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Mega Malamar

Mega Malamar (Mega)Dark Psychic
  • fog
  • windy
Mega Malamar is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Mega Malamar is a Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,143 CP and is weak to Bug and Fairy-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Psywave / Psybeam+. It is boosted by Fog and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Mega Malamar Stats and Max CP

208 ATK
222 DEF
200 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3554 CP
Lvl 40
3143 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2245 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1796 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1347 CP

Mega Malamar's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Mega Malamar PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Mega Malamar is one of the relatively newer Mega Pokémon to be introduced in the franchise and with some impressive marketing to hype it up. Mega Malamar and the Inkay line as a whole is also noteworthy as it has the very rare type combination of Dark and Psychic.

  • Peck, Psywave and Psycho Cut: Mega Malamar’s Fast Attacks. Peck just exists to be ignored. Psywave and Psycho Cut are strong Fast Attacks, both having the same damage and energy generation stats.
  • Foul Play, Psybeam, Superpower, Hyper Beam and Psywave+: Mega Malamar’s Charged Attacks. For PvE Psybeam+ is the only one with value.

Mega Malamar does not have a high attack stat. This becomes painfully apparent when comparing Mega Malamar to other Psychic-type raid attackers. Even with Psybeam+ Mega Malamar does not stack up against other Mega Pokémon such as Mega Alakazam or Mega Gardevoir. As a dark raid attacker it is not even within the Top-100. I think that says it all.

Mega Malamar's prospects as a raid attacker might seem dreary, but there is a scenario where it can actually be useful. And that is, as a support Pokémon in Psychic-type raids. Mega Malamar's unique Dark/Psychic typing makes it triple resistant to Psychic-type attacks. That, mixed with its decent bulk, means Mega Malamar can stand its ground against Psychic-type raid Pokémon for a really long time as it provides a Mega Boost to every other Dark-type Pokémon to buff up their attacks. It is excellent for Mega Mewtwo Y Super Mega Raids, where it can break shields and at the same time provide XL candy boost for Mewtwo encounters.

Mega Malamar PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Mega Great League

While most Mega Evolutions struggle in the capped CP environment, Mega Malamar is an exception. It performs solidly in the Mega Great League, even outperforming regular and shadow Malamar. It has a great win-loss record across all shield scenarios, making full use of its super max level and the new Mega Charged Attack, Psybeam+. Trainers should definitely look for optimal PvP IV, Mega Great League eligible Mega Malamar and invest in it.

🟡 Mega Ultra League

Mega Malamar performance dips slightly in Mega Ultra League, but it is still a strong pick. It continues to perform better than regular and shadow Malamar, and that too without any XL investment. Mega Malamar is a solid and budget friendly option for Mega Ultra League, one that Trainers should feel reasonably confident to invest in.

🟣 Mega Master League

With a Max CP of just 3554, Mega Malamar struggles in a league filled with 5000 and above CP options.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
DarkDark-type
#100
PsychicPsychic-type
#15
Great League: Mega EditionGreat League: Mega Edition
#37
Ultra League: Mega EditionUltra League: Mega Edition
#43
Master League: Mega EditionMaster League: Mega Edition
#122

Mega Malamar Type Chart

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

BugBug256.0%
FairyFairy160.0%

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

PsychicPsychic24.4%

Mega Malamar best moveset

Moves

Psywave + Psybeam+

Psychic
PsychicPsywave
PsychicPsybeam+
Mega Malamar's best Psychic-type moveset is Psywave / Psybeam+, with 18.06 DPS and 494.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Mega Malamar ranks #15 (B Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicPsycho CutPsychicPsybeam+16.6118.06494.3
2.PsychicPsywavePsychicPsybeam+16.6118.06494.3
3.FlyingPeckPsychicPsybeam+13.8815.10413.4
4.PsychicPsycho CutDarkFoul Play11.4212.43340.1
5.PsychicPsywaveDarkFoul Play11.4212.43340.1
6.FlyingPeckDarkFoul Play10.1611.07302.9
7.PsychicPsycho CutNormalHyper Beam10.1211.02301.5
8.PsychicPsywaveNormalHyper Beam10.1211.02301.5
1–8 of 15

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 ↗
  • PsychicPsybeam+1701003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psybeam+
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage170
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Psybeam+ has no special effects.
    See Psybeam+ 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 Mega Malamar's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega 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 Mega Malamar has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Mega Malamar CP Chart

CP Chart

Mega Malamar reaches a maximum of 3,143 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,732–1,796 CP, rising to 2,166–2,245 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,288–1,347 CP.

Max CPMax CP3143 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1288 CP - 1347 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1717 CP - 1796 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1732 CP - 1796 CP
Level 20, 11/11/11 minimum IVs
2166 CP - 2245 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 11/11/11 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 11 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 11/11/11 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 11 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 11/11/11 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

Mega 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
144 CP2139 CP3234 CP
4329 CP5424 CP6518 CP
7613 CP8708 CP9803 CP
10898 CP11988 CP121078 CP
131167 CP141257 CP151347 CP
161437 CP171527 CP181616 CP
191706 CP201796 CP211886 CP
221976 CP232066 CP242155 CP
252245 CP262335 CP272425 CP
282515 CP292605 CP302695 CP
312739 CP322784 CP332829 CP
342874 CP352919 CP362964 CP
373009 CP383054 CP393099 CP
403143 CP413183 CP423224 CP
433264 CP443305 CP453346 CP
463387 CP473428 CP483470 CP
493512 CP503554 CP

Pokédex information

Kalos
Pokédex Number#687
Height2.9 m
Weight69.8 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 Mega Malamar

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Malamar's Dark and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega 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 Mega Malamar Candy296 Mega Malamar Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mega Malamar Candy10 Mega Malamar Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mega Malamar Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mega Malamar Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mega Malamar Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mega Malamar Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mega Malamar Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mega Malamar Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mega Malamar Candy-

Mega Malamar Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega 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 Mega Malamar in Pokémon GO.

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Mega Malamar family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega 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
Mega Malamar (Mega)Mega Malamar (Mega)Mega Malamar (Mega)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMega Malamar (Mega)Mega Malamar (Mega)
1.42 m1.45 m2.9 m4.35 m5.8 m

Mega Malamar's height ranges from 1.42 m to 5.8 m, with the average being 2.9 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 Mega Malamar in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.421 m1.45 m
4′08″4′09″
XS1.45 m2.9 m
4′09″9′06″
M2.175 m3.625 m
7′02″11′11″
XL3.625 m4.35 m
11′11″14′03″
XXL4.35 m5.8 m
14′03″19′00″

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 Mega Malamar

Mega Malamar high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega 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

Mega Malamar Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Mega MalamarMega MalamarMega MalamarMega Malamar

Mega 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 Mega Malamar’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Mega Malamar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mega Malamar in Pokémon GO are Psycho Cut and Psybeam+. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 18.059 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 494.276.

How does Mega Malamar perform in Raids?

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

How does Mega Malamar rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Mega Malamar is a C-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #100. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Mega Malamar rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Mega Malamar is a B-Tier Psychic-type attacker, ranking at number #15 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Malamar?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega 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 Mega Malamar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Mega Malamar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3143 CP and 3554 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Malamar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Malamar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mega Malamar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Malamar cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.