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.
This Pokémon sets the bone it holds on fire and dances through the night as a way to mourn its fallen allies.
The cursed flames that light up the bone carried by this Pokémon are said to cause both mental and physical pain that will never fade.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Rillaboom can KO Marowak with Wood Hammer (148-175%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Marowak for 45-53%. Slowking deals 80-94% with Scald.
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Rillaboom builds →U Turn29-34% Wood Hammer 2x148-175%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Weavile builds →Knock Off36-43% Ice Shard 2x45-53% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Slowking builds →Scald 2x80-94% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marowak View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x100-117%KO Bounce52-62% Ice Fang 2x54-64% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 64 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Belly Drum, Curse and 5 more.
Sword & Shield Marowak Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Marowak's strengths as a hazard lead. Thickclub provides extra utility, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Battlearmor rounds out the package.
Best Build
Marowak best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Double Edge
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Bonemerang
- Power Up Punch
- Rock Slide
- Endeavor
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 Earth Power while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Marowak in Sword & Shield
Marowak doesn't appear wild. Catch Cubone instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 28 to get Marowak. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Marowak in Sword & Shield
Cubone is your first catch on the way to Marowak. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-21 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CuboneWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidNormal WeatherWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidOvercastWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidSnowstormWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidNormal WeatherWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidSnowstormWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidThunderstormWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidIntense SunWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidThunderstormWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidSnowingWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidIntense SunWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidSandstormWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidSnowingWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidRainingWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidSandstormWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidHeavy FogWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidRainingWarm-Up TunnelShieldOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidOvercastWarm-Up TunnelSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Cave32%MidHeavy Fog
Step 2Marowak ✓
Marowak Guide
For Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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. Stone Edge with Thickclub is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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