No. 0105
Marowak
Bone Keeper Pokémon
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- Height
- 1 m 3′03″
- Weight
- 45 kg 99.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 425 top 54%
- Introduced
- Gen I
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1 m 3′03″
- Weight
- 34 kg 75.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 425 top 54%
- Introduced
- Gen I
- Height
- 1.7 m 5′07″
- Weight
- 98 kg 216.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 425 top 54%
- Introduced
- Gen I
When this Pokémon evolved, the skull of its mother fused to it. Marowak’s temperament also turned vicious at the same time.See all 16 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Marowak outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 106Marowak · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 97Marowak · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 65Marowak · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
With Lightning Rod: Electric becomes 0×
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 4 types
With Lightning Rod: Electric becomes 0×
Abilities
- Rock Head
Protects against recoil damage.
- Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
- Battle ArmorHidden ability
Protects against critical hits.
- Cursed Body
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
- Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
- Rock HeadHidden ability
Protects against recoil damage.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
0.73% of teams · rank #120 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Thick Club
- Ability
- Rock Head
- Nature
- Brave
- EVs
- 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
- Flare Blitz
- Poltergeist
- Bonemerang
- Swords Dance
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.71%
- Rated 1500+0.64%
- Rated 1630+0.73%
- Rated 1760+1.01%
Usage by month
Moves
- Flare Blitz99.7%
- Poltergeist82.5%
- Bonemerang72.2%
- Swords Dance69.7%
- Earthquake23%
- Shadow Bone18.5%
- Stealth Rock11.7%
- Will-O-Wisp9.2%
- Low Kick3.8%
- Thunder Punch2.6%
Items
- Thick Club100%
- Air Balloon0%
- Sitrus Berry0%
- Salac Berry0%
- Choice Band0%
- Focus Sash0%
Abilities
- 88.5%
- 11.4%
- 0.1%
EV spreads
- Brave 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def62.4%
- Brave 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD10.6%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD9.1%
- Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD6.2%
- Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def5%
Common teammates
Porygon281.5%
Hatterene77.4%
Ursaluna75.5%
Mawile-Mega73.8%
Cresselia64.2%
Reuniclus16.8%
Melmetal10.1%
Diancie-Mega8.9%
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
#0104CuboneGround- Level 28 · or · Level 28 (night)
#0105MarowakGround
- Level 28 · or · Level 28 (night)
Moves
Level up 14
TM / HM / TR 36
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Bone Keeper Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Pal Park area
- Mountain
When this Pokémon evolved, the skull of its mother fused to it. Marowak’s temperament also turned vicious at the same time.
ShieldThis Pokémon overcame its sorrow to evolve a sturdy new body. Marowak faces its opponents bravely, using a bone as a weapon.
SwordThey thump their bones rhythmically to communicate among themselves. There are nearly 50 different rhythmic patterns.
Ultra MoonIt throws bones at Mandibuzz to knock it down. It’s thought that Marowak is trying to avenge its parent.
Ultra SunThis Pokémon is out for vengeance on its natural enemy, Mandibuzz. It throws bones like boomerangs to try to take it down.
MoonOriginally, it was weak and timid. After evolution, its temperament becomes violent, and it begins to wield bones as weapons.
SunIt collects bones from an unknown place. Some whisper that a MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world.
SoulSilverFrom its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
FireRed · XA MAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has grown tough by overcoming the grief of losing its mother. Its tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
EmeraldMAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This Pokémon’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireSomewhere in the world is a cemetery just for MAROWAK. It gets its bones from those graves.
CrystalIt collects bones from an unknown place. A MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world, rumors say.
SilverIt has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.
Gold · HeartGoldSmall and weak, this Pokémon is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ガラガラ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Garagara
- Korean
- 텅구리
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 嘎啦嘎啦
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 嘎啦嘎啦
- French
- Ossatueur
- German
- Knogga
- Spanish
- Marowak
- Italian
- Marowak
Sprites
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3D models
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
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3D models
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
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Generation VII
Training
- EV yield
- 2 Def
- Catch rate
- 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 149
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Monster
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
- Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Green 4 areas
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
- Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Red 4 areas
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
- Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
- Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Heahea BeachReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Y 1 area
- Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
XD 1 area
- Citadark Isle Dome 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 44
White 1 area
- Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
Black 1 area
- Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
SoulSilver 2 areas
- Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–41
HeartGold 2 areas
- Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–41
LeafGreen 4 areas
- Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
- Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–48
- Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
FireRed 4 areas
- Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
- Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–48
- Victory Road 2 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Crystal 4 areas
- Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
- Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
- Rock Tunnel (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
- Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Silver 1 area
- Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Gold 1 area
- Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Yellow 2 areas
- Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Blue 4 areas
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
- Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Red 4 areas
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Victory Road 2 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
- Victory Road 2 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
- Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 30
- Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
- Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 30
- Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
- Fuchsia CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 38
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
- Fuchsia CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 38
No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).