#158 in usage · 0.2% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Malamar Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Malamar is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Malamar @ Roseli Berry Ability: Contrary Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD Relaxed Nature - Superpower - Knock Off - Skill Swap - Trick Room
Malamar moves
Share of Malamar sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- SuperpowerFighting87.1%
- Knock OffDark72.2%
- Skill SwapPsychic53.8%
- Trick RoomPsychic48.5%
- ProtectNormal43.4%
- Topsy-TurvyDark22.3%
- Psycho CutPsychic12.7%
- Zen HeadbuttPsychic8.8%
- Throat ChopDark8.1%
- TrickPsychic7.2%
Items
- Roseli Berry24.8%
- Sitrus Berry21.4%
- Leftovers20.9%
- Choice Scarf19.2%
- Focus Sash5.8%
Abilities
- Contrary99.6%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed+Def −Spe | 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD | 193 | 112 | 132 | 88 | 117 | 83 | 13.9% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 163 | 144 | 108 | 79 | 95 | 137 | 9.1% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 8 Atk / 2 Def / 9 SpD / 15 Spe | 193 | 132 | 110 | 79 | 104 | 108 | 7.3% |
Natures in these spreads: Relaxed 13.9% · Jolly 9.1% · Adamant 7.3%.
Malamar teammates
Share of Malamar teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Malamar set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Malamar set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Superpower, Knock Off, Skill Swap and Trick Room with Roseli Berry (24.8% of sets) and Contrary, a Relaxed nature and 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD.
What are Malamar's best teammates in VGC?
Malamar's most common partners are Incineroar (39.5%), Mega Garchomp Z (36%), Indeedee-F (24.3%), Mega Charizard Y (20.9%) and Rillaboom (18.6%) — the share of Malamar teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Malamar use?
Relaxed (+Def −Spe) is the most common nature among Malamar's top spreads (13.9%), followed by Jolly (9.1%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
Malamar has base 73 Speed: 137 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 125 neutral, and 83 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Malamar in Pokémon Champions?
Malamar is #158 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.2% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.