Is Malamar viable in Gen 9 ZU?

Malamar is ranked #65 in Gen 9 ZU with 2.42% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

Malamar in Gen 9 ZU

Gen 9 ZU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0687 Malamar

DarkPsychic

USAGE 2.4% #65

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 100.0% Knock Off 100.0% Psycho Cut 65.7% Destiny Bond 44.4% Switcheroo 27.2% Facade 21.1% Liquidation 18.8% Throat Chop 6.3%

Items

Assault Vest 46.8% Choice Scarf 29.3% Leftovers 23.3% Protective Pads 0.2% Room Service 0.1% Chesto Berry 0.1% Lum Berry 0.1% Focus Sash 0.0%

Abilities

Contrary100.0%Infiltrator0.0%

Tera Types

Poison 58.2% Fighting 37.4% Dark 2.2% Fairy 1.0% Steel 0.6% Fire 0.3% Ghost 0.2% Water 0.1%

Common Teammates

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #65 with 2.42% usage. Sorted by conservative score.