Pokédex

Malamar Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Malamar official artwork

Malamar (#0687) is a Dark/Psychic-type Overturning Pokémon introduced in Generation 6. It stands 1.5 m tall, weighs 47 kg and has a base stat total of 482, with its highest base stat in Attack (92). Its abilities are Contrary and Suction Cups, with Infiltrator as its Hidden Ability. Malamar is weak to Bug (4x) and Fairy attacks. It is immune to Psychic-type moves.

It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.

Malamar base stats

  • HP: 86
  • Attack: 92
  • Defense: 88
  • Sp. Atk: 68
  • Sp. Def: 75
  • Speed: 73
  • Total: 482

Abilities

  • Contrary
  • Suction Cups
  • Infiltrator (Hidden)

Malamar type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Bug (4x)
  • Fairy (2x)

Immune to

  • Psychic

Malamar evolution chain

Malamar level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Hypnosis
  • Lv. 1: Peck
  • Lv. 1: Reversal
  • Lv. 1: Tackle
  • Lv. 1: Wrap
  • Lv. 9: Payback
  • Lv. 12: Pluck
  • Lv. 15: Psybeam
  • Lv. 18: Swagger
  • Lv. 21: Slash
  • Lv. 24: Night Slash
  • Lv. 27: Psycho Cut
  • Lv. 33: Switcheroo
  • Lv. 37: Foul Play
  • Lv. 42: Topsy Turvy
  • Lv. 47: Superpower