Pokemon GO Malamar: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

If your Pokemon GO Malamar knows the best moveset, it can benefit from different effects, such as STAB and Weather Boost. The main purpose of teaching Malamar its ideal moves is to allow it to inflict notable damage on opponents. However, it may not deal heavy damage to every monster it faces in the game because many counters can defeat Malamar. So, let’s learn if it is any good to use for PvP and PvE battles.

In this article, we look at the best moveset and counters for Pokemon GO Malamar. You may also want to use it in GO Battle League, Raids, and Gym fights, so we will discuss how it performs in these modes.

Best moveset for Pokemon GO Malamar

Malamar in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

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Malamar must learn different sets of moves for various modes of battles in Pokemon GO. That said, here are the best movesets for Malamar:

Best PvP moveset for Malamar

Fast Move: Psywave
Charged Moves: Superpower and Foul Play

Best PvE moveset for Malamar

Fast Move: Psycho Cut
Charged Move: Foul Play

All moves of Malamar in Pokemon GO

Malamar uses the following moves in Pokemon GO:

Fast Moves: Peck, Psychocut, and Psywave

Charged Moves: Hyperbeam, Psybeam, Foulplay, and Superpower

Also read: Pokemon GO Psychic Spectacular preparation guide

Stats and weaknesses of Pokemon GO Malamar

The stat spread of Malamar has the following information:

Type: Dark and Psychic
Weaknesses: Bug and Fairy
Resistance: Psychic
Max CP: 2667 CP
Attack: 177
Defense: 165
Stamina: 200
Weather Boost: Fog and Windy

Is Malamar good in Pokemon GO PvP?

Malamar is a dual-type Pokemon, which makes it a more reliable option than a single-type one. This monster is used as a Lead in battles, although many trainers like to use it as a Closer and a Charger.

To answer the question, yes, Pokemon GO Malamar is very good in PvP battles, including the Great League, the Ultra League, and the Psychic Cup.

You need to teach Malamar its best PvP moveset if you want to increase its performance in the game. The Overturning Pokemon can easily reach its Charged Moves, making it a fearsome contender in the above metas. However, be aware of its 2x weaknesses to Bug-type attacks.

Is Malamar good in Pokemon GO PvE?

Malamar, as seen in the anime (Image via Niantic)

As mentioned, Pokemon GO Malamar is extremely weak to Bug-type moves. That said, if you use it as a Gym defender, you should know that anyone who knows how to exploit Malamar’s vulnerabilities can easily defeat it.

That said, Malamar can handle a wide array of attacks in Pokemon GO. This means it can obediently assume the defending role to safeguard the Gym if it doesn’t face Bug-type creatures.

Counters for Pokemon GO Malamar

Great League counters: Guzzlord, Serperior, Clefable, Charjabug, Gastrodon, Mandibuzz, Sableye, Ariados, and Jumpluff.

Ultra League counters: Galarian Weezing, Tapu Fini, Swampert, Talonflame, Drifblim, Feraligatr, and Ampharos.

Master League counters: Zarude, Togekiss, Flogres, Yveltal, Diagla, Solgaleo, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Giratina, and Palkia.

PvE counters: Mega Heracross, Mega Pinsir, Pheromosa, Volcarona, Shadow Pinsir, Vikavolt, Yanmgea, Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier.

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About the author

Samir is currently working as Game Writer at Beebom. He left Sportskeeda in April 2025. When he isn't working, he spends his time appreciating the beauty of nature, collecting Pokemon cards, and playing chess with noob friends.

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei