Marshadow brings raw power that's hard to match. Fighting/Ghost typing and comfortably outruns most offensive threats — it checks a lot of boxes at once. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Gloomdweller Pokemon.
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Gloomdweller Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 Attack and Speed EVs per KO.
By slipping into the shadow of a martial arts master and copying their movements, this Pokémon learned the ultimate techniques.
This Pokémon can conceal itself in any shadow, so it went undiscovered for a long time.
Marshadow Weakness
GoodType-wise, Marshadow takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, Ghost, and Fairy. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
You won't find Marshadow in any egg group. This Fighting/Ghost mythical has 600 total stats and only shows up through limited events.
How to Evolve
Find one free turn for Bulk Up and Marshadow can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Technician supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Best Marshadow Moveset
- Spectral Thief
- Shadow Sneak
- Close Combat
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Marshadow threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Fire and Ice standing out. Pair that with Close Combat and Focus Blast and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Marshadow threatens 13 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Fire standing out. Pair that with Close Combat and Focus Blast and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Marshadow threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fire standing out. Pair that with Focus Punch and Close Combat and switchins need to think twice.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Marshadow picks up Jump Kick and Spectral Thief along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 9 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Marshadow is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Marshadow is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Marshadow is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Marshadow is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Marshadow is a Mythical Pokemon rated A-Tier on our tier list. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 125 Attack stands out.
Marshadow doesn't evolve. As a Mythical Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Fighting/Ghost type with 600 BST.
Technician is what you want on Marshadow. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. With base 125 Speed, Technician gives Marshadow an edge before opponents can react.
Base 125 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Marshadow is leaning toward the physical side (base 125 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Marshadow can be found in Legends: Z-A, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Marshadow first appeared in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
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 VIISMDebut
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