DarkPsychicBST 657
Malamar
Overturning Pokémon
It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
Abilities: Contrary, Suction Cups, Infiltrator
Format
Season
Malamar best build
Doubles · CurrentThe most popular Malamar build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Psych Up, Throat Chop, Rest, and Skill Swap holding Malamarite with an Adamant nature.
Psych Up16.9%
NormalStatus— Pow10 PP
Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.
Throat Chop13.5%
DarkPhysical80 Pow15 PP
Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Rest12.9%
PsychicStatus— Pow5 PP
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
Skill Swap12.9%
PsychicStatus— Pow10 PP
User and target swap abilities.
Item59.2%
Malamarite
Allows Malamar to Mega Evolve during battle.
Nature33.0%
Adamant
+Atk -SpA
Ability98.5%
Contrary
Inverts stat changes.
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 6Psych Up16.9%
- 7Throat Chop13.5%
- 8Rest12.9%
- 9Skill Swap12.9%
- 10Stored Power10.5%
Held items
- 1Malamarite59.2%
- 2Roseli Berry13.2%
- 3Sitrus Berry7.9%
- 4Leftovers6.9%
- 5Iron Ball2.6%
- 6Focus Sash1.8%
- 7Quick Claw1.5%
- 8Choice Scarf1.0%
Natures
- 1Adamant33.0%
- 2Brave21.8%
- 3Sassy15.8%
- 4Careful9.9%
Abilities
- 1Contrary98.5%
- 2Infiltrator0.8%
- 3Suction Cups0.7%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best moveset for Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
- The most popular moveset for Malamar in Doubles (Current) includes Psych Up, Throat Chop, Rest, Skill Swap.
- What is the best nature for Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
- Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Malamar in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
- What is the best held item for Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
- Malamarite is the most popular held item for Malamar in Doubles (Current).
- What is the best ability for Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
- Contrary is the most commonly used ability for Malamar in Doubles (Current).
- What are the best teammates for Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
- Malamar's most common teammates in current data are Whimsicott, Sinistcha, and Maushold.
