Malamar
Malamar is a Dark/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6. It is known as the Overturning Pokémon
.
Malamar wields some of the strongest hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make its opponents bend to its will.
Pokédex data
National № | 687 |
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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 № | 011 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 027 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 291 (Sword/Shield) 109 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 86 | 282 | 376 | |
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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.
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. |
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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 Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Malamar gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Acupressure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Malamar can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expanding Force | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Lash Out | Dark | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Malamar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
47 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Malamar is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Baton Pass | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
37 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
39 | Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Malamar learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Constrict | Normal | ![]() | 10 | 100 |
1 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
1 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
8 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
12 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
13 | Psywave | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Topsy-Turvy | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
21 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
23 | Switcheroo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
31 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
39 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
46 | Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
48 | Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Malamar learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Malamar gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Camouflage | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Flatter | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Guard Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Power Split | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Simple Beam | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Malamar can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Malamar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
03 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
63 | Embargo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Malamar can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Happy Hour | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 6 — Special |
Malamar sprites
Where to find Malamar
X Y |
Evolve Inkay |
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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 |
Not available in this game |
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?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Malamar |
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Japanese | カラマネロ (Calamanero) |
German | Calamanero |
French | Sepiatroce |
Name origin
- malice
- evil, spite
- calamar
- Spanish for ‘squid’