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Malamar

MalamarDark Psychic
  • fog
  • windy
Malamar is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconMalamar can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
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Malamar is a Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,359 CP and is weak to Bug and Fairy-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Psywave / Foul Play. It is boosted by Fog and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Malamar Stats and Max CP

177 ATK
165 DEF
200 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2667 CP
Lvl 40
2359 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1685 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1347 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1011 CP

Malamar's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Malamar PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

To evolve Malamar, turn your phone upside down!

⚔️ Raids

Malamar isn’t strong enough to be a top Dark- or Psychic-type attacker—better to leave that to others.

🛡️ Gyms

Malamar is a C-tier defender—decent but not amazing.

Malamar PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Preferred Moveset

Psywave, Foul Play & Superpower

🧸 Little League

If Malamar is ever allowed into Little League, it will perform very strongly, but that seems like a long shot.

🔵 Great League

Malamar is a very good generalist pick for the open Great League. With the ability to hit almost every opponent for at least neutral damage, it acts as a very good safe swap in the current meta. Although not particularly strong, its strength lies in its ability to gain either shield advantage or switch advantage thanks to its fast and effective moveset.

🟡 Ultra League

Malamar operates very similarly in Ultra League as it does in Great League, excelling as a generalist that can put a dent in any opponent, even during losing matchups. Definitely worth the investment in the current meta.

🟣 Master League

Malamar’s strengths cap out at Ultra League, and it can’t compete in the highest CP formats.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#207
DarkDark-type
#171
PsychicPsychic-type
#187
Great LeagueGreat League
#43
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#67

Malamar Type Chart

Malamar takes increased damage from:Malamar takes increased damage from:

BugBug256.0%
FairyFairy160.0%

Malamar takes reduced damage from:Malamar takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic24.4%

Malamar best moveset

Moves

Psywave + Foul Play

Dark
PsychicPsywave
DarkFoul Play
Malamar's best Dark-type moveset is Psywave / Foul Play, with 10.64 DPS and 216.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy and Fog weather. Malamar ranks #171 (D Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicPsycho CutDarkFoul Play9.5010.64216.3
2.PsychicPsywaveDarkFoul Play9.5010.64216.3
3.FlyingPeckDarkFoul Play8.419.43191.6
4.PsychicPsycho CutNormalHyper Beam8.359.36190.1
5.PsychicPsywaveNormalHyper Beam8.359.36190.1
6.PsychicPsycho CutFightingSuperpower8.069.03183.5
7.PsychicPsywaveFightingSuperpower8.069.03183.5
8.PsychicPsycho CutPsychicPsybeam7.608.52173.0
1–8 of 12

Fast Attacks

  • FlyingPeck10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Peck
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Peck has no special effects.
    See Peck details page ↗
  • PsychicPsycho Cut470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psycho Cut
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Psycho Cut has no special effects.
    See Psycho Cut details page ↗
  • PsychicPsywave470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psywave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Psywave has no special effects.
    See Psywave details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • FightingSuperpower85503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Superpower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Superpower has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 20.0%
    • Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
    See Superpower details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Hyper Beam has no special effects.
    See Hyper Beam details page ↗
  • PsychicPsybeam65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psybeam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy60

    Effects
    Psybeam has no special effects.
    See Psybeam details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Malamar's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Malamar's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Malamar has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Malamar CP Chart

CP Chart

Malamar reaches a maximum of 2,359 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,279–1,347 CP, rising to 1,599–1,685 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 959–1,011 CP.

Max CPMax CP2359 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch959 CP - 1011 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1279 CP - 1347 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1279 CP - 1347 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1599 CP - 1685 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Malamar Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
133 CP2104 CP3175 CP
4246 CP5318 CP6389 CP
7460 CP8531 CP9603 CP
10674 CP11741 CP12808 CP
13876 CP14943 CP151011 CP
161078 CP171145 CP181213 CP
191280 CP201347 CP211415 CP
221482 CP231550 CP241617 CP
251685 CP261752 CP271819 CP
281887 CP291954 CP302022 CP
312055 CP322089 CP332123 CP
342156 CP352190 CP362224 CP
372258 CP382291 CP392325 CP
402359 CP412389 CP422419 CP
432449 CP442479 CP452510 CP
462541 CP472572 CP482603 CP
492635 CP502667 CP

Pokédex information

Kalos
Pokédex Number#687
Height1.5 m
Weight47 kg
RegionGeneration 6
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
InkayInkay
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
MalamarMalamar
MalamarMalamar
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Malamar (Mega)Mega Malamar
  • Inkay evolves into Malamar which costs 50 Candy.
  • Malamar can transform into Mega Malamar through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Malamar

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Malamar's Dark and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Malamar.

Dark Dark

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Malamar Candy296 Malamar Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Malamar Candy10 Malamar Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Malamar Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Malamar Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Malamar Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Malamar Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Malamar Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Malamar Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Malamar Candy-

Malamar Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Malamar from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Malamar in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Malamar family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Malamar in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

InkayInkay
MalamarMalamar
Dynamax Inkay (Dynamax)Dynamax Inkay
Dynamax Malamar (Dynamax)Dynamax Malamar
Mega Malamar (Mega)Mega Malamar
Shadow Inkay (Shadow)Shadow Inkay
Shadow Malamar (Shadow)Shadow Malamar

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
MalamarMalamarMalamarScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMalamarMalamar
0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m3 m

Malamar's height ranges from 0.74 m to 3 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Malamar in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.735 m0.75 m
2′05″2′06″
XS0.75 m1.5 m
2′06″4′11″
M1.125 m1.875 m
3′08″6′02″
XL1.875 m2.25 m
6′02″7′05″
XXL2.25 m3 m
7′05″9′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability30.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability10.0%
Dodge Duration0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Malamar

Malamar high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Malamar. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Malamar Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Malamar Pokédex entries

Kalos
VersionsPokédex entry
X, Omega RubyIt wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.
Ultra SunWhen it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.
Ultra MoonIt flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.
SwordGazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar’s control.
ShieldIt’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Malamar’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon, Malamar is especially weak against Bug-type moves, and weak against Fairy-type moves.

What are the best moves for Malamar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Malamar in Pokémon GO are Psycho Cut and Foul Play. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.644 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 216.26.

How does Malamar perform in Raids?

Malamar's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Malamar rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Malamar is a D-Tier Dark-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Malamar rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Malamar is an E-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Malamar?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Malamar: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Malamar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Malamar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2359 CP and 2667 CP at Level 50.

Can Malamar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Malamar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Malamar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Malamar can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.