MetaMons competitive notes
Malamar is a dark/psychic-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 482 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 73) and a physical attacking profile. Its Contrary ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Malamar. Build around what Malamar actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Malamar takes super-effective damage from Bug, Fairy moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Malamar into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (92)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (68)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 73)
- BST
- 482 (typical for the format)
Malamar is a dark/psychic-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 482 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 73) and a physical attacking profile. Its Contrary ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Malamar. Build around what Malamar actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Malamar
Malamar is the Overturning Pokémon a Dark/Psychic type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 482 with Contrary or Suction Cups as abilities.
What is Malamar weak to?
Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Bug, Fairy. It is immune to Psychic.
How to counter Malamar
To counter Malamar in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Bug or Fairy moves and can withstand its Dark/Psychic STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Malamar in competitive teams
Malamar can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Malamar on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
