Stats & Training
Marill's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Attack trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 HP EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
The oil-filled end of its tail floats on water. It keeps Marill from drowning even in a strong current.
The oil-filled end of its tail floats on water. It keeps Marill from drowning even in a strong current.
Marill Weakness
Marill's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Magnezone can KO Marill with Thunderbolt (164-193%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Marill for 38-44%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Marill View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x164-193%KO Flash Cannon36-43% Volt Switch 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marill View Breloom builds →Mach Punch30-35% Bullet Seed 2x38-44% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Marill is the middle stage between Azurill and Azumarill. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Azurill). The final form adds another 170 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Marill to get Azurill eggs easily using 38 partners from the Fairy and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aqua Jet, Belly Drum and 15 more.
Black & White Marill Best Moveset
Thickfat isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Rindoberry for extra utility and max HP and Defense EVs, Marill fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Marill best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Whirlpool
- Protect
- Perish Song
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Amnesia and Aqua Jet from the egg pool give Marill something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Marill in Black & White
You're catching Azurill first, not Marill. Azurill appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Marill in Black & White
Step 1Catch AzurillWhite ForestGrass Lv.5 ForestUncommonEarlyAny
Step 2Marill ✓
Marill Guide
Get Marill to Azumarill at level 18. At 250 BST, Marill is just the starting point.
Level 18 gets you Azumarill. Quick enough that Marill barely slows you down.
In Black & White, Marill does the job early-game if you need a water type on your team. Evolve it into Azumarill before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Marill in Black & White. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Marill first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves