Stats & Training
Marowak's spread favors physical bulk over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
Marowak Weakness
Water, Grass, and Ice moves hit Marowak for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Marowak's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x42-50% Vine Whip 2x25-30% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x47-55% Water Gun 2x33-40% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x118-139%KO Magical Leaf 2x60-72% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x101-121%KO Mega Drain 2x37-45% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x136-161%KO Mega Drain 2x49-58% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x79-94% Razor Leaf 2x37-45% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x109-129%KO Magical Leaf 2x56-66% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x95-113%KO Mega Drain 2x36-43% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x129-152%KO Mega Drain 2x45-55% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x125-148%KO Giga Drain 2x79-94% Needle Arm 2x43-51% Mega Drain 2x45-55% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x73-86% Razor Leaf 2x32-39% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x110-131%KO Magical Leaf 2x59-69% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x99-117%KO Mega Drain 2x34-41% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x131-155%KO Mega Drain 2x46-55% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x129-152%KO Giga Drain 2x82-97% Needle Arm 2x44-52% Mega Drain 2x46-55% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x46-55% Bubble Beam 2x38-45% Water Pulse 2x34-41% Water Gun 2x25-31% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x115-136%KO Magical Leaf 2x60-71% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x94-111%KO Razor Leaf 2x46-56% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x102-121%KO Mega Drain 2x36-43% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x134-158%KO Mega Drain 2x46-56% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x46-56% Bubble Beam 2x39-46% Water Pulse 2x36-43% Water Gun 2x26-31% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x109-129%KO Giga Drain 2x71-84% Magical Leaf 2x57-67% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x90-107%KO Leaf Blade 2x74-87% Razor Leaf 2x45-53% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x97-115%KO Mega Drain 2x36-42% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Mega Drain 2x45-53% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x50-59% Scald 2x45-53% Bubble Beam 2x37-45% Water Pulse 2x36-42% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x111-131%KO Giga Drain 2x72-85% Magical Leaf 2x56-67% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x91-108%KO Leaf Blade 2x74-87% Razor Leaf 2x45-54% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Mega Drain 2x34-41% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x131-154%KO Mega Drain 2x45-54% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x52-62% Scald 2x45-54% Bubble Beam 2x37-44% Water Pulse 2x34-41% | ||
In Black & White, Politoed's Scald hits Marowak for 59-69%. Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Marowak for 35-41%. Mamoswine deals 77-90% with Earthquake.
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Politoed builds →Scald 2x59-69% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Breloom builds →Mach Punch27-32% Bullet Seed 2x35-41% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake77-90% Ice Shard 2x62-73% Superpower61-72% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x80-94% Earthquake33-39% Ice Fang 2x44-51% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x47-55% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Marowak is the evolved form of Cubone. Breeding produces Cubone eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Cubone gave Marowak the biggest boost in Attack (+30), bringing the total to 425 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Marowak to get Cubone eggs easily using 67 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Belly Drum, Chip Away and 7 more.
Black & White Marowak Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Marowak's strengths as a physical attacker. Thickclub provides extra utility, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Rockhead rounds out the package.
Best Build
Marowak best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Marowak picks up Ancient Power and Belly Drum only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Earthquake and Dig while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Marowak in Black & White
Marowak starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Marowak in Black & White
Cubone is your first catch on the way to Marowak. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 47-57 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Cubone
Step 2Marowak ✓Route 15BlackGrass Lv.47 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 15WhiteGrass Lv.47 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 15BlackGrass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 15WhiteGrass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Cubone (Step 1)
Marowak Guide
For Black & White, it depends on your team. Marowak at 425 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Ground coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Black & White, Don't let Marowak's 425 base stat total fool you. Lightning Rod is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Firepunch with Thickclub is the standard set.
In Black & White, Run Lightning Rod on Marowak. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Marowak also gets Rock Head and Battle Armor, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Marowak first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 10 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 7SMAlolan
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