Malamar

Malamar

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 06/20/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.45%
Usage Rate
41.81%
Win Rate
65.09%
Lead Rate
76.51%
Selection Rate
1178
Avg Rating
464
Total Games
194
Wins
270
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Malamar Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Malamar currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.4% usage rate and 41.8% win rate. This data represents 16,019 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Superpower used in 53.9% of battles. Rest demonstrates the highest win rate at 81.8% While Superpower is the most popular choice, Rest shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sinistcha, Grimmsnarl, and Whimsicott in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Venusaur, achieving a 60.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Froslass, Sableye, and Maushold, while caution is advised against Gallade, Mawile, and Charizard. Particularly effective against Froslass with a 59.1% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Malamar currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Malamar
278 games
43.9% Win
1.7% appear
185 games
46.0% Win
1.1% appear
151 games
42.4% Win
0.9% appear
105 games
37.1% Win
0.7% appear
101 games
45.5% Win
0.6% appear
97 games
43.3% Win
0.6% appear
67 games
43.3% Win
0.4% appear
66 games
53.0% Win
0.4% appear
64 games
54.7% Win
0.4% appear
57 games
47.4% Win
0.4% appear
54 games
46.3% Win
0.3% appear
54 games
37.0% Win
0.3% appear
50 games
26.0% Win
0.3% appear
41 games
43.9% Win
0.3% appear
39 games
51.3% Win
0.2% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.2% appear
32 games
40.6% Win
0.2% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.2% appear
25 games
40.0% Win
0.2% appear
25 games
36.0% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Malamar
165 games
40.0% Win
1.03% appear
163 games
38.0% Win
1.02% appear
133 games
41.4% Win
0.83% appear
130 games
40.0% Win
0.81% appear
127 games
44.9% Win
0.79% appear
124 games
38.7% Win
0.77% appear
97 games
45.4% Win
0.61% appear
90 games
41.1% Win
0.56% appear
79 games
40.5% Win
0.49% appear
77 games
41.6% Win
0.48% appear
76 games
32.9% Win
0.47% appear
73 games
42.5% Win
0.46% appear
73 games
48.0% Win
0.46% appear
71 games
47.9% Win
0.44% appear
66 games
50.0% Win
0.41% appear
61 games
41.0% Win
0.38% appear
47 games
34.0% Win
0.29% appear
44 games
27.3% Win
0.27% appear
42 games
30.9% Win
0.26% appear
39 games
30.8% Win
0.24% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Malamar
25 games
60.0% Win
0.16% appear
64 games
54.7% Win
0.40% appear
66 games
53.0% Win
0.41% appear
23 games
52.2% Win
0.14% appear
39 games
51.3% Win
0.24% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.16% appear
23 games
47.8% Win
0.14% appear
57 games
47.4% Win
0.36% appear
54 games
46.3% Win
0.34% appear
185 games
46.0% Win
1.15% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Malamar
16 games
12.5% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
23.5% Win
0.11% appear
50 games
26.0% Win
0.31% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.11% appear
25 games
36.0% Win
0.16% appear
19 games
36.8% Win
0.12% appear
54 games
37.0% Win
0.34% appear
105 games
37.1% Win
0.66% appear
21 games
38.1% Win
0.13% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.22% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Malamar performs well against
22 games
59.1% Win
0.14% appear
39 games
59.0% Win
0.24% appear
35 games
57.1% Win
0.22% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.16% appear
20 games
55.0% Win
0.12% appear
22 games
54.5% Win
0.14% appear
22 games
50.0% Win
0.14% appear
66 games
50.0% Win
0.41% appear
16 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear
28 games
50.0% Win
0.17% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Malamar
16 games
18.8% Win
0.10% appear
38 games
23.7% Win
0.24% appear
44 games
27.3% Win
0.27% appear
25 games
28.0% Win
0.16% appear
39 games
30.8% Win
0.24% appear
42 games
30.9% Win
0.26% appear
22 games
31.8% Win
0.14% appear
76 games
32.9% Win
0.47% appear
21 games
33.3% Win
0.13% appear
18 games
33.3% Win
0.11% appear