Stats & Training
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.
Its body is covered with water-repellent fur. Because of the fur, it can swim through water at high speed without being slowed by the water’s resistance.
Marill Weakness
Marill's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x50-60% Bullet Seed 2x30-36% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x30-36% Absorb 2x24-30% | ||
 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Shroomish builds →Bullet Seed 2x24-30% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
 Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lotad builds →Bullet Seed 2x24-30% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x46-54% Bullet Seed 2x25-30% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x28-34% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x33-39% Bullet Seed 2x25-30% Absorb 2x20-25% | ||
Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lotad builds →Bullet Seed 2x25-30% Absorb 2x20-25% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x29-36% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x44-52% Bullet Seed 2x23-28% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x27-32% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x29-36% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x25-31% Absorb 2x19-24% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
 Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Cacnea builds →Bullet Seed 2x32-38% Absorb 2x25-31% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x28-34% Absorb 2x25-31% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x23-29% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Cacnea builds →Bullet Seed 2x32-38% Absorb 2x27-32% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x30-35% Absorb 2x23-29% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Tropius builds →Magical Leaf 2x64-76% Razor Leaf 2x59-70% Bullet Seed 2x28-33% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x25-30% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Cacnea builds →Bullet Seed 2x33-39% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x125-147%KO Giga Drain 2x80-94% Magical Leaf 2x64-76% Razor Leaf 2x60-71% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x142-168%KO Giga Drain 2x91-107%KO Bullet Seed 2x32-38% Absorb 2x25-31% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x112-132%KO Giga Drain 2x71-84% Bullet Seed 2x25-31% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x69-81% Bullet Seed 2x25-31% Absorb 2x21-25% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x69-81% Bullet Seed 2x25-31% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x125-147%KO Giga Drain 2x80-94% Magical Leaf 2x64-76% Razor Leaf 2x60-71% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x142-168%KO Giga Drain 2x91-107%KO Bullet Seed 2x32-38% Absorb 2x25-31% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x112-132%KO Giga Drain 2x71-84% Bullet Seed 2x25-31% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x69-81% Bullet Seed 2x25-31% Absorb 2x21-25% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Marill View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x69-81% Bullet Seed 2x25-31% | ||
In Emerald, Breloom's Mach Punch hits Marill for 41-48%. Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (167-196%).
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marill View Breloom builds →Mach Punch41-48% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Marill View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x167-196%KO | ||
Emerald Evolution
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 a decent partner pool via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Azurill). The final form adds another 170 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Marill to get Azurill eggs easily using 27 partners from the Fairy and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Belly Drum, Encore and 10 more.
Emerald Marill Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Amnesia and Belly Drum from the egg pool give Marill something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Marill in Emerald
Grab Marill from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Azurill. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Marill.
Where To Catch Marill in Emerald
Azurill is your first catch on the way to Marill. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 4-35 across 11 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Azurill from MarillBreed from Marill at the Day Care.
Step 2Marill ✓Petalburg CitySurfing on water Lv.5-35 City100%EarlyRoute 102Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route99%EarlyRoute 111 - SouthSurfing on water Lv.5-35 Route99%EarlyRoute 114Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route99%EarlyRoute 117Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route99%EarlyRoute 120Surfing on water Lv.5-35 Route99%EarlyRoute 112Grass Lv.14-16 Route25%EarlyRoute 104Grass Lv.4-5 Route20%EarlyRoute 117Grass Lv.13 Route10%EarlySafari Zone - South ExtensionSurfing on water Lv.25-35 FacilityCommonMidRoute 120Grass Lv.25-27 Route15%Midor evolve from Azurill (Step 1)
Marill Guide
Get Marill to Azumarill at level 18. At 250 BST, Marill is just the starting point.
Level 18 gets you Azumarill. Quick enough that Marill barely slows you down.
In Emerald, Marill does the job early-game if you need a water type on your team. Evolve it into Azumarill before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Marill in Emerald. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Marill first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves