Malamar
Overturning Pokémon
- height
- 1.5 m
- weight
- 47 kg
It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.
Base stats
Abilities
- Contrary99.8%
If this Pokemon has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead, and vice versa.
- Suction Cups0.2%
This Pokemon cannot be forced to switch out by another Pokemon's attack or item.
- Infiltrator0.1%
Moves ignore substitutes and foe's Reflect/Light Screen/Safeguard/Mist/Aurora Veil.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists / immune
Bar = relative damage taken · dashed line = neutral (1×)
Usage trends
Ranked usage at 1500+ · regulation changes are marked
Held items
Share of this form's ranked sets · current regulation
- Leftovers38.8%
- Sitrus Berry29.7%
- Roseli Berry11.5%
- Focus Sash5.6%
Other items, combined · 4.2%
Mega Malamar’s ranked sets are tracked separately.
See Mega Malamar items →
Moves68
Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.
Prevents moves from affecting the user this turn.
Inverts the target's stat stages.
Goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.
1.5x damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.
The user and the target trade Abilities.
+ 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.
30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.
High critical hit ratio.
20% chance to make the target flinch.
For 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.
User switches, passing stat changes and more.
If an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.
Uses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.
Lowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.