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No. 0687 · Generation VI · Kalos

Malamar

The Overturning Pokémon

TL;DR. Malamar is a dark/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 482. It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.

Dark Psychic

It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.

Height1.5 m

Weight47.0 kg

AbilitiesContrary, Suction Cups

HiddenInfiltrator

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 482. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 86

Attack 92

Defense 88

Sp. Attack 68

Sp. Defense 75

Speed 73

Total482

482 base stat total, the 401st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Dark-types.

92 base Attack, Malamar's strongest stat, ranking 55th of 169 Dark-types.

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

Pokémon GO

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, Malamar reaches 2,359 CP at level 40 and 2,698 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack177

GO Defense165

GO Stamina200

Max CP (L40)2,359

Max CP (L50)2,667

Best buddy (L51)2,698

Raid catch CP 1,279–1,347 (L20). Weather boosted 1,599–1,685 (L25).

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Competitive

Malamar in competitive play.

Malamar is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #24 in the Great League.

Contrary RestTalk

Rest / Sleep Talk / Knock Off / Superpower

ItemLeftovers
NatureCareful
EVs252 HP / 188 SpD / 68 Spe
TeraPoison, Fighting, Steel

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #24 90.6 score

Ultra League #10 93.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Malamar.

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

What type is Malamar?

Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Malamar weak to?

Malamar takes 4× damage from Bug. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fairy.

What is Malamar resistant to?

Malamar is immune to Psychic. It also resists no other types.

How does Malamar evolve?

Malamar evolves from Inkay (Level up while console is upside down). Malamar evolves into Mega Malamar (Mega Evolve with Malamarite (battle-only)).

What generation is Malamar from?

Malamar was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0687.

What are Malamar's base stats?

Malamar has HP 86, Attack 92, Defense 88, Special Attack 68, Special Defense 75, and Speed 73. Total base stat total: 482.

What are Malamar's abilities?

Malamar can have the abilities Contrary, Suction Cups, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.

Is Malamar legendary or mythical?

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

What is Malamar's best stat?

Malamar's highest base stat is Attack at 92, which ranks 55th of 169 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Malamar good?

Malamar has a base stat total of 482, the 401st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms