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Marowak
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 149
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 45.0 kg (99.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Protects against recoil damage.
Protects against critical hits.
Generation VII
Originally, it was weak and timid. After evolution, its temperament becomes violent, and it begins to wield bones as weapons.
This Pokémon is out for vengeance on its natural enemy, Mandibuzz. It throws bones like boomerangs to try to take it down.
It throws bones at Mandibuzz to knock it down. It’s thought that Marowak is trying to avenge its parent.
They thump their bones rhythmically to communicate among themselves. There are nearly 50 different rhythmic patterns.
Small and weak, this Pokémon is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon overcame its sorrow to evolve a sturdy new body. Marowak faces its opponents bravely, using a bone as a weapon.
When this Pokémon evolved, the skull of its mother fused to it. Marowak’s temperament also turned vicious at the same time.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Small and weak, this POKéMON is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
Generation II
It has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out mes sages to others.
It collects bones from an unknown place. A MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world, rumors say.
Somewhere in the world is a ceme tery just for MAROWAK. It gets its bones from those graves.
Generation III
MAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This POKéMON’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
A MAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has grown tough by overcoming the grief of losing its mother. Its tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
It is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Generation IV
From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
It has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.
It collects bones from an unknown place. Some whisper that a MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world.
Generation V
From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
Generation VI
It is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Marowak is the evolved form of a Cubone that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This Pokémon’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 1 | Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 13 | Tail Whip | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 18 | Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 37 | Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 39 | False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 43 | Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | BonemerangSTAB | gro | P | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| 49 | Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 54 | Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 59 | Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 61 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 65 | Bone RushSTAB | gro | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
TM / HM
60 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Brutal Swing | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Rock Climb | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Move Tutor
31 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Marowak may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Marowak
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Marowak
Marowak is a Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). This Pokémon overcame its sorrow to evolve a sturdy new body. Marowak faces its opponents bravely, using a bone as a weapon. Marowak stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 45.0 kg (99.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Marowak Base Stats
Marowak has a base stat total of 425, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 45 (below average). Marowak is slow with a base Speed of 45.
Marowak Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Ground-type, Marowak is weak to Water, Grass, Ice-type moves, resists Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Marowak 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Marowak Abilities
Marowak's abilities include Lightning Rod, Rock Head, Battle Armor. Lightning Rod redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.. Rock Head protects against recoil damage. Its Hidden Ability is Battle Armor, which protects against critical hits.
Marowak Moves & Learnset
Marowak can learn 107 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 60 via TM/HM, and 31 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power), Stomping Tantrum (Ground, 75 power). For coverage, Marowak can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Marowak
Marowak has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Marowak yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Marowak belongs to the Monster egg group. Marowak is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Cubone → Marowak). Wild Marowak may be found holding Thick Club.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Marowak. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Marowak, or use the team builder to see how Marowak fits into your squad.
