Mareep
TL;DR. Mareep is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 280. If static elec tricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
If static elec tricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.
Stat spread.
Total of 280. 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.
Mareep 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, Mareep reaches 991 CP at level 40 and 1,133 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Mareep.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mareep, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mareep?
Mareep is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Mareep weak to?
Mareep takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Mareep resistant to?
Mareep resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Mareep evolve?
Mareep evolves into Flaaffy (Level 15).
What generation is Mareep from?
Mareep was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0179.
What are Mareep's base stats?
Mareep has HP 55, Attack 40, Defense 40, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 45, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 280.
What are Mareep's abilities?
Mareep can have the ability Static, plus the Hidden Ability Plus.
Is Mareep legendary or mythical?
No. Mareep is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mareep's best stat?
Mareep's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 47th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Mareep good?
Mareep has a base stat total of 280, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Mareep 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 Mareep is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Mareep vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mareep | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Attack | 40 | 75 | -35 |
| Defense | 40 | 65 | -25 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 84 | -19 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 68 | -23 |
| Speed | 35 | 82 | -47 |
| Total | 280 | 443 | -163 |
Mareep appears in 28 games.
Every mainline release where Mareep is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Mareep in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 18 games have a known habitat.
Mareep appears in 14 episodes.
From EP138 (2000-02-24) through XY098 (2015-11-26).
- EP138 Chikorita's Big Upset Original 2001-01-20
- EP139 Foul Weather Friends Original 2001-02-10
- EP165 Fossil Fools Original 2001-09-15
- EP174 Mountain Time Original 2001-10-20
- EP180 The Grass Route Original 2001-11-03
- EP198 Control Freak! Original 2002-03-30
- AG112 Showdown at Linoone Advanced Generation 2006-02-04
- AG148 A Chip Off the Old Brock Advanced Generation 2006-09-16
- DP149 Sticking with Who You Know! Diamond & Pearl 2010-03-20
- BW102 Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! Black & White 2013-03-02
- BW113 The Light of Floccesy Ranch! Black & White 2013-05-18
- XY048 Bonnie for the Defense! XY 2014-12-20
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Mareep has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Mareep sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Mareep cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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