Malamar #0687
Mega Malamar
The data on this page are from Legends: Z-A, the most recent appearance of Mega Malamar. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | DarkPsychic |
| Abilities | Contrary - Ability 1 Suction Cups - Ability 2 Infiltrator - Hidden |
| Classification | The Overturning Pokémon |
| National ID | #0687 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 86 | 146—193 | |||
| Attack | 102 | 96—138 | 107—154 | 117—169 | |
| Defense | 88 | 83—126 | 93—140 | 102—154 | |
| Sp. Attack | 98 | 92—135 | 103—150 | 113—165 | |
| Sp. Defense | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Speed | 88 | 83—126 | 93—140 | 102—154 | |
| Total | 582 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 1 Water 2 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00%male 50.00%female |
| Height | 2.9 m (9'6") |
| Weight | 69.8 kg (153.9 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 204 |
| Catch Rate | 80 |
| Catch Chance | ~18.39% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Mega Malamar via level-up in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| Level unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | 35 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 3 | Hypnosis | — | 60 | Psychic | Stat. |
| 6 | Fake Tears | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. |
| 14 | Knock Off | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 15 | Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 21 | Slash | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 24 | Night Slash | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 33 | Psycho Cut | 70 | 100 | Psychic | Phys. |
| 37 | Psyshock | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 42 | Topsy-Turvy | — | — | Dark | Stat. |
| 54 | Close Combat | 120 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Mega Malamar via TM in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Headbutt | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM003 | Psyshock | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM006 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM011 | Bulk Up | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| TM012 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM016 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM031 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM034 | Night Slash | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM035 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM037 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM044 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM045 | Knock Off | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM055 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM059 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| TM060 | Future Sight | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM062 | Flamethrower | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM063 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM067 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM076 | Liquidation | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM077 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM083 | Nasty Plot | — | — | Dark | Stat. |
| TM085 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100 | Dark | Spec. |
| TM095 | Taunt | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. |
| TM097 | Heal Block | — | 100 | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM107 | Close Combat | 120 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IX
Legends: Z-A
swap_horizTransferWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
card_giftcardObtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
arrow_upwardEvolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
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swap_horizTransfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite