# Malamar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Malamar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Malamar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

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

## Common Moves
- **Trick Room**: 93.932%
- **Knock Off**: 87.844%
- **Skill Swap**: 76.150%
- **Protect**: 62.235%
- **Superpower**: 29.047%
- **Topsy-Turvy**: 20.269%
- **Helping Hand**: 8.142%
- **Light Screen**: 7.963%
- **Other**: 14.418%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 98.632%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.851%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.517%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 54.009%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 21.684%
- **Focus Sash**: 17.358%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.258%
- **Other**: 3.691%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 58.420%
- **Incineroar**: 49.229%
- **Rayquaza**: 42.968%
- **Rillaboom**: 42.110%
- **Comfey**: 39.797%
- **Indeedee-F**: 18.433%

## FAQ for Malamar in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Calyrex-Ice, Incineroar, Rayquaza, Rillaboom. 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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `188/4/20/0/116/180`. This configuration accounts for 51.626% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (98.632%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (54.009%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Malamar often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Malamar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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