# Malamar - Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 100.0%
- **Topsy-Turvy**: 66.7%
- **Knock Off**: 58.3%
- **Night Slash**: 58.3%
- **Baton Pass**: 41.7%
- **Psycho Cut**: 33.3%
- **Hypnosis**: 25.0%
- **Destiny Bond**: 8.3%
- **Trick Room**: 8.3%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 37.5%
- **Protective Pads**: 25.0%
- **Lum Berry**: 25.0%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.5%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Hawlucha**: undefined%
- **Dragalge**: undefined%
- **Greninja**: undefined%
- **Chien-Pao**: undefined%
- **Carbink**: undefined%

## FAQ for Malamar in homebss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Miraidon, Hawlucha, Dragalge, Greninja. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Malamar?
The most common Tera Types for Malamar are Steel. Specifically, Tera Steel is used in 100.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Malamar?
The most common nature for Malamar is **Adamant**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (100.0%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (37.5%).

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

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