Malamar Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Malamar in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 61 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarMalamar Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.
Pokemon Shield Malamar Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shield Malamar Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Malamar via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Wrap | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Peck | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 1 |
| Reversal | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 9 |
| Pluck | flying | Lv. 12 |
| Psybeam | psychic | Lv. 15 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Night Slash | dark | Lv. 24 |
| Psycho Cut | psychic | Lv. 27 |
| Switcheroo | dark | Lv. 33 |
| Foul Play | dark | Lv. 37 |
| Topsy Turvy | dark | Lv. 42 |
| Superpower | fighting | Lv. 47 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Malamar Locations
Malamar can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Fields Of Honor and Soothing Wetlands. The most reliable spawn is at Training Lowlands, where you'll find it at Lv. 28 by wanderer (1 spawn).
Fields Of Honor
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- wandererLv. 26Wanderers×1×1Eastern cliff just north of the bridge
- wandererLv. 26Wanderers×1×1Beach, south of the bridge
Soothing Wetlands
Isle Of Armor3 encounters- wandererLv. 26Wanderers×1East of the Fields of Honor border, by a den
- wandererLv. 26Wanderers×1×1Center, in a patch of brown flowers
- wandererLv. 26Wanderers×1North-west of the great puddle around a single tree
Challenge Beach
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- wandererLv. 29Wanderers×1×1Beach, south-west of the path to the Tower of Waters
- wandererLv. 29Wanderers×1×1South of the path to the Tower of Waters, by the Forest of Focus border
Loop Lagoon
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1South of the arch on the central island
- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1×1A clearing south of the entrance to Courageous Cavern
Training Lowlands
Isle Of Armor3 encounters- wandererLv. 28Wanderers×1A big clearing, by a beach and pond
- wandererLv. 28Wanderers×1A clearing, by a den
- wandererLv. 28Wanderers×1Up the ramp towards Challenge Road