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.
Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Bug, Fairy. It is immune to Psychic.
- Bug4× damage
- Fairy2× damage
Malamar takes neutral damage from all types it does not resist or is not weak to.
- Psychic0× damage
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.
Want the full picture? See Malamar's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
