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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Malamar is a Pokémon that resembles an upside-down squid. Several purple tentacles with bright blue undersides sprout from the top of its head. It has yellow eyes with black sclerae, a dark pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like mouth}}, and lighter purple eyelids. Its main body is dark purple and has six circular yellow lights on the front and back. There is also a yellow stripe nearly encircling its upper body. Covering its main body is a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with two white fins on the bottom that function as legs. On each side of the mantle is a long tentacle with dark pink at the top and white, scythe-like fins at the ends. | Malamar is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an upside-down squid. Several purple tentacles with bright blue undersides sprout from the top of its head. It has yellow eyes with black sclerae, a dark pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like mouth}}, and lighter purple eyelids. Its main body is dark purple and has six circular yellow lights on the front and back. There is also a yellow stripe nearly encircling its upper body. Covering its main body is a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with two white fins on the bottom that function as legs. On each side of the mantle is a long tentacle with dark pink at the top and white, scythe-like fins at the ends. The edge of Malamar's fins are said to be supremely sharp. | ||
Malamar possesses strong hypnotic powers, which | Malamar possesses strong hypnotic powers, which is said to be the most powerful of any Pokémon. Malamar uses its hypnotic power to force others to do its bidding. People often utilize this ability for nefarious deeds. Malamar's hypnotic powers are said to have played a role in several history-changing events. It lures prey with the flashing pattern on its luminescent body and hypnotic motions, then ensnares them in its tentacles. The prey is then finished off with digestive fluids. Prior to [[Generation VIII]], Malamar and its pre-evolution, {{p|Inkay}}, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] that could learn {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Xerosic Malamar Adventures.png|thumb|right|100px|Malamar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Xerosic Malamar Adventures.png|thumb|right|100px|Malamar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
In [[PS550]], [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Xerosic]] owns a Malamar. | In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Xerosic]] owns a Malamar. | ||
[[Piers]]'s Malamar debuted in [[PASS25]]. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
{{Mangadexheader}} | {{Mangadexheader}} | ||
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[ | {{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS587]]|It has the most powerful hypnotic powers of any Pokémon and can make others do whatever it wants them to.}} | ||
{{Mangadexfooter}} | {{Mangadexfooter}} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type= | {{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=011|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=011|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/ | {{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=291|reg2=Galar|num2=109|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[ | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]], [[Training Lowlands]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] <small>(All Areas, Entrance Boss)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] <small>(All Areas, Entrance Boss)</small>}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pinsir Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | |||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}} | {{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|OR}}|Shigeki Morimoto's Malamar|PAL region|Online|50|August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|OR}}|Shigeki Morimoto's Malamar|PAL region|Online|50|August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Malamar}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
Malamar is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}. | |||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | {{learnlist/levelh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|871|Pincurchin}}|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|871|Pincurchin}}|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|222G|Corsola}}{{MSP|864|Cursola}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|080G|Slowbro}}<br>{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|199G|Slowking}}{{MSP|222G|Corsola}}{{MSP|864|Cursola}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | {{learnlist/breedf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor8|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''|no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor8|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
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{{learnlist/prevo8null}} | {{learnlist/prevo8null}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | {{learnlist/prevof/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
====By [[transfer]] from another generation==== | |||
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Camouflage|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes<!--breed-->|VII=yes<!--breed-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Constrict|Normal|Physical|10|100|35|VI=yes<!--level-->|VII=yes<!--level-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|VI=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes<!--breed-->|VII=yes<!--breed-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Happy Hour|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VI=event<!--prevo-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes<!--breed-->|VII=yes<!--breed-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Psywave|Psychic|Special|—|100|15|VI=yes<!--level-->|VII=yes<!--level-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes<!--breed-->|VII=yes<!--breed-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|VII=yes<!--tutor-->|x=yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Malamar|6|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Malamar|Dark|Psychic|6}} | |||
===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}} | {{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}} | ||
{{ | {{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687 | ||
|walk=2.1 | |||
|hp=57 | |||
|attack=78 | |||
|defense=56 | |||
|speed=60 | |||
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687 | |||
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|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere. | |skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere. | ||
|swapper=Block Shot | |swapper=Block Shot | ||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=687 | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|buddy=3 | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|stamina=200 | |||
|attack=177 | |||
|defense=165 | |||
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}} | |||
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Superpower}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}} | |||
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{{Spritebox/6|ndex=687}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=687}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=687}} | {{Spritebox/7|ndex=687}} | ||
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{{Spritebox/Footer|687|Malamar}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|687|Malamar}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In addition to {{p|Inkay}}'s method of evolution into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] Pokémon games | * In addition to {{p|Inkay}}'s method of [[evolution]] into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] because the [[Nintendo 3DS]] is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal {{wp|gyroscope}}. | ||
* Malamar and its pre-evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref> | * Malamar and its pre-evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref> | ||
* Malamar was the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 80 until {{p|Bruxish}}'s introduction in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. | * Malamar was the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 80 until {{p|Bruxish}}'s introduction in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Malamar is based on an upside-down {{wp|squid}}. Its body orientation and hypnosis ability may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}'s abilities to invert its tentacles and produce light. It also somewhat resembles a {{wp|Owl|standard owl}}, which would symbolically relate to its distinctive wisdom/intelligence. | Malamar is based on an upside-down {{wp|squid}}. Its body orientation and hypnosis ability may have been inspired by the {{wp|vampire squid}}'s abilities to invert its tentacles and produce light. It also somewhat resembles a {{wp|Owl|standard owl}}, which would symbolically relate to its distinctive wisdom/intelligence. | ||
The fact that Malamar turns upside-down when it evolves from Inkay may be a reference to {{wp|Torsion (Gastropoda)|torsion}}, a process in the embryonic development of gastropods where the body rotates 180 degrees with respect to the head. Malamar and Inkay are based on cephalopods, not gastropods, but both are mollusks. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Malamar may be a combination of ''mal-'' (Latin for ''bad''), μαλάκιο ''malákio'' (Greek for ''{{wp|Mollusca|mollusk}}''), ''{{wp|Squid (food)|calamari}}'', and ''mare'' (Latin for ''sea''). | Malamar may be a combination of ''mal-'' (Latin for ''bad''), μαλάκιο ''malákio'' (Greek for ''{{wp|Mollusca|mollusk}}''), ''{{wp|Squid (food)|calamari}}'', and ''mare'' (Latin for ''sea''). | ||
Calamanero may be | Calamanero may be a combination of 絡ます ''karamasu'' (to entangle), ''calamari'', 魔 ''ma'' (demon), and possibly ''nero di seppia'' (Italian for {{wp|cephalopod ink}}). | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic | {{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Psychic | ||
|ja=カラマネロ ''Calamanero''|jameaning= | |ja=カラマネロ ''Calamanero''|jameaning=From {{tt|絡ます ''karamasu''|to entangle}}, ''calamari'', {{tt|魔 ''ma''|demon}}, and possibly ''{{tt|nero di seppia|cephalopod ink}}'' | ||
|fr=Sepiatroce|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'' and ''{{tt|atroce|atrocious}}'' | |fr=Sepiatroce|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sepia|Latin for cuttlefish}}'' and ''{{tt|atroce|atrocious}}'' | ||
|es=Malamar|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Malamar|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Calamanero|demeaning=Same as Japanese name | |de=Calamanero|demeaning=Same as Japanese name | ||
|it=Malamar|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Malamar|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=칼라마네로 '' | |ko=칼라마네로 ''Calamanero''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
|zh_cmn=烏賊王 ''Wūzéiwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 ''wūzéi''| | |zh_cmn=烏賊王 / 乌贼王 ''Wūzéiwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 / 乌贼 ''wūzéi''|cuttlefish}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}} | ||
|zh_yue=烏賊王 ''Wūchaahkwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 ''wūchaahk''| | |zh_yue=烏賊王 ''Wūchaahkwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|烏賊 ''wūchaahk''|cuttlefish}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}} | ||
|hi=मालेमार ''Malamar''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |hi=मालेमार ''Malamar''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Маламар ''Malamar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Маламар ''Malamar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=คาลามาเนโร '' | |th=คาลามาเนโร ''Khalamanero''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Malamar (Japanese: カラマネロ Calamanero) is a dual-type Dark/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Inkay starting at level 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down.
Biology
Malamar is a Pokémon that resembles an upside-down squid. Several purple tentacles with bright blue undersides sprout from the top of its head. It has yellow eyes with black sclerae, a dark pink beak-like mouth, and lighter purple eyelids. Its main body is dark purple and has six circular yellow lights on the front and back. There is also a yellow stripe nearly encircling its upper body. Covering its main body is a transparent mantle with two white fins on the bottom that function as legs. On each side of the mantle is a long tentacle with dark pink at the top and white, scythe-like fins at the ends. The edge of Malamar's fins are said to be supremely sharp.
Malamar possesses strong hypnotic powers, which is said to be the most powerful of any Pokémon. Malamar uses its hypnotic power to force others to do its bidding. People often utilize this ability for nefarious deeds. Malamar's hypnotic powers are said to have played a role in several history-changing events. It lures prey with the flashing pattern on its luminescent body and hypnotic motions, then ensnares them in its tentacles. The prey is then finished off with digestive fluids. Prior to Generation VIII, Malamar and its pre-evolution, Inkay, were the only known Pokémon that could learn Topsy-Turvy.
In the anime
Major appearances
Malamar (anime)
An evil, psychopathic Malamar appeared in A Conspiracy to Conquer!. It appeared to be under the control of a woman named "Madame X", but in reality, it had hypnotized an Officer Jenny to pose as Madame X. While it was defeated in the end, it escaped. Malamar reappeared in Facing the Grand Design! along with two other evil Malamar, where they attempted to initiate their plan of world conquest.
Other
Six Malamar appeared in Facing the Grand Design! along with the three evil Malamar. Unlike the three evil Malamar, these Malamar were peaceful and lived with Pokémon living in the forest. They later helped James and Clemont stop the three evil Malamar from completing their plans and rescue their friends.
A Malamar appeared in The Right Hero for the Right Job!, under the ownership of Xerosic. Xerosic used his Malamar to battle several of Clemont's Pokémon, but it was soon defeated. It reappeared in Facing the Needs of the Many!, where it attempted to hypnotize Clemont, but failed.
Minor appearances
Malamar debuted in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In X-actly What They Wanted, Team Flare Scientist Xerosic owns a Malamar.
Piers's Malamar debuted in PASS25.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Malamar (TCG)
Game data
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Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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OR | Shigeki Morimoto's Malamar | PAL region | Online | 50 | August 5, 2015 to January 22, 2016 |
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Events* | Assault Vest (100%) |
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87 - 158 | 170 - 311 | |
88
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83 - 154 | 162 - 302 | |
68
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65 - 132 | 126 - 258 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
73
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70 - 137 | 135 - 269 | |
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Learnset
Malamar is available in Sword and Shield.
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Trivia
- In addition to Inkay's method of evolution into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous core series Pokémon games because the Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal gyroscope.
- Malamar and its pre-evolution were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[1]
- Malamar was the only Pokémon with a catch rate of 80 until Bruxish's introduction in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Origin
Malamar is based on an upside-down squid. Its body orientation and hypnosis ability may have been inspired by the vampire squid's abilities to invert its tentacles and produce light. It also somewhat resembles a standard owl, which would symbolically relate to its distinctive wisdom/intelligence.
The fact that Malamar turns upside-down when it evolves from Inkay may be a reference to torsion, a process in the embryonic development of gastropods where the body rotates 180 degrees with respect to the head. Malamar and Inkay are based on cephalopods, not gastropods, but both are mollusks.
Name origin
Malamar may be a combination of mal- (Latin for bad), μαλάκιο malákio (Greek for mollusk), calamari, and mare (Latin for sea).
Calamanero may be a combination of 絡ます karamasu (to entangle), calamari, 魔 ma (demon), and possibly nero di seppia (Italian for cephalopod ink).
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