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.
The rich greenery of the Alola region is hard on Marowak. It controls fire to stay alive.
When it beats opponents with its bone, the cursed flames spread to them. No amount of water will stop those flames from burning.
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 |
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x107-127%KO Brine 2x64-76% Water Pulse 2x60-71% Water Gun 2x41-49% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Venusaur builds →Petal Dance 2x122-144%KO Solar Beam 2x122-144%KO Petal Blizzard 2x62-73% Razor Leaf 2x38-44% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Leafeon builds →Leaf Blade 2x77-91% Giga Drain 2x53-62% Magical Leaf 2x43-51% Razor Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
 Dartrix Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Dartrix builds →Leaf Blade 2x56-67% Razor Leaf 2x36-42% Leafage 2x26-31% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Obtain MethodSeaward Cave Surfing | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion threatens a KO with Fire Blast (100-118%). Mamoswine deals 66-78% with Earthquake.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% Fire Blast100-118%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake66-78% Ice Shard 2x54-64% Knock Off29-34% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemGroundiumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x73-86% Earthquake30-36% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Breloom builds →Mach Punch21-24% Bullet Seed 2x27-31% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 79 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Belly Drum, Chip Away and 8 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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. Battlearmor rounds out the package.
Best Build
Marowak best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Marowak can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Earthquake and Earth Power while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Marowak in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No searching required for Marowak. You receive it at Heahea Beach from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Marowak in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cubone is your first catch on the way to Marowak. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 16-25 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CuboneWela Volcano ParkUltra SunGrass Lv.16-19 Volcano24%MidWela Volcano ParkUltra MoonGrass Lv.16-19 Volcano24%Mid
Step 2Marowak ✓Heahea BeachGift from NPC Lv.25 WaterMidTotem gift (40 stickers)or evolve from Cubone (Step 1)
Marowak Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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