Type matchups
Damage Mega Malamar takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Psychic type, Mega Malamar has 2 weaknesses, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Dark/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 86
- Attack
- 102
- Defense
- 88
- Sp. Atk
- 98
- Sp. Def
- 120
- Speed
- 88
- Total
- 582
Mega Malamar has a base stat total of 582, higher than 88% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (120). Its Attack (102) and Sp. Atk (98) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 88 is middling (faster than 70% of Pokémon). With 86 HP, 88 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Mega Malamar's only ability is Contrary.
How to beat Mega Malamar
The best way to beat Mega Malamar is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Lokix hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and is immune to Mega Malamar's Psychic moves and resists its Dark moves. Genesect hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic moves. Volcarona hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB.
Evolution
Mega Malamar is a Mega Evolution of Malamar, so it shares Malamar's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Malamar
Other Dark/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Malamar weak to?
As a Dark/Psychic type, Mega Malamar takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×) and Fairy moves.
What is Mega Malamar resistant to?
Mega Malamar has no type resistances. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Mega Malamar?
Strong type-based picks include Lokix, Genesect and Volcarona, which hit Mega Malamar with super-effective attacks.