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Malamar

Malamar

DARKPSYCHIC
HP
86
Atk
102
Def
88
SpA
98
SpD
120
Spe
88
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Weaknesses

  • BUG4x
  • FAIRY2x

Best Nature

Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. Knock OffDARKPhysical25.1%
  2. SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical22.0%
  3. Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus20.0%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus18.4%

Best Ability / Item

contraryFocus SashFocus Sash

Malamar technical VGC usage sections

Best Malamar Moves

  • #1

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    25.13%
  • #2

    Superpower

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.

    21.98%
  • #3

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

    20.03%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    18.36%
  • #5

    Psycho Cut

    PSYPhysical70 BP

    The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    4.52%
  • #6

    Topsy-Turvy

    DARStatus

    All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.

    3.58%
  • #7

    Skill Swap

    PSYStatus

    The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

    3.45%
  • #8

    Hypnosis

    PSYStatus

    The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep.

    2.90%
  • #9

    Dark Pulse

    DARSpecial80 BP

    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

    0.01%
  • #10

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    0.01%
  • #11

    Other

    0.03%

Best Malamar Natures

  • #1

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    58.13%
  • #2

    Careful 26/0/2/0/31/7

    9.17%
  • #3

    Hardy 32/0/15/0/19/0

    8.80%
  • #4

    Adamant 23/32/0/0/11/0

    4.65%
  • #5

    Sassy 32/0/13/0/21/0

    4.01%
  • #6

    Brave 32/32/1/0/1/0

    3.79%
  • #7

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    3.15%
  • #8

    Careful 32/2/32/0/0/0

    2.73%
  • #9

    Brave 32/32/1/0/1/0

    2.27%
  • #10

    Adamant 30/0/2/0/15/19

    1.17%
  • #11

    Other

    2.13%

Best Malamar Abilities

  • #1

    contrary

    100.00%

Best Malamar Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    63.54%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    15.32%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    14.22%
  • #4
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Lowers the opponent's accuracy. Note: Formatted as BrightPowder prior to Generation VI.

    5.36%
  • #5
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    1.56%

Best Malamar Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    24.19%
  • #2
    AnnihilapeAnnihilape
    FIGGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    20.23%
  • #3
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    19.52%
  • #4
    TalonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.00%
  • #5
    ArchaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    4.69%
  • #6
    HattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.55%
  • #7
    EmpoleonEmpoleon
    WATSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.36%
  • #8
    HydrappleHydrapple
    GRADRA
    TeamsBuilder
    4.17%
  • #9
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.64%
  • #10
    TyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.18%
  • #11

    Other

    6.47%

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