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Malamar (カラマネロ Karamanero) is a Dark/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Biology

Physiology

Malamar is an amphibious Pokémon that resembles an upside-down squid. It has sinister-looking yellow eyes with light purple eyelids that have a squinted appearance. It has a magenta beak for a mouth. Malamar has a fringe of bluish tentacles sprouting from its head, and an oblong deep purple body with yellow patches and spots that form a pattern on its belly. Two long arm-like tentacles sprout from its shoulders; they are magenta and pastel purple in color, with white fins at the tips. Malamar stands upright on two large white sharp-edged fins on either side of its lower body, which it uses as legs.

Evolution

Malamar is the evolved form of Inkay. Its evolution method is very unique, as it evolves from Inkay at level 30 only when the 3DS is held upside down.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
X and Y Evolve Inkay None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None


Pokédex entries

  • X

    It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.

  • Y

    It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.

  • Omega Ruby

    It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.

  • Ultra Sun

    When it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.

  • Ultra Moon

    It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.

  • Sword

    Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.

  • Shield

    It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.


Stats

Base Stats
HP
86
Attack
92
Defense
88
Sp. Atk
68
Sp. Def
75
Speed
73
Total
482

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Reversal — 100% 15 Fighting Physical
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical
1 Constrict 10 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status
4 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status
8 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
12 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
13 Psywave — 100% 15 Psychic Special
15 Topsy-Turvy — —% 20 Dark Status
18 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status
21 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Psychic Special
23 Switcheroo — 100% 10 Dark Status
27 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
31 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
35 Pluck 60 100% 20 Flying Physical
39 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical
43 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
46 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical
48 Superpower 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Superpower 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Reversal — 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Flying Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Constrict 10 100% 35 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
4 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
8 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
12 Swagger — 90% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Psywave — 100% 15 Psychic Special Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
15 Topsy-Turvy — 100% 20 Dark Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
18 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 3 ♥
21 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Psychic Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
23 Switcheroo — 100% 10 Dark Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
27 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
31 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Pluck 60 100% 20 Flying Physical Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
39 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
43 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
46 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
48 Superpower 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Dark Physical
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room — —% 5 Psychic Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room — —% 5 Psychic Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Malamar can learn, refer to Inkay.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Ally Switch USUM — —% 15 Psychic Status
Bind USUM 15 85% 20 Normal Physical
Block USUM — —% 5 Normal Status
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Dark Physical
Role Play USUM — —% 10 Psychic Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snatch USUM — —% 10 Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite USUM — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Telekinesis USUM — —% 15 Psychic Status
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bind ORAS 15 85% 20 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Block ORAS — —% 5 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Dark Physical Type Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Role Play ORAS — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS — —% 10 Dark Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite ORAS — 100% 10 Ghost Status Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

3D Models

Appearances

Three Malamar appeared in the very first episode of the XY series, swimming along with some Water-type Pokémon.

A Malamar made its appearance as an evil, rogue Pokémon who used its hypnotic abilities to put Ash's friends, Pikachu, Team Rocket (bar Meowth), Officer Jenny, and several other Pokémon in a trance in A Conspiracy to Conquer!. This very same Malamar appeared again where it faced off against James' Inkay in Facing the Grand Design! and partnered up with two other evil Malamar.

Several other Malamar also made an appearance in Facing the Grand Design!. However, unlike the three evil Malamars, they appeared to be gentle and kind to both humans and Pokémon and would fight for freedom, peace, honor and justice. When the three evil Malamars kidnapped everyone except for Clemont, James and Meowth, they joined forces with them along with several Inkays on a rescue mission to stop the evil Malamars from fulfilling their dark plans and save their friends from mortal danger.

Trivia

  • Despite living in water and being based on a cuttlefish and a squid, Malamar, along with its pre-evolution, Inkay is not a Water-type.
  • Its appearance, as well as the evolution method to evolve Inkay into one, makes it possible that it is actually upside-down.
  • Inkay and Malamar are the only Pokemon that have no resistances and are not Normal-type.

Origin

Its appearance is that of a squid, upside-down. Its hypnotic abilities are likely derived from those of the broadclub cuttlefish, and its Dark/Psychic typing may be a reference to Cthulhu, an alien god from the H.P. Lovecraft Mythos who appears as a giant humanoid with dragon-like wings and a head shaped like a cephalopod.

Etymology

Malamar's name comes from the words 'malicious' and 'calamar' (Spanish for squid or cuttlefish). It may also derive from "mar-", meaning "of or related to the ocean."

Karamanero may come from "calamar," 魔 (ma, meaning magic or demon), "negro" (pronounced neh-ro, Spanish for "black," referring to its Dark type), Nero (a Roman emperor commonly thought of as a cruel dictator), and the Portuguese phrase "cara maneiro," meaning "cool guy."

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