Malamarin Pokémon SoulGold

darkpsychic

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Overturning Pokémon

It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids. It forces others to do whatever it wants.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

DarkPsychic

Dex

#687

Abilities

Contrary(Primary)

Inverts stat changes.

Suction Cups(Secondary)

Firmly anchors the body.

Infiltrator(Hidden)

Passes through barriers.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1, water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball8.2%

Great Ball11.5%

Ultra Ball13.8%

Base Exp

169

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

bug ×4fairy ×2

Resists

None

Immune To

psychic

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

Inkay

Base form

→

Malamar

Level up Inkay to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

Malamar appears in Kitakami Village (uncommon), in Mt. Silver Outside while surfing (very rare), and in Route 28 while surfing (very rare). Wild ones range from level 34 to 60.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	normal	PWR15	ACC0	PP20
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	Wraps and squeezes the foe times with vines, etc.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
1	ReversalLevel: 1Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
1	ReversalLevel: 1Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
9	PaybackLevel: 9Payback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
9	PaybackLevel: 9Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
12	PluckLevel: 12Pluck	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
12	PluckLevel: 12Pluck	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
15	PsybeamLevel: 15Psybeam	psychic	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
15	PsybeamLevel: 15Psybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
18	SwaggerLevel: 18Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
18	SwaggerLevel: 18Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
21	SlashLevel: 21Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
21	SlashLevel: 21Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
24	Night SlashLevel: 24Night Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
24	Night SlashLevel: 24Night Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
27	Psycho CutLevel: 27Psycho Cut	psychic	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
27	Psycho CutLevel: 27Psycho Cut	Tears with psychic blades. High critical-hit ratio.
33	SwitcherooLevel: 33Switcheroo	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
33	SwitcherooLevel: 33Switcheroo	Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see.
37	Foul PlayLevel: 37Foul Play	dark	PWR95	ACC100	PP15
37	Foul PlayLevel: 37Foul Play	The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused.
42	Topsy TurvyLevel: 42Topsy Turvy	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
42	Topsy TurvyLevel: 42Topsy Turvy	Swaps all stat changes that affect the target.
47	SuperpowerLevel: 47Superpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
47	SuperpowerLevel: 47Superpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
55	Skill SwapLevel: 55Skill Swap	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
55	Skill SwapLevel: 55Skill Swap	The user swaps special abilities with the target.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Simple BeamSimple Beam	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Simple BeamSimple Beam	A beam that changes the foe's Ability to Simple.
Power SplitPower Split	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Power SplitPower Split	Averages changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.
CamouflageCamouflage	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
CamouflageCamouflage	Alters the Pokémon's type depending on the location.
FlatterFlatter	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
FlatterFlatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
Guard SwapGuard Swap	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Guard SwapGuard Swap	Swaps changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (37)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
PsyshockPsyshock	psychic	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
PsyshockPsyshock	Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Trick RoomTrick Room	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM92TM92
Trick RoomTrick Room	Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.