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Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, known as the Overturning Pokémon. Its evolution line is Inkay → Malamar.
What type is Malamar?
Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon.
What is Malamar weak to?
Malamar is weak to Bug and Fairy-type attacks. Bug-type attacks deal 4× damage because both its Dark and Psychic types are weak to Bug.
What is Malamar immune to?
Malamar is immune to Psychic-type attacks because it is a Dark-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Malamar's base stats?
Malamar has a base stat total of 482. Its highest base stat is Attack at 92. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Malamar have?
Malamar can have Contrary and Suction Cups as standard abilities, plus Infiltrator as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Malamar evolve from?
Malamar evolves from Inkay starting at level 30.
Does Malamar evolve any further?
Malamar is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.
Where can you find Malamar?
Malamar can be encountered in the wild in 6 games, including Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield, and Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Malamar learn?
Malamar can learn 94 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Malamar's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. dark / psychic typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 94 total
Level-Up
5 movesTM / HM
15 movesMove Tutor
6 movesOther
68 movesWhere to find· 12 games
Malamar in Pokémon X
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Malamar in Pokémon Y
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Malamar in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Malamar in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Malamar in Pokémon Ultra Sun
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Malamar in Pokémon Ultra Moon
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Where can you find Malamar in Pokémon Sword?
8 spotsMalamar can be found in Giants Mirror Max Den D, Hammerlocke Hills Max Den A, Motostoke Riverbank Max Den C, Stony Wilderness Max Den B, Stony Wilderness Max Den I, and Stony Wilderness Max Den K, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Giants Mirror Max Den D
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den A
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den C
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den B
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den I
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den K
- •Watchtower Ruins Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den D
Where can you find Malamar in Pokémon Shield?
8 spotsMalamar can be found in Giants Mirror Max Den D, Hammerlocke Hills Max Den A, Motostoke Riverbank Max Den C, Stony Wilderness Max Den B, Stony Wilderness Max Den I, and Stony Wilderness Max Den K, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Giants Mirror Max Den D
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den A
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den C
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den B
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den I
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den K
- •Watchtower Ruins Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den D
Where can you find Malamar in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
1 spotMalamar can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Malamar in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
1 spotMalamar can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Malamar in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
9 spotsMalamar can be found in Challenge Beach, Challenge Road Max Den D, Fields Of Honor, Honeycalm Sea Max Den D, Loop Lagoon, and Soothing Wetlands, and 3 other locations in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Challenge Beach
- •Challenge Road Max Den D
- •Fields Of Honor
- •Honeycalm Sea Max Den D
- •Loop Lagoon
- •Soothing Wetlands
- •Soothing Wetlands Max Den C
- •Training Lowlands
- •Workout Sea Max Den B
Where can you find Malamar in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
9 spotsMalamar can be found in Challenge Beach, Challenge Road Max Den D, Fields Of Honor, Honeycalm Sea Max Den D, Loop Lagoon, and Soothing Wetlands, and 3 other locations in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Beach
- •Challenge Road Max Den D
- •Fields Of Honor
- •Honeycalm Sea Max Den D
- •Loop Lagoon
- •Soothing Wetlands
- •Soothing Wetlands Max Den C
- •Training Lowlands
- •Workout Sea Max Den B