# Malamar - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 98.216%
- **Knock Off**: 88.998%
- **Trick Room**: 87.446%
- **Protect**: 83.302%
- **Psycho Cut**: 11.289%
- **Foul Play**: 5.457%
- **Topsy-Turvy**: 4.589%
- **Rock Slide**: 4.277%
- **Other**: 16.427%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 99.992%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.005%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Aguav Berry**: 81.383%
- **Leftovers**: 4.030%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.780%
- **Figy Berry**: 2.917%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.331%
- **Petaya Berry**: 1.640%
- **Other**: 3.917%

## Common Teammates
- **Stakataka**: 80.146%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 79.634%
- **Meloetta**: 77.667%
- **Diancie**: 77.667%
- **Tapu Koko**: 46.488%
- **Aromatisse**: 21.743%

## FAQ for Malamar in dou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Stakataka, Mawile-Mega, Meloetta, Diancie. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `220/248/40/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 71.175% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (99.992%) and the item **Aguav Berry** (81.383%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Aguav Berry), Malamar often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Malamar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*