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    Malamar Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: June 2, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Malamar Pokemon Guide

    Malamar is a Dark / Psychic-type Pokemon from Generation 6. This guide covers Malamar’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and related Pokemon guide information.

    Dark type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Malamar

    malamar

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Malamar

    malamar

    Mega Evolution

    Mega Malamar

    malamar-mega

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Malamar guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Malamar Description

    Malamar is known as the Overturning Pokemon. It is a Dark / Psychic-type Pokemon with abilities such as Contrary, Suction Cups, Infiltrator and a role that changes depending on the game and competitive format.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Malamar Good in Competitive?

    Malamar can be useful when its typing, movepool and abilities fit the format. Its value depends heavily on matchup, available moves and team support.

    Players should check the current format before locking in a set, since Malamar’s best role can change across Pokemon games.

    Malamar Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Malamar, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Malamar

    National Dex

    #0687

    Type

    Dark type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

    Dark / Psychic

    Species

    Overturning Pokemon

    Height

    4’11” / 1.5 m
    150 cm

    Weight

    103.6 lbs / 47.0 kg
    47.0 kg

    Abilities

    Contrary, Suction Cups, Infiltrator

    Malamar Stats

    Malamar’s base stats determine how it performs as an attacker, defender or support Pokemon.

    Hp
    86
    Attack
    92
    Defense
    88
    Special Attack
    68
    Special Defense
    75
    Speed
    73

    Malamar Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Malamar’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Psycho Cut

    A useful move option for Malamar across Pokemon games, depending on format, learnset and team role.

    Night Slash

    A useful move option for Malamar across Pokemon games, depending on format, learnset and team role.

    Foul Play

    A useful move option for Malamar across Pokemon games, depending on format, learnset and team role.

    Superpower

    A useful move option for Malamar across Pokemon games, depending on format, learnset and team role.

    Topsy-Turvy

    A useful move option for Malamar across Pokemon games, depending on format, learnset and team role.

    Hypnosis

    A useful move option for Malamar across Pokemon games, depending on format, learnset and team role.

    Psybeam

    A useful move option for Malamar across Pokemon games, depending on format, learnset and team role.

    Stored Power

    A useful move option for Malamar across Pokemon games, depending on format, learnset and team role.

    Malamar All Moves

    Use the section below to view Malamar’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Hypnosis Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–60
    1Peck Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical35100
    1Reversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Wrap Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1590
    9Payback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
    12Pluck Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60100
    15Psybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    18Swagger Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    21Slash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    24Night Slash Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
    27Psycho Cut Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical70100
    33Switcheroo Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    37Foul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
    42Topsy Turvy Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status––
    47Superpower Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60–
    TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMDark Pulse Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special80100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMExpanding Force Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFake Tears Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMFoul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
    TMFuture Sight Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special120100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMGravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
    TMLash Out Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical75100
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMLiquidation Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical85100
    TMLunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
    TMNasty Plot Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status––
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    TMPsychic Noise Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special75100
    TMPsyshock Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
    TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
    TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSpite Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMThroat Chop Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
    TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–100
    TMTrick Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Acupressure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Destiny Bond Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    Disable Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100

    Malamar Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Malamar is a Dark / Psychic-type Pokemon. Its weaknesses, resistances and immunities shape how it performs in battle.

    Type

    Dark type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

    Dark / Psychic

    Weaknesses

    Bug type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Bug, Fairy

    Resistances

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Dark

    Immunity

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Malamar Abilities

    Malamar’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Contrary

    Contrary can shape how Malamar performs in battle depending on the game, format and matchup.

    Suction Cups

    Suction Cups can shape how Malamar performs in battle depending on the game, format and matchup.

    Infiltrator

    Infiltrator can shape how Malamar performs in battle depending on the game, format and matchup.

    Malamar Evolution

    Malamar evolves from Inkay starting at Level 30 using its special upside-down evolution method in supported games.

    Stage 1

    Inkay

    Dark type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon
    inkay

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Malamar

    Dark type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon
    malamar

    Evolves from Inkay at Level 30 using its special evolution method in supported games

    Where to Find Malamar in Pokemon Games

    Malamar’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation dropdown below for game-specific notes.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Malamar had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Evolve from Inkay.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Evolve from Inkay.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Evolve from Inkay at Level 30 using its special evolution method in supported Z-A mechanics.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Malamar
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

    Mega Malamar

    Mega Malamar is an important alternate form for Malamar in Pokemon Legends Z-A coverage. Its final competitive and location details should be reviewed before publishing.

    malamar-mega
    Dark type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

    Mega Malamar should be reviewed for final type, ability, stats and shortcode image support before publishing.

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    Malamar FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Malamar. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Malamar?

    Malamar is a Dark / Psychic-type Pokemon.

    What is Malamar weak against?

    Malamar is weak to Bug, Fairy-type moves.

    What are Malamar’s abilities?

    Malamar’s abilities are Contrary, Suction Cups, Infiltrator.

    How do you get Malamar?

    Malamar’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

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    Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Malamar.
    Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
    Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Malamar.


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