NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0687

Malamar

Dark

Psychic

It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.

Category: Overturning Pokémon
Height: 1.5 m
Weight: 47 kg
Generation: VI

Abilities

Contrary

Inverts stat changes.

Suction Cups

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

Infiltrator Hidden ability

Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Overturning Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Inkay
- Malamar

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 482

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Bug

×4

Fairy

×2

Resists

None by typing.

Immune to

Psychic

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

CutPhysical · NormalPower 50Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

BindPhysical · NormalPower 15Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

WrapPhysical · NormalPower 15Accuracy 90%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

DisableStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Disables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

FlamethrowerSpecial · FirePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

PsybeamSpecial · PsychicPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

PeckPhysical · FlyingPower 35Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

HypnosisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 60%Details +

Puts the target to sleep.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 18
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 18
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Champions · Train

Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 31
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 4
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

ConstrictPhysical · NormalPower 10Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1

FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

PsywaveSpecial · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage between 50% and 150% of the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 13
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SlashPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 43
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 43
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 21
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 21

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

ReversalPhysical · FightingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SpiteStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Destiny BondStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 12
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 18
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 18
Champions · Train

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Baton PassStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Psych UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Future SightSpecial · PsychicPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits the target two turns later.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

TormentStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Champions · Train

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

TrickStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Role PlayStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s ability.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

SuperpowerPhysical · FightingPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 48
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 48
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 48
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 48
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 47
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 47
Champions · Train

Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Skill SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User and target swap abilities.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SnatchStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Steals the target’s move, if it’s self-targeted.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Fake TearsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

BlockStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Calm MindStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

GravityStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

PluckPhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 35
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 35
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 35
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 35
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
Champions · Train

AcupressureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 27
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 27
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 27
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 27
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 9
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 9
Champions · Train

EmbargoStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target cannot use held items.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FlingPhysical · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Guard SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

Poison JabPhysical · PoisonPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Champions · Train

Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Night SlashPhysical · DarkPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 46
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 46
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 46
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 46
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
Champions · Train

SwitcherooStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 23
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 23
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 33
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 33
Champions · Train

Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Nasty PlotStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Psycho CutPhysical · PsychicPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 39
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 39
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 39
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 39
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 27
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 27
Champions · Train

Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Champions · Train

Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Double HitPhysical · NormalPower 35Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits twice in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Champions · Train

PsyshockSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 37
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 37
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

Stored PowerSpecial · PsychicPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

RetaliatePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Topsy-TurvyStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Inverts the target’s stat modifiers.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 15
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 42
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 42
Champions · Train

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Throat ChopPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

LungePhysical · BugPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Brutal SwingPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

LiquidationPhysical · WaterPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Expanding ForceSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

If Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Lash OutPhysical · DarkPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Psychic NoiseSpecial · PsychicPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

X · Omega Ruby

It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.

Y · Alpha Sapphire

It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.

Ultra Sun

When it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.

Ultra Moon

It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.

Sword

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

Shield

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

POKÉMON TCG

Malamar trading cards

23 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12