# Malamar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data

> Find the best Malamar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Malamar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (`battledataregmbs3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | battledataregmbs3 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 43.203% |
| **Record** | 187-246-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Bug (4x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | None |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 94.1%
- **Protect**: 78.9%
- **Knock Off**: 72.7%
- **Psycho Cut**: 46.3%
- **Trick Room**: 22.1%
- **Stored Power**: 18.8%
- **Topsy-Turvy**: 17.6%
- **Poison Jab**: 8.8%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 6.9%
- **Hypnosis**: 6.7%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Malamarite**: 78.9%
- **Mental Herb**: 5.9%
- **Roseli Berry**: 5.7%
- **Leftovers**: 5.0%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.8%
- **Colbur Berry**: 0.5%
- **Lum Berry**: 0.2%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: undefined%
- **Grimmsnarl**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%
- **Pelipper**: undefined%
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%
- **Basculegion**: undefined%

## Featured Teams with Malamar

### Team 1 by IdleFroicker
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a32e896e334c3c9befd8c95*

**Pokemon**: Pyroar-Mega, Torkoal, Vileplume, Scrafty-Mega, Basculegion, Malamar

**Malamar Set**:
- **Ability**: Contrary
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Superpower, Topsy-Turvy, Rock Slide, Trick Room

### Team 2 by IdleFroicker
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6a529f1ee09846f1eb4c14e3*

**Pokemon**: Pyroar-Mega, Torkoal, Vileplume, Scrafty-Mega, Basculegion, Malamar

**Malamar Set**:
- **Ability**: Contrary
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Superpower, Topsy-Turvy, Rock Slide, Trick Room


## FAQ for Malamar in battledataregmbs3-1760

### What are the top moves for Malamar?
The most common moves for Malamar are Superpower, Protect, Knock Off, Psycho Cut. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Sinistcha, Grimmsnarl, Incineroar, Pelipper. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Malamar weak to and resistant against?
Malamar is weak to Bug (4x), Fairy (2x), resists no types, and is immune to Psychic (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Malamar?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Malamar?
The top build for Malamar features a **** nature with an EV spread of `2/32/0/0/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 16.4% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (100.0%) and the item **Malamarite** (78.9%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Malamarite), Malamar often functions as a **tactical** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Malamar?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 86 |
| Attack | 92 |
| Defense | 88 |
| Sp. Atk | 68 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 73 |
| **BST** | **482** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Malamar on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3) - Build teams with Malamar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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