Malamar

Malamar

Tier E Legends Z-A OU

Last Updated: 03/16/2026 01:03 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.18%
Usage Rate
46.59%
Win Rate
14.77%
Lead Rate
1098
Avg Rating
176
Total Games
82
Wins
94
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 Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 1.2% usage rate and 46.6% win rate. This data represents 7,481 games analyzed over 14 days from 03/02/2026 to 03/16/2026.

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 30.7% of battles. Rest demonstrates the highest win rate at 61.5% While Superpower is the most popular choice, Rest shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Dragonite, and Feraligatr in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Baxcalibur, achieving a 66.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Jolteon, Floette-Eternal, and Corviknight, while caution is advised against Gholdengo, Latios, and Golisopod. Particularly effective against Jolteon with a 75.0% 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
52 games
51.9% Win
0.7% appear
50 games
36.0% Win
0.7% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.6% appear
37 games
32.4% Win
0.5% appear
36 games
33.3% Win
0.5% appear
34 games
35.3% Win
0.5% appear
28 games
60.7% Win
0.4% appear
27 games
66.7% Win
0.4% appear
27 games
33.3% Win
0.4% appear
24 games
62.5% Win
0.3% appear
23 games
30.4% Win
0.3% appear
23 games
56.5% Win
0.3% appear
22 games
31.8% Win
0.3% appear
19 games
47.4% Win
0.2% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.2% appear
17 games
23.5% Win
0.2% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.2% appear
16 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
16 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
15 games
66.7% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Malamar
52 games
40.4% Win
0.70% appear
41 games
56.1% Win
0.55% appear
39 games
59.0% Win
0.52% appear
37 games
37.8% Win
0.49% appear
35 games
34.3% Win
0.47% appear
29 games
51.7% Win
0.39% appear
28 games
39.3% Win
0.37% appear
23 games
47.8% Win
0.31% appear
23 games
43.5% Win
0.31% appear
20 games
30.0% Win
0.27% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.27% appear
20 games
35.0% Win
0.27% appear
19 games
68.4% Win
0.25% appear
18 games
50.0% Win
0.24% appear
18 games
27.8% Win
0.24% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.24% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.23% appear
16 games
25.0% Win
0.21% appear
14 games
35.7% Win
0.19% appear
14 games
7.1% Win
0.19% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Malamar
15 games
66.7% Win
0.20% appear
27 games
66.7% Win
0.36% appear
24 games
62.5% Win
0.32% appear
13 games
61.5% Win
0.17% appear
28 games
60.7% Win
0.37% appear
10 games
60.0% Win
0.13% appear
23 games
56.5% Win
0.31% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.23% appear
52 games
51.9% Win
0.70% appear
8 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Malamar
17 games
23.5% Win
0.23% appear
23 games
30.4% Win
0.31% appear
22 games
31.8% Win
0.29% appear
37 games
32.4% Win
0.49% appear
36 games
33.3% Win
0.48% appear
27 games
33.3% Win
0.36% appear
34 games
35.3% Win
0.45% appear
14 games
35.7% Win
0.19% appear
50 games
36.0% Win
0.67% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.57% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Malamar performs well against
8 games
75.0% Win
0.11% appear
10 games
70.0% Win
0.13% appear
19 games
68.4% Win
0.25% appear
8 games
62.5% Win
0.11% appear
8 games
62.5% Win
0.11% appear
13 games
61.5% Win
0.17% appear
10 games
60.0% Win
0.13% appear
10 games
60.0% Win
0.13% appear
10 games
60.0% Win
0.13% appear
39 games
59.0% Win
0.52% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Malamar
14 games
7.1% Win
0.19% appear
14 games
14.3% Win
0.19% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.11% appear
16 games
25.0% Win
0.21% appear
18 games
27.8% Win
0.24% appear
20 games
30.0% Win
0.27% appear
13 games
30.8% Win
0.17% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.12% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.12% appear
35 games
34.3% Win
0.47% appear