Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Marowak is a Ground Type Bone Keeper Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Marowak can be found with Rock Head, Lightning Rod and Battle Armor as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 425 combined Base Stats.
Marowak Stats and Abilities
Based on Marowak Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Marowak Highest IV Stat is Defense 110 and the Lowest being Speed 45.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 60 | 230 | 324 |
D | Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 |
D | Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 |
F | Special Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 |
E | Special Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 |
F | Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 |
D | Total | 425 |
Marowak | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Relaxed
↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Thick Club ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 2 Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Monster |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Rock Head Ability 1 | Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage. |
Lightning Rod Ability 2 | Lightning Rod forces all single-target Electric-type moves - used by any other Pokémon on the field - to target this Pokémon, and with 100% accuracy. This includes the status move Thunder Wave. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles. |
Battle Armor Hidden Ability | Battle Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit. |
How To Evolve Marowak in BDSP
Cubone requires (Level 28, outside Alola) to evolve into Marowak.

Where To Find Marowak in BDSP
Marowak has 7 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 4 Cubone, within the Route 203 location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Cubone
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Cubone
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Cubone
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Cubone
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Cubone
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Cubone
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Cubone
Lv. 4
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Marowak Weakness
Marowak is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Marowak to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Marowak Strong Against?
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Best Moves Marowak in BDSP
Best Moveset for Marowak Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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60 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
54 |
Thrash
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused. |
24 |
Stomping Tantrum
| ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
12 |
Headbutt
| ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
Best Moveset for Marowak TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM68 |
Giga Impact
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 |
Hyper Beam
| ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM52 |
Focus Blast
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |


Marowak Level Up Moves
List of Moves Marowak can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Mud-Slap
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Power:
30 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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1 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
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1 |
Tail Whip
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
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1 |
False Swipe
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
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12 |
Headbutt
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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16 |
Retaliate
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
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20 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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24 |
Stomping Tantrum
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
|
31 |
Bone Rush
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Power:
37.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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36 |
Focus Energy
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Increases critical hit ratio.
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42 |
Endeavor
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
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48 |
Bonemerang
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Power:
75 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Hits twice in one turn.
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54 |
Thrash
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
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60 |
Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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Marowak TM Moves
List of Moves Marowak can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power:
150 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM35 |
Flamethrower
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM37 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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TM38 |
Fire Blast
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Power: 110
Acc: 85
PP: 5
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM52 |
Focus Blast
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Power: 120
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM54 |
False Swipe
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM71 |
Stone Edge
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Power: 100
Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM75 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
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TM76 |
Stealth Rock
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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