# Malamar - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Malamar.

## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 88.121%
- **Knock Off**: 76.542%
- **Trick Room**: 56.845%
- **Topsy-Turvy**: 51.729%
- **Protect**: 41.142%
- **Skill Swap**: 28.392%
- **Foul Play**: 9.538%
- **Tera Blast**: 9.201%
- **Hypnosis**: 8.004%
- **Rock Slide**: 7.488%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 99.909%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.061%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.030%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 50.217%
- **Leftovers**: 20.107%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.049%
- **Covert Cloak**: 4.950%
- **Safety Goggles**: 4.305%
- **Room Service**: 3.612%
- **Psychic Seed**: 1.634%
- **Other**: 4.126%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 38.493%
- **Gallade**: 29.898%
- **Drifblim**: 28.950%
- **Indeedee**: 26.165%
- **Archaludon**: 25.348%
- **Sinistcha**: 21.776%

## FAQ for Malamar in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Gallade, Drifblim, Indeedee. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/24/92/0/132/0`. This configuration accounts for 21.155% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (99.909%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (50.217%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Malamar often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - 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).*