# Malamar - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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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**: 88.078%
- **Knock Off**: 83.537%
- **Topsy-Turvy**: 83.406%
- **Trick Room**: 61.101%
- **Skill Swap**: 44.008%
- **Protect**: 9.612%
- **Foul Play**: 4.279%
- **Taunt**: 4.062%
- **Hypnosis**: 4.062%
- **Other**: 17.857%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 96.528%
- **Infiltrator**: 3.472%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 48.630%
- **Aguav Berry**: 31.159%
- **Focus Sash**: 10.633%
- **Leftovers**: 6.282%
- **Other**: 3.296%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 53.021%
- **Lunala**: 45.171%
- **Indeedee-F**: 45.149%
- **Gallade**: 44.786%
- **Ditto**: 44.765%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 32.325%

## FAQ for Malamar in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Calyrex-Ice, Lunala, Indeedee-F, Gallade. 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 `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 47.514% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (96.528%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (48.630%).

### 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 gen9vgc2026regi-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/gen9vgc2026regi/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - 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).*