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Malamar
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
Other forms:Mega Malamar
Format

Recommended build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Malamar build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Superpower, Protect, Knock Off, and Psycho Cut holding Malamarite with an Adamant nature.

Superpower94.8%
FightingPhysical120 Pow5 PP

Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

Protect73.1%
NormalStatus— Pow10 PP

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

Knock Off67.6%
DarkPhysical65 Pow20 PP

Target drops its held item.

Psycho Cut54.3%
PsychicPhysical70 Pow20 PP

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Item73.4%
Malamarite

Malamarite

Allows Malamar to Mega Evolve during battle.

Nature45.6%

Adamant

+Atk -SpA

Ability98.5%

Contrary

Inverts stat changes.

Competitive usage

Top moves

  1. 1Superpower94.8%
  2. 2Protect73.1%
  3. 3Knock Off67.6%
  4. 4Psycho Cut54.3%
  5. 5Trick Room22.6%
  6. 6Throat Chop12.8%
  7. 7Topsy-Turvy12.3%
  8. 8Skill Swap9.1%

Held items

  1. 1Malamarite73.4%
  2. 2Leftovers6.1%
  3. 3Sitrus Berry5.9%
  4. 4Roseli Berry3.2%
  5. 5Focus Sash2.1%
  6. 6Choice Scarf1.4%
  7. 7Iron Ball1.0%
  8. 8Quick Claw0.9%

Teammates

  1. 1Sinistcha
  2. 2Grimmsnarl
  3. 3Whimsicott
  4. 4Incineroar
  5. 5Basculegion Male
  6. 6Sylveon
  7. 7Sneasler
  8. 8Staraptor

Natures

  1. 1Adamant45.6%
  2. 2Careful13.6%
  3. 3Brave13.1%
  4. 4Jolly7.3%
  5. 5Sassy6.1%
  6. 6Relaxed5.2%
  7. 7Impish4.8%
  8. 8Bold1.1%

Abilities

  1. 1Contrary98.5%
  2. 2Infiltrator0.9%
  3. 3Suction Cups0.6%

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