105: Marowak

Essentials

Marowak

Bone Keeper Pokémon

Abilities

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.

Hidden Ability

Rock Head: Protects against recoil damage.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 105
Kanto: 105
Original Johto: 204
Updated Johto: 209
Coastal Kalos: 61
Original Alola: 164
Original Akala: 91
Updated Alola: 198
Updated Akala: 99

Names

Japanese: ガラガラ (garagara)
: ガラガラ
Official roomaji: Garagara
Korean: 텅구리
Chinese: 嘎啦嘎啦
: 嘎啦嘎啦
French: Ossatueur
German: Knogga
Spanish: Marowak
Italian: Marowak

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

149

Effort points

2 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
	5%	Thick Club

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Cubone	Marowak Level up, starting at level 28 Level up, during the night, starting at level 28

Marowak Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	60	38.5	293	324
Attack	80	54.5	228	259
Defense	110	88.1	288	319
Special Attack	50	27.2	168	199
Special Defense	80	64.0	228	259
Speed	45	23.7	158	189
Total	425	44.3

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.

: It is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
: The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
: Marowak 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.

: Originally, it was weak and timid. After evolution, its temperament becomes violent, and it begins to wield bones as weapons.
: This Pokémon is out for vengeance on its natural enemy, Mandibuzz. It throws bones like boomerangs to try to take it down.
: It throws bones at Mandibuzz to knock it down. It’s thought that Marowak is trying to avenge its parent.
: They thump their bones rhythmically to communicate among themselves. There are nearly 50 different rhythmic patterns.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Bone Keeper Pokémon
Color: Brown
Cry
Habitat: mountain
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

5'6.9"
1.7 m

Weight

980

216.1 lb
98.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Fire and Ghost moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Marowak's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

	Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
—	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	Bone Club			20	65	85%		Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
—	Flame Wheel			25	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.
3	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
7	Bone Club			20	65	85%		Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
11	Flame Wheel			25	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.
13	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
17	Hex			10	65	100%		Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.
21	Bonemerang			10	50	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
23	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	85%		Burns the target.
27	Shadow Bone			10	85	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
33	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
37	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
43	Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
49	Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
53	Flare Blitz			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
59	Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
65	Bone Rush			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Level up, learned by Cubone but not Marowak
	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
	Bone Club			20	65	85%		Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
11	Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
17	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
	Bonemerang			10	50	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
23	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
27	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
	Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
	Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
43	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
	Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
	Bone Rush			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
	Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Cubone but not Marowak
	Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
	Belly Drum			10	—	—		User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.
	Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
	Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
	Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	Double Kick			30	30	100%		Hits twice in one turn.
	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	Perish Song			5	—	—		User and target both faint after three turns.
	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
	Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
	Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
24	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
59	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
61	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	85%		Burns the target.
68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
85	Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
97	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
Machine, learned by Cubone but not Marowak
	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.