# Malamar - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 99.998%
- **Knock Off**: 89.421%
- **Protect**: 81.006%
- **Trick Room**: 65.164%
- **Psycho Cut**: 29.574%
- **Facade**: 25.866%
- **Other**: 8.972%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 100.000%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.000%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 39.328%
- **Leftovers**: 26.724%
- **Lum Berry**: 21.058%
- **Safety Goggles**: 9.377%
- **Other**: 3.513%

## Common Teammates
- **Aegislash**: 40.699%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 40.315%
- **Tyranitar**: 29.631%
- **Whimsicott**: 28.438%
- **Greninja**: 26.320%
- **Arcanine**: 25.965%

## FAQ for Malamar in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Aegislash, Mawile-Mega, Tyranitar, Whimsicott. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/236/4/0/4/12`. This configuration accounts for 25.849% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (100.000%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (39.328%).

### 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 vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Malamar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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