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Malamar

Malamar

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Winrate
43.419%
Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#92

Base Stats for Malamar

HP
86
Atk
92
Def
88
SpA
68
SpD
75
Spe
73

Best Moves for Malamar

Superpower
51.921%
Protect
26.033%
Skill Swap
24.111%
Knock Off
20.269%
Trick Room
15.562%
Throat Chop
9.558%
Psycho Cut
8.357%
Topsy-Turvy
4.995%
Rock Slide
2.305%
Expanding Force
2.113%
Stored Power
1.777%
Baton Pass
1.489%
Zen Headbutt
1.153%
Psych Up
1.105%
Poison Jab
1.009%
Taunt
0.961%
Helping Hand
0.961%
Destiny Bond
0.913%
Rest
0.865%
Trick
0.817%
Foul Play
0.720%
Dark Pulse
0.720%
Fake Tears
0.528%
Disable
0.480%
Hypnosis
0.432%
Light Screen
0.384%
Rain Dance
0.384%
Lunge
0.336%
Gravity
0.336%
Night Slash
0.336%
Flamethrower
0.336%
Thunderbolt
0.288%
Scary Face
0.288%
Reflect
0.240%
Substitute
0.240%
Memento
0.240%
Switcheroo
0.192%
Psychic Noise
0.192%
Swagger
0.144%
Will-O-Wisp
0.144%
Acupressure
0.144%
Psychic
0.144%
Fling
0.144%
Sunny Day
0.096%
Struggle
0.096%
Brutal Swing
0.048%
Double Team
0.048%
Bitter Malice
0.048%
Nasty Plot
0.048%
Sleep Talk
0.048%
Future Sight
0.048%
Lash Out
0.048%
Slash
0.048%
Liquidation
0.048%
Calm Mind
0.048%
Snore
0.048%

Best Items for Malamar

Malamarite
68.417%
Leftovers
9.344%
Sitrus Berry
9.189%
Rocky Helmet
5.637%
Focus Sash
2.857%
Roseli Berry
1.622%
Choice Scarf
1.236%
Life Orb
0.618%
Chesto Berry
0.463%
Iron Ball
0.309%
Red Card
0.077%
Psychic Seed
0.077%
Tanga Berry
0.077%
Mystic Water
0.077%

Best Abilities for Malamar

Hospitality
56.463%
Intimidate
20.408%
Trace
6.463%
Rough Skin
1.701%
Supersweet Syrup
1.361%
Spicy Spray
1.361%
Stamina
1.361%
Speed Boost
1.361%
Levitate
1.361%
Drought
1.361%
Gooey
1.361%
Regenerator
1.020%
Mold Breaker
0.680%
Berserk
0.680%
Weak Armor
0.340%
Sap Sipper
0.340%
Magic Bounce
0.340%
Frisk
0.340%
Fire Mane
0.340%
Grassy Surge
0.340%
Defiant
0.340%
Water Bubble
0.340%
Insomnia
0.340%

Type Matchups for Malamar

Weak
Bug 4x Fairy 2x
Resist
None
Immune
Psychic 0x
Ability notes
Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply. Sap Sipper: Grass moves become 0x.
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Malamar in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

The top moves for Malamar in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C are Superpower (51.921%), Protect (26.033%), Skill Swap (24.111%), Knock Off (20.269%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Malamar?

Malamar synergizes well with Indeedee-F (21.996%), Garchomp (21.280%), Incineroar (18.705%), Sinistcha (17.740%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Malamar?

The most popular items for Malamar are Malamarite (68.417%), Leftovers (9.344%), Sitrus Berry (9.189%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Malamar?

The most common abilities for Malamar are Hospitality (56.463%) and Intimidate (20.408%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What is Malamar's winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

Malamar has a 43.4% winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C, based on 1214 wins and 1582 losses. Winrates are aggregated from Limitless tours over the past 4 weeks.

What is Malamar weak to and resistant against?

Malamar is weak to Bug (4x), Fairy (2x), resists no attacking types, and is immune to Psychic (0x). Ability notes: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply. Sap Sipper: Grass moves become 0x.

Is Malamar good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

Malamar is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C metagame. Check the usage percentage, 43.4% winrate, and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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