Pokemon Guide
Marill is one of the most recognizable Dragon-type Pokemon, known for its high Attack stat, strong coverage moves, useful abilities and evolution from Dragonair. This guide covers Marill’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Marill and Pokemon Champions build information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Evolution Family
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Marill 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.
| Description | Build |
| Quick Facts | Stats |
| Best Moves | All Moves |
| Weaknesses | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Marill is a Water / Fairy-type Pokemon from the Johto region. This guide covers Marill’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.
Competitive Overview
Marill can be useful depending on the game and format, especially when its ability, typing and best support moves fit the team.
Its biggest strengths are its recognizable movepool and role compression, while its main weaknesses come from its type matchups and stat limitations.
Featured Competitive Build
Marill is a bulky physical attacker in Pokemon Champions that can pressure teams with strong priority, useful coverage and enough bulk to stay active during key turns.
This build uses Marill’s strong Attack stat, Extreme Speed pressure and defensive value to create a reliable offensive option for competitive teams.
Aqua Jet, Play Rough, Aqua Tail, Bubble Beam
Thick Fat
Adamant
Heavy-Duty Boots, Choice Band or Life Orb
Here are the key facts to know about Marill, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Marill
National Dex
#0183
Type
Water / Fairy
Species
Aqua Mouse Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
18.7 lbs / 8.5 kg
8.5 kg
Abilities
Thick Fat, Huge Power, Sap Sipper
Marill has a stat spread and battle role that changes depending on the game, format and available moves.
Marill has several useful moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Marill’s most useful and recognizable moves.
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A priority Water-type move.
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A strong physical Fairy-type attack.
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A strong physical Water-type attack.
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A reliable Water-type attack.
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A risky setup move that maximizes Attack.
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A strong Fighting-type coverage move.
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Coverage for Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.
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A reliable Normal-type attack.
Use the section below to view Marill’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Marill is a Water / Fairy-type Pokemon. Its weaknesses, resistances and immunities depend on this typing.
Type
Water / Fairy
Weaknesses
Electric, Grass, Poison
Resistances
Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dark
Immunity
Dragon
Marill’s abilities can influence its best role depending on the game and format.
Reduces damage taken from Fire and Ice-type moves.
Doubles Marill’s Attack stat.
Grants immunity to Grass-type moves and raises Attack when hit by one.
Marill evolves from Azurill through high friendship and evolves into Azumarill at Level 18.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Azurill with high friendship
Stage 3
Evolves from Marill at Level 18
Marill’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, found near water in supported games, or evolve azurill with high friendship.
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Blue |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Silver |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Trade, migrate or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade, migrate or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Trade, migrate or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon White |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Y |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, migrate or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, migrate or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Moon |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Shield |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in North Province Area Two. Marill can also be obtained by evolving Dragonair at Level 55. |
Pokemon Violet |
Found in North Province Area Two. Marill can also be obtained by evolving Dragonair at Level 55. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available for Pokemon Legends Z-A. |
| Game | Where to Find Marill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Marill is the middle stage of the Azurill line and can become much stronger after evolving into Azumarill.
Category
Aqua Mouse Pokemon
Type
Water / Fairy
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
Weight
18.7 lbs / 8.5 kg
Marill is the middle stage of the Azurill line and can become much stronger after evolving into Azumarill.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Marill. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Marill is a Water / Fairy-type Pokemon.
Marill is weak to Electric, Grass, Poison-type moves.
Marill’s abilities are Thick Fat, Huge Power, Sap Sipper.
Marill’s best moves often include Aqua Jet, Play Rough, Aqua Tail, Bubble Beam.
The most common method is: Found near water in supported games, or evolve Azurill with high friendship.
Location data not yet available for Pokemon Legends Z-A.
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