Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VI (Kalos)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 80 (31.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1, Water2
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 169
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.5 m (4'11")
- Weight
- 47.0 kg (103.6 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dark/Psychic dual typing.
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Inverts stat changes.
Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.
Generation VII
When it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.
It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.
Generation VIII
Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar’s control.
It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.
Show older entries (Gen VI)
Generation VI
It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Wrap | nor | P | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 1 | Peck | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 4 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 18 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 18 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 21 | PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | PaybackSTAB | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 33 | Switcheroo | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Pluck | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Psycho CutSTAB | psy | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Topsy Turvy | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| 43 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 46 | Night SlashSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 48 | Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
53 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| FlingSTAB | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Future SightSTAB | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Liquidation | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Lunge | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| PaybackSTAB | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic NoiseSTAB | psy | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Psycho CutSTAB | psy | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stored PowerSTAB | psy | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| ThiefSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat ChopSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
Egg Moves
3 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Destiny Bond | gho | N | — | — | 5 |
| Disable | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Throat ChopSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Malamar
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Malamar
Malamar is a Dark and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6 (Kalos). Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar’s control. Malamar stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 47.0 kg (103.6 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Malamar Base Stats
Malamar has a base stat total of 482, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 92 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 68 (average). Malamar excels as a physical attacker. Malamar is average speed with a base Speed of 73.
Malamar Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dark and Psychic-type, Malamar is weak to Bug (4x), Fairy-type moves, , and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Malamar 2 weaknesses, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Malamar Abilities
Malamar's abilities include Suction Cups, Contrary, Infiltrator. Suction Cups prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.. Contrary inverts stat changes. Its Hidden Ability is Infiltrator, which bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.
Malamar Moves & Learnset
Malamar can learn 81 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 53 via TM/HM, 3 through breeding, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power). For coverage, Malamar can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Superpower (Fighting).
Training Malamar
Malamar has a moderate capture rate of 80 (31.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Malamar yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Malamar belongs to the Water1 and Water2 egg groups. Malamar is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Inkay → Malamar).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Malamar. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Malamar, or use the team builder to see how Malamar fits into your squad.
