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.
This Pokémon uses its round tail as a float. The ball of Marill’s tail is filled with nutrients that have been turned into an oil.
Even after Marill swims in a cold sea, its water- repellent fur dries almost as soon as Marill leaves the water. That’s why this Pokémon is never cold.
Marill Weakness
Marill's Water/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, and Poison. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Poison |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
In Sword & Shield, Regieleki threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (101-119%). Rillaboom's Wood Hammer also KOs at 171-201%.
 Zarude DarkGrass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marill View Zarude builds →U Turn15-17% Close Combat25-30% | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Marill View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x78-92% Electroweb 2x62-73% Thunderbolt 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Marill View Rillaboom builds →U Turn17-20% Wood Hammer 2x171-201%KO | ||
 Scolipede BugPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Marill View Scolipede builds →Earthquake33-40% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Marill View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball53-63% Sludge Bomb 2x121-142%KO Giga Drain 2x67-79% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 43 partners from the Fairy and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Belly Drum, Copycat and 6 more.
Sword & Shield Marill Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Marill needs. Focus Sash buys it, HP-heavy investment EVs make it count, and Huge Power adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with its STAB move. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Marill best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Aqua Jet
- Misty Explosion
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
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 Misty Explosion anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Marill in Sword & Shield
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.
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Step 2Marill ✓
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 Sword & Shield, Marill does the job early-game if you need a Water/Fairy 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 Sword & Shield. 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