Malamar counters

Gen 9 Sketchmons · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

Malamar
#0687 Malamar
DarkPsychic
USAGE 1.0% #99
ABILITYContrary
BASE STATS
HP 86
ATK 92
DEF 88
SPA 68
SPD 75
SPE 73
BST482
TYPE MATCHUPS
4×
Bug
2×
Fairy
0×
Psychic
Moves
Superpower 92.6% Rest 76.1% Psycho Cut 64.2% Power Trip 55.9% Knock Off 27.6% Psycho Boost 14.4% Spin Out 13.3% Dragon Ascent 7.5%
Items
Chesto Berry 73.9% Leftovers 13.3% Choice Scarf 5.1% Life Orb 4.1% Assault Vest 3.4% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.1% Focus Sash 0.1% Expert Belt 0.1%
Abilities
Contrary100.0%Infiltrator0.0%
Common Teammates
Serperior77.5%Cinderace70.4%Kingambit67.0%Empoleon64.2%Gothitelle56.4%Ribombee8.9%Alomomola8.6%Milotic8.1%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

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Ranked #99 with 1.04% usage. Sorted by reliability score.