Type matchups
Damage Mareep takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Mareep has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 280
Mareep has a base stat total of 280, higher than 9% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (65) well above Attack (40), it works best as a special attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 40 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Mareep can have the abilities Static and Plus.
How to beat Mareep
Mareep takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mareep's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mareep's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mareep's Electric moves.
Evolution
Mareep is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Mareep → Flaaffy → Ampharos) and evolves into Flaaffy.
Best counters to Mareep
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mareep weak to?
As an Electric type, Mareep takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Mareep resistant to?
Mareep resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Mareep?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Mareep with super-effective attacks.