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No. 10149 · Generation I · Kanto

Marowak (Totem)

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

TL;DR. Marowak (Totem) is a fire/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation I. 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.

Height1.7 m
Weight98.0 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, Marowak (Totem)'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.

Quick answers

Common questions about Marowak (Totem).

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

What type is Marowak (Totem)?

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

What is Marowak (Totem) weak to?

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

What is Marowak (Totem) resistant to?

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

Does Marowak (Totem) evolve?

Marowak (Totem) does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Marowak (Totem) from?

Marowak (Totem) was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #10149.

What are Marowak (Totem)'s base stats?

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

What are Marowak (Totem)'s abilities?

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

Is Marowak (Totem) legendary or mythical?

No. Marowak (Totem) is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Marowak (Totem)'s best stat?

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

Is Marowak (Totem) good?

Marowak (Totem) 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 Marowak (Totem)'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.

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

Marowak (Totem) in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Marowak (Totem) in Gold
Gen II Gold
Marowak (Totem) in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Marowak (Totem) in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Marowak (Totem) in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Marowak (Totem) in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Marowak (Totem) in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Marowak (Totem) 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Marowak (Totem) 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

Marowak (Totem) vs. the average Fire-type.

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

Stat Marowak (Totem) 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 Marowak (Totem).

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

These rows are for Marowak. Marowak (Totem) is one of its forms.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Ground-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)

    Needs Mega Dimension

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
    • WildPotbottom Desert (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
    • RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)

    Needs The Isle of Armor or The Crown Tundra

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • EvolveCubone (Level 28 outside of Alola)
  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • EvolveCubone in Ultra Space (Level 28 outside of Alola)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
    • EvolveCubone (Level 28 outside of Alola)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildFriend Safari (Ground) (needs another player)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • Black · WhiteObtainable
    • WildRoute 15
  • Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
    • EvolveCubone (Level 28 outside of Alola)
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildRock Tunnel
    • WildSafari Zone (morning) (day) (Desert, default and with 6 Peak points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
  • FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
    • WildVictory Road and Sevault Canyon
Generation IIObtainable
  • Gold · SilverObtainable
    • WildRock Tunnel
  • CrystalObtainable
    • WildRoutes 9 and 10, Rock Tunnel (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainable
  • Red · BlueObtainable
    • WildVictory Road and Cerulean Cave
  • YellowObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl 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

Marowak (Totem) partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

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

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Marowak (Totem) has 4 sleep styles.

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

TCG Pocket appearances

Marowak (Totem) 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