Marowak's Ground typing gives it an immunity to Electric. Only 3 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. The stat spread favors raw physical power. A competitive option since Gen 1.
Marowak's spread favors physical bulk over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
Somewhere in the world is a cemetery just for MAROWAK. It gets its bones from those graves.
Marowak Weakness
AvgWater, Grass, and Ice-type moves hit Marowak for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Marowak's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Marowak is the evolved form of Cubone. Breeding produces Cubone eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Cubone gave Marowak the biggest boost in Attack (+30), bringing the total to 425 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Marowak to get Cubone eggs easily using 36 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Belly Drum, Perish Song and 4 more.
The recommended build leans into Marowak's strengths as a setup attacker. Thickclub provides extra utility, and flexible EVs EVs back that up. An ability rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Marowak Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Swords Dance
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Marowak picks up Ancient Power and Belly Drum only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Earthquake and Dig while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Marowak sits at moderate rates across 4 spots in early-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Marowak in Crystal
To get Marowak, start by catching Cubone through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 10-18. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CuboneEFFORTLESSRock Tunnel - 1FGrassLv.10CommonEarlyCaveMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRock Tunnel - B1FGrassLv.12CommonEarlyCaveMorning/dayMODERATEGoldenrod City - Game CornerGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 800 coins
Step 2Marowak ✓CHALLENGINGRock Tunnel - 1FGrassLv.12RareEarlyCaveMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRock Tunnel - B1FGrassLv.15RareEarlyCaveMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 10GrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 9GrassLv.18RareMidRouteMorning/dayor evolve from Cubone (Step 1)
Don't let Marowak's 425 base stat total fool you. Lightning Rod is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier.
Marowak fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Marowak appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Marowak first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 9 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
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 VIISMAlolan
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