# Malamar - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 99.913%
- **Knock Off**: 98.097%
- **Stored Power**: 90.510%
- **Happy Hour**: 89.941%
- **Psycho Cut**: 3.945%
- **Other**: 17.593%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 99.997%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.003%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Normalium Z**: 89.941%
- **Leftovers**: 6.370%
- **Other**: 3.689%

## Common Teammates
- **Cinderace**: 86.795%
- **Kingambit**: 79.763%
- **Smeargle**: 62.970%
- **Falinks**: 62.564%
- **Articuno-Galar**: 48.521%
- **Enamorus**: 31.218%

## FAQ for Malamar in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Malamar?
The most common moves for Malamar are Superpower, Knock Off, Stored Power, Happy Hour. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Cinderace, Kingambit, Smeargle, Falinks. 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 **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 62.564% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (99.997%) and the item **Normalium Z** (89.941%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Normalium Z), Malamar often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Malamar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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