Type matchups
Damage Marowak takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Marowak has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 110
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 425
Marowak has a base stat total of 425, higher than 41% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (110). With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 110 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Marowak can have the abilities Rock Head, Lightning Rod and Battle Armor.
How to beat Marowak
Marowak takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Marowak's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Marowak's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Marowak's Ground moves.
Evolution
Marowak is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Cubone → Marowak), evolving from Cubone.
Best counters to Marowak
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Marowak weak to?
As a Ground type, Marowak takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Marowak resistant to?
Marowak resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Marowak?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Marowak with super-effective attacks.