Malamar good in ChampionsVGC?

Malamar can fit a physical attacker role. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Malamar?

Malamar is Dark/Psychic-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.