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No. 0105 · Generation I · Kanto

Marowak

The Bone Keeper Pokémon

TL;DR. Marowak is a pure ground-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.

Ground

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

Height1.0 m

Weight45.0 kg

AbilitiesRock Head, Lightning Rod

HiddenBattle Armor

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 42nd among Ground-types.

110 base Defense, Marowak's strongest stat, ranking 17th of 75 Ground-types.

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

Pokémon GO

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, 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).

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Competitive

Marowak in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Marowak across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #62 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #62 89.2 score

Ultra League #596 69.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Marowak.

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

What type is Marowak?

Marowak is a pure Ground-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Marowak weak to?

Marowak takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Marowak resistant to?

Marowak is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison, Rock.

How does Marowak evolve?

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

What generation is Marowak from?

Marowak was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0105.

What are Marowak's base stats?

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

What are Marowak's abilities?

Marowak can have the abilities Rock Head, Lightning Rod, plus the Hidden Ability Battle Armor.

Is Marowak legendary or mythical?

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

What is Marowak's best stat?

Marowak's highest base stat is Defense at 110, which ranks 17th of 75 Ground-type Pokémon.

Is Marowak good?

Marowak has a base stat total of 425, the 553rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 42nd among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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