# Marowak - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 2 OverUsed

> Find the best Marowak builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Marowak Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Usage** | 6% |
| **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/gsc/Marowak)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Marowak
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.842%
- **Rock Slide**: 95.856%
- **Swords Dance**: 68.149%
- **Hidden Power Bug**: 48.486%
- **Fire Blast**: 48.058%
- **Rest**: 17.660%
- **Sleep Talk**: 7.172%
- **Other**: 14.775%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Thick Club**: 99.795%
- **Other**: 0.205%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 72.332%
- **Zapdos**: 41.287%
- **Cloyster**: 37.862%
- **Starmie**: 34.787%
- **Jolteon**: 30.997%
- **Machamp**: 28.367%

## FAQ for Marowak in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Marowak?
The most common moves for Marowak are Earthquake, Rock Slide, Swords Dance, Hidden Power Bug. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Marowak?
Marowak is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Cloyster, Starmie. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Marowak weak to and resistant against?
Marowak is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x). Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

### Which Tera Types are best for Marowak?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Marowak?
The top build for Marowak features a **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 89.452% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Marowak?
Marowak is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Thick Club** (99.795%).

### What is the most common role for Marowak?
Based on common item usage (Thick Club), Marowak often functions as a **tactical** in the gsc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Marowak?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **425** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Marowak on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Marowak) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Marowak
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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