Mega Malamar Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 1,760-1,841

Q: Is Mega Malamar good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Malamar has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 3,554 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Malamar in Pokemon GO?

Mega Malamar has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Mega Malamar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokemon weak to Bug, Fairy-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Bug-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Mega Malamar, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Malamar resists Psychic-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Malamar's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Malamar's maximum CP is 3,554 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,143 at level 40. Its base stats are 208 Attack, 222 Defense, and 200 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 630. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Malamar?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Malamar has 1796 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2245 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,554 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Malamar showing 1796 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Malamar in Pokemon GO?

Mega Malamar can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a Mega Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Malamar as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Malamar be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Malamar availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Peck Hyper Beam

Hyper Beam costs 100 energy for 150 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Mega Malamar takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Bug2.56× Fairy1.6×

Resists

Psychic0.39×

Base stats

Attack 208

Defense 222

Stamina 200

Stat total: 630
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 15 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,796 CP

Editor's notes

Is Mega Malamar worth building?

Fine to keep, but not a priority power-up. Mega Malamar is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon that caps at 3,554 CP.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Mega Malamar is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Mega Malamar moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Peck Best	Flying	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Psycho Cut STAB	Psychic	4	7	0.5s	8	14
Psywave STAB	Psychic	4	7	0.5s	8	14

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Foul Play STAB	Dark	70	50	2.0s	35	1.40
Hyper Beam Best	Normal	150	100	4.0s	37.5	1.50
Psybeam STAB	Psychic	65	50	3.0s	21.7	1.30
Super Power	Fighting	85	50	3.0s	28.3	1.70

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Peck	Flying	6	8	1	6.00	8.00
Psycho Cut	Psychic	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Psywave	Psychic	3	4	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Foul Play	Dark	65	40	1.63	—
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	80	1.88	—
Psybeam	Psychic	70	60	1.17	—
Super Power	Fighting	85	40	2.13	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS).

Evolution

Inkay 50 Candy

Malamar

Mega Evolution

Malamar

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Malamar

Family

Inkay

Malamar

Mega Malamar This page Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Inkay Shadow Malamar

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: Mega
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Mega Malamar raid guide

Counter rankings for Mega Malamar are still being computed.

How to get Mega Malamar

Evolve from: Malamar · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	80	2,717
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	80	2,941
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,760	1,841
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,189	2,290
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,760	1,841
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,331	1,392
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,760	1,841

Is Mega Malamar good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Mega Malamar has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Bulk-leaning spread (222 Defense / 200 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	44
Lv 2	139
Lv 3	234
Lv 4	329
Lv 5	424
Lv 6	518
Lv 7	613
Lv 8	708
Lv 9	803
Lv 10	898
Lv 11	988
Lv 12	1,078
Lv 13	1,167

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,257
Lv 15	1,347
Lv 16	1,437
Lv 17	1,527
Lv 18	1,616
Lv 19	1,706
Lv 20	1,796
Lv 21	1,886
Lv 22	1,976
Lv 23	2,066
Lv 24	2,155
Lv 25	2,245
Lv 26	2,335

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,425
Lv 28	2,515
Lv 29	2,605
Lv 30	2,695
Lv 31	2,739
Lv 32	2,784
Lv 33	2,829
Lv 34	2,874
Lv 35	2,919
Lv 36	2,964
Lv 37	3,009
Lv 38	3,054
Lv 39	3,099

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,143
Lv 41	3,183
Lv 42	3,224
Lv 43	3,264
Lv 44	3,305
Lv 45	3,346
Lv 46	3,387
Lv 47	3,428
Lv 48	3,470
Lv 49	3,512
Lv 50	3,554

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0687
Form: Mega
Height: 1.50 m
Weight: 47.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 5 released forms
Game ID: V0687_POKEMON_MALAMAR_MEGA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mega Malamar in Pokemon GO?

Mega Malamar's best moveset is Peck (fast) with Hyper Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Malamar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Malamar takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy-type moves. It is double weak to Bug (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, so avoid those types against it.

What is Mega Malamar's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Malamar reaches 3,554 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,143 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Malamar?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Malamar shows 1,796 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,245 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Mega Malamar in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Malamar ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.

Can Mega Malamar be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Malamar depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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