Malamar
Malamar is a Dark/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Malamar wields some of the strongest hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make its opponents bend to its will.
Malamar has a Mega Evolution, available in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0687 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Psychic |
| Species | Overturning Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 47.0 kg (103.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Contrary 2. Suction Cups Infiltrator (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0011 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0027 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0291 (Sword/Shield) 0160 (Legends: Z-A) 0109 (The Isle of Armor) 0081 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 80 (10.5% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 169 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 2 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 86 | 282 | 376 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 92 | 170 | 311 | |
| Defense | 88 | 162 | 302 | |
| Sp. Atk | 68 | 126 | 258 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 73 | 135 | 269 | |
| Total | 482 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0687 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Psychic |
| Species | Overturning Pokémon |
| Height | 2.9 m (9′06″) |
| Weight | 69.8 kg (153.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | — |
| Local № | 0011 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0027 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0291 (Sword/Shield) 0160 (Legends: Z-A) 0109 (The Isle of Armor) 0081 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | — |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | — |
| Base Friendship | — |
| Base Exp. | — |
| Growth Rate | — |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | — |
|---|---|
| Gender | — |
| Egg cycles | — |
Base stats
| HP | 86 | 282 | 376 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 102 | 188 | 333 | |
| Defense | 88 | 162 | 302 | |
| Sp. Atk | 98 | 180 | 324 | |
| Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Speed | 88 | 162 | 302 | |
| Total | 582 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Malamar changes
- In Generations 6-7, Malamar has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| X Omega Ruby |
It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants. |
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids. |
| Ultra Sun | When it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds. |
| Ultra Moon | It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp. |
| Sword | Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar’s control. |
| Shield | It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events. |
Moves learned by Malamar
Moves learnt by level up
Malamar learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 3 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 6 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 14 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 15 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 21 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 33 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
| 37 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 42 | Topsy-Turvy | Dark | — | — | |
| 54 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Malamar does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Malamar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 11 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 60 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 67 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 76 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 77 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 83 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 97 | Heal Block | Psychic | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Malamar learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 9 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 12 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 18 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 21 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
| 33 | Switcheroo | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 37 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 42 | Topsy-Turvy | Dark | — | — | |
| 47 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Malamar does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Malamar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Malamar sprites
Where to find Malamar
| X Y |
Evolve Inkay |
|---|---|
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Inkay |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Inkay |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Malamar questions
- What is a good moveset for Malamar?
- Topsy-turvy and contrary difference?(for my malamar!) ?
- Which Pokemon give out Speed EV's?
- Is my malamar to weak or is the Pokemon just weak in general?
- How did they figure out Malamar's evolution?
- How would Will-O-Wisp work with Contrary?
- Would this Malamar Gen 8 OU doubles strategy work?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Malamar |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カラマネロ (Calamanero) |
| German | Calamanero |
| French | Sepiatroce |
| Italian | Malamar |
| Spanish | Malamar |
| Korean | 칼라마네로 (kallamanero) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 乌贼王 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 烏賊王 |
| English |
Overturning Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ぎゃくてんポケモン |
| German | Inversions-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Révolution |
| Italian | Pokémon Giravolta |
| Spanish | Pokémon Revolución |
| Korean | 역전포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 倒转宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 倒轉寶可夢 |
Name origin
- malice
- evil, spite
- calamar
- Spanish for ‘squid’


