# Malamar - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 99.067%
- **Foul Play**: 55.682%
- **Knock Off**: 49.905%
- **Topsy-Turvy**: 45.355%
- **Swagger**: 44.605%
- **Taunt**: 26.154%
- **Trick Room**: 24.127%
- **Protect**: 22.146%
- **Rest**: 15.198%
- **Other**: 17.760%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 98.832%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.746%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.422%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 55.207%
- **Mental Herb**: 20.519%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 15.371%
- **Iron Ball**: 2.224%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.921%
- **Other**: 4.757%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 76.410%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 69.413%
- **Bronzong**: 54.293%
- **Breloom**: 54.284%
- **Raichu**: 54.246%
- **Aggron-Mega**: 20.064%

## FAQ for Malamar in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Malamar?
Malamar is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Rayquaza-Mega, Bronzong, Breloom. 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 **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/252/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 43.800% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (98.832%) and the item **Leftovers** (55.207%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Malamar often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - 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).*