# Malamar - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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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**: 94.844%
- **Trick Room**: 72.023%
- **Protect**: 47.605%
- **Throat Chop**: 40.730%
- **Topsy-Turvy**: 39.842%
- **Brutal Swing**: 28.759%
- **Rock Slide**: 21.944%
- **Psycho Cut**: 18.765%
- **Lash Out**: 11.257%
- **Night Slash**: 9.780%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 98.124%
- **Suction Cups**: 1.833%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.043%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 31.901%
- **Aguav Berry**: 24.068%
- **Assault Vest**: 14.222%
- **Roseli Berry**: 11.304%
- **Safety Goggles**: 7.815%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.172%
- **Other**: 3.517%

## Common Teammates
- **Indeedee-F**: 49.588%
- **Whimsicott**: 48.211%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 30.388%
- **Stakataka**: 30.045%
- **Dusclops**: 25.913%
- **Oranguru**: 25.738%

## FAQ for Malamar in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Malamar?
The most common moves for Malamar are Superpower, Trick Room, Protect, Throat Chop. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Indeedee-F, Whimsicott, Calyrex-Ice, Stakataka. 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 **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/60/0/196/0`. This configuration accounts for 28.695% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (98.124%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (31.901%).

### 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 series8-1760 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/series8/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*