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Malamar

darkpsychic Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#195

Base Stats for Malamar

HP
86
Atk
92
Def
88
SpA
68
SpD
75
Spe
73

Best Moves for Malamar

Superpower
fighting
99.067%
Foul Play
dark
55.682%
Knock Off
dark
49.905%
Topsy-Turvy
dark
45.355%
Swagger
normal
44.605%
Taunt
dark
26.154%
Trick Room
psychic
24.127%
Protect
normal
22.146%
Rest
psychic
15.198%
Other
17.760%

Best Teammates for Malamar

Best Items for Malamar

Leftovers
55.207%
Mental Herb
20.519%
Sitrus Berry
15.371%
Iron Ball
2.224%
Assault Vest
1.921%
Other
4.757%

Best Abilities for Malamar

Contrary
98.832%
Suction Cups
0.746%
Infiltrator
0.422%

Best EV Spreads for Malamar

Impish
252/
4/
252/
0/
0/
0
43.800%
Relaxed
252/
4/
252/
0/
0/
0
20.310%
Adamant
252/
252/
0/
0/
4/
0
17.685%
Impish
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
10.563%
Brave
148/
252/
0/
0/
108/
0
2.224%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
4/
0/
0
0.844%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Malamar in VGC 16?

The top moves for Malamar in VGC 16 are Superpower (99.067%), Foul Play (55.682%), Knock Off (49.905%), Topsy-Turvy (45.355%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Malamar?

Malamar synergizes well with Kyogre-Primal (76.410%), Rayquaza-Mega (69.413%), Bronzong (54.293%), Breloom (54.284%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Malamar?

The most popular items for Malamar are Leftovers (55.207%), Mental Herb (20.519%), Sitrus Berry (15.371%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Malamar?

The most common abilities for Malamar are Contrary (98.832%) and Suction Cups (0.746%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Malamar?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Malamar?

The most common EV spread for Malamar is Impish with 252/4/252/0/0/0 (43.800% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Malamar good in VGC 16?

Malamar is currently ranked in the VGC 16 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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