Partner ideas
for Malamar (mega)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega Malamar: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (6)
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 31% of Mega Malamar's ranked teams
Hits Bug super-effectively with Flare BlitzAdds long-game durability
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 48% of Mega Malamar's ranked teams
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairyOn 35% of Mega Malamar's ranked teams
Breaks Dark walls with Spirit Break
Gholdengo
SteelGhostOn 19% of Mega Malamar's ranked teams
Resists BugResists FairyHits Bug super-effectively with Power GemHits Fairy super-effectively with Make It RainAdds long-game durability
Sneasler
FightingPoisonOn 18% of Mega Malamar's ranked teams
Resists BugHits Fairy super-effectively with Dire ClawAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
Whimsicott
GrassFairySets the Tailwind Mega Malamar wants
Whimsicott's Charm can gift Mega Malamar two Attack boosts through ContraryOn 21% of Mega Malamar's ranked teamsBreaks Dark walls with Moonblast
Plan partners (5)
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Mega Malamar wants
Resists BugResists FairyHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Body Pressalso: Skarmory
Volcarona
BugFireSets the Tailwind Mega Malamar wants
Resists BugResists FairyHits Bug super-effectively with OverheatAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Bug Buzz
Scizor
BugSteelSets the Tailwind Mega Malamar wants
Resists BugResists FairyAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
Talonflame
FireFlyingSets the Tailwind Mega Malamar wants
Spicy Tech (1)
Florges
FairyContrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Defensive glue (12)
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Dark walls with Body Press
Forretress
BugSteelCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Bug Buzz
Scolipede
BugPoisonCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotBreaks Dark walls with Megahorn
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Head SmashHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerBreaks Dark walls with Body Press
Arbok
PoisonCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotBreaks Dark walls with Leech Life
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
Aegislash
SteelGhostCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Dark walls with Close Combatalso: Aegislash (Blade Forme)
Tinkaton
FairySteelCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fairy super-effectively with Gigaton HammerAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Alluring Voice
Arcanine
FireCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Flare BlitzAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
Bastiodon
RockSteelCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Dark walls with Body Press