#0687 · Gen 6 · 482 BST
Malamar
A Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with solid 92 base Attack. Common ability: Contrary.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
161/100/97/79/85/83
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
193/158/154/132/139/137
Abilities
Passes through the opposing Pokémon's barrier, substitute, and the like and strikes.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Malamar
Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with a Base Stat Total of 482. A Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with solid 92 base Attack. Common ability: Contrary.
Best stat: Attack (92 base)
Malamar's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 92 base Attack and 73 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Contrary
- Suction Cups
- Infiltrator
How to use Malamar competitively
Open the damage calculator with Malamar selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Malamar appears in the species dropdown. Drop Malamar into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0687 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Type | Dark / Psychic |
| Abilities | Contrary, Suction Cups, Infiltrator |
| Base Stat Total | 482 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 86 / 92 / 88 / 68 / 75 / 73 |