Mega Malamar — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Malamar is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (102 Attack). It can trade hits at a competitive speed tier, and it's commonly used because its dark/psychic typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Mega Malamar can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Mega Malamar actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Mega Malamar the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 582Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Malamar shows up
Mega Malamar FAQ
- What are Mega Malamar's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Malamar can run a single ability. The competitive default is usually its signature ability — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Malamar weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Malamar takes extra damage from bug, fairy. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Malamar?
- The best moveset for Mega Malamar depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Mega Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Malamar are Pokémon with strong bug, fairy attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Malamar good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega Malamar's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.