Mega Malamar
TL;DR. Mega Malamar is a dark/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 582. It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
Stat spread.
Total of 582. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Mega Malamar 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, Mega Malamar reaches 3,143 CP at level 40 and 3,596 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Mega Malamar.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mega Malamar, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mega Malamar?
Mega Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Mega Malamar weak to?
Mega Malamar takes 4× damage from Bug. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fairy.
What is Mega Malamar resistant to?
Mega Malamar is immune to Psychic. It also resists no other types.
How does Mega Malamar evolve?
Mega Malamar evolves from Malamar (Mega Evolve with Malamarite (battle-only)). Mega Malamar is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Mega Malamar from?
Mega Malamar was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #10297.
What are Mega Malamar's base stats?
Mega Malamar has HP 86, Attack 102, Defense 88, Special Attack 98, Special Defense 120, and Speed 88. Total base stat total: 582.
What are Mega Malamar's abilities?
Mega Malamar can have the ability Contrary.
Is Mega Malamar legendary or mythical?
No. Mega Malamar is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mega Malamar's best stat?
Mega Malamar's highest base stat is Special Defense at 120, which ranks 9th of 169 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Mega Malamar good?
Mega Malamar has a base stat total of 582, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 25th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Mega Malamar as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mega Malamar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Mega Malamar vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 169 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mega Malamar | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 86 | 75 | +11 |
| Attack | 102 | 78 | +24 |
| Defense | 88 | 72 | +16 |
| Special Attack | 98 | 82 | +16 |
| Special Defense | 120 | 78 | +42 |
| Speed | 88 | 74 | +14 |
| Total | 582 | 459 | +123 |
Malamar appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Malamar is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Malamar isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Malamar is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Mega Malamar appears in 4 episodes.
From XY019 (2014-03-13) through JN115 (2022-06-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Mega Malamar cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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