DarkPsychic
#0687
— Overturning Pokémon
Malamar
Height1.5 m
Weight47.0 kg
Base Exp169
BST482
Abilities
Contrary
Suction Cups
Infiltratorhidden
It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
Base Stats
HP
86
Atk
92
Def
88
SpA
68
SpD
75
Spe
73
BST482
Evolution Chain
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Malamar can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Hypnosis
Psychic—60%
Lv1Peck
Flying35100%
Lv1Reversal
Fighting—100%
Lv1Tackle
Normal40100%
Lv1Wrap
Normal1590%
Lv9Payback
Dark50100%
Lv12Pluck
Flying60100%
Lv15Psybeam
Psychic65100%
Lv18Swagger
Normal—85%
Lv21Slash
Normal70100%
Lv24Night Slash
Dark70100%
Lv27Psycho Cut
Psychic70100%
Lv33Switcheroo
Dark—100%
Lv37Foul Play
Dark95100%
Lv42Topsy Turvy
Dark——
Lv47Superpower
Fighting120100%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Malamar across different games
- Pokémon X
- "It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants."
- Pokémon Y
- "It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids."
- Pokémon Ultra Sun
- "When it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds."
- Pokémon 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."
- Pokémon Sword
- "Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar’s control."
- Pokémon Shield
- "It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events."
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About Malamar
Malamar is the Overturning Pokémon a Dark/Psychic type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 482 with Contrary or Suction Cups as abilities. Use the learnset above to find the best moves for Malamar in each generation, and check its type defenses to build a team that covers its weaknesses.
