# Malamar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Malamar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 9.524% |
| **Record** | 2-19 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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**: 50.000%
- **Skill Swap**: 25.000%
- **Knock Off**: 18.750%
- **Protect**: 12.500%
- **Rock Slide**: 6.250%
- **Poison Jab**: 6.250%
- **Fake Tears**: 6.250%
- **Disable**: 6.250%
- **Trick Room**: 6.250%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Malamarite**: 63.636%
- **Life Orb**: 9.091%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.091%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 9.091%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.091%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: 33.333%
- **Indeedee-F**: 28.571%
- **Garchomp**: 19.048%
- **Incineroar**: 14.286%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 14.286%
- **Kingambit**: 14.286%

## FAQ for Malamar in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Sinistcha, Indeedee-F, Garchomp, Incineroar. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (100.000%) and the item **Malamarite** (63.636%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Malamarite), Malamar often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Malamar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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