National No. 687

Malamar

Overturning Pokémon

1.5 m Size
47 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0687
Malamar

Description

It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.

Abilities

Ability 1

Contrary

Inverts stat changes.

Ability 2

Suction Cups

Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.

Hidden Ability

Infiltrator

Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.5 m / 4'92"
Weight 47 kg / 103.62 lbs
Color Blue
Body
Blob Pokémon consisting of a head and a base
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 169
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 1 / Water 2
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 80
Catch Chances

has a 18.4% capture chance

has a 24.9% capture chance

has a 30.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation VI / Kalos
Available since X / Y · Generation VI
Form Malamar
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Malamar
French Sepiatroce
German Calamanero
Spanish Malamar
Italian Malamar
Japanese カラマネロ Calamanero
Korean 칼라마네로 Kallamanero
Chinese 烏賊王 / 乌贼王 Wūchaahkwòhng · Wūzéiwáng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar’s control.

8 descriptions

Evolutionary Chain

Inkay
Nº686
Malamar
Nº687 Inkay · Lv. 30 Holding the 3DS upside down
Mega Malamar
Nº687 malamarite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Malamar

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
86
-
146 - 193
282 - 376
Attack
92
+2 EV
87 - 158
170 - 311
Defense
88
-
83 - 154
162 - 302
Sp Attack.
68
-
65 - 132
126 - 258
Defense Esp.
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Speed
73
-
70 - 137
135 - 269
Total
482
+2 EV
-
-
Life
86
Lv 50: 146 - 193 Lv 100: 282 - 376
At. +2 EV
92
Lv 50: 87 - 158 Lv 100: 170 - 311
Df.
88
Lv 50: 83 - 154 Lv 100: 162 - 302
At. Esp.
68
Lv 50: 65 - 132 Lv 100: 126 - 258
Df. Esp.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
Vel.
73
Lv 50: 70 - 137 Lv 100: 135 - 269
Total +2 EV
482

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Superpower No.276 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 47
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Reversal No.179 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Tackle No.33 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Peck No.64 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 35
Hit 100%
Constrict No.132 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 10
Hit 100%
Reflect No.115 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Foul Play No.492 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 37
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 95
Hit 100%
Swagger No.207 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 18
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 85%
Psywave No.149 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 13
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Topsy-Turvy No.576 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 42
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Hypnosis No.95 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 60%
Psybeam No.60 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Switcheroo No.415 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 33
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Payback No.371 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 9
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Light Screen No.113 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 31
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Pluck No.365 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Psycho Cut No.427 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 27
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Slash No.163 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 21
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Night Slash No.400 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Wrap No.35 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 90%