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No. 10115 · Generation VII · Alola

Alolan Marowak

The Bone Keeper Pokémon
Fire Ghost
Weak to Water Ground Rock Ghost Dark
All matchups
Alolan Marowak
Sprite

TL;DR. Alolan Marowak is a fire/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 425. The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.

Fire Ghost

The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.

Height1.0 m
Weight34.0 kg
AbilitiesCursed Body, Lightning Rod
HiddenRock Head
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 425. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60
Attack 80
Defense 110
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 45
Total425
425 base stat total, the 553rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 84th among Fire-types.
110 base Defense, Alolan Marowak's strongest stat, ranking 16th of 140 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Alolan Marowak in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Alolan Marowak reaches 1,835 CP at level 40 and 2,100 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack144
GO Defense186
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)1,835
Max CP (L50)2,075
Best buddy (L51)2,100
Raid catch CP 988–1,048 (L20). Weather boosted 1,235–1,311 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Cubone family appeared on November 5, 2018.

  1. Cubone and Alolan Marowak
  2. Shadow
  3. Marowak by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Aug 5 to Aug 12, 2026, 3-star (Alolan Form).

DatesRaidEvent
Aug 5 to Aug 12, 20263-starAlolan FormRegular rotation
Nov 3 to Nov 10, 20253-starAlolan FormRegular rotation
Oct 21 to Oct 27, 20253-starAlolan FormHalloween 2025 Part I
Aug 25 to Aug 31, 20253-starAlolan FormSunkissed Shores
Apr 25 to May 2, 20243-starAlolan FormRegular rotation
Jan 4 to Jan 11, 20243-starAlolan FormRegular rotation

Full Marowak GO history

Competitive

Alolan Marowak in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Alolan Marowak across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #167 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #167 84.6 score
Ultra League #630 66.6 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Alolan Marowak.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Alolan Marowak, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Alolan Marowak?

Alolan Marowak is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Alolan Marowak weak to?

Alolan Marowak takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Alolan Marowak resistant to?

Alolan Marowak is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy, Bug.

How does Alolan Marowak evolve?

Alolan Marowak evolves from Cubone (Level 28 in Alola (yields Alolan Marowak)) or Cubone (Level 28 at night in Alola (yields Alolan Marowak)). Alolan Marowak is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Alolan Marowak from?

Alolan Marowak was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #10115.

What are Alolan Marowak's base stats?

Alolan Marowak has HP 60, Attack 80, Defense 110, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 80, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 425.

What are Alolan Marowak's abilities?

Alolan Marowak can have the abilities Cursed Body, Lightning Rod, plus the Hidden Ability Rock Head.

Is Alolan Marowak legendary or mythical?

No. Alolan Marowak is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Alolan Marowak's best stat?

Alolan Marowak's highest base stat is Defense at 110, which ranks 16th of 140 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Alolan Marowak good?

Alolan Marowak has a base stat total of 425, the 553rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 84th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Alolan Marowak's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. Cursed Body does not change its matchups. With Lightning Rod, Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage. Rock Head does not change its matchups.

Other Marowak forms

Marowak variants.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Alolan Marowak as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Alolan Marowak in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Alolan Marowak 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Alolan Marowak is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Cursed Body: does not change its type matchups.

Lightning Rod: Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.

Rock Head: does not change its type matchups.

2× Weak to
Water Ground Rock Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fire Grass Ice Poison Steel Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Bug
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
2× Weak to
Water Ground Rock Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fire Grass Ice Poison Steel Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Bug
0× Immune to
Normal Electric Fighting
Comparison

Alolan Marowak vs. the average Fire-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Fire-type Pokémon.

Stat Alolan Marowak Fire avg Difference
HP 60 68 -8
Attack 80 79 +1
Defense 110 72 +38
Special Attack 50 83 -33
Special Defense 80 75 +5
Speed 45 71 -26
Total 425 448 -23
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Game appearances

Marowak appears in 35 games.

Every mainline release where Marowak is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Alolan Marowak.

Every main-series game Alolan Marowak is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Fire-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)

    Needs Mega Dimension

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • GiftReward for finding at least 50 Alolan Diglett (The Isle of Armor; cannot be Shiny)
    • In-game tradeTrade Marowak with Regina on Isle of Armor (The Isle of Armor)
    • RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)

    Needs The Isle of Armor or The Crown Tundra

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • EvolveCubone (Level 28 in Alola (at night))
  • Ultra SunObtainable
    • EvolveCubone (Level 28 in Alola (at night))
    • GiftReceived from Samson Oak at Heahea Beach (Requires 40 Totem Stickers) (Totem-sized) (cannot be Shiny)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
    • In-game tradeTrade Kantonian Marowak in Fuchsia City

    Shiny lock unknown

Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Marowak appears in 91 episodes.

From EP075 (1998-12-03) through JN112 (2022-05-27).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Alolan Marowak partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Alolan Marowak partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Alolan Marowak has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Alolan Marowak sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Alolan Marowak in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Marowak TCG Pocket card from Team Rocket’s Ambition
Marowak
◆◆ Uncommon
Alolan Marowak TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Alolan Marowak
◆◆ Uncommon
Marowak TCG Pocket card from Promo B
Marowak
◆◆ Uncommon
Promo B #092
Marowak ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Marowak ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Alolan Marowak TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Alolan Marowak
◆◆ Uncommon
Alolan Marowak TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Alolan Marowak
☆ Full Art
Marowak TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Marowak
✦ Shiny
Marowak ex TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Marowak ex
✦✦ Shiny EX
Marowak TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Marowak
◆◆ Uncommon
Marowak ex TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Marowak ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Marowak ex TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Marowak ex
☆☆ Full Art EX