Alolan Marowak: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Abilities

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk8090–145148–284

Def110117–178202–350

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe4558–10685–207

Total425Higher than 46% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×

DarkGhostGroundRockWater

Resists

½×

FairyFireGrassIcePoisonSteel

¼×

Bug

Immune to

0×

FightingNormal

Takes normal damage from 4 types

FlyingElectricPsychicDragon

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Marowak outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Marowak against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106		Marowak · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97		Marowak · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65		Marowak · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is hit by an attack, there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled.
Everything about Cursed Body →
Other Pokémon with Cursed Body 12
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This Pokémon draws Electric moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Electric .
Everything about Lightning Rod →
Other Pokémon with Lightning Rod 17
Pikachu Raichu Cubone Rhyhorn Rhydon Goldeen Seaking Pichu Mega Sceptile Electrike Manectric Plusle Rhyperior Blitzle Zebstrika Togedemaru Pincurchin
This Pokémon does not take damage besides Struggle/Life Orb/crash damage.
Everything about Rock Head →
Other Pokémon with Rock Head 21
Hisuian Growlithe Hisuian Arcanine Geodude Graveler Golem Onix Cubone Rhyhorn Rhydon Aerodactyl Sudowoodo Steelix Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Bagon Shelgon Bonsly Blue-Striped Basculin Tyrantrum

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

0.7% of teams · rank #120 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Thick Club
Ability
Nature: Brave
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.7%
1500 weighting0.6%
1630 weighting0.7%
1760 weighting1.0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

88.5%
11.4%
0.1%

EV spreads

Brave 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def62.4%
Brave 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD10.6%
Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD9.1%
Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD6.2%
Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def5.0%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0104CuboneGround
1. Level 28
  #0105MarowakGround
2. Level 28 at night
  #0105Alolan MarowakFireGhost

Moves

Level up 14


1	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
1	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
12	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	15
16	RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	5
20	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
24	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
31	Bone RushHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Ground	Phys	25	90%	10
36	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
42	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
48	BonemerangHits 2 times in one turn.	Ground	Phys	50	90%	10
54	ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	10
60	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 36


TM83	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
HM04	StrengthNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	100%	15
HM06	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Phys	40	100%	15
HM08	Rock Climb20% chance to confuse the target.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TM	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	100	75%	15
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20

Biology

The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone like a boomerang to knock out targets. Originally a Cubone, it overcame its mother's death and became rough and aggressive.

Some say that a Marowak graveyard exists somewhere in the world. It carries out vengeance on its natural enemy, Mandibuzz, as it throws bones to try to take it down. Marowak thump their bones rhythmically to communicate among themselves, with nearly 50 different rhythmic patterns.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, JapanMarowak: #557 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Bone Keeper Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown

: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#105Original Johto#204Updated Johto#209Coastal Kalos#061Original Alola#164Original Akala#091Updated Alola#198Updated Akala#099Let’s Go Kanto#105Isle of Armor#171Hyperspace#010

When this Pokémon evolved, the skull of its mother fused to it. Marowak’s temperament also turned vicious at the same time.
Shield
This Pokémon overcame its sorrow to evolve a sturdy new body. Marowak faces its opponents bravely, using a bone as a weapon.
Sword
They thump their bones rhythmically to communicate among themselves. There are nearly 50 different rhythmic patterns.
Ultra Moon
It throws bones at Mandibuzz to knock it down. It’s thought that Marowak is trying to avenge its parent.
Ultra Sun
This Pokémon is out for vengeance on its natural enemy, Mandibuzz. It throws bones like boomerangs to try to take it down.
Moon
Originally, it was weak and timid. After evolution, its temperament becomes violent, and it begins to wield bones as weapons.
Sun
It collects bones from an unknown place. Some whisper that a MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world.
SoulSilver
From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
FireRed · X
A MAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has grown tough by overcoming the grief of losing its mother. Its tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
Emerald
MAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This Pokémon’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Somewhere in the world is a cemetery just for MAROWAK. It gets its bones from those graves.
Crystal
It collects bones from an unknown place. A MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world, rumors say.
Silver
It has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.
Gold · HeartGold
Small and weak, this Pokémon is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y

Names around the world

English: Marowak
Japanese: ガラガラ
Japanese (romaji): Garagara
Korean: 텅구리
Chinese (Traditional): 嘎啦嘎啦
Chinese (Simplified): 嘎啦嘎啦
French: Ossatueur
German: Knogga
Spanish: Marowak
Italian: Marowak

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

: 2 Def
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 149
: Medium

Breeding

: Monster
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Cubone: Level 28.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Green 4 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

Red 4 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Heahea BeachReceive as a gift · Lv 25

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 44

White 1 area

Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57

Black 1 area

Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57

SoulSilver 2 areas

Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–41

HeartGold 2 areas

Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–41

LeafGreen 4 areas

Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–48
Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46

FireRed 4 areas

Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–48
Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46

Crystal 4 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Rock Tunnel (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Silver 1 area

Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14

Gold 1 area

Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14

Yellow 2 areas

Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24

Blue 4 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

Red 4 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Evolves from Cubone: Level 28 at night.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area

Fuchsia CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 38

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Fuchsia CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 38

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Alolan Marowak

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

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Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Checks & counters

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Level up 14

TM / HM / TR 36

Names around the world

Artwork and 3D models

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Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

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Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

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Generation VII