Mid-stage Pokemon like Marill rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Azumarill, which is where the real potential kicks in. Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Aqua Mouse Pokemon.
Marill's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Attack trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 HP EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
The fur on its body naturally repels water. It can stay dry even when it plays in the water.
The oil-filled tail functions as a buoy, so it’s fine even in rivers with strong currents.
Marill Weakness
GoodMarill's Water/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, and Poison moves. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
Marill is the middle stage between Azurill and Azumarill. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Azurill). The final form adds another 170 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Sapsipper gives Marill passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Eviolite keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Marill Moveset
- Whirlpool
- Protect
- Amnesia
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Marill's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Hydro Pump and Misty Explosion for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Marill won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Marill won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Misty Explosion anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Marill won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail anchor the STAB core.
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 64 locations. Marill's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Marill in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Marill starts with Azurill at Lv. 5-24 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AzurillHARDAsado Desert - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyDesertHARDAsado Desert - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyDesertHARDCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyCaveHARDNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDSouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyWaterHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyForestHARDTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyForestHARDTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyForestHARDTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyForestHARDWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.5-81%EarlyRoute
Step 2Marill ✓EFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.19-2448%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.19-2448%MidRouteEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidDesertEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidDesertEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidCaveEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSSouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidWaterEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidForestEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.19-2236%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworldLv.19-2418%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworldLv.19-2418%MidRouteor evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
Marill is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 22 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Marill in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Marill, start by catching Azurill through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 20-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AzurillCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrassLv.205%MidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.205%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrassLv.201%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.201%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrassLv.221%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.221%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrassLv.221%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.221%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.241%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrassLv.241%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.241%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrassLv.241%MidFacility
Step 2Marill ✓EASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrassLv.21-2215%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.21-2215%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrassLv.21-2215%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.21-2215%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrassLv.23-2415%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.23-2415%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrassLv.23-2415%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.23-2415%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrassLv.25-2615%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-2615%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrassLv.25-2615%MidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-2615%MidFacilityor evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Marill. The 2-stage line runs through Azurill, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve with high friendship once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Marill in Sword & Shield
To get Marill, start by catching Azurill through walking encounters at Lv. 13-18. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AzurillMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveOvercastMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSnowstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSnowstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveThunderstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveIntense SunMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveThunderstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSnowingMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveIntense SunMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSandstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSnowingMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveRainingMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveSandstormMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveHeavy FogMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveRainingMODERATEBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveOvercastMODERATEBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-185%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
Step 2Marill ✓
Marill can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Azurill from Diamond, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Marill isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Azumarill to unlock its full potential. At 250 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Run Huge Power on Marill. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Marill also gets Thick Fat and Sap Sipper, but they don't compare.
Marill fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 20 Sp. Atk. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Marill appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Marill first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB

Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut

Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW

Black & White - Gen VB2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY

X & Y - Gen VIORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM

Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A
