malamar

Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Type: Dark / Psychic

Abilities:

• Contrary: Reverses all stat changes that affect Malamar.
• Suction Cups (Hidden Ability): Prevents Malamar from being forced to switch out by moves or abilities.

Physical Characteristics:

• Malamar is a cephalopod-like Pokémon with a dark blue body and a white underside.
• It has a pair of large, yellow eyes with small, horizontal pupils.
• Its head is adorned with a pattern resembling a crescent moon, and it has a set of tentacle-like appendages that resemble a cloak or cape.
• Its arms are long and tentacle-like, ending in a sharp, serrated edge, and it has two smaller tentacles that hang down in the front.
• The body shape and coloration give it an intimidating and mysterious appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Malamar is known for its cunning and manipulative behavior, often using its psychic abilities to control the minds of its opponents.
• It is typically found in coastal regions, caves, or areas near the sea, taking advantage of its aquatic origins.
• Malamar often forms small groups and is known to be a predator that uses its intelligence to outwit prey.
• It uses its light-emitting body as a lure to attract prey in the dark depths of the ocean.

In Battle:

• Malamar is a versatile combatant with a unique ability, Contrary, that can turn the tide of battle by reversing stat changes, making moves like Superpower particularly effective.
• Signature moves and notable attacks include Superpower, Psycho Cut, and Night Slash, utilizing both its Psychic and Dark typing.
• It is strong against Ghost and Psychic types due to its typing but is vulnerable to Bug-type moves, which are four times effective against it.
• Malamar can be used strategically to counter opponents that rely heavily on setup moves, taking advantage of its Contrary ability.

Evolution:

• Malamar evolves from Inkay starting at level 30 when leveled up while the gaming system is held upside down.

Interesting Facts:

• Malamar's method of evolution, requiring the player to physically interact with their gaming device, was a novel and unique feature when it was introduced.
• Its design is inspired by squid and cuttlefish, particularly the vampire squid, known for its deep-sea habitat and bioluminescence.
• Malamar has appeared in the Pokémon anime as a villainous Pokémon with the power to hypnotize and control other Pokémon and humans, playing significant roles in certain story arcs.
• The name "Malamar" is derived from "mal" (Spanish for bad or evil) and "calamar" (Spanish for squid), reflecting its sinister nature and cephalopod appearance.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• X: It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
• Y: It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.
• Omega-Ruby: It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.
• Ultra-Sun: When it comes to strong hypnosis, there’s an endless number of people who utilize Malamar for their nefarious deeds.
• Ultra-Moon: It flashes the pattern on its torso to control its prey and draw them in. The edges of its fins are supremely sharp.
• Sword: Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar’s control.
• Shield: It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.