# Malamar - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 99.869%
- **Knock Off**: 93.716%
- **Psycho Cut**: 81.874%
- **Trick Room**: 66.759%
- **Rest**: 22.858%
- **Tera Blast**: 13.407%
- **Sleep Talk**: 6.707%
- **Other**: 14.810%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 99.888%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.110%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 51.761%
- **Leftovers**: 18.504%
- **Assault Vest**: 15.053%
- **Chesto Berry**: 11.107%
- **Other**: 3.575%

## Common Teammates
- **Slowking-Galar**: 55.826%
- **Metagross**: 55.488%
- **Hatterene**: 53.601%
- **Indeedee**: 44.042%
- **Gallade**: 41.295%
- **Greninja**: 17.144%

## FAQ for Malamar in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Slowking-Galar, Metagross, Hatterene, 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `248/252/0/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 54.410% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (99.888%) and the item **Focus Sash** (51.761%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Malamar often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the monotype-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/monotype/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - 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).*