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.
The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Stat spread.
Total of 425. 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.
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.
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.
- Cubone and Alolan Marowak
- Shadow
- Marowak by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 5 to Aug 12, 2026, 3-star (Alolan Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 to Aug 12, 2026 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Nov 3 to Nov 10, 2025 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2025 | 3-starAlolan Form | Halloween 2025 Part I |
| Aug 25 to Aug 31, 2025 | 3-starAlolan Form | Sunkissed Shores |
| Apr 25 to May 2, 2024 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Jan 4 to Jan 11, 2024 | 3-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
Marowak in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Marowak across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #20 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Marowak's ability change its weaknesses?
Only while it is at full HP. Rock Head does not change its matchups. With Lightning Rod, Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage. Battle Armor does not change its matchups.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Marowak 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 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.
Rock Head: does not change its type matchups.
Lightning Rod: Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.
Battle Armor: does not change its type matchups.
Marowak vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Marowak | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 77 | -17 |
| Attack | 80 | 88 | -8 |
| Defense | 110 | 85 | +25 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 58 | -8 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 65 | +15 |
| Speed | 45 | 58 | -13 |
| Total | 425 | 431 | -6 |
Marowak appears in 35 games.
Every mainline release where Marowak is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Marowak.
Every main-series game 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
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Ground-type wild zones) (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)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveCubone (Level 28 outside of Alola)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
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.
Marowak appears in 91 episodes.
From EP075 (1998-12-03) through JN112 (2022-05-27).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Marowak partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Marowak partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Marowak has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Marowak sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Marowak in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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