# Malamar - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Malamar in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Malamar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Malamar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Superpower**: 99.624%
- **Knock Off**: 85.137%
- **Protect**: 82.407%
- **Trick Room**: 67.536%
- **Psycho Cut**: 32.049%
- **Simple Beam**: 8.929%
- **Throat Chop**: 8.573%
- **Other**: 15.745%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 99.599%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.401%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Aguav Berry**: 23.293%
- **Figy Berry**: 22.239%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 21.689%
- **Psychium Z**: 17.663%
- **Wiki Berry**: 5.775%
- **Roseli Berry**: 3.262%
- **Mago Berry**: 1.323%
- **Other**: 4.756%

## Common Teammates
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 31.280%
- **Whimsicott**: 21.043%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 18.057%
- **Xurkitree**: 17.009%
- **Blaziken**: 16.925%
- **Stakataka**: 16.256%

## FAQ for Malamar in vgc2018-1760

### 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 Abomasnow-Mega, Whimsicott, Tapu Bulu, Xurkitree. 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 `252/124/0/0/0/132`. This configuration accounts for 17.200% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Malamar?
Malamar is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (99.599%) and the item **Aguav Berry** (23.293%).

### What is the most common role for Malamar?
Based on common item usage (Aguav Berry), Malamar often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Malamar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - 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).*