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Malamar

Malamar in Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire

#687 · Dark / Psychic · Route 118

DarkPsychic

Abilities

Contrary, Suction Cups, Infiltrator (hidden)

Base stats

HP86
Attack92
Defense88
Sp. Attack68
Sp. Defense75
Speed73
Total482

Where to find Malamar

AreaMethodLevel
Route 118Tall Grass36

Level-up moves

LvMoveTypeCatPowAccPP
1Superpower
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
FightingPhys1201005
1Reversal
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
FightingPhys10015
1Tackle
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
NormalPhys5010035
1Peck
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
FlyingPhys3510035
1Constrict
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
NormalPhys1010035
4Reflect
Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
PsychicStat20
7Foul Play
Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.
DarkPhys9510015
10Swagger
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
NormalStat9015
13Psywave
Inflicts damage between 50% and 150% of the user’s level.
PsychicSpec10015
16Topsy-Turvy
Inverts the target’s stat modifiers.
DarkStat20
19Hypnosis
Puts the target to sleep.
PsychicStat6020
22Psybeam
Has a chance to confuse the target.
PsychicSpec6510020
25Switcheroo
User and target swap items.
DarkStat10010
28Payback
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
DarkPhys5010010
31Psycho Cut
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
PsychicPhys7010020
34Pluck
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
FlyingPhys6010020
37Light Screen
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
PsychicStat30
40Slash
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
NormalPhys7010020
43Night Slash
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
DarkPhys7010015
46Superpower
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
FightingPhys1201005

* legal move moved to level-up · ** new to this hack (not in the Legit build)

TMs & HMs (40)

#Move · where to get itTypePow
TM03Psyshock
Pacifidlog Town
Psychic80
TM04Calm Mind
Beat Tate & Liza
Psychic
TM06Toxic
Fiery Path (needs Strength)
Poison
TM10Hidden Power
Fortree City
Normal60
TM11Sunny Day
Scorched Slab
Fire
TM12Taunt
Trick House (Route 110)
Dark
TM15Hyper Beam
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥50,000
Normal150
TM16Light Screen
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥10,000
Psychic
TM17Protect
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥10,000
Normal
TM18Rain Dance
Sea Mauville
Water
TM21Frustration
Pacifidlog Town
Normal
TM24Thunderbolt
Gift from Wattson (Mauville, later)
Electric90
TM27Return
Pacifidlog Town
Normal
TM29Psychic
Ever Grande City
Psychic90
TM32Double Team
Route 113
Normal
TM33Reflect
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥10,000
Psychic
TM35Flamethrower
Victory Road
Fire90
TM40Aerial Ace
Mauville City Poké Mart, ¥10,000
Flying60
TM41Torment
Slateport City
Dark
TM42Facade
Mauville City Poké Mart, ¥10,000
Normal70
TM44Rest
Lilycove City
Psychic
TM45Attract
Verdanturf Town
Normal
TM46Thief
Slateport City
Dark60
TM48Round
Mauville City
Normal60
TM56Fling
Pacifidlog Town
Dark
TM63Embargo
S.S. Tidal (post-game)
Dark
TM66Payback
Mirage Island (needs Soaring) or Lilycove Mart 3F
Dark50
TM67Retaliate
Beat Norman
Normal70
TM68Giga Impact
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥50,000
Normal150
TM70Flash
Granite Cave
Normal
TM77Psych Up
Route 133
Normal
TM80Rock Slide
Route 134
Rock75
TM87Swagger
Battle Resort
Normal
TM88Sleep Talk
Lilycove City
Normal
TM90Substitute
Mirage Island (needs Soaring) or Lilycove Mart 3F
Normal
TM92Trick Room
Trick House (Route 110)
Psychic
TM94Secret Power
Route 111
Normal70
TM97Dark Pulse
Team Aqua Hideout
Dark80
TM100Confide
Slateport City Poké Mart, ¥5,000
Normal
HM01Cut
Rustboro City (use after Stone Badge)
Grass70

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