Malamar
Overturning Pokémon
It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
Recommended set
Best Malamar build
Moveset
Tap a move for detailsLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.
Prevents moves from affecting the user this turn.
1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.
Goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.
Other moves it runs
Skill Swap32.9%- Psycho Cut23.8%
Throat Chop17.6%- Topsy-Turvy11.3%
Super effective on
2 physical · 2 statusLoadout
Allows Malamar to Mega Evolve during battle.
- Also
Sitrus Berry9.4%
Choice Scarf8.6%
Leftovers8.3%
Roseli Berry7.6%
Inverts stat changes.
- Also
- Infiltrator0.8%
- Suction Cups0.5%
- Also
- Relaxed16.7%
- Jolly15.2%
- Brave13.7%
- Sassy10.8%
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Superpower87.7%
- 2Protect52.8%
- 3Knock Off51.7%
- 4Trick Room39.2%
- 5Skill Swap32.9%
- 6Psycho Cut23.8%
- 7Throat Chop17.6%
- 8Topsy-Turvy11.3%
Held items
- 1Malamarite46.9%
- 2Sitrus Berry9.4%
- 3Choice Scarf8.6%
- 4Leftovers8.3%
- 5Roseli Berry7.6%
- 6Focus Sash5.9%
- 7Quick Claw2.1%
- 8Iron Ball1.8%
Natures
- 1Adamant22.7%
- 2Relaxed16.7%
- 3Jolly15.2%
- 4Brave13.7%
Abilities
- 1Contrary98.7%
- 2Infiltrator0.8%
- 3Suction Cups0.5%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
The most popular moveset for Malamar in Doubles (Current) includes Superpower, Protect, Knock Off, Trick Room.
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 Indeedee-F, Garchomp, and Incineroar.
